NMAT EXAM

NMAT EXAM

Course Description

Overview

The NMIMS Management Aptitude Test, abbreviated as NMAT, is conducted by GMAC every year in October-December in a 75 days exam window. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies originally administered this MBA Exam until GMAC took it over. During the NMAT window, candidates can use the scheduling option to select their preferred exam day and location. Candidates can choose their desired day during a testing window and self-schedule the NMAT, time and place, and appointment date depending on the availability of seats at the desired test centre, as they may with the GMAT.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria of NMAT:

Academic QualificationStudents should have completed their graduation from a UGC/AICTE recognized institute or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate of their bachelor’s degree.
NationalityThere are no nationality criteria for NMAT
Age LimitThere is no age limit barrier for NMAT
Professional QualificationWork Experience is not mandatory
Maximum AttemptsCandidates can attempt for GMAT 3 times i.e one examination attempt and two retakes which includes any no shows
Minimum AggregateCandidates should have scored at least 50% in their graduation to be eligible for NMAT

Exam pattern

The exam conducting body GMAC always declares the NMAT Exam Pattern along with the declaration of official notification. NMAT Paper Pattern explains the number of questions in each section, the scoring pattern, and the negative marking. Each applicant must check the NMAT Exam Pattern before applying for the exam.

NMAT SectionNumber of questionsNMAT sectional time limit
Quantitative Skills3652
Logical Reasoning3640
Language Skills3628
NMAT Total Questions108120

The NMAT by GMAC is being conducted online over a 75-day period. Aspirants can choose a suitable NMAT Exam Date to appear for the exam.

  • There is no NMAT negative marking.
  • NMAT is being conducted by GMAC in an online mode both at the exam centre and at home in an online proctored mode
  • The test window for NMAT is an 75-day test window, and its official schedule has been announced.
  • NMAT  Medium of instruction is English.
  • Students can choose the sequence in which they want to attempt the sections.
  • Transition across sections is not available.
  • There is an NMAT sectional time limit.
  • It is a “computer-adaptive” online examination.
  • At the end of each section, students can see a summary of their attempts.
  • Candidates must note that each student can take the NMAT 3 times, i.e., one attempt and two retakes.

Syllabus

NMAT, like other MBA Entrance Exams, does not have a fixed syllabus. However, based on the previous years’ NMAT exams, a comprehensive list of topics has been compiled by our experts for your perusal.

According to the analysis of the last 2 years, the most dominant topics in NMAT have been:

NMAT Exam Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

This is one of the most important sections in the NMAT entrance as it covers all the conceptual basis of 8-10th class mathematics. However, in keeping with the syllabus and exam pattern for NMAT , this section would not only contain questions based on mathematics but also data interpretation and data sufficiency. The quant section consists of 36 questions and the time frame allotted to a candidate is 52 minutes.

Here is an overview of the NMAT  Quantitative Skills syllabus:

ArithmeticAlgebraGeometry & MensurationModern MathData Interpretation
Time & WorkEquationsLines, Angles and TrianglesPermutation & Combination

Line Graphs
Simple & Compound InterestInequalitiesPolygonsProbabilityPie Chart
Ratio-ProportionsLogarithmCirclesCoordinate GeometryBar Chart
PercentagesLinear EquationsSquare & RectanglesA.P, G.P and H.PTabular Graphs
IntegersQuadratic Equations3 Dimensional FiguresSet Theory
HCF-LCMAbsolute ValueCylinder, cones and spheresVenn Diagrams
OthersOthersQuadrilaterals

NMAT Exam Syllabus: Language Skills

The language skills section in NMAT  syllabus covers the topics to test reading comprehension, verbal ability, and English language skills. The number of questions expected in this section is 36 which you need to complete within a time duration of 28 minutes. As per the NMAT syllabus, the section will test you on the major topics given in three broad segments namely vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. Refer to the below-mentioned table in order to get an idea of the NMAT Verbal Section syllabus.

VocabularyGrammarComprehension
SynonymsIdentify the ErrorRC Passages
AntonymsChoose the Correct PrepositionJumbled Sentences
AnalogiesSentence correctionPara Jumbles
Fill in the BlanksTenses
Odd one out
Cloze TestParts of speechParagraph Summary
IdiomsPhrasal verbs

NMAT Exam Syllabus: Logical Reasoning

This section is a scrupulous evaluation of the test taker’s analytical, critical as well as logical reasoning skills. Candidates should brush up on their visual as well as logical reasoning skills in order to be able to identify patterns, understand family trees, code and decode and have a sense of complex directions. Answers should be based on the information provided in the questions, rather than relying on real-time scenarios and assumptions. There will be 36 questions in this section that a candidate can complete within 40 minutes.

Here is a brief overview of the topics that can be asked under logical reasoning:

Verbal ReasoningAnalytical Reasoning
Statement and Argument based QuestionsLinear and Circular Arrangements
Statement and Assumption based QuestionsClassification and syllogisms
Statement and Inference based QuestionsBlood Relation Questions
Decision makingCoding and Decoding
Course of ActionSeries and direction questions
Critical ReasoningMatrix Type Questions
Blood Relation and Input-Output Questions

Application fee

1. Early Registration (from July to October): Rs. 2000/-

2. Late Registration (from October to November): Rs. 2500/-

3. Retake Fee: Rs. 2000/- (for additional attempts after the first three attempts)

It is important to note that the application fee is non-refundable and can be paid through online mode using credit/debit card, net banking, or mobile wallets.

The application fee for the NMAT exam may be subject to change. Candidates should refer to the official notification or website for the latest application fee details.

How to apply

The steps to apply for the NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) exam:

1. Visit the official website of NMAT (www.nmat.org.in).

2. Click on the “Register Now” button to create a new account.

3. Enter your personal and academic details, and create a password for your account.

4. After registering, login using your credentials and fill in the application form with your personal, academic, and contact details.

5. Upload your photograph and signature in the specified format and size.

6. Select the test centre preference and choose the mode of payment for the application fee.

7. Pay the application fee using the available payment options.

8. Review the application form and submit it.

9. After submission, download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

It is important to note that candidates can apply for the NMAT exam up to three times in a single admission cycle. Candidates should also check the official website for the latest updates on the application process.

FAQs

NMAT FAQ

  • What is the full form of NMAT?
    NMAT stands for NMIMS Management Aptitude Test.
  • Who conducts the NMAT exam?
    The NMAT exam is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) on behalf of the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).
  • What is the mode of the NMAT exam?
    The NMAT exam is conducted in computer-based mode.
  • What is the frequency of the NMAT exam?
    he NMAT exam is conducted once a year during the window period of October to December.
  • What is the duration of the NMAT exam?
    The duration of the NMAT exam is 120 minutes.
  • What is the syllabus for the NMAT exam?
    The NMAT exam consists of three sections – Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The syllabus for each section covers various topics related to these subjects.
  • What is the eligibility criteria for the NMAT exam?
    The eligibility criteria for the NMAT exam require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • What is the application fee for the NMAT exam?
    The application fee for the NMAT exam is Rs. 2000/- for early registration and Rs. 2500/- for late registration.
  • What is the selection process for NMAT?
    The selection process for NMAT consists of three stages – NMAT exam, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).