NMAT Additional Application Form 2022: Exam Fees, Key Dates, How to Apply

NMAT Additional Application Form January 2023: Open from Jan 5 to 10; Additional Exam from Jan 11 to 15, 2023; Check Application Fees, How to Apply

GMAC has announced additional NMAT Exam Application and Test delivery window for January 2023. The additional exam slots are limited and are available on first come, first served basis only.  The exam will be conducted at test Centres as well as Internet based test from home. Check important guidelines on NMAT Application, Exam delivery among other details.

Conducted by GMAC, NMAT is one of the most popular and mandatory entrance exams for admission to MBA programs in 50+ prominent B-schools including NMIMS Mumbai, XIM Bhubaneswar, TAPMI Manipal, KJ Somaiya Mumbai among others. So far, NMAT has remained a moderate difficulty exam. Besides, GMAC has released official NMAT exam Guide to help you prepare well for your exam. The score of retake in additional NMAT exam window will not be accepted by NMIMS.

NMAT Additional Registration Opens: Apply Now

Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT for Admission 2023
Out of the 50+ MBA colleges accepting NMAT exam score for admission 2023, almost all of them are open for admission till the exam is over. Some of the top B-schools accepting NMAT for admission 2023 are:

• NMIMS Mumbai
• XIM Bhubaneswar
• TAPMI Manipal
• K J Somaiya, Mumbai
• VIT Vellore
• SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, Mumbai
• ITM Mumbai Read More 

There is No late fee for NMAT registration 2023 during the extended period. NMAT exam and centre allotment is dependent upon your early registration. NMAT registrations could be completed at official NMAT website - MBA.com with a registration fees of Rs. 2800. GMAC, the body that conducts NMAT exam, has made many changes in NMAT this year. Check Key Highlights and Table of Contents below for complete understanding of Additional NMAT Exams

Who can Take NMAT Exam in Jan 2023? Check Eligibility to Apply

• Only the candidates who have not used all three attempts for the NMAT by GMAC exam during October 10 to December 19, 2022 can register and apply in the additional NMAT exam window
• Accordingly, the candidates who have taken the main attempt but have not availed any of the two re-takes, can also avail this opportunity.
• Those who have not applied or appeared in NMAT earlier from October to December, 2022, can register and apply in NMAT additional exam window
• If a candidate has availed all the three attempts earlier, he is not eligible to apply in the additional NMAT window
• Registration fee is INR 2800 plus taxes for main attempt or retake attempt
• Candidates who already have an account but could not register earlier, can use their existing account and complete the registration. There is no need to create a new account.

Additional NMAT Exam Delivery: Key Features & Guidelines

• Since NMAT Exam Retake can be scheduled only after 15 days of the first take exam, only one exam attempt is allowed within this exam delivery window
• Candidates can schedule their NMAT exam date within the test window of Jan 11 to 15, 2023
• Additional NMAT Exams will be conducted as centre based as well as Online Proctored Test
• Candidates can choose their preferred exam mode for both the exams at the test center and online proctored exam at home option
• Exam slots are limited and are available on first-come-first-serve basis only
• The exam will be available at limited test centers
• Exam slots in Online Proctored Exam at Home will be available on certain dates within the testing period
• Equal weightage to all sections and no negative marking
• 108 questions in an exam duration of 120 minutes
• Re-take opportunities to improve score, if you have already taken the exam
• Instant score preview and official score card within 48 hours for Candidates and Schools
• Testing options at test center with social distancing norms & online proctored at home
• The NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based exam and has three sections - Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

NMAT January 2023: Complete Schedule

*Only applicable for candidates who have appeared for main attempt from 10th October to 19th December 2022.

Please note that exam slots are on first-come–first-served basis only. The exam will be available at test centers and exam slots in Online Proctored Exam at Home will be available on certain dates with limited capacity within the testing period. 

NMAT January 2023 Application Fees
Below is given the NMAT Application and exam fees for 1^st take or retake for January NMAT 2023 exam

• Test Registration: INR 2800 + applicable taxes
• Retake: INR 2800 + applicable taxes
• Additional Score: Reports (beyond first five): INR 300 per Score Report + applicable taxes
• Reschedule: INR 1200 + applicable taxes

NMAT Application Fee Payment Option
You can pay NMAT January 2023 registration and application fees online through any of the following instruments:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Debit card
• Internet banking
• Diners Club

Once your payment is realized, your schedule exam option will be activated in your dashboard, so that you can go ahead and schedule your exam. You can book any slot after 24 hours from the time of booking. However, if you have scheduled your first attempt at the test centre, you can’t reschedule that exam to an online proctored exam at home or vice-versa. NMAT 2022 exam was earlier conducted from October 10, 2022 to December 19, 2022. With NMAT January 2023 dates released, you will get admission opportunity in some of the top B-schools like NMIMS Mumbai (With 1^st Take exam), XIMB, K J Somaiya, SDA Bocconi, VIT Vellore among 50 other B-schools as their application process for admission 2023 is still open.

Check all the key details about NMAT by GMAC as was held from October to December 2022 and as being held in January 2023

Table of Contents

1. NMAT 2022 Exam: Key Features & Highlights
2. NMAT 2022 Application Form Dates
3. NMAT 2022 Application Form Fees, NMAT Retake Fees, Re-scheduling fees & dates 
4. How to Apply for NMAT 2022 Exam: Step by Step Process
5. NMAT Application Form 2022: 10 Things to Remember
6. NMAT: Only Exam with facility of Self Scheduling

1. NMAT by GMAC 2022: Key Features and Highlights
NMAT 2022 is a national level computer based MBA entrance test which offers MBA admission opportunity in top MBA colleges like NMIMS Mumbai, K J Somaiya Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai (PGMPW), TAPMI, ISB (Certificate programme), VIT Vellore, XIM Bhubaneswar, IFMR Chennai and many other MBA colleges in India.  NMAT exam will be held in a 75 days testing window in two modes – as centrally proctored Internet based test which you can take from the convenience of your home; and also as online computer based NMAT at test centres. You can choose either of the two testing modes. Some of the unique features of the NMAT exam that will help candidates perform better, assess their performance and play to their strengths with added convenience and flexibility this year are:

• Long testing window
• Equal weightage to all sections and no negative marking for incorrect answer
• 108 questions instead of 120 questions while exam duration remains 120 minutes
• Two retake opportunities to improve score
• Instant score preview and official score card within 48 hours for Candidates and Schools
• Testing options at test center with social distancing norms & online proctored at home
• 73 conveniently located testing centers across 68 Indian Cities

2. NMAT 2022 Application Form Dates
NMAT 2022 application form dates are from August 1 to October 10, 2022. Although NMAT 2022 application process remains open for more than three months, it is suggested that you should complete NMAT application form submission in the very first month of the opening of NMAT by GMAC application form and should Schedule your exam date. Below are the NMAT 2022 application form dates for various services.

3. NMAT 2022 Application Fees
NMAT by GMAC application fees is announced every year before commencement of application process by GMAC – the NMAT by GMAC conducting authority. Below is shared the NMAT application Fee for different services for NMAT 2022 exam:

3.1 How to Pay NMAT 2022 Application Fees
The mode of NMAT application fee payment is online. Following are the online instruments to make payment of NMAT Application Fee 2022:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Debit Card
• Net Banking
• Diners Club

3.2 NMAT 2022 Application Fee Payment for Rescheduling NMAT Exam Date
If you wish to reschedule NMAT exam date, you must pay NMAT Application Fee with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

4. How to Fill up NMAT Application Form 2022? Step by Step Process
Step by Step NMAT application form filling process 2022 is detailed below. You can apply for NMAT 2022 in following 3 Steps 

• Step-1: Create Account and fill up basic details
• Step-2: Fill Up Online NMAT application and Schedule your NMAT exam. You must apply for the NMAT by GMAC on official website MBA.com/NMAT
• Step-3: Pay NMAT application form Fee

Please note that you need to go to the website of each MBA college accepting NMAT score and complete its application process after filling up your NMAT Application. Let us know each step in detail 

Step-1: Create Account and fill up basic details
Create your NMAT by GMAC account as a new user by filling up your name, e-mail ID and mobile number and submit. You will receive your user ID and Password on your mail. After this, you need to login to complete your NMAT application form as existing user. There are 7 pages in NMAT 2022 application form. You need to complete them carefully one by one

Step-2: Fill up NMAT Application form
You need to fill up all pages of NMAT application form as below

Step-2.1: Fill up Your Personal Information
On the very first page of NMAT application form, you need to fill up your identity information like your name, date of birth, age, gender, category, native language. You have to upload your photo of required size on this page. The details about your parents and your about your identity proof are also to be entered on this page  

Step-2.2: Fill Up Your Contact Details
On the second page of NMAT Application form 2022, you are required to enter the contact details like Mobile number, Email ID, Address for communication

Step-2.3: Fill up Your Academics & Work Experience
Here you need to enter your highest qualification and your work experience that you have acquired after graduation

Step-2.4: Fill Up MBA College Preference
On this page, you can select 5 MBA/PGDM programs/B-schools where your NMAT 2022 scores will be sent free of cost. Out of the available choices, you need to choose 5 most preferred programs/B-schools.

Step-2.5: Fill up Additional Information
You need to fill in additional information on this page. The information is related to your source of information about NMAT exam, which other MBA entrance exams you are planning to take, how do you propose to fund your MBA course, whether you are helping others to prepare for MBA entrance exam.

Step-2.6: Agree on Declaration Form
This is the declaration form stating that whatever information you have provided on all the pages is correct and you also agree to abide by the NMAT by GMAC terms. Unless you click on ‘I Agree’, your form remains incomplete. After completing this page, you should review the complete NMAT application form, click on save & next and continue on next page.

Step-3: Make Payment of Application Fee - Rs.2800 + Taxes
You need to click on submit and make payment of application fee of Rs.2800/- + Rs.504/- towards taxes online. The application fee of Rs.2800+504 (GST) should be paid online through Visa or MasterCard Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking/American Express Card/ Diners Card. You need to follow the instructions on the website after choosing the card option.  The image below shows the NMAT fee amount without late fee. 

Limitations for NMAT Application for exam Retake: You should apply for the NMAT by GMAC exam during the application window which remains open from August to October in order to become eligible for an “NMAT by GMAC Retake” exam, else you may miss the opportunity to improve your NMAT by GMAC score

5. NMAT Application Form 2022: 10 Things to Remember
Following must be remembered and gathered before proceeding to complete the NMAT application process after finalizing the 1^st stage of NMAT Registration:

1. Pay Fee Before Scheduling Test Date: You must apply and pay for the NMAT by GMAC exam before scheduling a test date and location
2. Check Eligibility: Eligibility for NMAT application may not be the eligibility for MBA college. So the candidates are required to visit respective university/college/school website for details of their admission procedure 
3. Keep all application details ready: NMAT application form requires you to fill up your first, last name, country, mobile number, email id, your personal information, contact information, educational qualifications, work experience, programme/school preference. All these application details should be gathered before completing your online NMAT application form.
4. Ensure required Browser version: NMAT Registration and application process 2022 can be completed if your browser supports the process. As recommended by NMAT by GMAC you should have a computer system with Internet Explorer v.6.0 and above or Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
5. Don’t be in a Hurry: NMAT application details can be completed quickly by reading the guidelines and instructions to fill up the application form. There is no need to hurry. You can fill up the NMAT application details by login multiple times as registered user. However, you need to ensure that the correct details are entered.
6. Choose 5 MBA programmes carefully: Before proceeding to complete the NMAT by GMAC application details, you should go through the website of all the MBA colleges accepting NMAT exam 2022 scores. This exercise can be done a week before completing your NMAT application. Check the USPs of the B-schools and then select 5 preferred MBA colleges/programmes to fill up in the NMAT by GMAC application form. 
7. Application fee Payment: Know the process
   Your NMAT application form submission will not be complete, if you do not pay the NMAT application fee. Once you complete the NMAT application details, you need to pay the application fee online
8. Check for the correct fee: The NMAT by GMAC notification prescribes fee for every service related to the exam. You should check for the correct application fee for the service you are availing before making payment as the fee is non refundable for example, if you do not want to send your scores to more than 5 B-schools/programmes, there is no need to pay additional application fee.
9. Choose the best option for paying Application fee: Application fee payment options as prescribed for NMAT by GMAC Registration and application fee payment are Visa or Master Card, Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, American Express Card, Diners Card
10. Diarise your NMAT Registration number: After successful completion and submission of NMAT 2022 application form with NMAT by GMAC Registration and application fee, you will receive an email with your unique NMAT by GMAC Registration Number. You should use this NMAT by GMAC Registration Number for all future correspondence

6. NMAT: Only Exam with facility of Self Scheduling
The NMAT by GMAC™ is a computer-based exam and has three sections - Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning. NMAT allows candidates to choose the exam mode, date, time and location of the exam as per the candidates’ convenience.

NMAT Application Form and Process includes many services offered by GMAC. This article below gives you complete information on NMAT application process, important dates for NMAT 2022 online application form filling, NMAT application fee for NMAT test taking, Retaking of NMAT exam, Re-scheduling the test dates and other activities.

Before finalizing the NMAT by GMAC 2022 Application Process and selecting the 5 preferred programmes of MBA colleges accepting NMAT, it is suggested that you should visit respective university/college/school website for details of their admission procedure as you have to submit their respective application form separately.

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