NMAT by GMAC™ 2026 is India's leading computer-adaptive management entrance examination owned and administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). It is the single gateway for admissions to SVKM's NMIMS School of Business Management (Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Navi Mumbai, Indore) along with 50+ prestigious B-schools including K J Somaiya, TAPMI Manipal, XIM University, and SDA Bocconi. Candidates enjoy candidate-friendly testing features including zero negative marking, choice of section order, and up to 3 test attempts across a 70-day window.
Strategic Advantages: 3 Attempts & Zero Negative Marking
Advisory Note
NMAT scores are scaled and reported on a 36 to 360 scale. An unofficial scaled scorecard is shown on your screen instantly upon exam completion, and official scorecards are published on mba.com within 48 to 72 hours. Note: SVKM's NMIMS Mumbai (SBM) historically considers only the FIRST attempt score, while most other participating universities accept the highest score among all attempts.
Official Portals & Direct Links
Official NMAT by GMAC Examination Portal: https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat — Access candidate registration, test slot scheduling, retake applications, and official score downloads.
SVKM's NMIMS Deemed University Portal: https://sbm.nmims.edu/ — Official School of Business Management portal for MBA Core, MBA HR, MBA Business Analytics admissions and Watson-Glaser assessment notifications.
NMAT 2026 Exam Pattern Breakdown
The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Each of the three sections has an individual strict time limit. Once a section's timer expires, candidates cannot return to previous questions.
Top Participating B-Schools & Expected NMAT Cutoffs
Below are the expected cutoff scores, sectional requirements, and average placement compensation packages across premier NMAT accepting institutions: