NMAT 2025 additional phase details have been released by the Graduate Management Admission Council. The second phase of the NMAT 2025 exam will be conducted in January 2026 for candidates who did not complete all three permitted attempts earlier. The additional phase provides one more opportunity to eligible candidates to appear for the exam.
As per the official update, NMAT additional phase registration will start on January 5, 2026. The last date to fill the NMAT application form and schedule the exam slot is January 10, 2026.
NMAT 2025 Additional Phase Exam Schedule
GMAC has announced the complete schedule for the NMAT 2025 second phase along with registration and slot booking dates. Candidates must complete registration and exam scheduling within the given timeline, as no extension has been announced.
The detailed NMAT additional phase dates are provided below.
NMAT 2025 Second Phase Events | Dates |
Registration Start Date | January 5, 2026 |
Last Date for NMAT Registration | January 10, 2026 |
NMAT Scheduling Starts | January 5, 2026 |
Last Date for NMAT Scheduling | January 10, 2026 |
NMAT Additional Phase Exam Window | January 13 to January 17, 2026 |
The examination will be conducted within this fixed window, and candidates must select their preferred date and time during slot booking.
NMAT 2025 Additional Phase Registration and Slot Booking
Candidates applying for the additional phase must complete both registration and exam scheduling before the deadline. GMAC has clarified that exam slots for the additional phase are limited. NMAT additional phase exam slots will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates are advised to complete slot booking immediately after registration to avoid missing out on their preferred test date.
Only candidates who have not exhausted all three NMAT attempts during the main testing window are eligible to apply. Candidates who appeared for NMAT three times between November 5 and December 19, 2025, are not eligible for the additional phase.
NMAT Application Fee for Additional Phase
Candidates must pay the prescribed exam fee while registering for the NMAT additional phase. The fee is mandatory for completing both registration and slot booking.
The NMAT exam fee for the additional phase is INR 3,000. The fee must be paid online during the application process. Registration will remain incomplete without successful fee payment.
Important Advisory for Candidates
Before applying for the NMAT by GMAC additional phase, candidates must carefully review the eligibility criteria and selection process of their preferred participating institutes. Each institute has its own admission policy, cut-off requirements, and acceptance rules for NMAT scores. Candidates are also advised to keep a copy of the payment receipt and exam schedule confirmation for future reference during the admission process.
