NMAT 2026 Registration Open: Scheduling, Exam Window and Retake Guide
NMAT by GMAC registration runs from 20 August to 10 October 2026. Exam delivery is scheduled from 2 November to 20 December, with separate scheduling and retake deadlines.
Upcoming official schedule: Checked against the linked official sources on 3 September 2026. Dates can be revised; the newest signed notice or candidate login always takes priority.
Key timeline
- Registration: 20 August–10 October 2026
- Scheduling: 20 August–22 October 2026
- Exam delivery: 2 November–20 December 2026
- Retake registration/scheduling: 3 November–17 December 2026
Who this update is for
Graduates and final-year students applying to business schools that accept the NMAT score.
Exam and admission structure
- Language Skills
- Quantitative Skills
- Logical Reasoning
- Candidates choose an available appointment within the official window
What candidates should do now
- Register and schedule early
- Check each school’s separate application deadline
- Download a fresh admit card for each attempt
Preparation and planning
Use sectional timing drills and adaptive-style practice, then schedule the first attempt early enough to preserve retake flexibility.
Documents to keep ready
- Name and date-of-birth proof
- Qualifying-examination marksheets/certificate
- Recent photograph, signature and valid photo ID
- Category, EWS, PwD, domicile or experience certificate where applicable
- Application confirmation, fee receipt, admit card, scorecard and allotment records
Official sources
Editorial note: This is a factual update, not an official notification. Never rely on an old date, third-party payment link or predicted schedule.