{"id":17866,"date":"2025-09-29T07:58:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17866"},"modified":"2026-04-23T07:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:17:50","slug":"nmat-2026-exam-dates-schedule-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-exam-dates-schedule-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"NMAT 2026 Exam Dates &#038; Schedule, Eligibility Criteria 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NMAT by GMAC 2026 is a doorway for dreamers seeking best MBA colleges, particularly in Mumbai. Familiarizing yourself with the important dates and eligibility criteria is necessary to avoid missing any key step in the process of application and admission. Here&#8217;s all that you need to know.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/37\/nmat-2024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT 2026 Exam Dates &amp; Schedule (Tentative)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-exam-dates-schedule-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_2026_Exam_Dates_Schedule_Tentative\" >NMAT 2026 Exam Dates &amp; 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Schedule (Tentative)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Window Opens<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 1, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling Window Begins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Last Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 10, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Delivery Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 10 \u2013 December 19, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retake Scheduling Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 11 \u2013 December 18, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48\u201372 hours post-exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT allows <\/span><b>up to 3 attempts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the first attempt and two retakes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The best of three scores is considered for admission.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2026_Exam_Dates_Schedule_Pattern_Overview\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2026 Exam Dates &amp; Schedule\u00a0 Pattern Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">108<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No negative marking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive computer-based test.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each section is individually timed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before registering, ensure you meet the basic eligibility set by NMAT-accepting colleges:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Academic Qualifications<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_Qualifications\"><\/span><b>Academic Qualifications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must hold a <\/span><b>Bachelor\u2019s Degree (10+2+3\/4)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a recognized university.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum <\/span><b>50% aggregate marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (may vary across colleges).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Limit\"><\/span><b>Age Limit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit for taking the NMAT exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Experience_Optional\"><\/span><b>Work Experience (Optional)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freshers are eligible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1<\/b><b>\u20132 years of experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is preferred by some top-tier B-schools (e.g., SDA Bocconi, NMIMS Executive programs).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nationality\"><\/span><b>Nationality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian and international candidates are eligible.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some colleges (like SDA Bocconi Asia Center) accept international applicants with valid NMAT scores.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Registration\"><\/span><b>Documents Required for Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Email ID &amp; Mobile Number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanned Passport Size Photograph<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government ID Proof (Aadhar, Passport, PAN, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Certificates\/Details<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Mode (Debit\/Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_Retake_Policy\"><\/span><b>NMAT Retake Policy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 15 days gap required between two attempts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate exam fee payable for each retake.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rescheduling is allowed within the exam w<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips_for_NMAT_2026\"><\/span><b>Pro Tips for NMAT 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Plan for at least <\/span><b>2 attempts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve score<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Apply to <\/span><b>colleges before exam date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure your score gets considered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Focus on <\/span><b>time management and adaptive practice<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Check <\/span><b>individual college cutoffs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> post your NMAT attempt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT 2025 offers a student-centric format and broad acceptability across MBA colleges. With its scheduling flexibility, retake facility, and no negative marking, it&#8217;s one of the most strategic MBA entrance exams. Get ahead by planning early and beating deadlines \u2014 and don&#8217;t forget to apply to several NMAT-accepting institutes to expand your choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_You_Might_Like\"><\/span><b>Related Articles You Might Like<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-in-mumbai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Score in Mumbai<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/37\/nmat-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT vs SNAP: Which One Should You Take?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-nmat-exam-in-one-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT 2026 Preparation Tips: Section-wise Strategy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/comprehensive-guide-to-mba-entrance-exams-in-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA Entrance Exams Calendar 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NMAT by GMAC 2026 is a doorway for dreamers seeking best MBA colleges, particularly in Mumbai. 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