NMAT Notification 2025 Released | Exam Date, Scheduling, Registration, & Guidelines

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NMAT Notification 2025 Release Date

The official NMAT notification is live now. It has been released today (August 1) on the official website. The notification briefly include all the important information, such as the NMAT 2025 registration window dates, NMAT 2025 eligibility criteria, NMAT 2025 exam dates, NMAT syllabus 2025, NMAT exam fee, and more.

This exam is an important step towards gaining admission to NMIMS and other MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores in India. Therefore, students must pay attention and thoroughly check the official NMAT 2025 notification to learn every detail and clear any confusion.

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NMAT 2025 Exam Dates

The GMAC body has released the schedule for the NMAT 2025 exam along with the release of the NMAT 2025 notification, containing the exam details and the registration schedule for the 2025 intake, as follows:

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NMAT Exam Highlights 2025

NMAT 2025 will allow students to apply for admission to NMIMS and other top institutes for the batch of 2026-28. Here are the relevant details about the exam:

Also Check: NMAT Syllabus | NMAT Exam Pattern

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NMAT Notification: Registration Process

NMAT has the longest testing window of 45 days, and candidates can take the exam a maximum of 3 times per year. Candidates can apply for the NMAT exam by filling out the NMAT application form 2025 online, available on the official website.

To register for NMAT 2025, follow the steps given below to complete your NMAT registration process 2025:

• The candidate will be requested to fill in the requisite details. Candidates should ensure that there are no errors when entering and submitting the details.
• After filling in the details, candidates will be required to pay the application fee. The payment can also be made online.
• Once the payment has been successfully processed, candidates can select the time slot, date, and test center for their NMAT 2025 exam.
• Please note that the time slot, date, and NMAT test center are subject to availability. The scheduling will take place on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Following the scheduling of the NMAT 2025 exam, candidates will receive a confirmation mail comprising the test time, test date, and NMAT test center.
• When the NMAT admit card is released, candidates can download it from the official website.

NMAT Application Form Fees 2025

The NMAT 2025 application fee will be the same for everyone. The mode of payment needs to be online. Given below is the NMAT application fee 2025:

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NMAT 2025 Notification: Important Exam-Related Instructions

Below are several key points that candidates preparing for the NMAT exam should be particularly mindful of as they embark on their journey towards achieving a successful score:

• The NMAT exam is available in two forms; online, proctored at home and computer-based at exam centers.
• A candidate is allowed two retakes to improve the scores at a gap of 15 days each.
• Candidates can also reschedule the exam till 72 hours before the exam.
• The NMAT exam has 108 questions across 120 minutes with sectional time limits.
• There is no negative marking, and candidates can choose the sections in order.
• GMAC offers a free practice test to understand the exam pattern and syllabus.

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NMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for NMAT 2025, a candidate is expected to meet the NMAT exam eligibility criteria given below:

• The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• Students in the final year of their bachelor's degree are also eligible for the exam.

Note: Before filling out the NMAT application form, candidates should confirm whether they are eligible to appear for the exam and that they meet the eligibility requirements of the participating colleges accepting NMAT scores individually, as these may vary.

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NMAT 2025 Updates: Exam Day Guidelines

GMAC has established a set of guidelines for candidates participating in the NMAT examination; candidates are required to adhere to the following important rules:

• Prohibition of electronic devices such as mobile phones, watches, calculators, etc., inside the examination center or at home.
• Prohibition of any stationary items to the NMAT exam center or at home.
• There are lockers available at NMAT 2025 exam centers for candidates to store their backpacks and mobile phones securely.
• It is recommended that candidates arrive at the NMAT Test Center early to ensure timely biometric capture. Arriving at least 90 minutes before the exam is considered good practice.
• Candidates must take the NMAT Admit Card along with them to the exam center.
• Candidates should carry valid proof of identity to the NMAT test center for authentication purposes.
• The NMAT 2025 exam body is ensuring proper sanitization of examination centers and placing sanitizers at various locations for the convenience of candidates.

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NMAT Notification 2025: Things To Carry At The NMAT Exam Center

Candidates will be required to carry the following documents with them to the center without which they will not be allowed to write the test:

• Photo ID - Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter's ID Card/ UID/ Aadhaar Card
• Signature ID - Passport/ PAN Card/ Debit/Credit Card/ Driving license
• NMAT Admit Card
• Photo Copy of Photo ID/Signature ID
• Print out the confirmation letter received for the given exam slot

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NMAT Exam 2025 Retaking & Rescheduling

Candidates can attempt the NMAT exam 2025 three times in one year. Here are the key points for retaking and rescheduling the NMAT exam-

• A candidate can reschedule the exam up to 72 hours before the exam date. The exam cannot be rescheduled within 72 hours of the exam.
• To reschedule, the candidate must pay an extra INR of 1,200 + taxes.
• To retake the exam, candidates can select the date only after attempting the previous exam.
• Candidates should also note that they can retake the NMAT exam after a 15-day gap from the last NMAT exam.
• Retake is also on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the availability of seats on that date and venue.
• To retake the exam, the candidate must pay a fee of INR 3,000 + taxes.

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NMAT Admit Card 2025

After successfully registering and scheduling the NMAT exam, candidates will receive a confirmation within 24 hours. Then, the NMAT admit card will be available for download on the candidates’ dashboards. Candidates can log into their account on the official site and download their NMAT 2025 admit card.

The following points should be kept in mind regarding the NMAT 2025 Admit card:

• GMAC does not provide a hard copy of the NMAT admit card. Candidates must download and print the NMAT admit card themselves.
• Ensure that the photo on the NMAT hall ticket is visible and clear. In case of any discrepancy in the photograph, the candidate must contact the helpdesk and get the error rectified.
• It is mandatory to carry the hard copy of the NMAT 2025 Admit Card to the exam center.
• Candidates should also check the other required documents they must carry along with the NMAT admit card.
• On the day of the exam, the candidate must get the date and signature from the NMAT Test Center Administrator on the admit card.
• The candidate should keep the NMAT admit card till the entire admission process is over.

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NMAT Preparation Tips For Home-Based Test Takers

Candidates have the option to take the NMAT 2025 exam in a home-based proctored format. Here are some helpful tips for candidates opting for this method to streamline the test-taking process and address common issues:

• Utilize only personal computers or laptops for the exam; refrain from using official or public systems like cybercafes.
• Ensure to download and install the 'Zoom' app in advance to save time before the test.
• In case of technical difficulties during the home-based NMAT test, the proctor will assist in downloading the necessary software. If further issues arise, candidates will be rescheduled for a later test slot.
• Have original physical copies of ID proof available during the NMAT test; soft copies and electronic IDs are not considered valid proofs.