The NMAT 2026-27 Application Form has been released from 20th August 2026 through online mode. The exam is expected to commence from 2nd November 2026. The GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) conducts the NMAT entrance exam at the university level. The NMAT exam permits candidates to appear for multiple attempts within a testing year, giving them an opportunity to improve their scores in the entrance exam.
NMAT test, officially known as NMAT by GMAC, is a national-level computer-based entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes at SVKM’s NMIMS and several other leading business schools in India and abroad.
Along with NMAT, GMAC also conducts the GMAT exam. Unlike single-day MBA entrance exams such as the CAT exam or XAT, NMAT gives candidates the flexibility to select their preferred exam date, time slot, and test mode. It also allows up to three attempts, including one main attempt and two retakes, within a single testing window to help candidates improve their scores. Around 75,000 to 90,000 candidates appear for the test every year.
NMAT 2027 Notifications – Application Released
NMAT 2027 Registration is started from 20th August 2026 through online mode. Click here to apply online. Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel For Latest Updates. Click Here to Subscribe.NMAT 2027 Exam Highlights
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NMAT |
| NMAT Full Form | NMAT by GMAC (formerly NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) |
| Conducting Body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year with up to 3 attempts within the testing window (~45 days) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT at Test Centres) / Online Proctored at Home (where applicable) |
| Courses Offered | MBA / PGDM |
| Current Status | Registration Started |
NMIMS NMAT 2027 Exam Dates
Candidates can get complete NMAT 2027 exam dates in the section below:
| Events | Starting date | Ending date |
| NMAT 2027 Registration | 20th August 2026 | 10th October 2026 |
| Scheduling | 20th August 2026 | 22nd October 2026 |
| Rescheduling | 20th August 2026 | 17th December 2026 |
| NMAT exam dates 2026-27 | 2nd November 2026 | 20th December 2026 |
| Retake Registration | 3rd November 2026 | 17th December 2026 |
| Retake Scheduling | 3rd November 2026 | 17th December 2026 |
| Declaration of result | Within 48 Hours | – |
| Scorecard | – | – |
NMAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
GMAC sets the basic eligibility to appear for the NMAT exam. Candidates must fulfill GMAC’s eligibility requirements before registering for the NMAT exam:
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree completed under 10+2+3 or 4-year education pattern from a recognised university in any discipline. |
| Minimum Marks | At least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying graduation degree (or equivalent CGPA). |
| Final Year Students | Candidates appearing in the final year/semester or awaiting results are eligible to register provisionally. |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit is prescribed by GMAC for appearing in NMAT. |
NOTE: NMAT participating B-schools (such as NMIMS, TAPMI, or SPJIMR) will have their own distinct cutoffs, work experience weightages, or minimum percentage criteria. Candidates must check institute-specific norms prior to applying.
NMIMS NMAT 2027 Application Form
Know the complete details regarding the NMAT 2027 application form in the section given below:
- NMAT 2027 Registration has started from 20th August 2026.
- Candidates can complete the registration only through online mode, as no offline facility is available.
- Eligible candidates can appear for the exam a maximum of three times – one first attempt and up to two retake attempts.
- Applicants need to enter their personal details, academic qualifications, communication details, and other required information in the application form.
- After completing the form, candidates must upload scanned documents, including their photograph and signature, as per the prescribed format and size.
- Candidates can schedule a retake after completing a scheduled attempt, with a minimum 15-day gap required between the previous attempt and the retake exam.
- Before submitting the application form, candidates should carefully recheck all the entered information and then submit it.
- Applicants should enter all details carefully, as the authority may not provide any correction facility after submission.
- The NMAT registration last date is 10th October 2026.
- After submitting the form, candidates should take a hardcopy of the registration form for future use during the admission process.
NMAT 2027 Application Fee:
- The NMAT 2027 application fee can be paid through online mode.
- Available online payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Debit Card, American Express, Diners Club, Net Banking, and Mobile Wallets.
In the table below, get application fee for every category candidates:
| Events | Application Fee |
| NMAT 2027 test registration fee (early) | Rs. 3000 + applicable taxes |
| Re-take | Rs. 3000 + applicable taxes |
| Additional Score | Reports beyond 1st five – Rs.400 per score report + applicable taxes |
| Reschedule | Rs. 1200 + applicable taxes |
How to Apply for NMAT 2027?
Get the step-by-step procedure to apply for the NMAT 2027 exam:
- Step-1: Visit the official website of NMAT online (Link is given above).
- Step-2: On the homepage, click on the “Register for NMAT by GMAC” button.
- Step-3: Complete the registration by entering your basic information.
- Step-4: Verify the entered details and begin filling out the application form.
- Step-5: Select the schools where you want to send your scores under the “School Preference” section.
- Step-6: Once the form is filled, upload scanned documents such as your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Step-7: Pay the application fee through any of the available payment methods.
- Step-8: Click on the “Submit” button, after which a confirmation page will be displayed on the screen.
- Step-9: Make sure to take a hardcopy of the submitted application form for future use during admission.
NMAT 2027 Exam Pattern
Want to know the mode and other details of the NMAT 2027 exam? Check the complete exam pattern below:
- Exam Mode: The NMAT 2027 exam will be conducted through online mode.
- Duration: Candidates will get a total of 2 hours to complete the entrance exam.
- Sections: The exam will consist of three sections – Quantitative Skills, Language Skills, and Logical Reasoning.
- Type of Questions: The exam will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Number of Questions: A total of 108 questions will be asked in the examination.
- Marking Scheme: The overall score will range from 36 to 360.
- Negative Marking: No negative marking will be applicable for incorrect answers.
Here we have mentioned the section wise question distribution of marks in the table below:
| Sections | Questions | Time |
| Language Skills | 36 | 28 min |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 min |
| Total | 108 questions | 120 minutes |
NMAT 2027 Syllabus
The NMAT 2026-27 syllabus will be released soon through online mode. The syllabus will be designed around the fundamental concepts covered in sections such as Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Some of the important topics included in the NMAT 2027 syllabus are given below:
| Language Skills | Fill in the blanks and correct grammar, antonyms, Para Jumble, synonyms, analogic, Reading comprehension, Vocabulary, Cloze test, Prepositions, etc. |
| Logical Reasoning | Calendars, Cause and effect, Clocks, Reasoning Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Artificial Language, Critical path, Cubes and cuboids, Data Sufficiency, Decision making, Alphanumeric series, etc. |
| Quantitative Skills | Probability, profit and loss, number system, pie chart, HCF and LCM, ratio and proportion, mensuration, coordinate geometry, percentage, Partnership, simple and compound interest, time and work, speed and distance, Alligation and Mixtures, Algebra, etc. |
NMAT 2027 Preparation Tips
To achieve a better score in the NMAT 2027 entrance exam, check out the following useful tips and tricks:
- Go through the complete NMAT 2026-27 syllabus and exam pattern before starting your preparation.
- Candidates should revise the topics regularly and devote extra time to their weaker areas.
- Prepare a proper study timetable and make sure to follow it consistently.
- Candidates should solve mock tests and previous year question papers to improve their preparation.
- Refer to some of the best books for NMAT 2027 preparation, some of which are listed below.
- Try using short tricks while solving questions, as they can help save valuable time during the exam.
- Stay hydrated and maintain good health by including regular exercise in your daily routine.
NMAT 2027 Books
Below, we have listed some popular books that candidates can refer to while preparing for the NMAT exam:
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
- Logical Reasoning by Arihant
- Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
- Mathematics for MBA by R.S. Aggarwal
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta
- A Complete Manual for the CAT by Arihant
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
NMAT 2027 Exam Centres
The NMAT 2027 exam will be conducted at various centres across India. The list of exam centres where the NMAT 2027 examination will be held is provided below:
| Region | NMAT Exam Cities |
| East | Jamshedpur, Guwahati, Patna, Kolkata, Shillong, Siliguri, Rourkela, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar, Durgapur, Dhanbad, |
| North | Allahabad, Agra, Alwar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jammu, Jhansi, Panipat, Delhi, Gurugram, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Varanasi, Noida, Patiala |
| West | Aurangabad, Ajmer Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jodhpur, Jalgaon, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kota, Kolhapur Nasik, Nagpur, Udaipur, Pune, Vadodara, and Surat |
| Central | Bhopal, Bhilai, Jabalpur, Raipur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Bilaspur, and Indore |
| South | Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai, Mangalore, Madurai, Vizag, Kochi, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Mysore, Manipal, Vijayawada, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirapalli |
NMIMS NMAT 2027 Admit Card
The NMAT 2027 admit card will be released through online mode. Registered candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website. First, candidates will need to book their preferred exam slot before accessing the admit card. The scheduling process has started from 20th August 2026.
After completing the scheduling process, candidates will be able to access the hall ticket on the screen. Login credentials will be needed to download the hall ticket from the website. Candidates are advised to keep a hardcopy of the admit card safely for future use during admission. Without a valid admit card, candidates will not be permitted to appear for the examination.
NMAT 2026 Exam Scheduling, Rescheduling & Retakes
The NMAT scheduling system provides test-takers with considerable flexibility in deciding when and how they want to appear for the examination.
How to Schedule Your NMAT Slot
Registration and slot booking are separate processes. After paying the registration fee, candidates can access the scheduling option through their dashboard. They can choose their preferred test mode, including a Computer-Based Test at a designated centre or Online Proctored Test at home where available, along with the testing city, exam date, and time slot depending on seat availability.
NMAT Rescheduling Policy
Candidates who are unable to appear on their scheduled date can reschedule the examination up to 72 hours before the booked slot. An additional rescheduling fee of INR 1,200 (+ taxes) is applicable. Requests for rescheduling will not be accepted during the final 72 hours before the scheduled examination.
NMAT Retake Policy
Candidates can appear for the NMAT up to three times during a single testing cycle, including one main attempt and two retakes. Retake registration becomes available in the candidate dashboard after completing an attempt. A mandatory gap of 7 days must be maintained between two consecutive attempts. GMAC sends the best score from the attempts to selected colleges; however, some institutions, including NMIMS Mumbai, may consider only the first attempt score.
NMAT 2027 Result
The NMAT 2027 result will be declared through online mode. Candidates will be able to check their results within 48 hours of their exam date through the official website. Once the result is announced, candidates will also be notified through email. Login credentials will be required to access and download the result.
The result will be provided in the form of a scorecard containing the overall score, percentile ranking, and scaled scores for individual sections. After the final percentile score is declared, candidates’ scores will be shared with the schools selected by them during registration. Candidates are advised to keep a hardcopy of the application form for future admission requirements.
NMAT 2026 Selection Process
Obtaining a valid NMAT score is the initial stage of the admission process. Each participating B-school conducts its own admission rounds after the examination:
- Shortlisting: B-schools shortlist candidates who meet the required overall and sectional NMAT cutoff scores.
- Second Stage Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in Group Discussion (GD), Case Discussion (CD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and/or Personal Interview (PI).
- Composite Merit List: Final merit lists are prepared by considering NMAT scores, GD-PI/WAT performance, academic records from 10th, 12th, and graduation, work experience, and diversity factors.
- Admission Offer: Candidates selected for admission receive an official offer and can confirm their seats by submitting the required fees.
Colleges Accepting NMAT 2027
Check the table below for some of the top college accepting NMAT scores:
| Institute Name | City / Campus | Flagship Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| SVKMs NMIMS School of Business Management | Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Indore | MBA, MBA (HR), MBA (Business Analytics) |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management | Mumbai | MBA, MBA (Healthcare / Sports Management) |
| SDA Bocconi Asia Center | Mumbai | International Master in Business (IMB) |
| SOIL Institute of Management | Gurugram | PGPM, PGDM |
| Woxsen University | Hyderabad | MBA (General / Financial Services / BA) |
| FLAME University | Pune | MBA, MBA (Communications Management) |
| Alliance University | Bengaluru | MBA |
NMAT 2027 Cut Off
Candidates will be able to check the NMAT 2027 cut off through online mode, as no offline facility will be provided. The cut off marks will be announced after the result declaration. The authority will release the cut off separately for different MBA specializations.
Every participating institute will publish its own NMAT cut off for its respective campus on the official website. Candidates will need to visit the concerned institute’s website to check the applicable cut off marks.
NMAT 2027 Counselling
Candidates who qualify for the NMAT exam will be eligible to participate in the NMAT 2027 counselling process. The counselling procedure may include different stages such as Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI). Counselling will be the final stage for securing admission to the institute’s various campuses.
Some participating institutes may conduct a WAT (Writing Ability Test) or Case Discussion (CD) round in place of the traditional GD round. Admission will be offered based on the NMAT 2027 exam scores and the institute’s selection criteria. After seat allocation, candidates must carry their original documents to the counselling session for verification. Admission will be confirmed after successful document verification. The required documents are listed below:
Required Documents
- Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Degree certificate
- Provisional degree certificate/passing certificate
- Postgraduate degree marksheet
- AIU certificate
- Migration certificate
- Mediclaim policy
- Medical fitness certificate
- Work experience certificate, etc.
The article above provides a summary of the important information related to the NMAT Exam 2027. NMAT 2026-27 Registration will begin from 20th August 2026 through online mode. The examination is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd November 2026. Following the release of the application form on the NMAT official website, the direct link has also been updated above in the article.