NMAT Exam Centres 2026: State-Wise List of Test Cities

NMAT 2026 Important Dates & Exam Schedule

The table below lists the key NMAT 2026 dates. These dates cover registration, exam scheduling, admit card availability, and results, and should be used to plan your preparation and travel schedule.

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How to Select Your NMAT 2026 Test City

Unlike exams that use a preference-ranking system, NMAT lets candidates directly choose their test city, centre, date, and time slot themselves during the self-scheduling step of registration.

Here is the step-by-step process for selecting your preferred NMAT 2026 test city and centre:

• Register for NMAT 2026 on the official website and create your GMAC account.
• Fill in your academic details, work experience (if any), and select the participating B-schools you wish to send your score to.
• Pay the NMAT 2026 registration fee of Rs. 3,000.
• Go to the ‘Schedule Exam’ section on your dashboard and choose your preferred delivery mode: Test Centre or Online (remote-proctored, at home).
• If you select the test-centre mode, choose your preferred city from the list of 27 available cities; the system will display centres near you based on the address in your application.
• Pick an available date and time slot within the testing window (2 November – 20 December 2026) and confirm your booking.
• Download your admit card from the dashboard once it becomes available, 24 hours after scheduling.

How to Check Your Allotted NMAT 2026 Exam Centre

While scheduling the exam, you will be able to see test centres closer to you based on the information provided in your application form. However, the complete address of the test centre will be visible to you only on the admit card, which is generated 24 hours after you confirm your slot booking.

Candidates should log in to their dashboard, download the admit card, and verify the exact test city and centre address well in advance of their scheduled exam date.

Important Points About NMAT Test City Selection

• NMAT is self-scheduled: candidates choose their own test city, centre, date, and time slot directly, rather than submitting a ranked preference list.
• Both test-centre and online, remote-proctored modes are available; candidates can pick either at the time of scheduling.
• The complete test centre address is confirmed only on the admit card, available 24 hours after slot booking.
• Test city, date, or time can be changed through the rescheduling facility, provided the request is made at least 72 hours before the original scheduled date.
• Each retake requires a fresh registration and scheduling of a test slot, along with payment of the applicable fee.

Also Read: NMAT Registration 2026 | NMAT Exam Pattern 2026

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State & City-Wise List of NMAT 2026 Test Centres

NMAT 2026 will be conducted across 27 official test cities covering most major states in India. The table below lists every NMAT test city alongside its state, to help candidates quickly identify centres close to their location.

Note: The above list reflects the NMAT test cities published on the NMAT official website.  Candidates should always refer to the city list shown at the time of scheduling their exam for the most current information, since the exact centre within a city is confirmed only after slot booking.

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What to Carry to the NMAT Exam Centre

GMAC releases detailed exam-day instructions on the dashboard once your exam slot is scheduled, so the exact checklist for your NMAT 2026 attempt will be visible there. Based on requirements followed in past NMAT cycles, candidates are generally expected to carry the following items to their allotted test centre:

• Printed copy of the NMAT admit card / hall ticket
• One valid, original government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)
• One recent passport-size photograph, matching the one uploaded during registration
• Disability certificate and any related authorisation documents, for PwD candidates availing assistance, if applicable
• Any name-change or authorisation document, where applicable to the candidate's profile

As is standard practice at computer-based test centres, candidates are not permitted to carry electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators), bags, stationery, or study material inside the exam hall. Candidates opting for the online remote-proctored mode should instead ensure a stable internet connection, a quiet, well-lit room, and a valid ID ready for verification before the exam begins.

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Important Points to Remember About NMAT 2026 Exam Centres

• NMAT 2026 will be held over a 49-day testing window from 2 November to 20 December 2026, across 27 test cities in India.
• Candidates choose their own test city, centre, date, and time slot directly while scheduling, instead of ranking preferences.
• Both test-centre and online, remote-proctored delivery modes are available.
• The allotted exam centre address is confirmed on the admit card, available 24 hours after scheduling your slot.
• Test city, date, or time can be changed via the rescheduling facility at least 72 hours before the original test date.
• Candidates can appear for NMAT 2026 up to three times (1 attempt + 2 retakes), each requiring separate registration and scheduling.