NMAT Exam Dates 2026

Here are the important NMAT exam dates 2026 for the candidates who are looking for MBA admission through the NMAT by GMAC 2026 exam. Refer to the table below for more information related to the NMAT 2026 exam important dates.

NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The final-year students of graduation are also eligible to apply for NMAT. There is no age bar for applying for the NMAT by GMAC exam. Candidates who are willing to appear for the NMAT exam 2026 must adhere to the NMAT exam eligibility requirements mentioned by GMAC. Only eligible candidates can fill out the NMAT application form 2026.

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will likely release the NMAT registration form in August 2026. Interested candidates will be able to register for the NMAT 2026 exam online on the official website of NMAT by GMAC. The NMAT 2026 registration window is expected to be open till October 2026. Only those who fulfil these requirements will be able to schedule their NMAT 2026 exam date, location, and section order. Only those who fulfil these requirements will be allowed to appear for the NMAT 2026 exam.

Check the detailed NMAT eligibility criteria 2026 here:

NOTE: If at any stage of admission, any candidate is found to be ineligible, that candidate will be disqualified from further process.

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NMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for International Students

The NMAT rules for international students are as follows.

Qualification - International candidates must have completed their bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Marks - They need to have secured at least 50% marks in their bachelor's degree.

English Proficiency - International applicants from non-English speaking countries should have proficiency in English. They might need to provide TOEFL or IELTS scores to demonstrate their language skills.

No Age Limit - There is no specific age limit for international candidates applying for the NMAT exam 2026.

It's important to note that the eligibility criteria can vary, and candidates should refer to the official NMAT website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

NMAT Requirements 2026

Apart from meeting the NMAT eligibility criteria 2026, candidates also need to fulfil the NMAT requirements 2026 for registration and exam-taking. The NMAT requirements 2026 include:

• Creating an account on the official website of NMAT by GMAC using a valid email ID and phone number
• Filling out the NMAT application form 2026 with personal, academic, and work details
• Selecting up to five preferred B-schools where the NMAT score can be sent
• Uploading a recent passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG or PNG format
• Paying the NMAT registration fee of Rs. 2800 (plus taxes) online through credit card, debit card, net banking, or mobile wallets.
• Scheduling the NMAT exam date 2026, time, and location from the available slots
• Downloading the NMAT admit card 2026 and carrying it along with a valid ID proof to the exam centre

Candidates can also opt for late registration, retake registration, or reschedule the exam by paying an additional fee. Candidates can check the NMAT exam date 2026 and other important dates on the official website.

NMAT Application Form 2026

For NMAT registration, the candidates have to create an NMAT registration account by using their email ID. After which, the candidates have to provide their details and preferences and have to upload their recent photographs. The NMAT 2026 registration fee is around Rs. 2800 + applicable taxes, and for late registration, the amount is Rs. 3300. This fee is tentative and may vary for 2026.

How to Fill NMAT 2026 Application Form?

Candidates who are aiming for MBA admission through the NMAT 2026 exam are advised to check the step-by-step instructions to fill out the NMAT 2026 application form mentioned in the following points below.

• Visit the official website for NMAT 2026 registration, nmat.org
• Click on the ‘Register Now' link hovering on the homepage if you are a first-time applicant
• Fill in basic details such as name, phone number, and email ID, and click on the 'Register' button. After registration, candidates will receive their user ID and password in the registered email ID and phone number
• Log in to the account created using the user ID and password, and fill in academic details, personal details, work experience, etc., in the NMAT application form
• Select up to five B-schools as your preference, where NMAT by GMAC can send scores for the NMAT selection process using the 'School Preference' section
• Upload a scanned copy of a passport-size photograph of not more than 1 MB, and the file should be in JPG / JPEG or PNG format.
• Select the exam-taking option, which will soon be updated as the authority releases the official notice
• Pay the NMAT registration fee using any of the following options: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, VISA, and Mobile Wallets
• Book the exam slot and download the NMAT admit card