NMAT

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.

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.

Based on the NMAT 2025 calendar, NMAT 2026 registration is expected to start on August 1, 2026 on the official NMAT by GMAC website, mba.com/exams/nmat. The registration window will likely remain open until mid-to-late October 2026. The exact start date will be announced by GMAC via the official website.

NMAT 2026 exam dates are expected from November 5 to December 19, 2026, based on the NMAT 2025 calendar. 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.