NMAT 2026 Registration Date (Aug 20): Check Fees, Application Form Process

NMAT registration 2026 will start from August 20, 2026. Candidates who wish to get admission into B-schools accepting NMAT scores have to fill in an online application form for NMAT. The NMAT registration form is provided by GMAC through its official website www.mba.com. Candidates must also apply separately to their preferred B-schools as per the admission process of each institute. The last date to register for NMAT 2026 is October 10, 2026. Once the NMAT registration fee is paid by candidates, the schedule window will enable candidates to choose their desired test date, time, and venue. Candidates are eligible to take the NMAT exam thrice during the test window. A separate registration is needed for each of the attempts. Candidates can check the complete details about NMAT registration 2026, including the application process, fees and important dates, below.

NMAT 2026 registration can be completed online via the official NMAT website. This involves making an account, filling in the required details, and completing the form. Students can follow the steps below to register for NMAT exam:

• Visit the official NMAT 2026 website at mba.com/exams/nmat.
• New users should click ‘Register for NMAT by GMAC’. Candidates who already have an account should select ‘Already registered? Login here’.

• Candidates must provide the required details to create a mba.com account. The same account can be used to register for the NMAT or GMAT exam.

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• Enter the captcha code and click ‘Create an account’ to complete the account setup.
• Log in to the mba.com account using the registered credentials.
• From the dashboard, click ‘NMAT by GMAC Dashboard’ to continue with the NMAT registration

• Enter the required personal details in the NMAT application form, upload a passport-size photograph, and click ‘Next’ to continue.
• Provide the required contact details, including alternate contact information, communication address and permanent address. Click ‘Next’ to proceed.

  
  

  

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• Enter your education and work experience details, then click ‘Next’.
• Select your preferred B-schools and provide details about any other MBA entrance exams you have taken.
• Review all the information entered in the NMAT application form and proceed to pay the registration fee.

NMAT exam eligibility criteria as set by the B-schools that candidates wish to join via NMAT 2026 need to be fulfilled by the aspirants. As eligibility criteria may vary from institute to institute, it is advisable that candidates check the eligibility criteria of their desired B-school prior to applying. The general eligibility criteria for MBA through NMAT are as follows:

Note: The eligibility criteria may vary across NMAT-accepting B-schools. Candidates should check the programme-specific requirements of the institute before submitting the application.

There are various significant dates in the NMAT 2026 calendar relating to the registration period, test booking, admit card issuance, and test period. It is essential for candidates to note these dates to complete each phase of NMAT 2026 on time. The full schedule is given below:

The candidates should have all the required documents and other details ready before applying for NMAT 2026. The candidates will be required to upload the photograph and signature in the JPG, JPEG or PNG format. The candidates will also have to keep all the other personal and professional details ready.

The candidates must take great care while filling up the NMAT 2026 application form because the chances of rejection are quite high. They need to keep the following things in mind while applying for NMAT 2026.

• Check all the details entered in the application form before clicking ‘Submit’.
• NMAT does not provide an option to edit the application form after submission. Therefore, verify all information carefully.
• Download and save a copy of the submitted NMAT application form for future reference. Keep it safe until the admission process is complete.
• Upload a recent, front-facing photograph taken within the last six months.

Candidates have to make the payment of the appropriate amount to register for NMAT 2026 and avail facilities like retake of the test, rescheduling and sending their scores to further B-schools. The fees for NMAT depend on the facilities opted by the candidates. The following are the fee details:

NMAT examination scheduling provides an opportunity for candidates to schedule the test date and time as well as the test center from the NMAT candidate portal. Candidates that have completed the registration process and also paid the fees can access this facility. The allocation of slots for candidates is done on a first-come-first served basis.

• Log in to your NMAT account using your registered credentials.
• Click on the ‘Schedule Exam’ option.
• Select your preferred exam date and time slot.
• Choose the preferred test centre location.
• If rescheduling an existing slot, pay the applicable rescheduling fee through the available payment option.
• Review the selected details and click ‘Proceed’ to complete the scheduling process.

A candidate is allowed to take the NMAT test up to three times during the testing period by GMAC. Those candidates who wish to re-take the test must register again for the re-test and also make payment for it. The main points are stated below: