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If I register for NMAT, have I already applied to a business school abroad?

30 Sept 2026 · Answered by Soundarya M · 1 min read
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No, registering for NMAT does not mean you have applied to a business school abroad. NMAT registration and business school applications are separate steps, so you must apply to each college yourself and decide which schools should receive your score.

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No, registering for NMAT does not count as applying to a business school abroad. You need to submit a separate application to each college and choose which schools receive your NMAT score.

How the two steps differ

StepWhat it involves
NMAT registrationSigning up for the exam through GMAC
College applicationA separate application to each business school you select
Score sharingYou choose the schools that receive your score, after checking they accept NMAT

What colleges review after you apply

  • NMAT score and academic record
  • Work experience and application form
  • English-language score and resume
  • Interview or other selection steps, depending on the college

My Advice

Treat registration and applications as two parallel tracks, each with its own deadlines. Before you send your score, confirm that the programme accepts NMAT, then read the official application page for the exact document list.

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