The official NMAT application is submitted on GMAC's NMAT portal. Below is a field-by-field walkthrough of the process, based on the current application flow, so you know exactly what's asked before you sit down to fill it.
Visit the official NMAT by GMAC portal and register with a valid personal email address and phone number. Use an email you check regularly - all admit card and score communication goes here.
You'll receive an OTP on both your email and phone. Enter both correctly to activate your candidate login - you won't be able to proceed to the form until verification is complete.
Enter your details exactly as they appear on your government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport) - this is what you'll carry to the test center.
| Field | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Exactly as on photo ID, no nicknames | Rohan Kumar Sharma |
| Date of Birth | As on ID proof | 15/08/2001 |
| Category | General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS | General |
| Nationality | As applicable | Indian |
Fill in your Class X, XII, and graduation details (institution, board/university, percentage or CGPA). If you're a final-year student, you can register with provisional results and update marks later.
Choose up to 3 preferred NMAT test city options in order of preference. Slots are allotted on a first-come-first-served basis, so registering early improves your chances of getting your first choice.
NMAT allows you to self-schedule your test date and slot within the exam window, and you can reschedule later (for a fee) if needed.
Upload a recent passport-size photograph and a scanned signature as per the specified size and format (usually JPEG, under the stated file-size limit).
Check every section on the review screen carefully before payment - most fields cannot be edited after submission. Pay via the available modes (card, net banking, UPI, wallet) to complete registration.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | Early July 2026 |
| Late registration (with fee) | Mid-September 2026 |
| Registration closes | Early October 2026 |
| Exam scheduling window | October – December 2026 |
| Retake window | October – December 2026 |
| Result declaration | Within 4–5 weeks of test |
Dates are indicative and subject to change by GMAC. Always cross-check with the official NMAT portal before finalizing plans.
| Component | Approx. Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | ₹2,700 – ₹2,800 |
| Late registration fee | Additional ₹1,500 – ₹2,000 |
| Retake fee (per attempt) | ₹2,300 – ₹2,500 |
| Additional score report (per school, beyond free limit) | ₹200 – ₹300 |
Fees are approximate and revised periodically by GMAC. Accepted payment modes typically include credit/debit card, net banking, and UPI.
Most fields lock after payment. A limited correction window may be opened by GMAC for specific fields - check the official portal for current-cycle rules.
NMAT allows up to 3 attempts within a single testing cycle, with a mandatory gap between attempts and a retake fee for each additional attempt.
No minimum percentage is set by GMAC for registration itself. However, individual B-schools may apply their own academic cutoffs during shortlisting.
Yes. Final-year undergraduate students can register provisionally and are typically required to submit final marks later, as specified by the admitting institute.
Test city changes after slot booking are usually not permitted, so double-check your preferences before confirming. Some cycles allow a paid city-change window - verify on the official portal.
Create an NMAT account on the official NMAT by GMAC portal, verify your email and mobile number, complete the application form, upload the required documents, pay the registration fee, and schedule your exam.
Visit the official NMAT registration portal, enter your email ID and mobile number, verify both using OTP, and create your NMAT candidate dashboard.
After completing your registration, log in to your NMAT candidate dashboard and select your preferred exam date, test centre, and available time slot.
You will need a valid email address, mobile number, passport-size photograph, scanned signature, government-issued photo ID, and academic details.
The NMAT registration fee varies each year. Refer to the official notification for the latest registration fee and payment details.
Yes. Candidates can reschedule their NMAT exam during the testing window by paying the applicable rescheduling fee.
Yes. NMAT allows eligible candidates to take multiple attempts during the testing window, subject to the official guidelines.
Once your exam slot is confirmed, log in to your NMAT dashboard and download the admit card before your exam date.
After successful registration, schedule your exam, download the admit card, appear for the test, and access your score report through the NMAT dashboard.
Your NMAT score report will be available in your candidate dashboard after the results are announced.
Yes. NMAT is a self-scheduled exam, so you can pick your preferred test date and time slot within the official testing window, subject to availability.
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