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    NMAT 2026 Exam Dates (Expected): Registration, Admit Card, Result Date, Cutoff & Complete Schedule

    NMAT 2026 Exam Dates (Expected): Registration, Admit Card, Result Date, Cutoff & Complete Schedule

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 18 May 2026, 06:16 PM IST

    NMAT 2026 exam dates will be released soon by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) on its official site, mba.com/exams/nmat. According to the NMAT dates 2026, this Year, NMAT 2026 is expected to start from November 2026 and end in December 2026. NMAT registration will likely start in August 2026. According to the past trends, we have provided the expected NMAT dates for 2026. Check out the full article by Careers360 to know all the details related to NMAT 2026, the NMAT registration end, and more.

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    1. NMAT Registration Date 2026
    2. NMAT Mock Test Date 2026
    3. NMAT Admit Card Date 2026
    4. NMAT Exam Dates 2026
    5. NMAT Result Date 2026
    6. NMAT Cutoff Date 2026
    NMAT 2026 Exam Dates (Expected): Registration, Admit Card, Result Date, Cutoff & Complete Schedule
    NMAT Exam Dates 2026

    NMAT Exam Dates 2026

    Candidates will need to choose the NMAT exam date during the NMAT exam scheduling process. Based on the NMAT exam date 2026 selected by the candidate, GMAC provides the NMAT admit card.

    Here, we have clearly explained the event-wise schedule. By going through this, candidates can easily know the Important dates related to the exam like the NMAT registration date, NMAT 2026 registration last date, admit card date, mock test date, NMAT last exam date, result date, etc.

    NMAT by GMAC 2026 Dates

    NMAT EventsStart Date

    NMAT exam date registration

    August 2026

    NMAT exam 2026 registration EndsOctober 2026

    NMAT 2026 scheduling starts

    August 2026

    NMAT 2026 scheduling Ends

    October 2026

    NMAT exam date 2026

    November 2026

    NMAT exam delivery endsNovember 2026

    NMAT 2026 Admit Card Issuance (immediately after scheduling)

    August 2026

    NMAT 2026 Result Declaration

    Immediately after submitting test responses

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    NMAT Registration Date 2026

    According to the NMAT exam date 2026, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start the NMAT registration process from August 2026 at register.nmat.org. The NMAT registration last date is expected in October 2026. Candidates can fill out the NMAT by GMAC registration 2026 in the online mode. Candidates are required to register for NMAT 2026 and choose their preferred date as early as they can because the test centre and time slot will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

    NMAT Mock Test Date 2026

    Prior to the NMAT 2026 exam, the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will release the NMAT mock test. By taking NMAT mock tests, candidates can get familiar with the NMAT exam pattern for NMAT 2026 and the types of questions that is asked in the exam. Apart from that, candidates can manage their time and get to know their strong and weak areas.

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    NMAT Admit Card Date 2026

    Those candidates who will successfully submit their NMAT 2026 application form can download the NMAT 2026 admit card. GMAC will issue the NMAT admit cards in online mode only. Candidates can download the NMAT hall ticket by visiting the official website of GMAC. All the details pertaining to the NMAT exam are printed on the NMAT admit card.

    NMAT Exam Dates 2026

    GMAC will conduct the NMAT 2026 exam likely from November 2026 to December 2026. The NMAT exam will be conducted in one testing window. Admissions based on NMAT 2026 scores will be made as per the admission policy of the participating university. So, candidates should keep track of NMAT and the admission schedule of participating institutions.

    The NMAT rescheduling window is optional, as not all candidates wish to reschedule the exam after selecting a slot. The NMAT retake registration window is optional, as not all candidates wish to retake the NMAT exam.

    NMAT Result Date 2026

    As per the NMAT result date 2026, candidates will be able to check NMAT results within 48 hours of the NMAT exam delivery. Candidates will be able to check their NMAT results by entering their login credentials. The NMAT scorecard will contain sectional and overall scores.

    NMAT Cutoff Date 2026

    Candidates who will meet the required NMAT cutoff can appear for further selection rounds for MBA admission. Final admission will be granted on the basis of the candidate's performance in the NMAT exam as well as in the selection rounds.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I register for NMAT 2026?
    A:

    Candidates will have to visit the official website of GMAC to fill out the NMAT 2026 registration form.

    Q: When will registration get started for NMAT 2026?
    A:

    The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start the NMAT 2026 registration process in August 2026.

    Q: What is the exam date for NMAT 2026?
    A:

    The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will conduct the NMAT 2026 exam from November 2026 to December 2026.

    Q: When will NMAT 2026 result be declared?
    A:

    GMAC will release the NMAT 2026 result within 48 hours of exam delivery.

    Q: How many times can I take NMAT?
    A:

    Candidates will be allowed to take NMAT 2026 a maximum of three times.

    Q: Has NMAT 2026 registration started?
    A:

    The NMAT 2026 registration will likely start in  August 2026. Following this, all candidates will be able to register for the NMAT 2026 exam. 

    Q: Can we select NMAT exam date?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can choose their NMAT 2026 exam date as per the NMAT scheduling process.

    Q: Is NMAT easier than cat?
    A:

    Yes, the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) exam is generally considered to be the CAT exam. 

    Q: How many times NMAT exam is held in a year?
    A:

    The NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) exam is conducted once a year, but candidates are allowed three attempts within the designated testing window. This will also include the initial attempt and two retakes. The NMAT exam window is usually open for a period of 70 days. 

    Q: Is 249 a good NMAT score?
    A:

    Candidates with a score between 230-240, which is around 99 percentile, is a good score in the NMAT exam. While a score above 200 is usually considered good for admission to some of the top NMAT accepting colleges, other than the NMIMS Mumbai and Bangalore campuses. 

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    Questions related to NMAT

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    Have a question related to NMAT ?

    With an NMAT score of 194, you are in a good position to secure admission to several decent management schools (around the 30-41 percentile range). Top choices for this score include various campuses of Amity University, ITM Business School, ISBR Business School, and SRM University.

    Attaining an NMAT score of 225 marks with sectional marks for VARC and QA around 73 marks, and LR at 79 marks, places you in a strong position for colleges like NMIMS Bengaluru, NMIMS Navi Mumbai, NMIMS Hyderabad, NMIMS Indore, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and more.

    Hi there,

    With an NMAT score of 216 (LR 76, VA 74, QA 66), you have a wide range of good options for admission. You can consider schools where your score is at par with the scores of admitted students, such as NMIMS campuses in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Xavier

    HELLO,

    Here are some good MBA Colleges that you can target with an NMAT score around 204:-

    1.SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai

    2.SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai

    3.ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

    4.SOIL Institute of Management, Gurgaon

    5.Great Lakes Institute of Management

    6.Alliance