By the Online Coaching 4u team

Last updated: 8 October 2026.

Registration for NMAT by GMAC 2026 closes on Saturday, 10 October 2026, and candidates who register by then can book a test slot until 22 October 2026, according to the official NMAT page on mba.com, run by GMAC.

Quick facts

Registration window: 20 August โ€“ 10 October 2026

Slot booking (scheduling) closes: 22 October 2026

Testing window: 2 November โ€“ 20 December 2026

Fee: INR 3,000 + taxes (retake INR 3,000; reschedule INR 1,200)

Attempts: up to 3 in the testing year, at least 15 days apart

Checked against: mba.com/exams/nmat and GMAC's NMAT 2026-27 guide (updated August 2026), on 8 October 2026

What the deadline means

The 10 October date is a hard cut-off for creating an NMAT registration. NMAT works differently from CAT: registration and scheduling are two separate steps. You register first, and then book a date, time and test centre (or an online-proctored slot). Scheduling stays open for 12 more days after registration closes, until 22 October 2026. So if you're still deciding on a date, register now and book the slot later.

As of 8 October 2026, GMAC has not announced any extension. Both official GMAC pages we checked still give 10 October as the last registration date. Don't plan around an extension that hasn't been announced.

Who should register

NMAT scores are used by NMIMS and a set of other B-schools. GMAC's guide names ISB, SPJIMR, K J Somaiya Institute of Management and FLAME University among them, and mba.com says more than 58 schools accept the score. For CAT 2026 candidates, NMAT is a useful second attempt. CAT is held once a year, while NMAT lets you test up to three times between 2 November and 20 December. GMAC says the exam has no negative marking, three equally weighted sections (Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning) of 36 questions each, and a 120-minute time limit.

Your registration fee covers score reports to up to five schools, chosen at registration. Each additional school costs INR 400. Check each programme's own admission page for its NMAT cut-off and application deadline, because these are set by the schools, not GMAC.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to register for NMAT 2026?

Saturday, 10 October 2026, according to the official NMAT page on mba.com run by GMAC. Registration opened on 20 August 2026.

Can I book my NMAT test slot after 10 October?

Yes, but only if you have already registered. Scheduling stays open until Thursday, 22 October 2026. You cannot register after 10 October, even though slot booking runs longer.

When is the NMAT 2026 exam?

There is no single exam date. The testing window runs from Monday, 2 November to Sunday, 20 December 2026, and each candidate picks a date, time and either a test centre or an online-proctored slot.

How much is the NMAT 2026 fee?

INR 3,000 plus taxes for registration in India, per GMAC. A retake also costs INR 3,000, rescheduling costs INR 1,200, and each additional school beyond the first five costs INR 400.