Your NMAT score depends on how you perform, but your exam day depends on where you sit. The NMAT exam centres 2026 list covers 54 cities across India, and each slot, date and centre goes on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration and scheduling close on 31 October 2026, so book your centre now if you haven’t.
This guide gives you the full official city list by state, the booking and rescheduling rules, and a simple way to choose the right centre. Every fact comes from GMAC’s own pages.
NMAT Exam Centres 2026: Quick Answer
NMAT by GMAC 2026 runs in 54 Indian cities. You see the test centres nearest to you while you schedule, and the full centre address appears on your admit card. The exam window runs from 2 November to 20 December 2026.
NMAT Exam Centres 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | NMAT 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) |
| Total test cities in India | 54 |
| Registration and scheduling close | 31 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Exam window | 2 November to 20 December 2026 |
| Centre and slot allotment | First come, first served |
| Full centre address | Printed on the admit card |
| Admit card availability | 7 days before your exam date |
| Reporting time | At least 45 minutes before your appointment |
| Registration fee | ₹3,000 plus applicable taxes |
| Reschedule fee | ₹1,200 plus applicable taxes |
NMAT Exam Pattern 2026 Sections, Marking Scheme & Duration Explained
Complete List of NMAT Exam Centres 2026 (State-Wise)
This table follows the test centre cities on GMAC’s official page. GMAC spells Visakhapatnam as “Vishakhapatnam” on its site.
| State / UT | Cities | Test cities |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | 1 | Jorhat |
| Bihar | 1 | Patna |
| Chandigarh | 1 | Chandigarh |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | Raipur |
| Delhi | 1 | Delhi |
| Goa | 1 | Goa |
| Gujarat | 4 | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | 3 | Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | 3 | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | 2 | Bengaluru, Mangalore |
| Kerala | 3 | Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | 4 | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | 5 | Amravati, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune |
| Odisha | 2 | Bhubaneswar, Rourkela |
| Punjab | 1 | Ludhiana |
| Rajasthan | 5 | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | 2 | Chennai, Coimbatore |
| Telangana | 1 | Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6 | Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | Haridwar |
| West Bengal | 3 | Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri |
| Total | 54 |
Source: official GMAC test centres page
What the NMAT City List Tells You
- Uttar Pradesh has the most NMAT test cities (6). Maharashtra and Rajasthan follow with five each.
- Several states have just one city. Candidates in Punjab (Ludhiana), Uttarakhand (Haridwar), Assam (Jorhat) and Telangana (Hyderabad) have a single option each.
- Some familiar cities are missing. Guwahati, Dehradun and Amritsar don’t appear on the current official list. Candidates there need to book a nearby listed city.
- States with no listed city, such as Himachal Pradesh, need a neighbouring state’s centre. Chandigarh and Ludhiana are the closest listed cities for many Himachal candidates.
NMAT Test Centre Allotment: How Slot Booking Works
Unlike exams that assign you a city after registration, NMAT lets you pick your slot.
- Register on mba.com with your personal and academic details. Enter your address carefully.
- Schedule your exam. GMAC shows test centres closer to you based on the information in your application form.
- Pick your date, time and centre from the available slots.
- Move fast. GMAC says slots for date, time and centre are first come, first served, and it strongly recommends scheduling early.
- Download your admit card 7 days before the exam to see the full centre address.
If you want to understand how the mode works for India-based candidates versus candidates abroad, read our explainer on NMAT 2026 test centre vs online exam.
NMAT 2026 Dates and Fees That Affect Your Centre Booking
| Event | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 20 August 2026 | 31 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Scheduling | 20 August 2026 | 31 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Rescheduling | 20 August 2026 | 17 December 2026 (Thursday) |
| Exam delivery | 2 November 2026 | 20 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Retake registration | 3 November 2026 | 17 December 2026 |
| Retake scheduling | 3 November 2026 | 17 December 2026 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Test registration | ₹3,000 plus applicable taxes |
| Retake | ₹3,000 plus applicable taxes |
| Reschedule | ₹1,200 plus applicable taxes |
| Additional score reports (beyond the first five) | ₹400 per report plus applicable taxes |
Registering for NMAT does not apply you to any B-school. You apply to each MBA programme separately.
Also Read: NMAT Syllabus 2026 Section-Wise Topics, Weightage and PDF Guide
Test City vs Exact Centre Address
Many candidates search for a street-level list of NMAT exam centres. GMAC publishes cities on its website and shows the exact address only to you.
- The city is what you pick while scheduling. The table above lists every option.
- The centre address appears on your admit card, which goes live 7 days before your exam.
Download a fresh admit card for each attempt. A retake needs a new admit card, and your centre may differ from your first attempt.
How to Choose the Right NMAT Exam Centre
Use this checklist before you confirm a slot.
- Pick the centre you can reach without an overnight journey. A tired start costs more in an adaptive test than a slightly less convenient date.
- Compare two or three centres, not just one. Dates fill at different speeds, so a city 60 to 100 km away might offer the date you want.
- Book the date you can prepare for. Choose a slot after your last full-length mock, not a week before it.
- Scout the route once. Trace the route at the same hour as your slot, because traffic differs by time of day.
- Treat rescheduling as a backup, not a plan. Each reschedule costs ₹1,200 plus taxes, and GMAC allows it until 17 December.
Practise under timed conditions before your slot. CATMOCK offers NMAT full-length mocks and NMAT sectional tests, so you can rehearse the exam format before you walk into the centre.
Your NMAT Centre Booking Timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| By 31 October 2026 | Register and schedule your exam, then note your date, time and city |
| After booking | Save your confirmation and check your slot on the dashboard |
| 7 days before your exam | Download your admit card and check the full centre address |
| Day before | Visit or map the route to the centre |
| Exam day | Arrive at least 45 minutes before your appointment with your admit card and original ID |
| After the exam | Retake registration runs from 3 November to 17 December if you want a second attempt |
Common NMAT Centre Mistakes to Avoid
- Trusting an old list. Use only the official GMAC page for the current city list.
- Waiting for the last day. First-come, first-served means late bookers get leftover slots.
- Assuming your nearest big city has a centre. Guwahati and Dehradun, for example, don’t appear on the current list.
- Reusing an old admit card. GMAC requires a fresh copy for every attempt.
- Skipping the 45-minute buffer. GMAC asks candidates to arrive at least 45 minutes early.
Summary on NMAT Exam Centres 2026
- NMAT 2026 runs in 54 Indian cities, listed by state above.
- Registration and scheduling close on 31 October 2026. The exam window runs from 2 November to 20 December.
- You choose your date, time and centre while scheduling, and slots go first come, first served.
- Your full centre address appears on the admit card 7 days before the exam.
- Rescheduling costs ₹1,200 plus taxes and runs until 17 December.
- Arrive 45 minutes early with your admit card and original photo ID.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NMAT Exam Centres 2026
1. How many NMAT exam centres are there in 2026?
GMAC’s official page lists 54 cities across India for NMAT 2026. It shows the exact centre address on your admit card.
2. Can I choose my NMAT exam centre?
Yes. While you schedule, GMAC shows centres closer to you based on your application details, and you pick your date, time and centre. Slots go first come, first served.
3. What is the last date to book an NMAT 2026 exam centre?
Registration and scheduling close on 31 October 2026. Retake scheduling runs from 3 November to 17 December 2026.
4. Can I change my NMAT exam centre after booking?
GMAC allows rescheduling until 17 December 2026 for ₹1,200 plus applicable taxes. Check your dashboard to see which dates and centres are still open.
5. When does the NMAT admit card come out?
It is available for download 7 days before your scheduled exam date. Download a fresh copy for each attempt.
6. Where can I find my exact NMAT centre address?
The full test centre address appears on your admit card.
7. How early should I reach the NMAT exam centre?
Arrive at least 45 minutes before your exam appointment.
8. Why do different websites list different numbers of NMAT centres?
Some pages use earlier snapshots of GMAC’s list or the 2025 cycle. The live official page I checked on 29 October 2026 lists 54 cities.
9. Is there an NMAT exam centre in my state?
Check the state-wise table above. A few states, such as Himachal Pradesh, have no listed city, so book the nearest listed city in a neighbouring state.
10. Does NMAT registration apply me to B-schools?
No. NMAT registration is separate from B-school applications, and you apply to each programme on its own.
NMAT Exam Centres 2026 Conclusion
The NMAT exam centres 2026 list is short enough to scan in a minute, but the booking window is short too. GMAC closes registration and scheduling on 31 October 2026, and centres fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick the centre you can reach comfortably, book the slot that follows your last full mock, and keep rescheduling as a fallback.
Before you finalise, confirm the city list on the official GMAC test centres page and the deadlines on the official dates and fees page. GMAC can update either one during the cycle.
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