NMAT 2026 exam centres are expected to be spread across 73+ cities in India and 4 international cities. NMAT 2026 is likely to be held from November 5 to December 19, 2026, with NMAT registration opening on August 1, 2026. Candidates can choose their preferred NMAT test centre from major metros via the NMAT by GMAC candidate dashboard during the scheduling window. Slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. GMAC also offers the Online Proctored at Home mode as an alternative. This article covers the complete NMAT 2026 test cities list (state-wise), international centres, how to select the best test centre, exam day guidelines, and a downloadable NMAT 2026 Exam Centres PDF.
NMAT 2026 is an important national level MBA entrance exam which is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Top MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores 2026 are NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, XIMB and KJ Somaiya. Based on previous year’s trends, check NMAT 2026 exam dates in the table below.
NMAT Events | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
NMAT 2026 Registration | Aug 1, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
NMAT 2026 Scheduling | Aug 1, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
NMAT 2026 Re-scheduling | Aug 1, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 |
NMAT 2026 Exam Dates | Nov 5, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 |
NMAT Retake registration | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 |
NMAT 2026 Retake scheduling | Nov 6, 2026 | Dec 16, 2026 |
Release of NMAT 2026 official scorecard | Within 48 hours of exam slot | Within 48 hours of exam slot |
Based on the NMAT 2025 official GMAC centre footprint, the following cities are expected to have NMAT 2026 exam centres. The final list will be confirmed in the NMAT 2026 official notification (expected July 2026). Cities are grouped zone-wise and alphabetically within each state for easy navigation. Exact centre addresses are confirmed on the NMAT admit card after slot booking. Centre availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
State | Cities |
|---|---|
Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, Kolhapur |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot |
Goa | Panaji |
State | Cities |
|---|---|
Delhi-NCR | Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Agra, Varanasi, Kanpur, Meerut, Aligarh, Jhansi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bareilly |
Punjab | Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala |
Haryana | Rohtak, Panipat, Karnal, Hisar, Ambala |
Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Kota |
Chandigarh (UT) | Chandigarh |
Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Roorkee |
Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
State | Cities |
|---|---|
Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubli, Belagavi |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore |
Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal |
Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati |
Kerala | Ernakulam (Kochi), Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
Puducherry (UT) | Puducherry |
State | Cities |
|---|---|
West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur |
Bihar | Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya |
Jharkhand | Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro |
Assam | Guwahati, Silchar |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Manipur | Imphal |
Sikkim | Gangtok |
Tripura | Agartala |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
Nagaland | Dimapur |
State | Cities |
|---|---|
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur |
Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bilaspur |
Country | City |
|---|---|
Nepal | Kathmandu |
Bhutan | Thimphu |
Bangladesh | Dhaka |
Sri Lanka | Colombo |
Zone | Approx Cities |
|---|---|
West India | 12 |
North India | 35 |
South India | 23 |
East & North-East India | 22 |
Central India | 6 |
India Total | ~73+ cities |
International | 4 cities |
Grand Total | 77+ cities |
Based on the NMAT 2025 pattern, the following metros typically host multiple test centres. Candidates registering for these cities can choose from multiple centre addresses during slot booking.
Metro | Typical Centre Locations |
|---|---|
Mumbai | Dahisar, Andheri, Borivali |
Delhi-NCR | Delhi (Kakrola), Noida (Sector 62), Gurugram (MG Road), Ghaziabad (Sahibabad), Faridabad |
Bengaluru | Peenya, Whitefield, Electronic City |
Pune | Kondhwa Budruk, Hinjewadi |
Chennai | Mylapore, Tambaram |
Hyderabad | Nagole, Gachibowli |
Kolkata | Camac Street, Salt Lake |
Ahmedabad | Gandhinagar + others |
How to select best NMAT Exam Centres and Test City?
Selecting your NMAT exam centre and test city is a simple and flexible process, done entirely by the candidate during the scheduling window of registration process. Once you have completed NMAT 2026 registration, you can log in to your dashboard and click on the ‘Schedule Exam’ tab. Then, you can choose your preferred test city and exam centre based on availability at given time.
From a long list of 80+ options across India, you can select the most convenient city. NMAT registration system displays available test slots—both dates and time—at centres in your chosen city. Based on your convenience, you can pick the slot that works best for you.
Since slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s advisable to complete your scheduling early to secure your preferred location and date.
NMAT 2026 offers two delivery modes: Test Centre mode at 70+ GMAC-authorised centres across India, and Online Proctored at Home mode taken remotely via live webcam proctoring. Choosing the right NMAT 2026 exam mode is one of the most important decisions candidates make during registration and a decision that cannot be changed later except by booking a retake. Test Centre mode works best for candidates who value a distraction-free, supervised environment and live near an NMAT centre. Online Proctored at Home is ideal for candidates in cities without NMAT centres those with a reliable high-speed internet setup and a private, quiet room. Based on NMAT 2025 patterns, roughly 70–75% of Indian candidates choose Test Centre mode for better focus and fewer technical risks, while Online Proctored at Home works well for tech-comfortable aspirants and working professionals balancing tight schedules. The comparison table below captures all 14 factors to help you decide.
Factor | Test Centre Mode | Online Proctored at Home Mode |
|---|---|---|
Availability | 70+ cities in India | Anywhere with broadband & webcam |
Test Environment | GMAC-controlled, distraction-free | Depends on your home setup |
IT Technical Risk | Minimal (centre manages systems) | Higher — power, internet, hardware on you |
Setup Required | None | Talview Secure Browser, webcam, microphone |
Distraction Risk | Very low | Moderate to high (home interruptions) |
Travel Required | Yes | None |
Reporting Time | 45 minutes before exam | 20 minutes before exam (login) |
Supervision | Multiple on-site proctors | Single remote proctor via webcam |
Stress Factor | Lower (professional environment) | Higher (self-managed setup) |
Ideal For | First-timers, metro candidates | Tech-savvy, remote-location candidates |
NMAT exam centers 2026 are spread across more than 70 cities in India, ensuring wide accessibility for MBA aspirants from every geographical region. Check complete list of NMAT test cities, and how to select exam centre in the above article.
