Registration opens
~Aug 2027
Provisional
Based on NMAT 2026's 20 Aug opening. 2027 schedule not yet released.
Exam date
~Nov 2027
Provisional
Based on NMAT 2026's 2 Nov exam-window start. 2027 schedule not yet released.
Application fee
₹3000
Provisional - NMAT 2026 fee
Official website
https://www.gmac.com/nmatNMAT is a computer-adaptive MBA entrance exam accepted by around 30 B-schools in India (including NMIMS, VIT, ICFAI, and Alliance University), conducted by GMAC - the same organization behind the GMAT. Its standout feature is candidate flexibility: within the exam window, a candidate can choose their own test date/time/city, retake the exam up to 3 times, and choose the order of its three sections - unusual for an Indian entrance exam.
Mode
Computer-adaptive test (CAT-style adaptive, not to be confused with the separate CAT exam)
Sections
Each section has its own fixed time limit; unused time cannot be transferred between sections. Best score across up to 3 attempts counts.
Each participating B-school runs its own shortlisting and Written Ability Test/Group Discussion/Personal Interview process using the NMAT score - no single shared national counselling process.
Registration for NMAT 2027 has not opened yet. It is expected around Aug 2027. That date is provisional and will be updated when the official notification is out.
The exam date for NMAT 2027 has not been announced. It is provisionally expected around Nov 2027, based on previous years.
You need a Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), or be in your final year - no upper age limit. The full rules, including age and category relaxations, are in the Eligibility section above.
Apply only on the official website, https://www.gmac.com/nmat. exams.fyi does not accept applications or fees, it only shows the dates, eligibility and rules.
The official notification for this cycle hasn’t been released yet, so there’s nothing to verify against - everything above is an estimate based on past years. Always confirm on the official website once it’s released.
NMAT 2027
Opens ~Aug 2027 · Provisional
