NMAT 2026: Exam Till 20 Dec, Retake, Pattern, Fee
Reviewed by Shivaji · Last updated: 4 November 2026
NMAT by GMAC 2026 exams are now running, from 2 November to 20 December 2026. New registration closed on 31 October, but if you have already taken the test, you can book a retake until 17 December. You get up to three attempts, and the test has no negative marking.
NMAT 2026 key dates
- Registration and scheduling: 20 August to 31 October 2026 (closed)
- Exam window: 2 November to 20 December 2026
- Retake registration and scheduling: 3 November to 17 December 2026
- Rescheduling: until 17 December 2026
- Admit card: on your Candidate Dashboard 7 days before your exam
- Scorecard: unofficial score right after the test; scorecard within 48 hours
NMAT 2026 exam pattern
- Language Skills: 36 questions, 28 minutes
- Quantitative Skills: 36 questions, 52 minutes
- Logical Reasoning: 36 questions, 40 minutes
- Total: 108 questions, 120 minutes, score 36 to 360 (12 to 120 per section)
The test is computer adaptive: the next question depends on how you did on the earlier ones. You choose the order of the sections. All sections carry equal weight, and wrong answers don't cost marks.
NMAT 2026 fees
- Test or retake: ₹3,000 plus taxes
- Rescheduling: ₹1,200 plus taxes
- Score reports: 5 schools included; ₹400 plus taxes for each extra school
What to do next
- Already booked? Download your admit card 7 days before your slot.
- Want a better score? Book a retake on mba.com at least 7 days after your last test, and before 17 December.
- Answer every question. There is no negative marking.
FAQs
Can I still register for NMAT 2026?
New registration closed on 31 October 2026. If you have already tested, you can book a retake until 17 December.
How many times can I take NMAT?
Up to three times in the testing cycle. You need a gap of at least 7 days between attempts.
Is there negative marking in NMAT?
No. Attempt every question.
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