Management aspirants can now mark their calendars — NMIMS has confirmed when applications for NMAT 2026 will go live, along with the exam window and step-by-step application process.
When Can You Register for NMAT 2026?
The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) has confirmed the timeline for the NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) 2026. Aspiring candidates can begin submitting their applications starting 26th August 2026, with the window staying open until 10th October 2026 — giving applicants roughly six weeks to get their forms in order.
NMIMS NMAT 2026 at a Glance
Alongside the registration window, NMIMS has also confirmed when candidates can book their test slots and the broader period during which the exam itself will be conducted.
| Conducting Body | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NMAT by GMAC 2026 |
| Registration Window | 26th August – 10th October 2026 |
| Slot Booking Window | 26th August – 22nd October 2026 |
| Test Window | 2nd November – 20th December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Portal | nmat.nmims.edu |
Key Dates to Remember
| Activity | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 26th August 2026 (Thu) | 10th October 2026 (Sat) |
| Slot Booking | 26th August 2026 (Thu) | 22nd October 2026 (Thu) |
| Test Window | 2nd November 2026 (Mon) | 20th December 2026 (Sun) |
Once registration is done, candidates get access to a separate booking window where they can lock in a date and time slot of their choice — subject to availability. Actual testing will then take place any time within the nearly seven-week window running from early November through late December.
Step-by-Step: How to Register for NMIMS NMAT 2026
Unlike a standard one-portal signup, the NMAT registration process involves moving between two platforms — NMIMS’s own site and mba.com — before the application is finally locked in. Here’s how it breaks down:
Step 1 — Sign up on NMIMS
Head to the NMIMS portal and complete your initial account registration.
Step 2 — Verify your inbox
An email verification link will be sent to your registered address — click it to activate your account.
Step 3 — Finish your NMAT application on mba.com
This is where the actual NMAT-specific registration happens, hosted on mba.com rather than the NMIMS site itself.
Step 4 — Head back to NMIMS
Once the mba.com portion is done, return to nmat.nmims.edu to continue the process.
Step 5 — Sign back in
Use the NMATbyGMAC ID and password you were issued to log back into your NMIMS account.
Step 6 — Wrap up your application
Complete the remaining sections of your NMIMS application form and submit payment to finalize everything.
What Happens After Registration?
NMAT scores are accepted by NMIMS as well as a number of other participating B-schools for their management programmes, so getting this right matters. Once you’re registered on both platforms, you’ll be able to pick an exam slot during the booking window — earlier bookings generally mean better odds of getting your preferred date and centre before slots fill up.
Given the exam itself runs across a nearly two-month stretch (November 2 to December 20), candidates aren’t locked into a single test day, which gives some flexibility for those juggling other commitments.
It’s worth checking the official NMAT site periodically, since details like the information bulletin, admit card release, and any exam-day guidelines will be posted there as the process moves along.
FAQs
When does NMIMS NMAT 2026 registration begin?
Registration opens on 26th August 2026 via nmat.nmims.edu.
What’s the deadline to register?
Applications close on 10th October 2026.
When is the NMIMS NMAT 2026 exam scheduled?
The test will be held sometime within the window of 2nd November to 20th December 2026, depending on the slot a candidate books.
Is registration only on the NMIMS website?
No — candidates must register on NMIMS, verify their email, complete the core NMAT application on mba.com, and then return to NMIMS to log in and finish the process with payment.