NMAT 2025 2024 2023 INFORMATION
WHAT IS NMAT?
The NMAT (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Management Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to MBA and other management programs at NMIMS University and several other reputed B-Schools across India and abroad.
Key highlights of NMAT include:
- Conducting Body: Administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), which also conducts the GMAT.
- Test Format:
- Computer-based and adaptive.
- Allows candidates to select the order of sections.
- Comprises Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.
- Scoring: The exam uses a scaled scoring system to ensure fairness.
- Testing Window: Held over an extended testing window, typically between October and December, providing candidates the flexibility to choose their exam date.
- Retakes: Candidates can appear for the test up to three times in a testing cycle, including the first attempt and two retakes.
- Participating Institutes: NMAT scores are accepted by NMIMS University (Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc.) and other top B-Schools like XIMB, KJ Somaiya, SDA Bocconi Asia Center, and more.
NMAT is popular for its candidate-friendly policies, such as multiple attempts, choice of test centers, and section order flexibility, making it a sought-after exam for management aspirants.
NMAT ELIGIBILITY
The NMAT by GMAC is a standardized entrance exam used for admissions to various graduate business programs in India and other countries.
General Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum Marks: A minimum aggregate score of 50% in the bachelor’s degree is typically required.
Final Year Students: Individuals in the final year of their bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply, provided they can furnish the necessary documents upon completion.
Age Limit: There is no age restriction for taking the NMAT exam.
Institution-Specific Criteria:
While the above criteria serve as general guidelines, individual institutions may have additional requirements.
For instance:
NMIMS University:
MBA & MBA HR Programs: Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.
MBA Pharmaceutical Management: Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, MBBS, BDS, Science, BAMS, BHMS, B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biotechnology, or a postgraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Economics, with a minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, candidates with two or more years of work experience in pharmaceutical companies are preferred.
ISB (Indian School of Business):
- Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics: Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Science, with mathematics or programming as part of the curriculum, and at least two years of full-time work experience.
International Candidates:
International applicants must have a recognized bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.
Proficiency in English is required, often demonstrated through tests like TOEFL or IELTS.
Some institutions may require a valid GMAT score and relevant work experience.
Number of Attempts:
Candidates can take the NMAT exam up to three times within a single testing window, with the best score considered for admission.
Work Experience:
While not mandatory for all programs, having prior work experience of at least 2-3 years can be advantageous during the admission process.
Note: Eligibility criteria can vary between institutions. It’s essential to check the specific requirements of each target school before applying.
NMAT REGISTRATION
Registering for NMAT by GMAC Exam:
- Click on ‘Register for NMAT by GMAC™’ on www.mba.com/nmat and create an account using a valid email address.
- Fill in the required details under ‘Manage NMAT Profile.’
- Check your email for a verification message and follow the instructions. If not found, check the junk/spam folder or click “Resend Email Verification.”
- Click on the “NMAT by GMAC™ Dashboard” on the mba.com/nmat page to access the Candidate Dashboard.
- Complete the application form on the Candidate Dashboard. Ensure your name and date of birth match your Photo ID exactly.
- Select the schools to send your scores to in the School Preferences section. The registration fee covers sending scores to 5 schools. Additional schools can be added for INR 400 + taxes per school.
- Upload a recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) that matches your Photo ID. This photo will appear on your admit card.
- Pay the exam fee.
- For registration inquiries, email nmatsupport@gmac.com.
Scheduling the Exam:
- After registration and payment, schedule your exam from the Candidate Dashboard by clicking “Book Exam Slot.”
- Choose the exam mode as “At Test Centre” and click Submit.
- Read and agree to the policies on the exam scheduler and click PROCEED.
- Select the Country, City, Test Centre, and preferred exam date and time.
- Download your admit card from the Candidate Dashboard 7 days before the scheduled exam date.
Retakes:
- You can take the NMAT by GMAC™ exam up to three times within a testing cycle (from July 1st to June 30th of the next year).
- After completing a previous attempt, you can schedule a retake by paying the retake fee through the dashboard.
- If you have received a valid score, you can book your next attempt immediately, but it must be scheduled at least 15 days after the previous attempt.
- If you have a NoShow, NDA Refused, or Exam Incomplete status on your scorecard, you can book your next attempt after 24 hours.
Note: NMAT registration and the B-School application process are separate. Keep checking the university/B-school website for updates on eligibility criteria and admission processes.
NMAT EXAM CUT-OFF
The NMAT by GMAC™ exam pattern consists of three sections that assess different skill sets. Below is a breakdown of the exam pattern:
NMAT Exam Pattern Overview:
- Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Number of Sections: 3
- Total Questions: 108
- Mode of Exam: Online (at Test Centre or Remote Proctored)
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 for each correct answer
- -1 for each incorrect answer (negative marking for Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning)
- No negative marking for Language Skills section
- No marks deducted for unattempted questions
Sections in NMAT:
Language Skills (LS):
- Total Questions: 36
- Time Limit: 28 minutes
- Types of Questions:
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Reasoning
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Focus: Assess your proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Quantitative Skills (QS):
- Total Questions: 36
- Time Limit: 52 minutes
- Types of Questions:
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Number System
- Data Interpretation (DI)
- Focus: Measures your ability to solve mathematical problems and your numerical ability.
Logical Reasoning (LR):
- Total Questions: 36
- Time Limit: 40 minutes
- Types of Questions:
- Series Completion
- Analytical Reasoning
- Critical Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Data Sufficiency
- Focus: Tests your reasoning and problem-solving ability.
Important Points:
- Adaptive Nature: NMAT is a computer-based adaptive test. The difficulty level of the questions may increase or decrease based on your previous responses.
- Sectional Time Limit: Each section has a fixed time limit. Once you complete a section, you cannot go back to it.
- No Negative Marking in LS: There is no penalty for wrong answers in the Language Skills section, unlike the other two sections.
The exam is designed to test a candidate’s knowledge, reasoning ability, and language proficiency in a timed manner, simulating a real-world business scenario.
NMAT PATTERN
If you ever dream to give an examination from the comfort of your home, NMAT is the exam for you. GMAC has now allowed for candidates that either they can go to the centre and attempt the exam or merely take it from their homes. The pattern for the exam is as follows-
| Exam | NMAT Exam Pattern |
| Total questions | 108 |
| Overall time limit to attempt the exam | 2 hours |
| Type of questions | All MCQs |
| Answer options for MCQs | 5 |
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 1 |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Exam difficulty level | Moderate |
| Number of sections | 3 |
| Name of section-1 with number of questions | Language Skills-36 |
| Name of Section-2 with number of questions | Logical Reasoning-36 |
| Name of Section-3 with number of questions | Quantitative Skills-36 |
| Facility to choose order of sections | Yes, but once chosen has to follow |
| Individual Sectional time limit | Yes, varying time limit of 28 minutes to 52 minutes |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Section Name | Number of questions | Allotted time in minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 28 |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
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