NMAT 2026 exam is expected to be held from early November till mid-December, 2026. NMAT 2026 Registration dates are early August till mid-October, 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed on the release of NMAT 2026 notification. NMAT exam duration is 120 minutes, and exam can be taken in morning, afternoon and evening shifts. NMAT Exam is a well-accepted MBA entrance exam that offers flexibility and convenience through a long testing window, multiple attempts, and self-scheduling options. If you're planning to appear for NMAT 2026, it’s essential to keep track of all key dates related to registration, exam scheduling, rescheduling, and test slots. Read this article for complete details. Also download NMAT 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule PDF.
NMAT (NMAT by GMAC) is an important national level MBA entrance test leading to admission in many top MBA colleges including NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, XIMB, KJ Somaiya and SDA Bocconi amongst others. NMAT exam is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the body that also conducts GMAT Exam across the world. Check key highlights of NMAT Exam in table below.
NMAT Exam Particulars | Key Details |
|---|---|
NMAT Exam Conducting Body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
NMAT official Website | mba.com/exams/nmat |
Top MBA colleges accepting NMAT | NMIMS, XIMB, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, SDA Bocconi |
NMAT 2026 Exam Dates | November 5 to December 19, 2026 (Expected) |
NMAT Testing Mode | Computer-based Exam at Test Centre |
NMAT Exam Time Duration | 2 hours |
Total Questions in NMAT Exam | 108 |
NMAT Scoring Scheme | +3 Mark for each Correct answer, No negative marking for wrong answer |
Sectional Division of the NMAT Exam | 3 Sections |
Does NMAT have Sectional Time Limit? | Yes, and is different for each section |
Choice of determining order of sections | Yes, available only once |
Exam Difficulty Level | Moderate as compared to CAT or XAT Exams |
Required NMAT exam Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges | Based on NMAT Scaled Score, Percentile Not Awarded |
NMAT Exam Application Fee | Rs. 3000 (Expected) |
Based on previous year’s date, NMAT 2026 registration window is expected to open on August 1, 2026 and close in Mid-October, 2026. During this period, candidates can register online through the official NMAT by GMAC portal and proceed to schedule their preferred exam date and time.
Check complete NMAT registration schedule 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 |
The NMAT 2026 exam is expected to be conducted over a wide testing window. Candidates can choose a convenient slot (morning, afternoon, or evening) at a test center. Check expected dates below:
In case you need to change your NMAT exam slot, the rescheduling facility will be available from August to December, 2026. Candidates must reschedule at least 72 hours before the original test date.
NMAT exam duration is two hours or 120 minutes. Each section has a fixed allotted time. You can choose the order of the sections. Read more about NMAT Exam Pattern.
You can download NMAT 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule PDF from the link below. This document includes complete information given in this article, and previous year’s trends. After downloading, you can save this carefully and refer to it anytime required.
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In summary, based on previous year’s exam dates, NMAT 2026 Exam Date and Time are given in this article. These dates will be confirmed after release of NMAT notification. Read above article for complete NMAT Exam Date and Time 2026 details.
