The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has released the official registration date for the NMAT 2025 exam. The registration for the 2025 NMAT exam opens on August 1, 2025, with the exam taking place from November 5 to December 16, 2025. This year, NMAT 2025 has no remote or online proctored testing option, only centre-based mode.
The NMAT exam is used for admission into more than 85 business schools in India and abroad, such as ISB, NMIMS, K J Somaiya, SPJIMR (for some programs), etc. The exam assesses candidates' readiness for MBA, PGDM programs based on three core sections - Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.
NMAT 2025 Registration Important Dates
• NMAT 2025 Registration Starts on August 1, 2025
• NMAT 2025 Exam Dates are from November 5 -December 16, 2025
• Exam Mode: Centre-based only (no remote proctored testing)
Candidates who want to know when NMAT 2025 registration will start can find out that the registration process will begin in the first week of August, and the registration form can be completed within several weeks. The NMAT 2025 registration last date will be announced on the official website soon.
NMAT 2025 Registration Steps
Here is a detailed procedure for the NMAT 2025 registration form and how to fill it out step by step:
1. Visit the NMAT website
At mba.com/nmat click on "Register for NMAT by GMACâ„¢".
2. Create an Account
Sign up using a valid email ID to create your NMAT account.
3. Check your Email
Look for a verification mail in your inbox (and spam if not found) to verify your account.
4. Fill Out Your Profile
Under "Manage NMAT Profile", fill out your personal and academic details.
5. Fill Out NMAT 2025 Registration Form
Once you are in your dashboard, fill out the registration form making sure the name and DOB are compliant with your valid photo ID.
6. College Selection
Select a maximum of 5 colleges to send your scores to. Please note there is an extra cost of ₹300 + GST per school for additional score reports.
7. Upload Your Photo
Upload a recent passport-sized photograph which is similar to your ID. The uploaded photo will be used for your admit card.
8. Pay NMAT 2025 Registration Fees
The process for completing all applicable registration fees.
NMAT 2025 Registration Fee
Gain insight on the full fee structure for NMAT 2025 including registration, retake, rescheduling and score report fees, along with any applicable GST for astute financial planning.
• NMAT 2025 Registration Fees: ₹2,800 + 18% GST
• Retake Fee: ₹2,800 + GST
• Rescheduling Fee: ₹1,200 + GST
• Additional Score Reports: ₹300 + GST (per school)
NMAT 2025 Exam Format
Total Questions: 108
Overall Testing Time: 120 minutes
Sections include:
• Language Skills - 36 Questions
• Quantitative Skills - 36 Questions
• Logical Reasoning 36 Questions
What are some of the highlights?
• Adaptive test format (easier/harder based on how you are doing.)
• No negative marking
• Equal weighting for all sections.
• You can choose the order of the sections.
• You can retake the exam 2 times (provided you pay the retake fee).
• You will see an instant score preview, and you will see your overall final results in 48 hours.
NMAT 2025 Score Accepting Institutes
S. No. | Country | Name of Institute / University | Program Highlights / Notes |
India | |||
1 | India | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | MBA and other PG management programs |
2 | India | Indian School of Business (ISB) | Advanced Management Program |
3 | India | SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) | Post Graduate Management Program for Women (PGMPW) |
4 | India | K J Somaiya Institute of Management | Full-time MBA programs |
5 | India | T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) | MBA, Healthcare Management |
6 | India | FLAME University | MBA and PGDM programs |
7 | India | SRM University | MBA and business school programs |
8 | India | Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) | Only for select PG programs |
International | |||
9 | Philippines | Asian Institute of Management and other top B-schools | MBA and PGDM programs |
10 | Nigeria | Leading universities and business schools | Management and MBA programs |
11 | South Africa | Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria), others | MBA/PGDM programs |
12 | Morocco | International universities accepting GMAC-standardized exams | Management programs |
13 | Hungary | Schools partnered with GMAC for NMAT score intake | MBA and PG management degrees |
If you're preparing exam for MBA admissions in India or abroad, the NMAT 2025 registration date — August 1 — should be highlighted on your calendar. So, Start early, fill in your NMAT 2025 registration form carefully, and get ready to appear for the test between November 5 to December 16.
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