NMAT 2026 Exam Dates, Registration, Syllabus, PYQs & More [Check Latest Updates]

Overview: Registrations for the NMAT 2026 exam are expected to start in the first week of August 2026. Read on to know the NMAT important dates, eligibility criteria, fees, registration process and more!

The National Management Aptitude Test is the national-level MBA entrance exam that opens doors to the top B schools. 

Important Events of NMAT 2026 Entrance Exam:

• The NMAT 2026 registration is expected to start on 1st Aug 2026.
• The last date to register is expected to be 10th Oct 2026.
• The NMAT exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in 79 cities across the country.

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Here, we will learn all about the NMAT 2026 Exam Dates, paper pattern, how to fill the NMAT application form, admission process, and more!

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What is the NMAT Exam 2026?

Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) is a computer-based test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

The GMAC NMAT Score 2026 will be considered for admission to top business schools in India, South Africa, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Morocco.

Over 75,000 candidates take the NMAT exam each year. Along with NMIMS Mumbai and its other campuses, over 50 other B-Schools will accept the NMAT 2026 Score for MBA Admission 2026

• NMAT is considered one of the friendliest MBA entrance exams because candidates can take it three times a year. 
• The three attempts include the first attempt and two retakes. Once the first attempt has been completed, retakes are only available on the dashboard.
• NMAT 2026 offers two testing modes – CBT at a test centre and IBT from home. Applicants can schedule the NMAT exam date 2026 and select their slot.

NMAT Registration 2026 Direct Link

The NMAT admission process consists of 5 stages, including:

• Filling out the NMAT application form
• Download the NMAT admit card
• Giving the NMAT exam
• Declaration of the NMAT result
• Following the NMAT selection process

NMAT Exam 2026 Highlights

Here are the major highlights of the NMAT exam 2026:

Particulars	Exam Details
NMAT Exam Full Form	Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test
NMAT 2026 Conducting Body	Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Exam Level	National level
NMAT Exam Date 2026	November 5 to December 19, 2026 (Expected)
NMAT 2026 Registration Date	August 1, 2026 (Expected)
NMAT 2026 Registration Last Date	October 10, 2026 (Expected)
NMAT 2026 Exam Time Duration	120 minutes
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Application	Online
NMAT Fees (Application)	INR 3,000 (indicative)
Attempts allowed	Up to 3 attempts within the 70-day exam window
No of questions	108 Questions
Age Limit	No maximum age limit
NMAT 2026 Eligibility	Bachelor's Degree with more than 50% marks in graduation. Final year Graduation students.
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Applicants	75,000+
Number of Test Cities	79 test cities
Exam Sections	Language Skills Quantitative Skills Logical Reasoning
Courses Offered	MBA/PGDM
Exam Helpdesk Number	0120 4397855
Website	www.nmat.org

What is the NMAT Exam Date and Schedule for 2026?

Check the important NMAT exam date 2026 as per GMAC official guidelines:

Event	Start Date	End Date
NMAT 2026 Registration	First Week of August, 2026	Second Week of October, 2026
NMAT Scheduling Date	First Week of August, 2026	Second Week of October, 2026
NMAT Rescheduling Date	First Week of August, 2026	Second Week of December, 2026
NMAT Exam Delivery	First week of November, 2026	Third week of December, 2026
NMAT Retake - Registration	First week of November, 2026	Third week of December, 2026
NMAT Retake - Scheduling	First week of November, 2026	Third week of December, 2026

What is the NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern?

The Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test consists of three main sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The key highlights of the GMAC NMAT exam pattern are:

• The NMAT Exam by GMAC has a sectional time limit. Candidates must complete each section within a specific time limit.
• Candidates can choose the order of the sections at the beginning of the exam. 
• For every correct answer, candidates are awarded three marks. 
• There is no negative marking in the NMAT exam 2026.
• The NMAT questions are selected randomly from a pool. The difficulty level remains predetermined, irrespective of the NMAT exam date and location.

NMAT Sections	Number of Questions	Time to Attempt
Language Skills Section	36 questions	28 minutes
Quantitative Skills Section	36 questions	52 minutes
Logical Reasoning Section	36 questions	40 minutes
Total	108 questions	120 minutes

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What are the Eligibility Criteria for NMAT 2026 Exam?

To appear for the NMAT 2026 exam, a candidate must fulfil the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• There is no maximum age limit to appear for the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test 2026. The GMAC has not set any age restrictions on the candidate.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) and have a graduation score of at least 50%.
• Candidates in their final year of college can apply for the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test 2026. Still, their admission will be provisional until they provide their graduation scores.
• There is no specific instruction on work experience for applicants. Freshers can also apply for the NMAT 2026 Exam; however, colleges prefer applicants with two to three years of experience in the field.
• GMAC does not have a reservation policy, but colleges do offer reservation-based admissions. Hence, the registration fee is the same for all applicants.

Candidates should carefully review the NMAT exam eligibility and the eligibility requirements of the colleges they're targeting, as each college accepting NMAT scores has different admission criteria, cut-offs, and reservation policies.

What is the NMAT 2026 Registration Fee?

After filling out the form, you will need to pay the NMAT registration fees to complete the process, as listed below.

Test Registration	INR 3000 + applicable taxes
Retake	INR 3000 + applicable taxes
Additional Score Reports (beyond the first five)	INR 400 per Score Report + applicable taxes
Reschedule	INR 1200 + applicable taxes

What is the NMAT 2026 Registration & Application Process/

The key points to note about the NMAT 2026 Exam Application Process are:

Step 1

Fill out the NMAT 2026 application form at www.nmat.org. Complete the registration process by paying the registration fee. Remember your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number. The registration number is required to apply to any B-school that accepts an NMAT score.

Step 2

Register at NMIMS or any other B-school you wish to be admitted to and enter your NMAT by GMAC™ registration number. And complete the application process.

Completing the application process requires paying the registration fees (as applicable). The registration fee is non-refundable. Candidates must register only once; the NMAT by GMAC™ application scores will be used for further selection.

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Which Topics are Asked in the NMAT 2026 Syllabus?

The NMAT 2026 syllabus covers three main areas: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. It’s designed to test how well you understand basic concepts, think logically, and manage your time. The pattern hasn’t changed much, so if you focus on the key topics and practice regularly, you’ll be in good shape.

NMAT 2026 Exam Syllabus for Language Skills

NMAT 2026 Syllabus for Logical Reasoning

NMAT 2026 Syllabus for Quantitative Skills

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When will the NMAT 2026 Admit Card be released?

You can find the NMAT 2026 Admit Card tab from the NMAT by GMAC exam account, where you can download your NMAT admit card 2026, which will include important details such as your test centre, slot, and the NMAT Exam date 2026. Here, it is essential to note that candidates must download a new admit card for each attempt.

• Also, one must produce the admit card, the required IDs, and the confirmation email at any test centre and during an online proctored exam.
• You can print your Admit Card with a photograph if GMAC has confirmed the payment. Kindly verify that the details on the printed photograph on your Admit Card are visible. If the photo is blank or not visible, contact the help desk or email nmatsupport@gmac.com to update the image. If the exam administrator cannot identify your photo, you will not be allowed to take the exam.
• Kindly note that you must present this NMAT 2026 Admit Card to the proctor on the NMAT exam day. It would help if you did so to be allowed to take the exam.

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What is NMAT 2026 Exam Retake Process?

NMAT test takers usually retake exams to improve their scores if their exams do not go well due to unforeseen reasons. Also, candidates reschedule or retake their exams if they cannot appear on the original date. 

Retake payment and scheduling are available on your dashboard once you have made a previous payment attempt and scheduling is enabled. Suppose you are willing to pay the retake fee. In that case, you can easily arrange the retake exam by clicking on Retake Exam and then choosing the place, date and time to attend the exam.

Suppose the student has attempted their examination and obtained the scorecard. In that case, you can only book your exam immediately but for a date after 15 days if you get a valid scorecard.

Suppose you have yet to pass the exam by yourself, and your score card says No Show, NDA refused, or exam incomplete only. In that case, you can reschedule it for any date after 24 hours.

What are the NMAT 2026 Exam Cities/Centres?

Here is the list of the NMAT 2026 exam centres:

State	NMAT Test Centres
Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Noida, Varanasi
Gujarat	Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Maharashtra	Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune
Karnataka	Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysore
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Indore
Odisha	Bhubaneswar
Punjab	Chandigarh, Ludhiana
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Madurai
Delhi	Delhi
Kerala	Ernakulam, Kozhikode
Haryana	Gururgram
Assam	Guwahati
Telangana	Hyderabad
West Bengal	Kolkata
Rajasthan	Jaipur
Jammu	Jammu
Jharkhand	Jamshedpur, Ranchi
Bihar	Patna
Chattisgarh	Raipur
Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam

NMAT 2026 Exam Results

• The GMAC will display NMAT exam results within 72 hours of the test.
• The GMAC displays the NMAT scorecard within 2-3 days after candidates appear for the exam.
• The NMAT score is published on the official website of GMAC NMAT (mba.com).
• The NMAT 2026 exam scorecard consists of the scaled score from all the attempts.
• The GMAC sends an alert e-mail that your scorecard is available. Once candidates receive the alert, they can log in to the official website using their credentials and download their scorecard

What are the NMAT 2026 Exam Cut-offs [Expected]?

• GMAC provides candidates with the NMAT exam cut-off scores; no percentiles are awarded.
• Colleges that admit based on the NMAT exam consider NMAT scores rather than percentiles.
• The scores considered are the scaled scores.
• The expected cut-offs for top colleges that accept NMAT scores usually range from 190 to 230.

MBA college	Expected NMAT Cut score
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai	225-230
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	220-225
Xavier University Bhubaneswar	200-210
T A Pai Management Institute	200-210
Great Lakes Institute of Management (Only for PGPM)	190-200
SPJIMR (For GMP & PGMPW)	170-190
IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA University, Sri City	210-220

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NMAT 2026 Exam Scores Accepting Colleges List

India

1. SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
2. K J Somaiya Institute of Management
3. Indian School of Business (ISB) (Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
4. S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research(SPJIMR) Global Management Programme – GMP
5. SDA Bocconi Asia Center
6. XIM University
7. T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal – All MBA Programs, India
8. ICFAI Business School
9. Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies
10. Great Lakes Institute of Management
11. FLAME University
12. Stoa School
13. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab
14. ISBR Business School
15. Athena School of Management, Mumbai
16. School of Business, Woxsen University
17. IFMR Graduate School of Business
18. Thapar School of Management
19. SRM University, Delhi–NCR, Sonepat
20. SOIL Institute of Management
21. School of Petroleum Management, PDPU
22. Jain University - CMS Business School
23. ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
24. GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
25. BML Munjal University
26. Bennett University
27. Universal Business School
28. Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore – India
29. SRM University Chennai
30. Chitkara university
31. Alliance University
32. Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University
33. MIT World Peace University, Pune
34. BSE Institute Limited
35. Amity University
36. Jindal Global Business School - Delhi/NCR
37. VIT University
38. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
39. IILM University
40. Myra School of Business
41. Mody University
42. Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
43. Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab
44. IIHMR University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
45. IFIM College
46. Jagdish sheth school of management
47. ATLAS SkillTech University – ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship
48. iMET Global
49. Ansal University, Gurgaon
50. Rishihood University
51. School of Management, Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU)

South Africa

1. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
2. Milpark Business School
3. North West University
4. Rhodes Business School
5. University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership
6. Wits Business School
7. Nelson Mandela University Business School
8. University of Cape Town (UCT)
9. Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg
10. Tshwane School of Business and Society, Tshwane University
11. Philippines
12. Asian Institute of Management
13. Ateneo Graduate School of Business
14. Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines
15. De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
16. School of Business Administration, Arellano University
17. De La Salle University
18. University of Santo Tomas Graduate School
19. St. Paul University Manila

Hungary

1. Corvinus University of Budapest

Nigeria

1. Lagos Business School
2. Lead City University
3. Redeemer's University
4. Afe Babalola University
5. Covenant University, Nigeria
6. Caleb University, Nigeria
7. JHU Business School – James Hope University, Nigeria

Morocco

1. Africa Business School

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Conclusion

The NMAT exam is a crucial gateway to MBA success, allowing candidates to showcase their aptitude and secure admission to top-tier business schools.

Stay informed about the latest NMAT exam dates, registration process, and eligibility criteria to maximise your NMAT journey. You can conquer the NMAT exam and embark on your dream MBA program with the right approach and dedication.