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The NMAT testing window is the period during which candidates can schedule and take the exam. It typically spans around 45 days.

NMAT 2026 candidates can take the exam up to three times (1 first attempt plus 2 retakes) in one testing cycle with a minimum 15-day gap between two valid attempts. The highest score is considered by most participating B-schools. NMIMS Mumbai, however, considers only the first-attempt score for admissions.

You can download NMAT 2026 notification PDF from the official NMAT website once it is released. Previous year notification PDFs may also be available for reference.

NMAT 2026 notification is expected to include: complete exam dates, registration window, registration fee, exam pattern, two exam modes, retake and rescheduling policies, eligibility criteria, and the list of 85+ participating B-schools globally.

NMAT 2026 notification is expected to be released by GMAC in the last week of July 2026, most likely between July 28 and July 31, 2026. Last year, NMAT 2025 notification was released on July 31, 2025. The official NMAT exam notification will be published on mba.com/exams/nmat, typically 1–5 days before registration opens.

NMAT 2026 rescheduling allows candidates to change exam date, time or test centre up to 72 hours before the scheduled exam by paying a Rs 1,200 + taxes rescheduling fee. Rescheduling is done online via the NMAT candidate dashboard, subject to slot availability at the new preferred date/centre.

The NMAT 2026 testing window is the 45-day period in November – December 2026 during which candidates can schedule and take the exam. This flexibility lets aspirants balance NMAT with CAT 2026 (Nov 30), SNAP 2026 (December), XAT 2027 (January), and other MBA entrance exams in their calendar.

Yes, NMAT 2026 candidates can choose their preferred exam date and time from multiple slots across the November – December 2026 testing window. This self-scheduling is done via the candidate dashboard at mba.com/exams/nmat after completing registration and paying the Rs 3,000 + taxes fee.