NMAT 2026 Registration opened on 20th of August, 2026 till 10th of October 2026, and applicants can fill out the NMAT application form during that period.

• Applicants will be able to register for NMAT 2026 online on the official NMAT website by GMAC at mba.com/exam/nmat.
• You should register for NMAT before the deadline and prepare personal, academic, and photo ID documents that need to be provided when you fill out the application form for NMAT.
• NMAT 2026 exam window is scheduled from November 2 to December 20, 2026.

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How to Apply for NMAT 2026?

Candidates can complete the NMAT 2026 application process online. NMAT registration process requires candidates to create an account, verify their email address, and complete their NMAT profile before submitting the application.

• Step 1: Log on to the official website of NMAT by GMAC and click on registration.
• Step 2: Create an account using a valid email address and enter information in the beginning.
• Step 3: Fill in the NMAT profile section with personal details as well as contact information.
• Step 4: Click on the verification link that the email with the NMAT website sent to your email.
• Step 5: Enter the NMAT dashboard to finish filling out the application.
• Step 6: Enter personal, educational, and other required details carefully.
• Step 7: Select the B-schools to which the candidate wants to send NMAT scores. Score reporting to the first five schools is included in the registration fee.
• Step 8: Upload a recent photograph that resembles the candidate and matches the Photo ID.
• Step 9: Pay the NMAT 2026 registration fee online.
• Step 10: Submit the application form and retain the confirmation details for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the name and date of birth entered in the application match the Photo ID.

NMAT 2026 Registration Fees

NMAT 2026 registration fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Candidates appearing for a retake are also required to pay ₹3,000 plus applicable taxes. Rescheduling and additional score reports carry separate charges.

The first five score reports are included in the registration fee. Candidates sending scores to additional schools have to pay the applicable additional score-report fee.

Documents Required for NMAT 2026 Registration

Candidates should keep their basic personal, academic, and identification information ready while completing the application. The NMAT registration process requires a recent photograph and details that will be used for identification.

• Valid email address and valid mobile number
• Personal and contact information
• Educational qualification details
• Work experience details with experienced candidates.
• Photo ID details that will be used for identification:

Photograph: The official registration guidelines state that a recent photograph taken no older than six months that shows the candidate is a clear and accurate match with Photo ID is necessary.

NMAT 2026 Photo Requirements

The photograph uploaded during NMAT 2026 registration should be recent and clearly resemble the candidate. It will appear on the NMAT Admit Card and should be suitable for identity verification at the test centre.

Candidates should follow these photograph specifications:

• Photo Format: Upload the photograph in JPG, JPEG, PNG or GIF format as accepted in the official NMAT instructions.
• Photo Size: The photograph should be less than or equal to 1 MB in file size.
• Photo Dimensions: No specific pixel dimensions are mentioned in the current official NMAT photograph guidelines.
• Photo Background: The photograph should have a white or light-coloured background.
• Photo Age: The photograph should be taken within the last six months.
• Photo Orientation: The image must be upright; landscape or rotated photographs are not accepted.
• Face Position: The candidate's face should be clearly visible, straight, and centred, with the tops of the shoulders visible.
• Eyes: The candidate's eyes should be open and clearly visible.
• Unacceptable Photos: Selfies, social media photographs, photographs with dark backgrounds, blurred images, and photos that do not allow identity verification may be rejected.

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