NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based management entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council for admission to MBA and other graduate management programmes at participating business schools. The examination is computer-adaptive and consists of Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning. Candidates can choose the order of the sections and may take the examination up to three times in a testing cycle, subject to the official rules.
| Full Name | NMAT by GMAC |
|---|---|
| Short Name | NMAT |
| Conducting Body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
| Exam Level | National / International |
| Exam Category | Management Entrance Examination |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Type | Computer Adaptive Test |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Total Questions | 108 questions |
| Number of Sections | 3 sections |
| Score Range | 36 to 360 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Official Website | https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat |
| NMAT Test Eligibility | GMAC states that candidates who complete test registration, pay the applicable fee and comply with the published NMAT terms and conditions may sit for the examination. |
| Bachelor Degree | Most participating MBA programmes require a bachelor degree from a recognised university. Candidates must check the requirements of each school. |
| Final Year Students | Final-year undergraduate students may be eligible for participating programmes depending on the individual school requirements. |
| Academic Percentage | Minimum graduation marks vary by university, programme and category. |
| Work Experience | Work experience requirements, where applicable, are determined by individual participating business schools. |
| Age Limit | NMAT does not impose a single universal admission age criterion; candidates should check the individual school requirements. |
| Photograph | A recent photograph is required and should resemble the candidate and match the photo ID. |
| Photo ID | Candidates must carry or provide the permitted photo identification according to the selected examination mode and official rules. |
| Academic Details | Class X, Class XII and graduation information may be required for the application and participating school admissions. |
| Category Certificate | Category documentation may be required by individual participating institutions where applicable. |
| Admission Documents | Additional documents required during MBA admission are determined by the individual business school. |
| Section Score | Each NMAT section receives a scaled score ranging from 12 to 120. |
| Total Score | The total NMAT scaled score ranges from 36 to 360. |
| Scorecard | The NMAT scorecard contains scaled section scores and the total score. |
| Score Availability | The official NMAT information states that the scorecard is generally available within 48 hours after the examination, subject to applicable audit or security review. |
| Score Reports | Score sending to the first five selected schools is included in the registration fee under the current process. Additional score reports are charged separately. |
| Maximum Attempts | Candidates can take NMAT a maximum of three times in a testing cycle, including the first attempt and up to two retakes. |
| Retake | Candidates can schedule a retake after the previous attempt subject to the official retake rules. |
| Retake Gap | Under the current process, a valid-score retake examination date must be at least seven days after the previous attempt. |
| Testing Cycle | The current NMAT testing cycle runs from July 1 through June 30. |
| NMIMS | SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies is one of the prominent institutions accepting NMAT scores. |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management | K J Somaiya Institute of Management is among the business schools accepting NMAT scores. |
| TAPMI | T A Pai Management Institute is among the institutions accepting NMAT scores for applicable programmes. |
| XIM University | XIM University is among the institutions listed by GMAC as accepting NMAT scores for applicable programmes. |
| ICFAI Business School | ICFAI Business School is among the business schools accepting NMAT scores. |
The NMAT 2027 registration window will be announced officially by GMAC.
Candidates will be able to schedule the examination according to the official testing window and available slots.
The NMAT 2027 testing window will be announced officially.
Retake registration and scheduling dates will be announced for the 2027 testing cycle.
Under the current NMAT process, the scorecard is generally available for download within 48 hours of taking the examination, subject to applicable audit or security review.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | — | — | — |
| Quantitative Skills | — | — | — |
| Logical Reasoning | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — |
| Score Range | — | — | — |
| Negative Marking | — | — | — |
| Section Order | — | — | — |
| Section Timing | — | — | — |
Visit the official NMAT by GMAC website and read the current examination and participating school information.
Create an NMAT account using the required personal information.
Enter personal, contact, academic and other required information.
Select participating business schools to which you want your NMAT score sent.
Upload a recent photograph that matches the photo ID requirements.
Pay the applicable NMAT registration fee through the official payment system.
After registration and payment, select the examination mode, city, centre, date and available time slot.
Download the admit card from the candidate dashboard before the examination.
Appear for the examination at the selected test centre or through the permitted online mode.
Download the NMAT scorecard after the examination.
Candidates may schedule a retake subject to the maximum attempt limit and applicable rules.
Complete the separate application and admission process of each participating business school.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| NMAT 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | Institute Specific |
| NMIMS Cutoff | — | — |
| MBA College Cutoff | — | — |
| Sectional Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
