NMAT 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Registration

NMAT 2026 is a national-level MBA entrance exam. The exam is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). NMAT scores are accepted by NMIMS and many other B-schools in India and abroad. Every year, 75,000+ candidates appear for NMAT. The exam allows multiple attempts, which makes it different from many other MBA entrance tests.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NMAT by GMAC
Exam Level	National
Conducting Body	GMAC
Courses Offered	MBA and related programmes
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Duration	120 Minutes
Total Questions	108
Attempts Allowed	Up to 3
Negative Marking	No
Language	English

NMAT 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Expected Timeline
Notification Release	July 2026
Registration Start	August 2026
Registration End	October 2026
Admit Card Release	After slot booking
Exam Window	October to December 2026
Result Declaration	Within 48 hours
Admission Rounds	January–March 2027

Exam Dates

Particular	Details
Exam Start	October 2026
Exam End	December 2026
Mode	Test centre or online proctored
Retake Option	Yes (after 15 days’ gap)

NMAT 2026 Expected Result Dates

Event	Expected Timeline
Scorecard Release	Within 48 hours
Retake Score Update	After each attempt
Final Score Acceptance	January 2027
Counselling & GD-PI	February–March 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Minimum 50% aggregate
• Final-year students can apply

Other Conditions

• No age limit
• Work experience is not mandatory

NMAT 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee (INR)
Registration (1st Attempt)	₹3000
Retake Fee	₹3000
Rescheduling Fee	₹1200
Score Sending (after 5 schools)	₹300 per school

Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Time
Language Skills	36	28 min
Quantitative Skills	36	52 min
Logical Reasoning	36	40 min
Total	108	120 min

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NMAT 2026 Syllabus Overview

Language Skills

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence correction

Quantitative Skills

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Data interpretation
• Numbers and ratios

Logical Reasoning

• Analytical reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Input-output
• Visual reasoning

NMAT 2026 Registration Process

• Visit the official NMAT website
• Create a login ID
• Fill in personal and academic details
• Choose exam mode and slot
• Pay the application fee
• Download confirmation page

Wrap-Up

NMAT 2026 is a flexible MBA entrance exam with multiple attempts and fast results. The exam suits candidates who prefer slot-based testing. Early registration helps in getting preferred exam dates and centres. Candidates should plan their preparation early and keep track of institute-specific cutoffs and selection rounds.