NMAT 2026 – NMAT by GMAC

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) National Level PG Online Management

Application Opens 20 Aug 2026

Application Closes 10 Oct 2026

Exam Date 02 Nov 2026

Result Date 04 Nov 2026

Sudeshna Chakrabarti Updated on 03-Oct-2026

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NMAT 2026, or the NMAT by GMAC™ 2026, is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to MBA and other graduate management programmes.

NMAT scores are accepted by participating business schools in India and other countries. Candidates can use the exam's flexible testing window and can take the examination multiple times during the testing year, subject to the applicable rules.

NMAT 2026 is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The 2026 testing window is scheduled from November 2 to December 20, 2026.

NMAT Important Dates

Event	Date	Status
Application Opens	20 Aug 2026	Completed
Application Closes	10 Oct 2026	Completed
Exam Date	02 Nov 2026	Upcoming
Result Date	04 Nov 2026	Upcoming

Frequently Asked Questions

NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based management entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to participating MBA and other graduate management programmes in India and certain other countries.

Candidates who have completed a recognized bachelor's degree with the minimum marks/percentage required by the participating institution can generally apply. Eligibility requirements may vary by school or programme, so candidates should check the requirements of their preferred colleges.

Yes. NMAT allows candidates to take the exam multiple times during the designated testing window, subject to the applicable retake rules, waiting period and payment of the required examination fee.

No. NMAT is an entrance examination, and admission is decided by individual participating business schools. Candidates may also need to meet school-specific eligibility requirements and selection criteria, which can include further stages such as interviews or other assessments.

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