The NMAT exam 2026 registration date has changed and has now been extended to 25th October 2026 (Sunday). Candidates who have not registered for this exam on 10th October 2026 (Saturday) still have the chance to apply for the MBA entrance exam.
NMAT exam is one of the top entrance exams for MBA course admission in top MBA institutes. The learner can easily choose the exam slot, timing and exam centres (or online-proctored exams). The exam registration has been open since 20th August, 2026 (Thursday).
The learners who want to attempt the NMAT exam by GMAC can apply for the exam at mba.com/nmat. This exam also gives you full freedom for exam retakes according to the applicable rules and regulations.
NMAT 2026 Registration Last Date & Other Important Dates
These are a few important details about the NMAT 2026 registration last date & other key dates & days. Please check the following table:
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam
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NMAT by GMAC Exam
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Registration Started
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August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
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Previous Registration Deadline
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October 25, 2026 (Saturday)
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Registration Deadline
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October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
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Scheduling Dates
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August 20, 2026 (Thursday) - October 22, 2026 (Monday)
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Rescheduling Dates
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August 20, 2026 (Thursday) - December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
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NMAT Exam Date
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November 2, 2026 (Monday) – December 20, 2026 (Sunday)
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Retake Registration Date
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November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) – December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
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Retake Scheduling Date
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November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) – December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
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Exam Sessions
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Three Sessions
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Test Cities
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54 Test Cities across India
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Application Fees
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INR 3,000 + applicable taxes (includes score reports sent to up to 5 B-schools)
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Mode
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Online Mode
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Official Website
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mba.com/exams/nmat
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How to Register for the NMAT by GMAC Exam 2026?
These are the general guidelines that every student must follow to register for the NMAT by GMAC exam 2026.
Step 1: Go to mba.com/nmat
Step 2: Sign up and enter all your details on the portal.
Step 3: Log in to the candidate dashboard and enter all the mandatory details.
Step 4: You have the option to select your preferred participating B-schools (up to 5 business schools). In this step, you have to pay an extra amount of Rs. 400 + extra taxes (including your application fees) for each B-school you have chosen.
Step 5: Pay the required registration fee of INR 3000 with tax (for India).
Step 6: Within 24 hours of your registration and fee payment, you can choose the exam slot and centre (or online-proctored option).
Step 7: After you have selected the slot, timing and centre, you can simply save a copy of the fee receipt for future reference.
Documents Needed for NMAT Exam Registration 2026
These are the important documents that the candidates must have for registering for the NMAT Exam 2026.
- Valid Email ID & Mobile No. details
- Personal ID details (Aadhar/PAN, etc)
- Class 10 & 12 Academic Certificates
- Graduation Details (wherever needed)
- Recent (at least 6 months old) Passport-size Photograph
- Payment Details for Application Fees
NMAT Exam 2026 Registration Fees: Key Details
These are the NMAT Exam 2026 registration fees
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Highlights of NMAT Exam 2026
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Registration Fees
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Fees (In INR)
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Fees (In USD)
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Application Fees
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INR 3000 + applicable taxes
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$31.80 + applicable taxes
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Retake Fees
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INR 3000 + applicable taxes
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$31.80 + applicable taxes
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Additional Score Reports (Beyond First Five) Fees
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INR 400 per Score Report + applicable taxes
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$4.24 per Score Report + applicable taxes
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Reschedule Fees
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INR 1200 + applicable taxes
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$12.72 + applicable taxes
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Why This Matters If You Have Not Applied Yet!
Earlier, the NMAT Exam 2026 registration date was 10th October, 2026 (Sunday) and many