NMAT 2025 Exam Begins on November 5 – Check Key Exam Day Guidelines

The NMAT 2025 examination, conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), will begin on November 5 and continue until December 19, 2025. The test serves as a key admission pathway to NMIMS University and more than 50 leading B-schools across India.

NMAT 2025: Exam Structure and Timing

The NMAT exam follows a computer-based format at authorised Pearson VUE centres. Candidates can select the order of the three sections — Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning — before the timer begins. Each section has a fixed duration, and the system automatically submits responses once time expires. The registration window for NMAT 2025 closed on October 18. Those appearing for the exam are advised to review their test slot details carefully on the admit card.

Documents Required on Exam Day

Candidates must carry the following items to the examination centre:

• A fresh printout of the NMAT 2025 admit card for each attempt.
• A valid photo ID (Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Aadhaar Card with signature).
• A printed copy or digital view of the confirmation email received after scheduling.

Electronic gadgets such as phones, smartwatches, calculators, and personal stationery are strictly prohibited. Lockers and scratch paper will be provided at the centre. Candidates must not sign their admit card until instructed by the invigilator.

Important NMAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

• Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early to complete verification smoothly.
• Check the route to the test centre in advance to avoid traffic delays.
• After storing personal belongings, proceed to the allocated seat and begin only after the proctor’s signal.
• Candidates must accept the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) onscreen before starting the test.
• Section order should be planned based on mock-test practice for maximum performance.