NMAT 2026 Three-Attempt Policy: How Retakes Work, Which Score Counts
| Updated On - Aug 1, 2026
NMAT 2026 exam can be attempted 3 times in a year. Attempts of NMAT 2026 include 1 main attempt and 2 retakes.
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Between two consecutive attempts of NMAT 2026, students must maintain a gap of a minimum of 15 days.
- You can reschedule the dates of the NMAT 2026 exam by paying the rescheduling fee of INR 1200+tax.
- If you miss the exam without prior rescheduling, it will be counted as an official attempt.
- You can select which score you would like to show to the preferred institute, while some institutes prefer the first score itself.
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NMAT 2026 Three-Attempt Policy
The NMAT 2026 can be taken about 3 times in a single year, and each time will be chargeable.
- All of the 3 attempts must be completed before the testing window closes for NMAT 2026.
- Missing your scheduled exam will count as an official attempt.
| Attempt | Type | When Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Original attempt | After registration: Aug–Oct 2026 |
| 2nd | Retake 1 | Minimum 15 days after 1st attempt |
| 3rd | Retake 2 | Minimum 15 days after 2nd attempt |
NMAT 2026 Three-Attempt Policy- Key Dates
NMAT 2026 will start the testing window from November 5 to December 19. It will be 45 days. You must take the main exam on or before November 19 to have enough time for the other test dates.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | August 1, 2026 |
| Registration closes | October 10, 2026 |
| Testing window opens | November 5, 2026 |
| Testing window closes | December 19, 2026 |
| Official scorecard (per attempt) | Within 48 hours of test |
NMAT 2026 Three-Attempt Policy- Registeration Fees
You will have to log in to the portal and book your slot accordingly. 15 days gap is needed between 2 attempts.
- In case you want to reschedule the date of your examination, the charge is ₹1,200 + applicable taxes.
- The NMAT 2026 registration fee is 3000 + applicable taxes and is the same for retaking the exam.
| Fee Type | Amount |
| Registration (original attempt) | 3,000 + 18% GST |
| Retake 1 | 3,000 + 18% GST |
| Retake 2 | 3,000 + 18% GST |
| Rescheduling fee | 1,200 + Tax |
| Additional score reports (beyond 5 free) | 400 per Score Report + applicable taxes |
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NMAT 2026 NMIMS Mumbai Rule-1st Score Policy
Despite 3 attempts and your choice of which score to show, NMIMS Mumbai always prefers the 1st score.
- Despite having better scores in the other attempts, NMIMS Mumbai will always prefer the first exam score. Thus, treat the first option always as crucial.
- Still, you can retake the NMAT 2026 for all other NMAT 2026-accepting institutes following the standard score policy.
- You can take a look at the NMAT 2026 policy at NMIMS Mumbai on their website.
Source: Official PDF
FAQs
Ques. Is there a gap required between two NMAT attempts?
Ans. The gap between the retakes or 2 consecutive attempts should be a minimum 15 days. If you register and do not appear or take the exam or will count as an official attempt. There will be a maximum of 3 attempts in a single year for a single candidate. No-show will count as a used attempt. You can choose the score you like to share with the institutes.
Ques. What is the NMAT 2026 exam pattern?
Ans. The NMAT 2026 exam pattern follows a 120-minute CBT examination. It has 108 questions with 3 marks for each correct answer and no negative marking. There are 3 sections: Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Language Skills. Each section has its individual time limit, and the score ranges from 12-120 for each section, with a total of 36- 360. There is no raw marks scheme, but a psychometric scaling method is used.
Ques. Is NMAT retake free?
Ans. No, the application fee is not free and is non-refundable. The retake fee is the same as the registration fee of 3000+ taxes for all categories. Once you are done paying, you cannot cancel your registration and get the payment back. Thus, it is necessary to ensure this before paying. Even if you decide not to take the exam, there is no refund and the attempt will be counted.
Ques. Is NMAT retake worth it?
Ans. Retake attempts are often given to students to improve their marks. It can be taken up to 3 times with 15-days gap between the 2 consecutive attempts. You can choose to show which score to provide for your preferred institute, but NMIMS Mumbai only accepts the first NMAT examination score.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.