NMAT BY GMAC : 1 NOV 2023






Overview

NMAT Exam Details:
NMAT 2023 Exam Date November 2023
Name of the Examination NMIMS Management Aptitude Test
Common Name NMAT
Conducting Body Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Frequency of the Exam Once a Year (Across a 75-Day Test Window)
Mode of Examination Online
Duration of the Exam 120 Minutes
Total Marks 360
Exam Level National Level Exam

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What is NMAT?

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The exam is conducted to seek admissions into the MBA program and PGDM programs of SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) is one of the best MBA colleges in India. It offers a well-defined course curriculum that aligns with the needs of the industry.

NMIMS offers its MBA/ PGDM programs in the following 4 Indian cities:

  • Mumbai
  • Bangalore
  • Hyderabad
  • Indore

NMAT is answered by almost 60,000 students every year. The registration process for the exam will begin on September 2023. To apply for the exam, candidates must have completed their graduation in a relevant field from a recognized university.

Registration Mode Online
Mode of Exam Online
Medium of Exam English
Duration 120 Minutes
Total Number of Papers 1
Number of Days 75-days Test Window
Maximum number of Attempts 3
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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Important Dates

NMAT Exam Dates:
Events Dates
Start of Registration Process September 2023
Exam Scheduling Process September 2023
Last Registration Window November 2023
Exam Rescheduling Dates September 2023
Last date for NMAT rescheduling January 2024
NMAT 2023 Exam November 2023
Retake registrations November 2023
Retake scheduling November 2023

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Exam Pattern & Syllabus

NMAT Syllabus & Books:
Section A: English
Synonyms and Antonyms Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks Sentence Analogy
Prepositions Correction of Errors
Reading Comprehension (Word Count: 450 to 500) Para Jumbles

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Books for English
Name of Books Author
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Arun Sharmav
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Nishit K. Sinha
Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis
High School English Grammar & Composition Wren & Martin

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Section B: Logical Reasoning & Critical Reasoning
Decision Making Skills Determination of Course of Action
Critical Reasoning Statement and Inference
Statement and Argument Statement and Assumption
Arrangements: Linear and Circular Classification of Data
Syllogisms Family Relation Questions
Coding and Series Questions Direction-based Questions
Input and Output Questions Alphabet-based Series Questions
Matrix-based Questions Questions based on Symbols

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Books for Logical Reasoning & Critical Reasoning
Name of Books Author
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning Arun Sharma
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation Nishit K. Sinha

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Section C: Quantitative Aptitude
Profit & Loss Percentages
Ratio and Proportions Simple & Compound Interest
Time & Work HCF and LCM
Number System Averages
Linear, Simultaneous, and Quadratic Equations Maxima and Minima
Linear Inequalities Logarithms
Absolute Value of Algebraic Equations Arithmetic, Geometric, and Harmonic Progressions
Functions and Relations Permutation & Combination
Probability Coordinate Geometry
Set Theory and Venn Diagrams Lines and Angles
Triangles Quadrilaterals
Circles 3D Figures
Theorems Bar Graphs
Pie Charts Line Graphs
Histogram Tables

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Books for Quantitative Aptitude:
Name of Books Author
Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations Arun Sharma
How to prepare for Data Interpretation Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude R.S. Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude Series Nishit K. Sinha

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NMAT Exam Pattern:
Test Duration 120 Minutes
Total Number of Questions 108
Total Number of Sections 3
Division of Sections Section A: English Section B: Quantitative Aptitude Section C: Logical Reasoning
Questions in Each Section Section A: 36 Section B: 36 Section C: 36
Time Allotted in Each Section Section A: 28 minutes Section B: 52 minutes Section C: 40 minutes
Flexibility to Choose the Order of Sections Candidates are allowed to choose the order in which they want to answer the questions.
Level of Questions Questions get more challenging based on the performance of the candidate in the previous question. If the candidate answers the questions correctly, the subsequent questions become tougher or otherwise if the questions answered are wrong.
Marking Scheme +1 for each correct question. Marks are scaled between 12 to 120 for each section and between 36 to 360 for the entire paper.
Negative Marking No Negative Marking

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Eligibility & Registration

Candidates have to meet the following eligibility criteria to answer the exam.

  • Candidates should have passed their Graduation, in any field, or are in the Final Year of their Graduation. The minimum marks or equivalent CGPA required for the examination is 50%.
  • Work experience is not mandatory, but candidates with work-experience can apply for the exam as well.
  • GMAC hasn't set any specific age-limit for this examination.
NMAT Registration Process:

Candidates can register and fill the NMAT application form by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC.

Step 2: Candidates have to create a personalized dashboard by creating login credentials using your Email ID.

Step 3: Fill- up the registration form with the following details:

  • Personal Information
  • Details of the Government ID (the same is to be carried on the day of examination)
  • Contact Details
  • Educational Qualifications
  • Work-Experience Details (If any)
  • Selection of Program Preference
  • Selection of Preferred Schools.

Step 4: Upload the scanned copy of the photograph and the signature in the required format and size mentioned.

Step 5: Candidates have to choose their preferred examination centres.

Step 6: Candidates have to pay the NMAT Fees for the successful completion of the registration process.

Documents Required:
  • Scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph (Maximum Size: 1Mb; Format: JPEG or PNG)
  • Scanned copy of candidate's signature (Maximum Size: 1Mb; Format: JPEG or PNG)
  • Class 10th marksheet or equivalent
  • Class 12th marksheet or equivalent
  • Graduation marksheet
NMAT Fees:
Stages NMAT Fees (In Rs.)
Early Registration for NMAT 2000 + required taxes
Late Registration for NMAT 2500 + required taxes
Retake of NMAT Examination 2000 + required taxes
Reschedule of the Exam Slot 1100 + required taxes
Selection of Additional College Preferences (Free up to 5 Colleges) 200 (per additional college) + required taxes

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After the registration fee has been paid, candidates shall receive their "NMAT by GMAC ID" that should be used to Schedule the Examination, Download Admit Card, Assess their Scorecards, and Results.

Exam Centres

NMAT Exam Centres:

NMAT is a national-level MBA Entrance Examination that is conducted in the majority of Indian cities and abroad. The exam is held in multiple cities abroad as well.

Below is the list of exam centres in India:

Region Cities Hosting NMAT 2023 Exam Centres
North Agra, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Delhi, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Noida, Varanasi, Jammu, Kanpur, Patiala, and Faridabad
West Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Rajkot, Nagpur, Nasik, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Pilani, Surat, and Vadodara
Central Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Raipur, and Bhilai
South Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Vizag, Vijayawada, Madurai, Mangalore, Kochi, Manipal, Mysore, Tiruchirapalli, and Vellore
East Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Shillong, and Bhubaneswar

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Preparation Tips

NMAT Preparation Tips:

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation tips for the exam:

  • Read to Score:

Candidates should read extensively to ace the english sections comfortably. They shouldn't stick to a particular genre and try out everything.

  • Right Resources Matter:

Candidates should have a clear idea of the exam syllabus and the relevant resources required for preparing the topics. They should go for the right books and video materials to prepare for properly.

  • Follow a Strict Schedule:

Candidates should follow a preparation schedule meticulously. A schedule is very vital as it gives a rhythm to the preparation process of the candidate. It should focus on weaker sections of the candidates other than incorporating a proper distribution of all the topics.

  • Practise the Perfect Formula Religiously:

Revision and Mock Tests make the perfect formula for acing an examination. Candidates should practise it religiously to get a better understanding of the exam and its pattern.

  • Health means High Scores:

Candidates should adopt a proper diet and exercise plan to maintain their good health. This will help them cope up with exam preparation stress and follow their normal routine properly.

Admit Card

NMAT Admit Card:

Candidates can download the NMAT admit card by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC.

Step 2: Click on the link which reads "Download NMAT by GMAC 2023 Admit Card".

Step 3: Log-in with the NMAT by GMAC ID and Password.

Step 4: Download link of the NMAT Admit Card will be shown and candidates can click on it to open the admit card PDF file.

Step 5: If all the details are correct, you can download the Admit Card on to an A4 size paper and save it for future reference.

Apart from NMIMS, the NMAT score is accepted by other B-schools as well. Below is a list of colleges that accept NMAT scores for granting admissions into their management programs:

  • Xavier School of Human Resource Management, Bhubaneswar
  • SDA Bocconi, Mumbai
  • VIT Business School, Vellore
  • SRM School of Management, Chennai
  • ICFAI Business School- All Campuses
  • Amity Business School- All Campuses
  • Athena School of Management, Mumbai
  • University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
  • SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (Only for its Post Graduate Programme for Women course)
  • Shiv Nadar University

Apart from the above colleges, many top MBA colleges in Bangalore accept NMAT scores for granting admissions. Students can seek MBA admissions in Bangalore in the colleges mentioned below:

  • NMIMS, Bangalore
  • Jain University
  • IFIM Business School
  • Presidency University
  • Alliance School of Business
  • International School of Business and Research
  • Krupanidhi School of Management
  • GITAM School of Business

Results

NMAT Results:

NMAT Scorecards are released within 48 hours of the examination. These scorecards only contain the details of the marks obtained in each attempt.

Below are the steps to check the NMAT scorecard:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC.

Step 2: Click on the link which reads "Download NMAT by GMAC 2023 Scorecard".

Step 3: Candidates should log-in with the NMAT by GMAC ID and Password. They also have to provide their Date of Birth and Security Code in the tab mentioned below.

Step 4: Doing this, it shall take them to the NMAT Scorecard section, wherein they can view the scorecard of their preferred section.

NMAT 2023 final results shall contain the scaled scores on the basis on which the percentile of the candidate is calculated. This scorecard will be considered by the respective colleges for selection purposes.

Below are the steps to download the final scorecard for NMAT 2023:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC.

Step 2: Click on the link which reads "Download NMAT by GMAC 2023 Result".

Step 3: Log-in with the NMAT by GMAC ID and Password. Along with this, candidates need to enter the Date of Birth and Security Code in the tab mentioned below.

Step 4: Take out the print-out of the scorecard and keep it for further use during the application process.

NMAT Cutoffs:

Candidates have to score anywhere between 180 and 230 out of 360 to be eligible for the application process in top MBA colleges in the country that accepts NMAT by GMAC marks for the selection process. Usually, a score above 200 is considered a good score for the selection process.

NMAT Cutoffs depend on the following criteria:

  • Number of candidates answering the exam.
  • Exam's Difficulty Level
  • Performance of the Candidates
NMAT Selection Process:

NMAT by GMAC's selection process consists of a Group Discussion (GD), which is followed by the Personal Interview (PI) process. Candidates are called for the process based on their scores in the examination. The GD-PI process for NMIMS is conducted at its Mumbai Campus for all its branches. Other colleges conduct the process at their campus or other venues across the country.

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