NMAT 2026: registration and scheduling deadlines extended to 25 October 2026
GMAC now lists 25 October 2026 as the closing date for both NMAT registration and exam scheduling, replacing 10 October (registration) and 22 October (scheduling). Exam window 2 Nov–20 Dec 2026 unchanged. Students who missed the original deadline can still apply; slots subject to availability.
Cetking Admissions Alert — 15 October 2026
NMAT 2026: Registration and scheduling deadlines extended
Graduate Management Admission Council now lists 25 October 2026 as the closing date for both NMAT registration and exam scheduling, replacing the previously announced deadlines of 10 October and 22 October, respectively.
NMAT registration: 10 October 2026 → 25 October 2026 Exam scheduling: 22 October 2026 → 25 October 2026 Examination window: 2 November–20 December 2026 (unchanged)
Why it matters: Students who missed the original registration deadline may still have an opportunity to apply and book their examination slots. Seats remain subject to availability.
Verification note: GMAC's main NMAT landing page still displays the older deadlines; the dedicated Important Dates page displays 25 October for both activities. Inconsistency flagged, not overwritten.
Official source:
Key facts
| Exam window | 2026-11-02 to 2026-12-20 |
| Verification | landing page still shows old dates; Important Dates page shows 25 Oct |
| Scheduling deadline new | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Scheduling deadline old | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Registration deadline new | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Registration deadline old | 10 Oct 2026 |
Source: GMAC — NMAT Important Dates & Fees (GMAC) (media report)
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