NMAT

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.

The NMAT 2026 exam duration is 120 minutes (2 hours). The exam has 3 sections — Language Skills (28 min), Quantitative Skills (52 min), and Logical Reasoning (40 min) — with individual sectional time limits. Candidates can choose the order of sections at the beginning of the exam.

NMAT 2026 registration start date is August 20, 2026 on the official NMAT by GMAC website, mba.com/exams/nmat. The registration window will remain open till October 31, 2026 (extended deadline). The exact start date will be announced by GMAC via the official website.

NMAT 2026 exam dates are from November 2 to December 20, 2026. GMAC will conduct NMAT 2026 over a 45-day testing window during which candidates can self-schedule their preferred exam date and time. Official dates will be confirmed with the NMAT 2026 notification release.

Yes, final-year students can apply for NMAT 2026, provided they complete their graduation before the admission deadline.

There is no age limit for NMAT 2026. Candidates of any age can apply as long as they meet the educational qualification criteria.

NMAT does not specify a minimum percentage requirement. However, most participating MBA colleges require at least 50% marks in graduation for admission.

NMAT 2026 eligibility criteria include a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, no age limit, and up to three attempts in one testing cycle. Institute-specific requirements may vary.

Yes, NMAT 2026 candidates can reschedule their exam date, time, or test centre up to 72 hours before the scheduled exam, subject to slot availability. Log in to your NMAT dashboard, select the reschedule option, choose a new date/slot/centre, and pay a rescheduling fee of Rs 1,200 plus taxes to confirm.

Candidates can take the NMAT exam up to three times in one testing cycle — one first attempt plus two retakes. A minimum 7-day gap is mandatory between two valid attempts. Most B-schools accept the highest score, but NMIMS Mumbai considers only the first-attempt score for admissions.