NMAT 2026 Registration Begins at mba.com; Apply by Oct 10

| Updated On - Aug 20, 2026

The Graduate Management Admission Council has opened NMAT 2026 registration on August 20 2026 at mba.com. Candidates can apply till October 10 2026 for the exam window running from November 2 to December 20 2026.

NMAT 2026 Registration Begins at mba.com; Apply by Oct 10

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has opened NMAT 2026 registration on its official portal. The application window is live at mba.com. Registration opened on August 20, 2026 and closes on October 10, 2026.

The scheduling window for exam slots remains open until October 22, 2026. NMAT 2026 will be held from November 2 to December 20, 2026. More than 58 leading business schools in India accept NMAT scores. Test centres will be set up in over 70 cities across India.

NMAT 2026 Key Dates

The full registration and exam calendar for the 2026 cycle is set below. Candidates must note both the application deadline and the scheduling cut-off.

Event	Date
Registration Opens	August 20, 2026
Registration Closes	October 10, 2026
Scheduling Window Ends	October 22, 2026
Exam Window Begins	November 2, 2026
Exam Window Ends	December 20, 2026

NMAT by GMAC 2026 Registration Opens Check Last Date to Apply — Source: mba.com/exams/nmat

NMAT 2026 Registration Fee

The base NMAT 2026 registration fee is Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes. This fee includes score reports sent to five participating B-school programmes. Payment must be made online through the official portal.

Accepted payment modes include debit cards, credit cards, and net banking. Registration fees are non-refundable for candidates from India and neighbouring countries. The fee is the same for all category candidates.

Fee Component	Amount (plus taxes)
Registration Fee	Rs 3,000
Retake Fee (per attempt)	Rs 3,000
Reschedule Fee	Rs 1,200
Additional Score Report (per school)	Rs 400

NMAT 2026 Retake Policy

Candidates can attempt NMAT up to three times in one testing cycle. Each retake requires a fresh payment of Rs 3,000 plus taxes. A minimum 15-day gap must separate two consecutive attempts.

Candidates cannot test on two back-to-back days under any condition. Only the best score across all attempts is shared with participating B-schools. Duplicate registrations for the same slot are rejected and the fee is forfeited.

NMAT 2026 Exam Format

NMAT is a computer-based test with three sections in one paper. The test can be booked at a centre or in online proctored mode from home. Candidates cannot switch modes once a slot is booked.

Candidates can choose the order of the three sections at the start of the test. The exam has no negative marking for wrong answers. Unofficial scores appear instantly after the exam ends.

How to Register for NMAT 2026?

Registration is completed entirely online through the mba.com portal. Candidates must create an account and fill the online application form. Documents must be uploaded and the fee paid in one session.

Slot booking follows a first-come, first-served basis on the official portal. Any reschedule request must be made 72 hours before the booked slot. The reschedule fee is Rs 1,200 plus taxes per request.

Why This Matters

NMAT is one of the few Indian MBA tests allowing three attempts per cycle. Test takers can submit their best score to B-schools during admissions. This design lowers the pressure of a single-day performance.

Action Plan for Candidates

Visit the official portal at mba.com/exams/nmat and create an account.
Complete the online application form before October 10, 2026.
Pay the Rs 3,000 fee plus taxes using a card or net banking.
Schedule your preferred exam slot before October 22, 2026.
Download the admit card and appear within the November 2 to December 20 window.