Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Aug 22, 2026

The online registration for NMAT 2027 by GMAC is live. You can submit your applications online at mba.com/exams/nmat through October 10. Check all eligibility requirements, participating B-schools, and slot booking tips to complete your application accurately.

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NMAT is the national-level entrance exam conducted by GMAC for admission into premier MBA/PGDM programs at top business schools including NMIMS, XIM University, TAPMI, and K J Somaiya. To be eligible, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, though final-year undergraduate students may also apply provisionally. 

Direct Link: NMAT 2027 Registration (Online)

To register for NMAT 2027, create an account, enter your personal and academic credentials, choose 5 B-school preferences, upload a recent photo & signature (in JPG, JPEG or PNG file format), and pay the registration fee to unlock slot scheduling. The exam evaluates candidates across three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning, consisting of 108 questions to be completed within 120 minutes (2 hours). Each correct response is awarded three marks, with zero penalty applied for incorrect or unattempted questions. You may appear for up to three attempts within a single testing cycle. Although specific institutions, such as NMIMS for its flagship MBA program, accept scores exclusively from an applicant's 1st attempt.  

NMAT 2027 Official Examination Schedule

Below is the complete official timeline for the NMAT 2027 examination cycle:

NMAT 2027 EventsDates
Registration Starts20th August 2026
Registration Ends10th October 2026
Scheduling Starts20th August 2026
Scheduling Ends22nd October 2026
Exam Delivery Starts2nd November 2026
Exam Delivery Ends20th December 2026

How to Register for NMAT 2027?

Check the complete NMAT 2027 registration process here: 

  • Step 1: Visit mba.com/nmat, click 'Create your NMAT Account', and enter your details using a valid email address.
  • Step 2: Open the verification email sent to your inbox (or spam folder) and follow the link to activate your profile.
  • Step 3: Log into the Candidate Dashboard and fill out the application form. Ensure your name and date of birth match your photo ID exactly.
  • Step 4: Choose up to 5 school preferences included in your registration fee (additional choices cost INR 400 + taxes each).
  • Step 5: Upload a clear, recent photograph (taken within the last 6 months) matching your ID, then pay the exam fee to unlock slot scheduling.
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Source: NMAT 2027 Online Registration Portal

How to Schedule Your NMAT 2027 Exam Slot?

Once you have successfully submitted your NMAT application and completed the registration payment, you can select your preferred test center, exam date, and time slot by this process:

  • Log into your Candidate Dashboard post-payment and select 'Book Exam Slot'.
  • Choose 'At Test Centre' as your preferred testing mode and click Submit.
  • Click PROCEED on the scheduling tool and accept the examination policies.
  • Filter by Country, City, and Test Centre to select your ideal date and time slot.
  • Access and print your official hall ticket from the Candidate Dashboard 7 days prior to your test date.

NMAT 2027 Registration Fee Structure

Check the registration fee for NMAT 2027:

NMAT 2027 Registration Base Fee (INR)Total Fee (Incl. 18% GST)
3,0003,540

 

Read More: Do you have all the criteria for NMAT 2027 registration?

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01:02:29 pm IST • Aug 22, 2026

NMAT 2026 Slot Booking Policy

NMAT exam slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited seating availability at test centers. Complete the scheduling immediately after payment to lock in your preferred exam date, slot, and test center location before availability runs out.

01:01:34 pm IST • Aug 22, 2026

List of Institutes Accepting NMAT 2026 Scores

The NMAT 2026 exam score is accepted by 60 premier business schools and universities across India for admission to their management programs.

  1. SVKM's NMIMS
  2. K J Somaiya Institute of Management
  3. Indian School of Business (ISB) - AMPBA 
  4. SPJIMR GMP 
  5. XIM University
  6. Great Lakes Institute of Management - (PGPM)
  7. T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal
  8. SDA Bocconi Asia Center
  9. University of Southampton, Delhi
  10. ICFAI Business School
  11. SOIL Institute of Management
  12. FLAME University
  13. ISBR Business School
  14. Alliance University
  15. BML Munjal University
  16. S P Jain School of Global Management
  17. IFMR Graduate School of Business
  18. Jindal Global Business School
  19. ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
  20. Amity University
  21. VIT University
  22. Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies
  23. MIT World Peace University
  24. Universal AI University
  25. ATLAS ISME
  26. SRM University
  27. School of Petroleum Management (PDPU)
  28. School of Business, Woxsen University
  29. Thapar School of Management
  30. Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
  31. Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore
  32. Bennett University
  33. SRM University, Delhi - NCR, Sonepat
  34. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
  35. Mody University
  36. Lovely Professional University
  37. IILM University
  38. IFIM College
  39. Amrut Modi School of Management
  40. Jagdish Sheth School of Management
  41. GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
  42. IIHMR University
  43. BSE Institute Limited
  44. Chitkara University
  45. Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU)
  46. Myra School of Business
  47. Rishihood University
  48. Ansal University, Gurgaon
  49. International School of Management Excellence, Bangalore
  50. Sparsh Global Business School
  51. Altera Institute - PGPM
  52. NICMAR University
  53. Adani University - MBA (Infrastructure Management)
  54. HSB - Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business
  55. PES University
  56. Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS, Autonomous)
  57. Illinois Institute of Technology, Mumbai
  58. Mahindra University - School of Management
  59. GIBS Business School
  60. Regional College of Management
06:08:38 pm IST • Aug 20, 2026

NMAT 2027: Choosing B-School

The NMAT registration fee covers score dispatch to a maximum of 5 participating B-school programs. Designate your chosen institutions in the portal during application filling.

06:08:04 pm IST • Aug 20, 2026

NMAT Registration Live: Fees and Usage Guidelines for Additional Service

Beyond the registration, GMAC offers specific account management features to help you manage test attempts, adjust exam dates, or send scores to extra MBA programs.

Service FeatureTotal Fee (Incl. 18% GST)Key Rules & Time Limits
Retake Registration₹3,540 (Base fee: ₹3,000)Allows up to 2 extra attempts (3 total). Requires a mandatory 15-day gap between attempts.
Exam Rescheduling₹1,416 (Base fee: ₹1,200)Changes of your test date, time slot, or center. Must be done at least 72 hours before the slot.
Additional Score Reports (ASR)₹472 per school (Base fee: ₹400)Sends official scores to extra B-schools beyond the 5 programs included for free.
06:05:33 pm IST • Aug 20, 2026

NMAT 2027 Retake & Exam Scheduling

GMAC provides up to three opportunities comprising one initial attempt and two retakes during a single testing window to improve the scores. To ensure fairness, candidates must observe a compulsory 7-day waiting period between the release of their scorecard and their next test date. Once your previous attempt's results are published, you can register and select a date for your retake directly through the Candidate Dashboard. 

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