Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
NMAT 2026 by GMAC — Exam Window Active & B-School Advisory
National Level MBA / PGDM Entrance Examination
Examination Update:
The online registration and test scheduling window for NMAT 2026 by GMAC closed on 25 October 2026. The designated testing delivery window is actively running from 02 November to 20 December 2026 across test centres nationwide and online proctored slots.
The online registration and test scheduling window for NMAT 2026 by GMAC closed on 25 October 2026. The designated testing delivery window is actively running from 02 November to 20 December 2026 across test centres nationwide and online proctored slots.
Key Schedule & Dates
| Conducting Organization | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
| Registration & Slot Booking Status | Closed (Deadline 25 October 2026 has passed) |
| Examination Delivery Window | 02 November – 20 December 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) at Test Centres / Online Proctored |
| Score Delivery | Sent directly to up to 5 participating institutions chosen by candidate |
⚠️ Essential B-School Application Advisory:
Registering for or appearing in NMAT by GMAC does NOT automatically register you for admission to any participating business school. Candidates must visit the websites of their preferred institutions (such as NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, SPJIMR, XIMB, K J Somaiya, SDA Bocconi, etc.) and complete their respective application forms before each institute’s specific deadline.
Registering for or appearing in NMAT by GMAC does NOT automatically register you for admission to any participating business school. Candidates must visit the websites of their preferred institutions (such as NMIMS Mumbai, TAPMI, SPJIMR, XIMB, K J Somaiya, SDA Bocconi, etc.) and complete their respective application forms before each institute’s specific deadline.
NMAT Exam Pattern Overview
- Language Skills: 36 Questions | 28 Minutes
- Quantitative Skills: 36 Questions | 52 Minutes
- Logical Reasoning: 36 Questions | 40 Minutes
- Total Assessment: 108 Questions | 120 Minutes | Equal weightage across all sections
- No Negative Marking: NMAT features no negative scoring for incorrect responses.
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