NMAT by GMAC 2025 registration deadline extended till October 18; exam from November 5

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has extended the registration deadline for the NMAT by GMAC 2025. Eligible students can now register for the NMAT 2025 exam for MBA admission till October 18 through the official website at mba.com/exams/nmat.

Earlier, the NMAT 2025 registration last date was October 10, 2025. Candidates can begin scheduling their exam till October 25, 2025. During this period, the registered candidates can select the specific date, time, and the test centre (if in-person) or test slot (if online) for taking the exam.

The NMAT 2025 exam delivery window is set from November 5 to December 19, 2025. As per the official schedule, candidates who wish to reschedule their exam can do so till December 16, 2025. Candidates who plan to retake the NMAT can register and schedule their retake exam from November 6 to December 16, 2025.

NMAT 2025 application fee

The NMAT by GMAC 2025 test registration fee is Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes. This fee covers the candidate’s first attempt at the exam. Candidates who wish to retake the NMAT will have to pay an additional Rs 3,000 plus applicable taxes.

According to the official website, for sending score reports to more than five participating business schools, an additional fee of Rs 400 per score report plus applicable taxes will be charged. Candidates opting to reschedule their exam are required to pay a rescheduling fee of Rs 1,200 plus applicable taxes.

The NMAT by GMAC 2025 admit card will be available for download seven days before the scheduled exam from the official website. The admit card will carry the candidate’s registration details, photograph, exam date, time, and venue.

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NMAT 2025 scores accepting colleges

The NMAT by GMAC exam provides admission opportunities to top business schools across several countries. In India, 57 participating B-schools accept NMAT scores. The exam is also recognised by 10 schools in South Africa, 8 in the Philippines, 7 in Nigeria, and one each in Hungary and Morocco. The list below includes some Indian institutes that accept NMAT scores for MBA admissions.

• SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
• K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
• Indian School of Business (ISB) – AMPBA, Hyderabad/Mohali
• S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
• Xavier Institute of Management (XIM University), Bhubaneswar
• Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai/Gurgaon
• T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal
• SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai
• FLAME University, Pune
• Alliance University, Bangalore