NMAT 2026 result on 17 January 2026

NMAT 2026 by GMAC is the National Management Aptitude Test for MBA admissions primarily to NMIMS Mumbai and 25+ other B-school.

Key Dates (Tentative)

Registration opens August 1, 2026, closes October 10, 2026. Exam window: October 10–December 19, 2026 (online proctored or test centers). Results within 48-72 hours per attempt.​

Exam Pattern

120 questions, 120 minutes, 3 sections (36 min each): Language Skills (36Q), Quantitative Skills (36Q), Logical Reasoning (36Q). Adaptive difficulty, no negative marking, 3 attempts allowed (15-day gap), rescheduling possible.

NMAT 2026 offers candidate-friendly features that maximize performance and flexibility.

Key Advantages

• No Negative Marking: Encourages attempting all questions confidently.
• Equal Section Weightage: Balanced scoring across Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning.
• Adaptive Testing: Difficulty adjusts to your ability level for accurate assessment.

Strategic Benefits

• Section Order Choice: Select preferred sequence (LR-QA-LS, QA-LS-LR, LS-LR-QA).
• Personalized Prep: Official Guide, Study Plan, Prep Exams available.

Flexibility Features

• Instant score preview post-exam.
• Scorecard download within 48 hours.
• 3 attempts (15-day gap) to optimize scores.
• Select NMAT-accepting B-schools for score dispatch.

Registration Process

Online at mba.com/nmat: Create account, fill profile, upload photo/ID, select 5 colleges (additional ₹500 each), pay ₹3200 fee (card/net banking). Schedule slot immediately after payment.​

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree (50% min for NMIMS); final-year students eligible. Scores valid for 2026-27 admissions at NMIMS, XIMB, SDA Bocconi, TAPMI, etc.

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NMAT 2026 Registration Process

NMAT by GMAC registration is straightforward via mba.com/nmat.

Step-by-Step Registration

1. Click “Register for NMAT by GMAC™,” create account with valid email.
2. Add mobile number, select exam country in Manage NMAT Profile.
3. Verify email (check spam); access Candidate Dashboard.
4. Complete application (name/DOB matching Photo ID exactly).
5. Select 5 schools (included in fee); additional ₹500 each.

Photo Upload and Payment

Upload recent photo matching ID (appears on admit card). Schedule exam via “Book Exam Slot,” pay ₹3200 fee (card/PayPal). Download admit card post-payment.

Retake Policy

Maximum 3 attempts per cycle (July 1–June 30). Retakes available 15 days after valid score or 24 hours after No Show/Incomplete. Registration separate from B-school applications.

GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) owns and administers the NMAT by GMAC exam through its Indian subsidiary, GMGC (Graduate Management Global Connection India Pvt Ltd).​

Key Roles

• Exam Ownership: Acquired NMAT from NMIMS in 2015, rebranding it for standardized delivery.
• Technology Platform: Provides computer-adaptive testing, online proctoring, instant scoring, and secure registration via mba.com/nmat.
• Global Standards: Implements no negative marking, 3-attempt policy, section order choice, and score validity across 25+ B-schools.

Operational Responsibilities

Handles scheduling (86 test centers/79 cities), retake processing, scorecard delivery within 48 hours, and school score reports. Maintains exam integrity while expanding accessibility beyond India (South Africa, Philippines, etc.)

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