NMAT 2026

The NMAT by GMAC™ is a computer-based exam and has three sections - Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.
NMAT allows candidates to choose the exam mode, date, time and location of the exam as per the candidates’ convenience.

NMAT is accepted by NMIMS University and 50+ leading B-schools and Universities. 
You can self schedule, reschedule and take NMAT 2026 exam on any date in one of the two ways – at a Test Centre or as Online Proctored Exam from Home. Top MBA colleges accepting NMAT 2026 include NMIMS Mumbai, VIT, XIMB among others.

Exam Schedule and Format

Important Dates 2026 for the NMAT 

About NMAT 2026 Exam:

NMAT Exam 2026 : Unique Features

Some of the unique features of NMAT 2026 exam preparation and test taking are:
1.    2 retake attempts
2.    Opportunity to revise the answers
3.    No negative marking for wrong answer
4.    70 conveniently located testing centers across 50+ Cities
 

NMAT Exam 2026 : Unique Features

Some of the unique features of NMAT 2026 exam preparation and test taking are:
1.    2 retake attempts
2.    Opportunity to revise the answers
3.    No negative marking for wrong answer
4.    70 conveniently located testing centers across 50+ Cities

Important Points to Note

A. Check Score Immediately after the Exam:
1. Facility is available for instant score preview and official score card within 48 hours of the exam for Candidates and Schools. 
2. The NMAT 2026 Scorecards can be downloaded within 48 hours of taking the NMAT exam. Besides, you will be informed once Scorecard is available for download.
3. The scorecards can be downloaded till March 31, 2027.

B. NMAT 2026 Exam Retake & Re-scheduling

NMAT test takers have the facility to retake the exam to improve the score as well as  reschedule the exam in case of any exigency. In case you do not wish or cannot appear in NMAT on the original self-scheduled date, you may reschedule your NMAT exam date during the testing period. The NMAT retake and rescheduling process is available upto 72 hours prior to your original NMAT exam date. After this, the NMAT rescheduling for the original date may not be allowed.

C. NMAT Re-take & Rescheduling:

1. Maximum of three attempts are allowed to appear in NMAT 2026 exam
2. A mandatory gap of minimum 15 days between two attempts is required
3. You can book a retake only after taking the previous attempt
4. Retake attempts are booked on first cum first basis and subject to seat availability on the scheduled date and slot5. Rescheduling of NMAT exam is also available upto 72 hours prior to your original NMAT exam date

D. Some of the top MBA colleges accepting the NMAT by GMAC 2026 score for MBA admission 2026 are:

1. NMIMS University ,University MBA
2. K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai MBA
3. XIM University Bhubaneswar School of HRM, MBA – HRM
4. XIM University Bhubaneswar School of Rural Management, MBA-RM