NMAT Registration: NMAT Registration Fees + NMAT Registration Process

Overview: The NMAT Exam is held between August and December every year, and the NMAT results are declared within 72 hours after the exam. Students need to complete the NMAT Registration Process to appear for the exam. Along with completing the NMAT registration, students must also complete the registration process of the colleges they wish to appear in through NMAT.

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Table of Contents:

What is the NMAT exam?

NMAT Registration - Important Dates & Schedule

NMAT Registration: How do you register for NMAT?

NMAT Registration: How to Schedule the Exam after NMAT Registration

NMAT Registration: Details of the Photograph to be Uploaded

NMAT Registration: How to Schedule a Retake?

NMAT Registration Fees

What is the NMAT exam?

• Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) is a Computer-Adaptive Test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admissions to some of the leading graduate business programs in emerging markets, including India, South Africa, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Morocco.
• Being the most candidate-friendly MBA admissions exam, it offers the convenience and flexibility to choose dates as per convenience & improve scores with three attempts in a testing cycle.
• The next date can only be scheduled after the first attempted paper.
• Candidates are allowed to attempt retakes with a 15-day gap window.
• Candidates can also reschedule the date and time of their NMAT exam within the 70-day test window.
• It should be noted that NMIMS accepts the scores only on the first attempt of NMAT.
• The NMAT registration and the school application process are separate steps. Registration for NMAT does not mean you have registered for NMIMS or any other college.

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NMAT Registration - Important Dates & Schedule

Following are the expected NMAT entrance exam dates:

Particulars	Dates (Tentative)
NMAT Registration	August to October
NMAT Scheduling	August to October
NMAT Exam Dates	October to December
NMAT Results	Within 72 hours of giving the exam
NMAT Rescheduling	October to December
NMAT Retake Scheduling	October to December
NMAT Conduction Mode	Computer-Based Adaptive Test

Read More: NMAT Marking Scheme

NMAT Registration: How do you register for NMAT?

NMAT Registration is simple and convenient. Get started with these easy-to-follow steps:

1. Start by clicking on 'Register for NMAT by GMAC™' on mba.com/nmat and create an account. Be sure to use a valid email address.
2. Fill remaining details under 'Manage NMAT Profile.’
3. Check your mailbox for a verification email and follow the steps it mentions to verify your account. Be sure to check your junk or spam folders, or if needed, click the “Resend Email Verification” button on the mba.com/nmat page.
4. Login to your account on the mba.com/nmat page and access the Candidate Dashboard.
5. Complete the application form on the Candidate Dashboard. Note: Your name and birth date must match your Photo ID.
6. Select the schools you want to send your scores to in the School Preferences section. Score sending to 5 schools is included in your registration fee. You can send additional score reports by paying INR 400 + applicable taxes for every school selected beyond 5.
7. You must upload a photograph (not more than 6 months old) that bears a likeness to you and the photograph on your Photo ID. This photograph will be included on the admit card that you must show to the test centre administrator at the test centre.
8. Pay the exam fee.

Read More: NMAT Selection Process

NMAT Registration: How to Schedule the Exam after NMAT Registration

• Once students have prepared their profiles and completed NMAT Registration, they must schedule the exam date and time slot.
• The NMAT exam is administered in more than 75 centres in the country. Exam slots are available on certain dates with limited capacity within the testing period. They are limited and are available on a first-come-first-served basis only.
• Check the exam slots available in your nearest test centre. We recommend scheduling your exam as soon after NMAT Registration as possible.
• The steps to schedule the exam are given below:
  • Upon NMAT registration and payment, students can schedule their exams using the Candidate Dashboard. Exam appointments must be scheduled at the earliest and within the dates mentioned on the NMAT website.
  • Select the exam mode as the test centre.
  • Click on the Book Exam button to reach the scheduling.
  • Please select the Country, City, and Test Centre and the date and time you would like to take the exam.
  • Once students have scheduled the exam, they can download the admit card from their Candidate Dashboard.

Read More: MBA at NMIMS

NMAT Registration: Details of the Photograph to be Uploaded

As part of NMAT Registration, Candidates must upload their recent photograph, which is not older than 6 months, to complete their NMAT Registration. The specifications of the photograph to be uploaded are given below:

• A recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) should be uploaded so that test administrator staff can authenticate your identity.
• Photos should be in one of these formats: JPG, PNG, GIF.
• The photo should be upright/portrait. Do not upload landscaped or rotated pictures.
• Size should not exceed 1 MB.
• The photo should have either a white or lightly coloured background.
• Eyes should be open and clearly visible.
• The test taker's face should be visible straight and at the centre. Shoulder tops should also be clear in the photo.
• Please preview the photo and ensure it is clear before submitting the form; otherwise, upload and submit a new photograph.
• The following photographs are not acceptable and are liable to be rejected:
  • Facebook photos and/or photos not having the above-mentioned size specifications.
  • Photos in which the test administration staff cannot sufficiently authenticate your identity.
  • Photos with a dark colour background.

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NMAT Registration: How to Schedule a Retake?

• Students will be allowed to take the NMAT by GMAC™ exam three times during the testing cycle (from 1st July of the current year to 30th June of next year). This includes the first attempt plus a maximum of two retake attempts.
• Retake payment and scheduling are enabled on the student’s dashboard after they have taken the previous attempt.
• After paying the retake fee, students can schedule the retake exam by simply clicking the Retake Exam button and selecting the location, date, and time.
• If students have successfully completed an attempt and received their scorecard with a valid score, they can book their next attempt immediately but for a date after 15 days.
• If students have not completed the exam and their score card reflects NoShow, NDA Refused, or Exam Incomplete only, students can book a slot for any date after 24 hrs.

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NMAT Registration Fees

• Test Registration: INR 3000 + applicable taxes
• Retake: INR 3000 + applicable taxes
• Additional Score Reports (beyond first five): INR 400 per Score Report + applicable taxes
• Reschedule: INR 1200 + applicable taxes
• Payment Forms Accepted:
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Debit Card
  • Internet banking
  • Diners Club

Read More: NMAT Eligibility