The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has extended the NMAT Registration 2025 deadline to October 18, 2025, allowing MBA aspirants a final opportunity to apply for admission to top management institutes. The NMAT exam serves as one of India’s most recognized MBA entrance tests, accepted by more than 50 leading B-schools, including NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, TAPMI Manipal, and XIM Bhubaneswar. Originally, the registration window was scheduled to close on October 10, but GMAC decided to extend it after witnessing a significant rise in applications.
NMAT 2025 Registration: Important Dates and Details
The NMAT 2025 application process is being conducted entirely online through the official website, mba.com/exams/nmat. Candidates can register, schedule the test, and select preferred test slots on a first-come, first-served basis.
After completing registration, candidates can take the NMAT exam either at test centres or in online proctored mode from home, as per convenience.
NMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university. Final-year students are also eligible to apply provisionally. There are no restrictions on academic streams, making NMAT open to graduates from all disciplines.
Steps to Register for NMAT 2025
Candidates can follow the below steps to complete the NMAT registration process successfully:
- Visit mba.com/exams/nmat.
- Create an NMAT account using a valid email ID and password.
- Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, and contact information.
- Fill in academic qualifications and work experience details.
- Choose up to five preferred B-schools (extra schools can be added at INR 300 per school).
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph.
- Pay the INR 3,000 registration fee (plus taxes) online.
After submission, candidates can download the confirmation slip and proceed to book their NMAT 2025 exam slot.
Top B-Schools Accepting NMAT 2025 Scores
Over 50 Indian and global institutions accept NMAT scores for MBA and PGDM admissions. Some of the major participating institutes include:
- SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai
- SPJIMR, Mumbai (PGMP course)
- TAPMI, Manipal
- XIM University, Bhubaneswar
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
