NMAT 2026 registration closes October 10; book exam slot by October 22
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Registration for NMAT by GMAC 2026, an MBA entrance test, closes on October 10; candidates must book test slots by October 22 for exams from November 2 to December 20.
What Happened
Saturday, October 10, 2026, is the last day to register for NMAT by GMAC 2026, the management entrance test used for MBA admissions at a number of Indian business schools. Candidates who register by the deadline have until Thursday, October 22, 2026, to book a date and time for their test. The exam itself will be held over a long window, from November 2 to December 20, 2026, and the registration fee is Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Registration and slot booking are separate steps, and education portals tracking the exam have warned that slots are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key Facts
- Last date to register: October 10, 2026.
- Last date to book a test slot: October 22, 2026, for candidates who have registered.
- Test window: November 2 to December 20, 2026.
- Registration fee: Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes.
- The test has three sections, Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning, with 36 questions each, 108 in total, in 120 minutes.
- There is no negative marking, and scores range from 36 to 360.
- Candidates can take the test up to three times: one first attempt and two retakes.
Why It Matters
For many students aiming for an MBA, NMAT is one of the key tests of the season alongside CAT, which is on November 29 this year. Its long testing window and the option to pick a date give students more flexibility than a single-day exam. That flexibility comes with a catch: popular dates and centres can fill up, so leaving slot booking to the last day can mean taking the test at an inconvenient time or place.
The retake option is a useful safety net, but students should read the rules of each college they are targeting. Sources tracking the exam differ on whether some institutes, including NMIMS, consider only the first attempt or also accept retake scores. Treating the first attempt as the one that counts is the safest approach until the college's own admission notice says otherwise.
The absence of negative marking changes strategy. Because a wrong answer does not cost marks, students should make sure no question is left unanswered by the end of each section. The sections are timed separately, with 28 minutes for Language Skills, 52 minutes for Quantitative Skills and 40 minutes for Logical Reasoning, so time management within each section matters as much as total preparation.
Students who miss the October 10 deadline should check the official site for any late or extended registration, but should not count on one.
| Step | Deadline or date |
|---|---|
| Register for NMAT 2026 | October 10, 2026 |
| Book test slot | By October 22, 2026 |
| Take the test | November 2 to December 20, 2026 |
Impact
Short-term: Aspirants who have not registered must complete the form and pay the fee today, then book a slot by October 22 while preferred dates are still available.
Long-term: NMAT scores will feed into MBA shortlists at participating schools in the coming months, alongside CAT and other entrance tests.
Who is affected: MBA aspirants, final-year students and young professionals planning a management degree, coaching institutes, and business schools that accept NMAT scores.
Key Takeaway
NMAT 2026 registration ends on October 10, and registered candidates should book their test slot well before the October 22 cut-off to get a convenient date.
Questions and Answers
What is the last date to apply for NMAT 2026?
Registration closes on October 10, 2026. Candidates who have registered can book their test slot until October 22, 2026.
When will the NMAT 2026 exam be held?
The test window runs from November 2 to December 20, 2026, and candidates choose their date and time when they book a slot.
How many times can I take NMAT?
Up to three times, a first attempt plus two retakes. Check each college's rules, as some may consider only the first attempt.
Is there negative marking in NMAT?
No. There is no negative marking, and scores range from 36 to 360 across three sections with 108 questions in 120 minutes.
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