The NMAT Registration 2025 process is completely online and has started from 1 August 2025 and will end on 10 October 2025. To begin, candidates need to visit the official NMAT website and make an account by providing basic details. Once the account is created, candidates log in to fill out the detailed application form, which includes personal information, academic background, work experience and contact details. It is vital that the name and date of birth entered exactly match the candidate’s photo ID.
Candidates then select up to five management schools to send their scores to, which is included in the registration fee. Apart from this, if they want to send their scores to other schools, they have to pay a small additional fee. A recent passport-sized photograph and a valid photo ID must be uploaded during registration, which will also be required for ID verification on exam day. After completing the application, candidates make the payment of INR 3000, excluding applicable taxes using online payment methods.
Following payment, the Book Exam Slot option appears on the candidate dashboard using which candidates can schedule their exam date and location within the exam window from 5 November to 19 December 2025. The slot booking is on a first-come, first-served basis, so early booking is recommended to secure preferred dates and test centers. Candidates have to complete the scheduling by 14 October 2025. Besides, Candidates who wish to improve their scores can register for retakes, which opens from 6 November to 16 December 2025. NMAT allows up to three attempts within the exam window.
NMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Below is the detailed NMAT 2025 eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to register for the exam:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years duration from a recognized university. The minimum required aggregate score is 50% across all subjects. Final-year students who are waiting for their graduation results are also eligible to apply, but admissions will be provisional subject to fulfilling the eligibility requirements after results.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to appear for NMAT 2025. Therefore, candidates of any age can register.
Work Experience: Work experience is not mandatory for appearing in NMAT. Fresh graduates as well as candidates with work experience can register. However, specific B-schools accepting NMAT scores may have their own criteria requiring a minimum years of experience for certain specialized MBA or PGDM programs.
Additional Institute-Specific Criteria: Participating institutes such as NMIMS Mumbai, XIM Bhubaneswar, K J Somaiya, and others may specify additional criteria including minimum sectional cutoffs, academic prerequisites related to streams for courses like Pharmaceutical Management, and requisite work experience in relevant fields.
Final Year Candidates: Those appearing in their final year of graduation can also register and appear for the exam. Admission to institutes will be provisional until proof of graduation qualifying marks is submitted.
How to Register for the NMAT 2025 Exam?
The following are the detailed steps to register for the NMAT by GMAC™ exam 2025:
Step 1: Create Your NMAT Account: Go to the official NMAT website and click on Create your NMAT Account. Now, use a valid email address and provide your basic details to sign up.
Step 2: Verify Your Email: Check your email inbox for a verification link from NMAT. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your account. Check the spam/junk folder if you don’t see it, or use the Resend Email Verification option on the website.
Step 3: Complete Your NMAT Profile: Next, log in to the NMAT Dashboard and complete your profile by adding your mobile number and selecting the country where you want to take the exam.
Step 4: Fill the Registration Form: In the Candidate Dashboard, complete the application form carefully. Make sure that your name and DOB exactly match the details on your valid photo ID.
Step 5: Select School Preferences: Choose up to 5 business schools to which you want your NMAT scores to be sent. This is included in the registration fee. You can send scores to additional schools by paying an extra fee per school.
Step 6: Upload Photograph and ID: Submit a latest passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months) that resembles you and matches the one on your photo ID. This photo will appear on your admit card.
Step 7: Pay the Exam Fee: Complete the payment of the exam fee using online payment modes. For any payment queries, you can even email nmatsupport@gmac.com.
Step 8: Schedule Your Exam Slot: Once registration and payment are done, click on Book Exam Slot in your Candidate Dashboard. Select At Test Centre mode, then choose your preferred country, city, test center, date, and time within the exam window.
Step 9: Download Admit Card: Your admit card will be available for download from the Candidate Dashboard 7 days before your scheduled exam date. Hence, print and carry it along with your valid photo ID on exam day.
Step 10: Retakes and Rescheduling: You can take the NMAT exam up to three times within a testing cycle. After your first attempt, retake registration and payment open automatically. If you miss or don’t complete an attempt, you can rebook within 24 hours.
NMAT 2025 Application Fee Structure
Documents Required for NMAT 2025 Registration
For NMAT 2025 registration, candidates need to have the following documents ready:
Valid Photo ID Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driver's License, or PAN Card. The same ID must be carried on exam day.
Scanned a recent passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months).
Scanned signature image following the prescribed format (black ink on white paper).
Academic documents including Class 10th and 12th mark sheets/certificates.
Graduation mark sheets and degree or provisional certificate (for final year students).
Category certificate if applicable (e.g., SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
Disability certificate if availing of any test accommodations.
Work experience certificates if relevant and applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications open from August 1, 2025, and the last date to apply is October 10, 2025.
The application fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes for general candidates, INR 2,800 for reserved categories.
Yes, rescheduling is allowed with a fee, subject to availability during the test window.
NMAT releases scaled scores, not percentiles. Typical cutoffs range between 210-240 for top colleges.
Visit the official site mba.com/nmat for notifications, admit cards, and result.