The NMAT 2026 application fee is ₹3,000 and with 18% GST applied the total payable amount at checkout is ₹3,540.

NMAT by GMAC is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council for MBA and PGDM admissions at NMIMS and over 50 participating institutes across India. Students must complete registration on the official GMAC portal at mba.com and pay the application fee to confirm their exam slot. Registration for NMAT 2026 is expected to open in the second half of 2026, and students should keep the GST-inclusive total in mind when planning their budget, especially if they intend to use multiple attempts.

  • Base registration fee: ₹3,000 excluding GST
  • Total payable at checkout: ₹3,540 including 18% GST of ₹540
  • Payment accepted via credit card, debit card, net banking and UPI
  • NMAT allows up to 3 attempts per exam year with a separate retake fee for each additional attempt
  • No refund is issued once the application fee is paid and registration is submitted

NMAT 2026 Application Fee Structure

The ₹3,000 application fee covers the initial NMAT 2026 registration for one exam attempt. Students who want to use additional attempts in the same exam cycle must pay a separate retake fee per attempt. A rescheduling fee also applies if you change your booked slot after confirmation. The table below shows the NMAT 2026 fee structure for initial registration along with expected charges for retakes and rescheduling based on NMAT 2025 trends.

Fee Component Base Fee (INR) GST at 18% (INR) Total Payable (INR)
Initial Registration ₹3,000 ₹540 ₹3,540
Retake — per additional attempt (expected) ~₹2,300 ~₹414 ~₹2,714
Rescheduling — per slot change (expected) ~₹1,100 ~₹198 ~₹1,298

Retake and rescheduling figures are based on NMAT 2025 fee trends. Confirmed NMAT 2026 figures for retakes and rescheduling will be published on the official GMAC portal when registration opens. Students planning to use all three attempts should budget approximately ₹8,968 for registration plus two retakes inclusive of GST.


GST Charges on NMAT 2026 Application Fee

An 18% Goods and Services Tax is levied on the NMAT 2026 application fee as required under Indian tax regulations for examination services. The GST is automatically calculated and displayed by the payment gateway before you confirm the transaction and cannot be waived under any circumstance. The GST breakup for the initial NMAT 2026 registration fee is as follows.

Component Amount (INR)
Base Application Fee ₹3,000
GST at 18% ₹540
Total Payable at Checkout ₹3,540

A GST receipt is generated for every successful NMAT 2026 payment and is available for download from the GMAC portal under your account transaction history. This receipt is useful if you need the payment record for reimbursement or tax purposes. The same 18% GST rate applies to retake and rescheduling fees whenever those transactions are initiated.


Payment Modes for NMAT 2026 Registration

GMAC supports multiple secure online payment methods for NMAT 2026 registration. All transactions are processed through the official GMAC portal at mba.com. Cash, demand drafts and cheques are not accepted for NMAT 2026 registration under any circumstance.

Payment Mode Details
Credit Card Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted
Debit Card Visa, Mastercard and RuPay debit cards supported
Net Banking All leading Indian banks available at checkout
UPI Google Pay, PhonePe and other UPI-enabled apps accepted
International Cards Available for NRI and overseas applicants

Ensure your chosen payment method has sufficient balance or credit limit to cover ₹3,540 before beginning the transaction. If a payment fails mid-process, do not initiate the payment again immediately — check your bank account first to confirm whether the amount was debited. A payment confirmation email is sent to your registered email ID right after a successful payment; save this email and the downloadable receipt for all future reference.


NMAT 2026 Refund Policy

NMAT by GMAC follows a strict no-refund policy — the application fee of ₹3,000 plus ₹540 GST is non-refundable once the registration is submitted and payment is confirmed. Review all personal details, program preferences and payment information carefully on the summary page before clicking the final confirm button.

  • Application fee (₹3,000 + ₹540 GST) is non-refundable once payment is confirmed regardless of the reason for withdrawal
  • If a payment fails but money is debited from your account, wait 5 to 7 working days for an automatic bank reversal
  • Raise a dispute with GMAC customer support only if the auto-reversal does not happen within 7 working days; keep your transaction ID and bank statement ready
  • Rescheduling fees are non-refundable once a new exam slot is confirmed
  • Retake fees are non-refundable once an additional attempt is registered
  • Transferring a paid registration to a different student or deferring it to a future NMAT cycle is not permitted

How to Pay NMAT 2026 Application Fee

Follow these steps to register and pay the NMAT 2026 application fee through the official GMAC portal. Keep your personal documents, academic details and preferred payment method ready before starting.

  1. Visit the official NMAT portal at mba.com/exams/nmat
  2. Create a new GMAC account or log in to an existing one
  3. Select NMAT by GMAC 2026 and click Register
  4. Complete the application form with your personal, academic and contact details
  5. Choose your preferred exam date, time slot and test centre city
  6. Review your application summary carefully for any errors
  7. Proceed to the payment page and verify the fee breakup showing base fee ₹3,000 and GST ₹540 totalling ₹3,540
  8. Select a payment mode and enter the required payment details
  9. Submit the payment and download the registration confirmation receipt and GST invoice immediately

GMAC sends a confirmation email with your registration details and exam slot information to your registered email ID after a successful payment. Retain this email as it contains your NMAT 2026 registration ID which is required for admit card download, rescheduling requests and result access.


NMAT 2026 Application Fee FAQs

Ques. What is the NMAT 2026 application fee?

Ans. The NMAT 2026 application fee is ₹3,000. An 18% GST of ₹540 is added at checkout making the total payable amount ₹3,540.

Ques. Is the ₹3,000 NMAT 2026 fee inclusive of GST?

Ans. No. The ₹3,000 is the base registration fee before tax. GST at 18% (₹540) is charged separately and the actual amount you pay at checkout is ₹3,540.

Ques. What payment methods are accepted for NMAT 2026 registration?

Ans. GMAC accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay), net banking and UPI for NMAT 2026. International credit and debit cards are also accepted for NRI applicants.

Ques. Can I get a refund if I cancel my NMAT 2026 registration?

Ans. No. NMAT by GMAC follows a strict no-refund policy. The ₹3,000 registration fee plus GST is non-refundable once payment is confirmed regardless of the reason for cancellation.

Ques. What is the fee for an additional NMAT 2026 attempt?

Ans. Each additional NMAT attempt within the same cycle requires a separate retake fee. Based on NMAT 2025 trends this is expected to be around ₹2,300 plus 18% GST totalling approximately ₹2,714 per attempt. Confirmed 2026 retake fee figures will be available on the official GMAC portal when registration opens.

Ques. What should I do if my NMAT 2026 payment fails but money is deducted?

Ans. Wait 5 to 7 working days for an automatic bank reversal. If the amount is not credited back within that period contact GMAC customer support with your transaction ID and a copy of your bank statement to initiate a dispute.