Updated on 9th October 2024 | 2:47 pm | #NMATNotification2024
It’s time for all the NMAT aspirants to buckle up their preparation as with the release of NMAT Notification 2024 on July 30th, 2024, the NMAT 2024 exam is scheduled to be held across a 70-day test-taking window starting with the exam taking place in the first week of November, specifically from November 5th to December 20th, 2024. The registrations for the same will start from August 1st, 2024, and will last till October 10th, 2024.
Candidates can schedule their exam date within the designated test window using the NMAT exam scheduling system available on the NMAT candidate login portal. Please scroll down for more details on the NMAT 2024 exam, including eligibility criteria, the registration process, exam pattern, syllabus, mock tests, and more. Based on the candidate's chosen exam date, GMAC will issue the NMAT admit card. Candidates can download the NMAT hall ticket after scheduling their exam date and until the day of the exam.
On July 30, 2024, the official NMAT notification was released, which included all the important information, such as NMAT 2024 registration window dates, NMAT 2024 eligibility criteria, NMAT 2024 exam dates, NMAT syllabus 2024, NMAT exam fee, and more.
According to the NMAT 2024 notification, the registration process for the exam has already started on August 1, 2024, and will conclude on October 10, 2024, at 5 PM, with the possibility that it may extend further.
The NMAT 2024 exam is all set to take place between November 5th and December 20th, 2024. This exam is an important step towards gaining admission to NMIMS and other MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores in India.
The GMAC body has released the schedule for the NMAT 2024 exam along with the NMAT 2024 notifications containing the exam details and the registration schedule for the 2024 intake, as follows:
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Registration date |
August 1st, 2024 (Thursday) |
October 10th, 2024 (Thursday) |
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Scheduling |
August 1st, 2024 (Thursday) |
October 14th, 2024 (Monday) |
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Re-scheduling |
August 1st, 2024 (Thursday) |
December 16th, 2024 (Monday) |
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Exam Date |
November 5th, 2024 (Tuesday) |
December 20th, 2024 (Friday) |
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Registration-retake |
November 6th, 2024 (Wednesday) |
December 16th, 2024 (Monday) |
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Retake re-scheduling |
October 14th, 2024 (Monday) |
December 16th, 2024 (Monday) |
Now that the NMAT 2024 notification has been released and the exam dates have been announced, it is time to gear up for your preparation. It is important to understand the NMAT exam pattern 2024, as it will provide you with the structure of the exam that will aid in developing an effective preparation strategy. To gain a better understanding of the NMAT exam, please refer to the table provided below:
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About |
Details |
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Level of Exam |
National-level Entrance Exam |
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Conducting Body |
Graduate Management Admission Council |
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Testing Window |
70 days |
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Number of Attempts |
3 per year |
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Mode of Test |
Online |
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Number of Questions |
108 |
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Time Allotted |
120 minutes |
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Number of Sections |
3 |
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Application Fees |
INR 3,000/- |
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Official Website |
https://register.nmat.org/ |
Here are a few key points that candidates taking the NMAT exam should be mindful of-
To be eligible for NMAT 2024, a candidate is expected to meet the eligibility criteria given below:
Note: Before selecting the colleges in the application, candidates should confirm the eligibility criteria of the participating colleges individually, as they may vary.
GMAC has established a set of guidelines for candidates participating in the NMAT examination; candidates are required to adhere to the following important rules:
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:
NMAT has the longest testing window of 70 days, and candidates can take the exam a maximum of 3 times per year. Candidates can apply for NMAT exam by filling out the NMAT application form 2024 online, available on the official website.
To register for NMAT 2024, follow the steps given below to complete your NMAT registration process 2024:
NMAT notification offers details about the registration fees in detail. After registering and paying the registration fees, students can schedule their exam. Students can also reschedule the exam by paying the rescheduling fee. Based on NMAT 2023, the expected application fee for NMAT 2024 is as follows-
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NMAT Registration Type |
NMAT Application Fee Amount |
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Registration Fee |
INR 3000 + applicable taxes |
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Fee to Reschedule |
INR 1,200 + applicable taxes |
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Fee to Retake Exam |
INR 3000 + applicable taxes |
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Additional Score Report Fee (above 5) |
INR 400 + applicable taxes per report |
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 the NMAT admit card.
The following points should be kept in mind regarding the NMAT Admit card:
Candidates can attempt the NMAT exam 2024 three times in one year. Here are the key points for retaking and rescheduling the NMAT exam-
Candidates have the option to take the NMAT 2024 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:
NMAT is conducted in a 70-day window, starting in October of every year. Candidates can appear for the exam 3 times, i.e. one attempt and two retakes.
The test window in NMAT is anywhere between 70-90 days.
Candidates can appear for NMAT 2024 three times, including the scheduled exam and two retakes. Candidates can only apply for a retake after they have taken the scheduled NMAT exam.
The NMAT registration fee 2024 was INR 3,000 (plus applicable taxes). To schedule a retake, candidates had to pay an additional INR 3,000 (plus applicable taxes), while to reschedule, the fee was INR 1,200 (plus applicable taxes).