How to Fill NMAT Application Form 2025: Step-by-Step Process, Documents & Fees

How to Fill NMAT Application Form 2025: Step-by-Step Process, Documents & Fees

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Jun 26, 2025 05:16 PM IST | #NMAT

NMAT Form Filling 2025: The NMAT registration form window is expected to open in the first week of August 2025 and will close in the second week of October 2025. Interested candidates will be able to register themselves by visiting the official website, mba.com/exams/nmat/. One must note that GMAC administers the NMAT exam thrice during a test window (first attempt followed by a retake registration for the remaining two attempts). With over 75 B-schools accepting NMAT scores, it is one of the biggest management entrance exams in the country. The NMAT 2025 exam is expected to be held from November 5 to December 20, 2025. Continue reading this article to find more information on registration dates, how to register and retake registration.

This Story also Contains
  1. NMAT 2025 Registration: Highlights
  2. Eligibility Criteria for NMAT Registration 2025
  3. NMAT by GMAC Registration 2025
  4. NMAT Registration Fees 2025
  5. NMAT Registration 2025 Last Date
  6. NMAT Exam Retake Registration 2025
  7. What is NMAT Exam Rescheduling Window?
  8. NMAT Registration 2025 for Test Takers with Disabilities
How to Fill NMAT Application Form 2025: Step-by-Step Process, Documents & Fees
How to Fill NMAT Application Form 2025: Step-by-Step Process, Documents & Fees

NMAT 2025 Registration: Highlights

With the NMAT registration expected to begin from August 2025, following this, all interested candidates will be able to register themselves. NMAT 2025 registration last date is expected to be the second week of October 2025.

Take a look at the following highlights table, which mentions the tentative NMAT registration dates for the upcoming NMAT 2025 exam.

NMAT 2025 Registration

Start Date (Tentative)

End Date (Tentative)

NMAT 2025 Registration & Application Process (without late fee)

August 2025

October 2025

Facility to choose the NMAT 2025 exam date - NMAT Scheduling

August 2025

October 2025

NMAT 2025 Exam Date

November 2025

December 2025

NMAT 2025 registration for the Retake of the exam

November 2025

December 2025

NMAT 2025 Exam Result Declaration

The result will be declared 48 hours after the exam is conducted.


Unofficial numerical scores will be available immediately after the exam.

Last date for NMAT 2025 scorecard download

March 2026


Candidates are advised to register for the NMAT 2025 exam as early as possible. This will help them in securing their preferred exam dates and test centres and avoid any last-minute hassles.

Direct Link for NMAT 2025 Registration

Candidates will be able to apply for the NMAT 2025 exam by visiting the official GMAC website. We will soon update this page with the direct link to fill out the NMAT 2025 registration form, upon its release.

NMAT 2025 Registration Date

First week of August 2025

Direct Link for NMAT Registration

To be updated soon

Eligibility Criteria for NMAT Registration 2025

Over 49+ B-schools which accept NMAT scores have set the eligibility criteria for admission. Therefore, all candidates are advised to check the institute-specific eligibility criteria for admission through NMAT 2025. Below, we have listed the common eligibility criteria which must be fulfilled through the NMAT 2025 exam.

  • All candidates must hold a qualifying graduation degree (irrespective of the field).

  • Next, all applicants must aim for an aggregate of 50 per cent in their bachelor’s degree exams.

Also Read: NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Attempts & More

NMAT by GMAC Registration 2025

Registration for NMAT will begin on January 5, in online mode. Students can refer to the detailed steps mentioned below if they are looking for how to fill NMAT form.

Steps to fill the NMAT 2025 Registration Form:

Step 1: Click on ‘Register Now’
Step 2: Create an account
Step 3: Verification Mail
Step 4: Communication Preference
Step 5: Display of NMIMS dashboard NMAT
Step 6: Fill in the identity Information
Step 7: Photo Upload Guidelines
Step 8: Enter the parent’s information
Step 9: Identity Proof
Step 10: Special Needs
Step 11: Contact Information
Step 12: Educational/ work experience Information
Step 13: Select school
Step 14: Additional information
Step 15: Declaration
Step 16: Payment review
Step 17: Make payment

Step 1: Create an account

In this step, candidates are required to create an account on the official website of NMAT by GMAC for future updates. To create an account, students will be required to enter the following details:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Active Email ID
  • Mobile number (active)
  • Country preference
  • Enter Captcha
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After entering the above details, click on ‘Create an Account.’ The screen will display a confirmation page. Candidates will have to verify their NMAT account by completing the verification process through the link provided on the registered email ID.

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Step 2: Verification Mail

Aspirants will receive a verification link on their registered email address. Students will then have to click on the tab ‘Click Here’ to verify the email address.

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Step 4: Communication Preference

Herein, Students need to provide their communication preference, if they would like to receive the notification from graduate business schools and other organizations. Aspirants grant permission to GMAC for sharing their personal information like name, number, and email address. Lastly, if students opt to receive notifications, they will receive information regarding preparation tools and other information through mail and SMS. Click on the tab ‘update preference’ after selecting ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Furthermore, students can change their preferences later also.

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Step 5: Display of dashboard

A window will display the ‘My Dashboard’ page wherein, the status of details updated by candidates will be provided.

Click on the green-colored tab ‘register now’ to begin filling out the application form for NMAT by GMAC.

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Step 6: Fill in the identity Information

In the first section of personal information, students are required to fill in the identity information which involves details of the following:

  • Title
  • First name
  • Middle name
  • Last name
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Age as on July 1, 2025
  • Category
  • Nationality
  • Native Language
  • Upload a passport-sized photograph in the format prescribed.

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Step 7: Photo Upload Guidelines

Before uploading the passport-sized photograph, aspirants must abide by the following instructions:

  • Students must not upload a photograph older than 6 months.
  • The photograph must be in accordance with the following format
    • Size- Not more than 1 MB

    • Format- JPG, PNG, GIF.

  • Photographs must not be rotated or in landscape mode.
  • The background in the photograph must be in light color.
  • The candidate’s eye in the photograph must be open and clearly visible.
  • The face of the student in the photograph must be clear and at the center.
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Having read the above guidelines click on the tab ‘upload.’


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Step 8: Enter the parent’s information

In this step, students will be required to enter their parent's information. Students are advised to enter the name of their parents as per the name mentioned on their 10th and 12th mark sheet.

Aspirants need to enter the following details:

  • Father’s name
  • Mother’s name

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Step 9: Identity Proof

In this section of personal information candidates will have to enter the information of photo ID which they will be carrying on the day of examination. However, students must note that the learner’s driving license will not be applicable.

Foreign students- Such students will have only to provide a Passport for identity proof.


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Step 10: Special Needs

  • Candidates with special needs have to provide their disability type and certificate, in order to get assistance from the support team.
  • Students with special needs are required to keep the certificate of disability ready in the following format:

Size

Maximum 1 MB

Format

PDF, PNG, JPEG/JPG

  • After uploading the documents click on the tab ‘next.’


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Step 11: Contact Information

In this step, candidates will have to enter their contact information, wherein they will receive all the information and reminders. The contact details that are to be provided are:

  • Mobile number
  • Alternate contact number
  • Primary Email ID
  • Alternate Email ID

Address for Communication:

  • Country
  • State
  • Address line 1
  • Address line 2
  • Pincode

After entering the above details click on ‘save and next.’

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Step 12: Educational/ work experience Information

In this section, candidates have to choose their highest education and fill in the following information:

  • Highest education level achieved
  • Undergraduate country
  • Select Stream
  • Mode of Pursuing / Completion of Graduation Degree
  • Graduation Status
  • Graduation Details

In the next part, aspirants have to mention if they have any experience. If ‘yes’ candidate will have to provide the following details:

  • Type of engagement
  • Sector
  • Experience in years (as on July 1, 2025)
  • Select industry (can be chosen up to 3)
  • Current organization


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Step 13: Select the school

In this section, candidates can choose the B-school according to their preferences. There are total of 49 choices available from which students can choose. However, five choices are free. If a candidate chooses more than 5 schools, he/she will be charged Rs. 236 per choice.

After choosing the schools, click on Next.


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Step 14: Additional information

After filling out the NMAT application form, students have to enter additional information about NMAT. the details to be mentioned are as follows:

  • How did you learn about NMAT by GMAC?

Your current background:

  • When do you plan to start Graduate Management Programme?
  • Other Exams You Are Planning To Take?
  • Exams You Have Taken Before?
  • How are you financing your MBA?
  • Where would you like to study? Select up to three countries
  • Are you in any way associated with helping candidates prepare for any management education exam


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Step 15: Declaration

In this section of the NMAT application form, students have to fill in the declaration form, stating that all the information provided is verified.


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Step 16: Payment review

In this section, students can review the NMAT payment details. It involves the details of the following:

NMAT Registration fee: Rs. 2000

Additional score report: (if any)

After reviewing, click on the tab ‘submit and make payment.’

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Step 17: Make payment

In the last step of NMAT registration 2025, students can make payment through the following options:

  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Debit card + ATM
  • Internet banking
  • Wallet/cash cards

NMAT Registration Fees 2025

Check out the following NMAT 2025 registration fees, which the applicants will need to pay at the time of filling out the application form.

NMAT Application Type

NMAT Application Fee

NMAT Registration Fees (Regular Fees)

Rs. 3,000 + applicable taxes

NMAT Exam Retake Fees

Rs. 3,000 + applicable taxes

Additional Score Reports (beyond first 5)

Rs. 300 per Score Report + applicable taxes

NAMT Exam Reschedule

Rs. 1,200 + applicable taxes

NMAT Registration 2025 Last Date

As discussed above, the NMAT registration last date is expected to be in the second week of October 2025. Candidates must not wait for the NMAT registration deadline and must act promptly.

NMAT Exam Retake Registration 2025

NMAT will allow the candidate to appear for the NMAT test three times within a gap of 70 days from November to December. All you need to do is make sure that there is a 15-day gap between two consecutive attempts.

Registering for the NMAT retake exam is simple. The reschedule tab will be available on your NMAT by GMAC dashboard.

What is NMAT Exam Rescheduling Window?

In case the candidate is unable to take the exam on the scheduled date or falls ill. NMAT allows candidates the option to reschedule the exam. For this, candidates will need to choose the NMAT reschedule option within 72 hours from the scheduled time and date of the exam.

The following are the steps that the candidate will be able to reschedule their NMAT 2025 exam.

  • Log in to the NMAT account using the login credentials.

  • Click on the ‘Schedule Exam’ button.

  • Next, select the date and time of the exam

  • Select the preferred location.

  • Complete the process by paying the rescheduling fee using a Credit Card only.

  • Lastly, click on the ‘Process’ button.

NMAT Registration 2025 for Test Takers with Disabilities

Candidates with disabilities will have the option to request accommodation and a scribe facility for the NMAT exam day. For this, candidates will need to upload a scanned copy of the Disability certificate. After proper verification, NMAT by GMAC will update the status for accommodation and other facilities, such as:

  • Extra time for completing the NMAT exam (beyond 120 minutes).

  • Scribe/Reader for the exam day.

  • Karger fonts in the testing system.

  • Mobility assistance (wheelchair, helper)

Once the status is verified, the e-payment window will be activated for payment of the NMAT registration fees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is confirmation email for NMAT?

Candidates will have to use an active email ID while filling NMAT application form, over there they will get the confirmation whether they have submitted their application form or not.

2. Do I have to fill NMIMS form separately?

Candidates willing to pursue MBA admission at any of the NMIMS campuses will need to go through the NMAT exam. For this, they will need to submit the NMIMS registration form after visiting the official website. 

3. Is it necessary to fill NMIMS form before NMAT exam?

Registration for NMIMS before the scheduled NMAT exam date is mandatory to apply for NMIMS.

4. Can I reschedule the NMAT exam after issuance of the NMAT admit card?

Yes, the candidate can reschedule the NMAT exam even after the NMAT admit card has been issued, but within a specific timeframe. Although candidates must ensure that they do this within 72 hours before the scheduled test date. 

5. What is the gap between NMAT attempts?

Candidates aspiring for a retake attempt for the NMAT exam cannot take the exam before 15 days after the first attempt. Similarly, the third attempt can only be scheduled 15 days after the second attempt of the NMAT exam. 

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dear aditi,

lsit of college known accepting NMAT score"-

1. XIM University, Bhubaneshwar

2. SPJIMR, Mumbai

3. IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University

4. Woxsen University, Hyderabad

5. VIT, Vellore

6. SRM University, Chennai

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Hello Ishita,

With an NMAT score of 180 and 55 percentile, you can target tier-2 and tier-3 management colleges. Here are some options with decent average placements:

  • IBS Hyderabad – Average package: Rs. 8–10 LPA

  • IFMR Graduate School of Business, Chennai – Average package: Rs. 11–13 LPA

  • Woxsen University, Hyderabad – Average package: Rs. 8–10 LPA
  • JAGSOM (Bangalore) – Average package: Rs. 11–12 LPA
  • Alliance University, Bangalore – Average package: Rs. 8–10 LPA
  • Amity University, Noida – Average package: Rs. 6–8 LPA

Consider applying to colleges with good industry exposure and placement records.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello aspirant,

It is anticipated that the Shiv Nadar NMAT cutoff score for the MBA program will be higher than 200.  Applicants at Shiv Nadar University who have an NMAT score of 200 or higher (after normalization) should anticipate receiving an invitation to the Personal Interview phase.

So with 182 marks in NMAT, it is very difficult to get a call from Shiv Nadar University.

Thank you

Top MBA colleges based on CAT, XAT, SNAP, and NMAT scores include some of India’s best institutions. For CAT, the IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta) and FMS Delhi are highly regarded. XAT results in prestigious colleges like XLRI Jamshedpur and XIMB. SNAP is known for Symbiosis Institutes, such as SIBM Pune and SCMHRD. NMAT scores open doors to NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, and ISB Hyderabad. Each exam has unique eligibility requirements, and their cutoffs vary, so it's important to research the specific criteria and select based on your preferences and strengths.

Hi,

Based on the previous year analysis, According to your NMAT score some of the colleges in which you have chances to get admission are the following

  • BSE Institute, Ahmedabad
  • Woxen University, Hyderabad
  • LM Thapar School of Management
  • ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad
  • School of Management, BML Munjal University
  • ITM Business School
  • School of Business, UPES, Dehradun
  • GITAM School of Business, Dehradun

With your NMAT score you can predict the colleges in which you can get a seat using the NMAT college predictor tool

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