NMAT Registration 2026: How to Fill Application Form, Fees, Last Date, Documents

The portal for the NMAT registration 2026 for Phase 1 are tentatively going to begin in August 2026 and continue till October 2026. Interested students will be able to apply for the NMAT 2026 entrance test at the official website of the exam conducting authority i.e., Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Applicants can complete the NMAT 2026 scheduling possibly from August 2026 to October 2026 and rescheduling from August 2026 till December 2026.

Furthermore, for retake of the NMAT registration as well as retake rescheduling, applicants can visit the official website probably from November 2026 till December 2026 to complete the same.

A candidate can appear in NMAT exam thrice (1st attempt + 2 retakes). Top B-Schools like NMIMS, IIM Lucknow, ICFAI Business School, Xavier University, and other educational Institutions accept NMAT Exam for admission in MBA / PGDM. Candidates must check out and fill the Application Forms before the NMAT registration last date.
Students can check this article for obtaining details about the NMAT Registration 2026 including the important dates, application fees, steps to apply, and many other aspects.

The following tables contains the essential details about the NMAT Exam Registration 2026 for different phases:

Phase 1:

The important dates regarding the registration for the Phase 1 are mentioned below:

Phase 2:

In the below-outlined table, students can find the registration schedule for NMAT Phase 2:

Students should be aware that they are supposed to pay the requisite fee in order to validate their candidature for the entrance test. The NMAT fees 2026 can be paid using any one of the below given methods:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Debit Card
• Internet Banking
• Diners Club

The NMAT Registration 2026 Fee for the retake and reschedule can be checked in the table outlined below:

* In addition to the above-mentioned fees,taxes shall be applicable.

Candidates who want to get admission in the top Business Schools can appear in the exam after meeting the NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2026. Students are required to fill-in the application form before the NMAT registration deadline.

Aspirants should follow the below-given steps for successful NMAT Registration 2026:

Step 1: Visit “mba.com”, the official website of NMAT.

Step 2: Click on ‘Create Your NMAT Account’. Candidates who have already registered on the official website of the NMAT can directly login to fill the form.

Step 3: Create an account by filling the following details:

• Name
• Email Address
• Password

Step 4: Aspirants will receive the login credentials on the registered email address.

Step 5: Navigate the “NMAT by GMAC Dashboard” icon on the official website of the NMAT and access the Candidate Dashboard.

Step 6: Fill the details mentioned in the NMAT registration form available on the Candidate Dashboard.

Step 7: Upload a passport size photograph (preferably latest photo / not more than 6 months old) followed by the other necessary documents. The photo should be in JPG / PNG / JPEG and portrait form.

Step 8: Candidates can add up to 5 School preferences without paying extra fees. Afterwards, candidates are required to pay additional fees for selecting each of the Schools.

Step 9: After reviewing all the details, submit the application process by paying the NMAT 2026 Registration Fee.

* Students can start the NMAT 2026 preparation according to the latest NMAT 2026 Syllabus.

Given below are the details required to be filled in the NMAT Registration 2026 form:

Documents Required

• Class 10^th & 12^th Marksheet
• Graduation or its equivalent Marksheet
• Scanned images of candidates' photographs and signatures
• Bank Details

Aspirants can choose the NMAT Exam reschedule option prior to 72 hours from the scheduling time and date of the exam. Rescheduling can be done only after the NMAT 2026 Slot-Booking.

Following are the steps to be followed for NMAT Exam 2026 reschedule:

Step 1^st: Candidates can login on the NMAT registered account using the already received credentials on mail.

Step 2^nd: Click on the “Schedule NMAT Exam” icon.

Step 3^rd: Select the date, time, and centre of the exam.

Step 4^th: Pay the rescheduling fee through online mode to complete the process.

Step 5^th: At last, press the “process” button to complete the reschedule registration.

Applicants can appear for NMAT thrice a year (1^st attempt + 2 retakes). Aspiring students can register for retakes within 45-days Test Window. To schedule the NMAT retake exam, there must be at least a gap of 15 days from the previous attempt.

Following are the steps in detail:

Step 1^st: Log in with the already generated credentials on the Candidates Dashboard.

Step 2^nd: Click on the “Retake Exam” icon.

Step 3^rd: Select a date, time, and location (exam centre).

Step 4^th: Pay the retake examination fee for completion of the process.

Applicants who are specially-abled can request for accommodation and scribe facility on the NMAT 2026 Exam day. A scanned copy of the Disability Certificate must be uploaded by the candidates for availing this facility.

NMAT by GMAC helpdesk will verify the disabled candidate’s application and will also update the status for accommodation and following facilities:

• Extra time for an exam apart from 120 minutes.
• Scribe / Reader for the exam day.
• Larger fonts on the testing system.
• Mobility assistance (wheelchair facility, helper staff, etc.).

The above-mentioned article contains NMAT Registration Details which includes retake, reschedule, documents, etc. So, candidates can successfully complete their NMAT 2026 registration and proceed to download the NMAT 2026 Admit Card from the official website. Candidates are advised to download the Admit card for further use.

Students can start preparing for the exam according to the NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern set by the authorities.