NMAT 2026 registration will begin on August 20, 2026, and you can register until October 10, 2026. The exam will be held from November 2 to December 20, 2026. You can schedule your exam between August 20 and October 22, 2026, and reschedule it until December 17, 2026.

The NMAT by GMAC™ is a computer-based MBA entrance exam conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). You will answer questions from three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The exam has 108 questions, and you get 120 minutes to complete it. Each section has a separate time limit.

You will get 36 questions in each section. You have 28 minutes for Language Skills, 52 minutes for Quantitative Skills, and 40 minutes for Logical Reasoning. You can decide which section to answer first during the exam.

NMAT registration and B-school applications are separate. After taking the exam, you need to apply separately to the MBA programmes you want to join. Each B-school can have its own eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and NMAT score acceptance rules, so check the official website of your preferred institute before applying.

What are the NMAT 2026 Key Highlights?

You may check some key highlights of the NMAT 2026 exam as presented in the following table:

When Will NMAT 2026 Admit Card Be Released?

Your NMAT admit card 2026 contains your registration details, photograph, exam date, and venue. You can download your admit card 7 days prior to your scheduled exam date.

You must download a fresh copy of the admit card for each attempt at the exam from the official website. Download the NMAT 2026 admit card by following these steps below:

• Visit the official website at mba.com/nmat.
• Login to the NMAT dashboard with registered login credentials.
• After logging in, click on the admit card download option.

You must bring your NMAT admit card along with the valid IDs, and confirmation email to the test centre.

If you want to know more, you can visit NMAT Admit Card

Which Colleges Accept NMAT 2026 Scores?

You can use your NMAT 2026 score to apply to several B-schools in India. The table below lists some of the top NMAT-accepting colleges, including NMIMS, K J Somaiya, XIM University, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and SPJIMR. Acceptance may vary by programme, so check the specific admission requirements before applying.

What Is the NMAT 2026 Cutoff?

NMIMS Mumbai, Flame University, and Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, etc. accept NMAT scores for MBA admission. Besides these, other colleges outside India, including the University of Cape Town in South Africa, Lagos Business School in Nigeria, and the Asian Institute of Management in the Philippines accept the NMAT. Here are the expected NMAT 2026 cut-offs of some top colleges mentioned below:

NMAT Cutoff 2026 for NMIMS Campuses

The table below shows detailed information on the expected NMAT cut-off across different campuses of NMIMS:

You can visit NMAT Cutoff page to know the detail about cutoff.

NMAT Cutoff 2026 for Top Colleges

Based on the previous year’s cut-off analysis, here is the expected NMAT 2026 cut-off for some top colleges:

When Will the NMAT 2026 Answer Key Be Released?

It is expected that the answer key will be released in January 2026. Check the page NMAT Answer Key 2026 to get access to the answer keys to prepare for the next session.

When Will the NMAT 2026 Result Be Released?

NMAT result 2026 will be released in the form of a scorecard, within 48 hours of taking the exam. You can also check your scorecard just after submitting the exam. Once your NMAT scorecard is ready to download, you will receive an email from the exam authority.

What Is the NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern?

The NMAT exam paper consists of a total of 108 questions, and candidates will get 120 minutes to answer all those questions. However, there is a specific time allotted for each section. Here is the section-wise NMAT 2026 exam pattern discussed below:

• NMAT is a computer-adaptive test. Hence, there is no set mark for each correct answer.
• There is no negative marking in NMAT for wrong answers.

You can learn more by visiting our NMAT Exam Pattern and NMAT Exam Analysis page 

What Is the NMAT 2026 Selection Process?

The selection process involves various stages, starting from online registration to MBA admission:

• Online registration through the official website
• Admit card download
• Appearing for the NMAT exam on the scheduled date
• Result declaration
• WAT and personal interviews conducted by the institute
• Final selection based on marks obtained in NMAT, WAT, and personal interviews

What Are the NMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria?

You must meet these following eligibility criteria to appear for the NMAT 2026:

• You should have completed your graduation and secured a minimum of 50% marks.
• Their academic qualification should be in 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 format.
• Final-year graduate students can also appear for the NMAT.
• Although the work experience is not mandatory, candidates with two to three years of work experience will get the preference in the final selection.

You may like to visit NMAT Eligibility Criteria page to learn more about it.

What Is the NMAT 2026 Syllabus?

There are mainly three sections in the NMAT syllabus 2026, i.e. language skills, quantitative skills, and logical reasoning. Have a look at the table below to get the detailed syllabus of NMAT 2026:

Learn more by visiting the NMAT Syllabus page.

How Can You Register for NMAT 2026?

Follow the steps below to register for the NMAT 2026 exam:

• Step 1: Visit the official website at mba.com/nmat.
• Step 2: Click on “Register for NMAT by GMAC.”.

• Step 3: Provide the required details and click on “Create Account.”.
• Step 4: Enter your contact number, select the country where you want to take the exam, and then click on "Submit.”.
• Step 5: You will receive a verification email at your provided email address. Upon registration, you will be redirected to your dashboard.
• Step 6: Then, select the “Register Now” option.
• Step 7: Enter all the required details, upload the documents, and pay the application fee of INR 3000 with applicable taxes.
• Step 8: After that, you have to book the exam slot for the exam.

How Can You Prepare for NMAT 2026?

These are some preparation tips that will help you to excel in your NMAT 2026:

• Try to attempt at least 1 mock test every week in the last month of preparation. After the test, thoroughly analyse your performance.
• Time management is very important if you are preparing for the NMAT. Allocate specific time slots for every section and try to ensure both accuracy and speed while solving the questions.
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is also important when you are preparing for an exam.

Where Can You Take the NMAT 2026 Mock Test?

If you have applied for the NMAT 2026 exam, then you can register for the official practice exam for free. You must visit the official website of NMAT to register for Official Prep. NMAT practice exam 1 is free to access, but for practice exams 2 & 3, you must pay the fees of INR 999 with applicable taxes.