NMAT by GMAC has released registration updates for the 2026 exam. As per the official notification released, the NMAT registration fee 2026 is Rs 3,000. The registration process will start from August 20, 2026. If you are an NMAT aspirant, you need to know certain details of the exam that are different from other management exam registration processes. After registering for NMAT, candidates can schedule, reschedule or retake the exam. This blog covers all the details you need to know about NMAT 2026, starting with important dates, fees, registration process, application process and others.
NMAT 2026 Important DatesÂ
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| NMAT Registration 2026 | August 20, 2026 | October 10, 2026 |
| NMAT Scheduling | August 20, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| NMAT Rescheduling | August 20, 2026 | December 17, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Exam Date | November 2, 2026 | December 20, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Retake Registration | November 3, 2026 | December 17, 2026 |
| NMAT 2026 Retake Scheduling | November 3, 2026 | December 17, 2026 |
NMAT Registration Fee 2026
| Particulars | Fee |
| NMAT 2026 Registration Fee | Rs 3,000 |
| NMAT Retake Fees 2026 | Rs 3,000 |
| NMAT Rescheduling Fees 2026 | Rs 1,200 |
| NMAT Extra Score Reports (First 5 Free) | Rs 400 Each |
NMAT Registration Fee 2026 – Other Important HighlightsÂ
- The registration fee for NMAT 2026 needs to be paid online. The payment methods accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Debit Cards, Net Banking, Diners Club, etc.
- Candidates need to register early to book their preferred date and exam centre. The exam slots are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The NMAT registration process doesn’t mean applying for B-schools. Candidates need to apply for each MBA/PGDM programme separately for the NMAT-accepting B-schools by visiting the institute’s official website.
NMAT Registration Process 2026Â
Now, that you are aware of the NMAT registration fee 2026, here’s the step by step process to register for the exam:
Step 1: Go to mba.com/exams/nmat and create your account.
Step 2: In case you have initiated via NMIMS, you need to log in. Priority to get you will get an email on your registered ID to set your password.
Step 3: Fill in the details asked in the online registration form like personal details, photograph, communication details, education, work experience and B-school preferences.
Step 4: Preview the form carefully before submitting, because after payment, you can only edit certain sections like school preference, communication preferences, and exam mode; everything else is locked once submitted.
Step 5: Pay the NMAT registration fee 2026 of Rs 3000 and tax of around Rs 540 by card or net banking.
Step 6: You’ll get an email confirming your registration once you submit the application and payment.
NMAT 2026 – Scheduling ProcessÂ
Step 1: Once you register and pay the registration fees, log into your dashboard and pick a test date, time slot etc.
Step 2: Registration means filling the form and paying the fee; when scheduling you pick your actual test date and time of exam.
Step 3: NMAT exam date and time are offered to candidates on a first-come first-served basis.
Step 4: Download your admit card and payment receipt from your account once scheduling is confirmed.
NMAT Registration Fee 2026 – Key TakeawaysÂ
- NMAT registration fee is Rs 3,000 for a single registration, with extra Rs 3,000, if any candidate wants to retake the exam.
- Candidates are allowed only one new registration and two retakes, meaning you get a total of 3 NMAT attempts per testing year.
- A waiting period of at least 15 days is mandatory between attempts. If a candidate scheduled a test-centre exam, he/she can’t switch that same attempt to online-from-home, the mode can be changed only for your next attempt.
- You can reschedule up to 72 hours before your slot, if seats are available, for a fee.
- Refunds are only applicable for candidates outside India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
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FAQs: NMAT Registration Fee 2026
The registration fee for NMAT 2026 is Rs 3000. Candidates need to pay the registration fee online after submitting the application through the NMAT official website.
Candidates willing to reschedule their exam date and time must pay the rescheduling fee of Rs 1,200. Rescheduling is allowed up to 72 hours before the scheduled exam, subject to slot availability.
In a year, candidates are allowed 3 attempts, which includes one new registration and two retakes. A minimum gap of 15 days is required between consecutive attempts.
No. Registering for NMAT only allows you to take the exam. You must apply separately to each NMAT-accepting MBA or PGDM college through the respective institute’s admission portal.
The NMAT registration fee can be paid online using Visa, MasterCard, American Express (Amex), Debit Cards, Net Banking, and Diners Club payment options.
