Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has extended the NMAT 2026 registration last date to October 25, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the NMAT by GMAC registration can submit their application form before the revised deadline. The authority has also extended the NMAT slot booking deadline, allowing registered candidates to book their preferred exam slot until October 25, 2026.
To complete the NMAT 2026 application process, candidates must pay an application fee of INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. After successful registration, candidates should schedule their exam date through the NMAT slot booking portal within the prescribed timeline.
Apart from completing the NMAT registration 2026, candidates must also apply separately to the business schools that accept NMAT scores for admission. The NMIMS registration through NMAT will close on October 10, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete all admission-related applications before the respective deadlines to avoid missing out on MBA admission opportunities through NMAT 2026.
NMAT 2026 Registration Direct Link
Candidates seeking to appear for the NMAT 2026 exam must complete the online registration process through the official NMAT by GMAC website. The website homepage provides options for creating an account and filling out the application form. For easy access, candidates can also use the direct NMAT 2026 registration links provided below:
- Direct Link: mba.com/nmat
NMAT 2026 Important Dates
Candidates planning to appear for the NMAT 2026 exam should keep track of all important dates, including registration, slot booking, admit card release, exam window, and result declaration. The table below highlights the complete NMAT 2026 schedule along with the revised registration deadline:
| Exam | Start Date | Exam Date |
| NMAT 2026 Registration Window | August 20, 2026 | October 25, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Scheduling Window | August 20, 2026 | October 25, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Exam Window | November 2, 2026 | December 20, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Result Declaration | November 2, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Admit Card Download | October 26, 2026 | December 17, 2026 |
| NMIMS Registration Last Date via NMAT | October 10, 2026 | October 10, 2026 |
Candidates must complete their NMAT 2026 registration before the deadline, as late applications will not be accepted. Those seeking admission to NMIMS should also ensure that their NMIMS application is submitted by October 10, 2026.
FAQs – NMAT 2026 Registration Date Extended
Ques: What is the revised last date to register for NMAT 2026?
Ans: NMAT 2026 registration deadline has been extended to October 25, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the application process can register online through the official NMAT by GMAC website before the revised deadline. After October 25, 2026, no fresh registrations will be accepted.
Ques: Can candidates book their NMAT 2026 exam slot after registration?
Ans: Yes, candidates who successfully submit the NMAT 2026 application form can book their preferred exam slot. The NMAT slot booking window is open until October 25, 2026, allowing applicants to choose a convenient test date, time, and test centre based on availability.
Ques: Is NMAT registration enough for admission to MBA colleges?
Ans: No, completing the NMAT registration 2026 alone does not guarantee admission to MBA colleges. Candidates must also apply separately to their preferred B-schools that accept NMAT scores and meet the respective admission requirements of those institutes.
