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Based on NMAT 2024 and 2025 patterns, approximately 70–75% of Indian candidates choose Test Centre mode for its distraction-free environment and lower technical risk, while 25–30% opt for Online Proctored at Home mostly those in Tier-3 cities without nearby centres or working professionals seeking schedule flexibility.

Test Centre mode is better for most Indian candidates who want a distraction-free environment and live near one of 70+ NMAT centres. Online Proctored at Home mode works best for candidates in cities without NMAT centres, international candidates, or tech-comfortable aspirants with reliable high-speed internet and a private quiet room.

Candidates must reach the NMAT test centre at least 45 minutes before the scheduled exam time for biometric verification, photo capture, and check-in. Candidates arriving 15 minutes or more late will be denied entry, with no fee refund. Carry the NMAT admit card and a valid government photo ID (original and non-expired).

If no NMAT 2026 test centre is available in your city, you can opt for the Online Proctored at Home mode. It requires a stable broadband connection, webcam, microphone, the Talview Secure Browser, and a quiet private room. This mode is particularly useful for candidates in smaller cities or abroad.

Candidates can change their NMAT test centre only to another centre within the same exam mode while rescheduling subject to slot availability and a payment of rescheduling fee of Rs 1,200 + taxes. However, the exam mode itself (Test Centre or Online Proctored) cannot be changed on rescheduling. A new mode can only be selected when booking a Retake.

Yes, NMAT test centre slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Metro city centres in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune typically fill within the first 2 weeks of registration opening in early August, 2026. Register early to secure your preferred centre and exam date.

To select your NMAT 2026 test centre, complete the NMAT registration at mba.com/exams/nmat, pay the Rs 3,000 + taxes fee, and click the 'Book Exam Slot' button on your candidate dashboard. Choose your preferred city from the 70+ options, then pick an available date and time slot.

NMAT 2026 exam centres are expected to be spread across 70+ cities in India, based on the NMAT 2025 footprint (76 centres across 73 Indian cities). Major metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Pune have multiple centres, while Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities typically have one centre each.

If the photograph on your NMAT 2026 admit card is blank or unclear, email [email protected] immediately with your NMAT by GMAC ID and a screenshot of the issue. Per GMAC policy, "You will not be allowed to take exam if the proctor is unable to determine your identity by looking at the photograph in the Admit Card and Photo ID."

Yes, GMAC requires candidates to download a fresh copy of the admit card for each attempt. Since NMAT allows up to 3 attempts (1 first attempt + 2 retakes), candidates must download a new admit card from the dashboard before each attempt. The first-attempt admit card is not valid for retakes.