NMAT Exam 2024: Application Process, Exam Dates, Eligibility & More

Looking to enroll in a top-class B-School for an MBA? Qualifying for the NMAT exam (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) can be your gateway to success. Unlike other MBA entrance examinations, the NMAT offers candidates three attempts in a one-year test cycle. It enables students to increase their chances of enrolling in leading business institutes across India and several other countries for management and business courses.

NMAT Highlights

NMAT Registration & Exam Dates

Here is how you can complete NMAT registration-

1. Visit the official NMAT website and click the ‘Register for NMAT by GMAC’ button.
2. Fill in the required details to create your account.
3. Enter your mobile number and country details to complete your NMAT profile.
4. Go to your email and verify your email ID.
5. Login again using the verified email ID and password.
6. Now go to the My Accounts page and open the NMAT dashboard.
7. Fill in the NMAT registration form and proceed to complete the payment.

 The NMAT exam application fee structure is as follows-

This year’s tentative NMAT exam deadlines are-

NMAT Application Process

To complete the NMAT application process, you must register on the NMAT website and follow the below process-

1. Enter all the requisite details in the application form, like personal details (name, birth, age, gender, category, native language), contact details, educational background, and work experience. Ensure your name and date of birth are as mentioned on your ID proof.
2. Enter school preference. The first five choices will be included in your registration fee. Additional choices will be charged at INR 300 each.
3. Upload your latest photograph.
4. Make the fee payment through a credit/debit card or online banking and schedule your exam date.

NMAT Admission Process

The NMAT exam admission process consists of the following stages-

1. Registration for the NMAT exam on the official website by providing the required information
2. Fee payment 
3. Scheduling exam
4. Release of NMAT exam admit card
5. Declaration of results within 48 hours (about two days)
6. The institute-wise selection process, which includes group discussion and personal interview rounds

NMAT Admit Card

The successfully registered NMAT candidates can download admit cards after the payment of the exam is accepted by GMAC. It is important for the candidates to carry a printout of their admit card and a photocopy of two valid photo IDs to the exam center on the scheduled exam date and time. Here’s the process to download and print the NMAT exam admit card-

1. Visit the NMAT official website – NMAT by GMAC.
2. Click the NMAT login tab to enter your email ID/mobile number and user password.
3. Click the “Admit Card” button to download (only candidates who have scheduled their test date and time will be able to download the admit card).
4. Check if all the details on the admit card are correct.
5. Take a printout of the admit card.

NMAT Result

GMAC declares NMAT exam results on its website within 48 hours of the commencement of the examination. Candidates can use their login ID and password to check the results.

The final NMAT scorecard displays the scaled scores of all the attempts taken and will be released a few days after the preliminary scorecard. 

Follow these steps to check your NMAT exam result-

1. Visit the NMAT official website.
2. Click on the login button and fill in your username and password.
3. Tap on the 'NMAT Scorecard' tab.
4. Click on the save/download button. Your scorecard will be automatically downloaded.

Your NMAT scorecard will display the following details-

• Candidate’s name
• NMAT registration number
• Scores for each section of the NMAT exam
• Total score secured
•  NMAT percentile

Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores

Top B-Schools across India consider NMAT scores for admission into their postgraduate business programs. Some institutions in South Africa, the Philippines, Nigeria, Hungary, and Morocco also use NMAT scores to admit students into their management programs. 

Here is a list of Indian MBA colleges accepting NMAT-

1. SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
2. K J Somaiya Institute of Management
3. SPJIMR (For PGMPW)
4. Indian School of Business (ISB) (Advanced Management Program in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
5. XIM University

Here’s a list of colleges accepting NMAT scores in South Africa-

1. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
2. Milpark Business School
3. Northwest University
4. Rhodes Business School
5. University of South Africa (UNISA)

Here’s a list of colleges accepting NMAT scores in the Philippines-

1. Asian Institute of Management
2. Ateneo Graduate School of Business
3. Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines
4. De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
5. School of Business Administration, Arellano University

Here’s a list of colleges accepting NMAT scores in Nigeria, Hungary, and Morocco-

1. Lagos Business School, Nigeria
2. Lead City University, Nigeria
3. Redeemer's University, Nigeria
4. Africa Business School, Morocco
5. Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary

For a complete list of colleges accepting NMAT scores, click here.

NMAT Selection Process

Appearing for the NMAT is mandatory for MBA aspirants seeking admission into the NMAT participating institutes. 

The final selection is a multi-level process comprising the NMAT exam, group discussions, and personal interviews conducted by the colleges. The institutes accepting NMAT scores usually have their own selection criteria to shortlist candidates. They evaluate candidates based on their personality, communication skills, and aptitude for enrolling in management programs.

Here is a list of documents candidates must bring while appearing for NMAT selection-

• 10th certificate/mark sheets
• 12th certificate/mark sheets
• Bachelor's degree certificate/mark sheets
• NMAT exam admit card and scorecard
• Professional certificate and work experience letter, if any

These are some essential details about the NMAT exam conducted by GMAC. It is crucial to stay updated if you are aspiring to take the exam. Remember to check the official website, your emails, and your phone numbers for all the important information. Make sure to meet all the deadlines to ensure your aspirations and efforts do not go in vain.