NMAT 2026 registration is reported to close on 10 October. You then schedule a slot by 22 October. The test window runs from 2 November to 20 December, with a retake window. If you want NMAT as a backup to CAT, check the official site today.
Dates, as reported
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 20 August 2026 |
| Registration closes | 10 October 2026 |
| Exam scheduling deadline | 22 October 2026 |
| Rescheduling deadline | 17 December 2026 |
| Test window | 2 November to 20 December 2026 |
| Retake registration and scheduling | 3 November to 17 December 2026 |
Should you take NMAT?
It is a backup if you want more than one shot before the admissions season. Because the window is long and you can pick a date, you can slot it after CAT. Check that your target colleges accept it first. Other exams are in our exam calendar.
Where this doesn’t apply
We have no fee, pattern or result date for NMAT because our source did not give them. We do not advise whether NMAT is worth your time. That depends on your target colleges.
Careers360 news article on the NMAT 2026 exam schedule. Third-party. We could not open the GMAC NMAT site. No fee or pattern details were available in the source.