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For every MBA aspirant targeting NMIMS, TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, and 58+ other institutes that accept NMAT scores, one calendar sets the pace for the entire admission season: NMAT Exam Dates 2026. Because NMAT doesn’t use a single fixed exam day the way CAT or XAT does, this calendar works as a structured cycle of windows \u2014 registration, scheduling, the test window, and retakes \u2014 each with its own deadline. This guide lays out the complete, verified schedule and explains exactly how each window connects to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All dates below are confirmed directly from the official NMAT by GMAC Important Dates & Fees page<\/mark><\/a>, except where explicitly noted as commonly reported rather than officially tabulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMAT Exam Dates 2026: Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/th>Start Date<\/th>End Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Registration<\/td>Thursday, August 20, 2026<\/td>Saturday, October 10, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduling<\/td>Thursday, August 20, 2026<\/td>Thursday, October 22, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Rescheduling<\/td>Thursday, August 20, 2026<\/td>Thursday, December 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Delivery (Test Window)<\/td>Monday, November 2, 2026<\/td>Sunday, December 20, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Retake Registration<\/td>Tuesday, November 3, 2026<\/td>Thursday, December 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Retake Scheduling<\/td>Tuesday, November 3, 2026<\/td>Thursday, December 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Source:<\/strong> Official NMAT by GMAC \u2014 Important Dates & Fees<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

NMAT Notification 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many third-party sites cite August 1, 2026 as the date GMAC’s NMAT notification for this cycle was released. GMAC’s own Important Dates & Fees page doesn’t list a separate “notification” line item \u2014 it simply publishes the confirmed cycle dates directly, which is what this guide reflects. If you want to track any future changes yourself, the official NMAT by GMAC exam page<\/mark><\/a> is the single most reliable place to check, since it reflects the live, current schedule rather than a one-time announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMAT Registration Dates 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When does NMAT registration 2026 open and close?<\/strong> Registration opens on August 20, 2026<\/strong> and closes on October 10, 2026<\/strong>, confirmed on the official dates page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this window, you create an account on the official NMAT portal, complete your application with personal, academic, and (optional) work-experience details, select your B-school preferences, and pay the registration fee. Registering earlier in the window \u2014 rather than in the final days \u2014 gives you meaningfully more choice when you move on to scheduling, since popular test centres and time slots fill up on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can complete your registration directly through the official NMAT registration portal<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMAT Exam Scheduling Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is NMAT registration the same as scheduling?<\/strong> No \u2014 they’re two separate steps with two separate deadlines. Registration is creating your account and paying the fee. Scheduling is choosing your specific exam date, time, and test centre (or the online proctored-at-home mode).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduling opens the same day as registration, August 20, 2026<\/strong>, but stays open longer \u2014 through October 22, 2026<\/strong>. This roughly two-week buffer exists so candidates who register close to the registration deadline still have time to navigate the scheduling system and secure a slot, though by then the best dates and centres are likely to have fewer openings. Completing registration does not automatically book you an exam slot \u2014 you must separately schedule, or you won’t have a confirmed test date even though your registration itself is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NMAT 2026 Test Window \u2014 What It Actually Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When is the NMAT 2026 test window?<\/strong> The exam delivery period runs from November 2, 2026 to December 20, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 a span of roughly seven weeks, confirmed on the official dates page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than assigning every candidate the same exam day, GMAC opens this entire window and lets each candidate pick their own date, time, and test centre (or the Online Proctored at Home mode) during scheduling. This is one of NMAT’s most distinctive features compared to other major Indian MBA entrance exams, and it’s also why “NMAT exam date” doesn’t refer to one fixed calendar day \u2014 it refers to whichever date you personally book inside this window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Window Feature<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Window duration<\/td>November 2 \u2013 December 20, 2026 (~7 weeks)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam modes<\/td>Test Centre or Online Proctored at Home<\/td><\/tr>
Attempts possible within the window<\/td>Up to 3 (first attempt + 2 retakes)<\/td><\/tr>
Score used for admission<\/td>Best score across all attempts taken<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Source:<\/strong> Official NMAT by GMAC \u2014 Important Dates & Fees<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

NMAT Rescheduling and Retake Dates 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your plans change after booking a slot, GMAC’s rescheduling window stays open from August 20, 2026 through December 17, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 well beyond both the registration and scheduling deadlines, giving you flexibility right up until close to the end of the test window. Rescheduling carries its own fee, separate from the registration or retake fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to attempt NMAT again after a completed attempt, retake registration and retake scheduling both open on November 3, 2026 and run through December 17, 2026<\/strong>. A retake requires a separate registration and its own fee \u2014 it isn’t automatically included in your first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One detail worth flagging honestly: several third-party sites state a specific minimum gap (commonly cited as either 15 days or 7 days) that must separate two attempts. This specific figure isn’t stated on GMAC’s own Important Dates & Fees page, and third-party sources don’t agree with each other on the exact number \u2014 so rather than repeat an unverified figure, we’d recommend checking the minimum-gap rule directly on your NMAT dashboard once you’ve completed your first attempt, since that’s where GMAC surfaces your actual next-available retake date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/th>Window<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Rescheduling<\/td>August 20 \u2013 December 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Retake Registration<\/td>November 3 \u2013 December 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Retake Scheduling<\/td>November 3 \u2013 December 17, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Source:<\/strong> Official NMAT by GMAC \u2014 Important Dates & Fees<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

NMAT Admit Card and Result Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve scheduled a slot, your admit card\/exam confirmation becomes available through your NMAT by GMAC dashboard ahead of your booked date. For results, GMAC is known for a fast turnaround: your unofficial score typically appears on screen immediately after you submit the test, and the official scorecard, with overall and section-wise scaled scores, is commonly reported as downloadable within 48 hours of your attempt. This specific 48-hour figure is widely and consistently reported across sources, though it isn’t part of GMAC’s own dates table, so treat it as a reliable general expectation rather than a formally tabulated guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This quick turnaround matters practically: if you’re planning multiple attempts within the test window, you’ll typically know your score well before your retake registration deadline, which makes it realistic to decide whether a retake is worth it before the window closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens After NMAT Registration? (Simple Timeline)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Register<\/strong> (Aug 20 \u2013 Oct 10, 2026) \u2014 create your account, complete the form, pay the fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Schedule your exam<\/strong> (by Oct 22, 2026) \u2014 pick your date, time, centre, and mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Prepare<\/strong> during the weeks between scheduling and your booked date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Take your first attempt<\/strong> within the test window (Nov 2 \u2013 Dec 20, 2026).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Check your score<\/strong> \u2014 available on screen immediately, official scorecard typically within 48 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Decide on a retake, if needed<\/strong> (registration and scheduling open Nov 3 \u2013 Dec 17, 2026).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Reschedule, if needed<\/strong>, any time through Dec 17, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    NMAT Exam Fee Structure 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Fee Type<\/th>Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Test Registration (first attempt)<\/td>\u20b93,000 + applicable taxes<\/td><\/tr>
    Retake<\/td>\u20b93,000 + applicable taxes<\/td><\/tr>
    Additional Score Reports (beyond first 5)<\/td>\u20b9400 per report + applicable taxes<\/td><\/tr>
    Reschedule<\/td>\u20b91,200 + applicable taxes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Source:<\/strong> Official NMAT by GMAC \u2014 Important Dates & Fees<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Since every additional attempt carries its own full fee, it’s worth treating your first scheduled attempt with real seriousness \u2014 using a proper mock test series beforehand \u2014 rather than treating it as a free trial run before a “real” retake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How These Dates Should Shape Your Preparation Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    With registration opening August 20 and the test window beginning November 2, most aspirants have roughly 10 to 13 weeks<\/strong> between registering and their first scheduled attempt, depending on exactly when they register and book a slot. That’s a meaningful runway, and it’s most useful when treated as three broad phases rather than left unstructured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n