NMAT 2026 registration begins tomorrow; exam from November 20

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start the registration process for the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIM) Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) 2026 exam on the official website of NMAT at mba.com/nmat. The last date to submit the form is October 10, 2026.

The entrance exam will be held from November 2 to December 20, 2026. The exam will be conducted through 64 test centres located across 59 Indian cities. The exam is accepted by more than 58 institutions in India.

The computer-based examination will be assessed in three sections: language skills, quantitative skills and logical reasoning. The test will have 108 questions to be attempted within 120 minutes, with equal weightage given to the three sections.

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GMAC NMAT 2026: Important dates

The key dates for NMAT 2026 are as follows:

"The NMAT by GMAC™ continues to gain traction as a gold-standard assessment for future business leaders. The steady rise in accepting institutions reflects the exam’s strong academic relevance. We remain focused on providing a student-centric exam that opens doors to top Indian business schools," said Gaurav Srivastava, regional director, APAC, Middle East and Africa., GMAC.

NMAT 2026: Flexible testing features

The NMAT by GMAC will not have negative marking for incorrect answers. Applicants will also have up to two opportunities to retake the examination to improve their performance.

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Aspirants will receive an instant score preview after finishing the test, while official scorecards will be available within 48 hours. GMAC will also provide access to the NMAT by GMAC official guide and practice exams for preparation.