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NMAT 2026: how the three-attempt retake policy actually works

NMAT allows up to three attempts in one cycle, and the best score counts. The scheduling rules between attempts are stricter than most candidates expect.

Bizzadmit News Desk 26 Sep 2026 4 min read

NMAT by GMAC is unusual among Indian management entrances in offering a genuine retake within a single admission cycle, with a 15-day gap mandated between attempts.

Because the best of the three scores is the one reported to institutes, the dominant strategy is to book the first attempt early in the window, leaving room for two more.

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