NMAT Exam Overview
The NMAT exam, conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council), is a computer-based test that assesses a candidate’s aptitude in quantitative skills, language skills, and logical reasoning. It is a crucial step for MBA and other management program aspirants in India. The exam is accepted by several leading B-schools in India and a few international universities.
NMAT 2023 Highlights
| NMAT Full Form | NMIMS Management Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-Based Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Number of Questions | 108 questions |
| Number of sections | 3 sections |
| Question Type | MCQs |
| Application Fee | INR 2800 |
| Total Seats Offered | NA |
| Applications Per Year | 85000 to 90000 |
| Number of Exam Centres | 73 centres |
| Official website | https://test.nmat.org |
| NMAT Helpline | +91 9513850009 +91 7303719966 |
NMAT 2023 Form Correction
The candidate may correct the application form till the registrations are open. Some primitive details that cannot be changed are email ID, mobile number, date of birth and address cannot be changed. Steps to apply for application correction are:
- Log in to the official website of NMAT with registered credentials.
- Navigate to the form correction link.
- Edit the fields that are available to change.
- Do the required changes and submit the form
- Download your updated form in PDF form
NMAT 2023 Application Form
Interested candidates can fill out the application form online on the official website of NMAT from August 01, 2023. Step by step NMAT application process is given below:
- The first step will be to get registered on the official website of NMAT i.e https://register.nmat.org/.
- Fill in all the details like personal information, contact information, educational details, and work experience accurately.
- After filling in all the details check the ‘I Agree’ box to accept the declaration that all the information provided is correct.
- Candidates must make sure their Name and Date of Birth match the credentials on their photo ID card.
- Select the preferred colleges and courses in the choice filling section. You may add 5 courses. Candidates must pay INR 300 for more than 5 courses added.
- Upload your most recent photograph so that it may be checked in the exam hall and may be used for online protocoling.
- Lastly pay the application fees online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or any other online payment system
- Choose your exam slot by confirming the date and time after successful payment of fees
- After submission, download the form in PDF form.
NMAT 2023 Application fees
Candidates must pay the NMAT 2023 registration fees online. Candidates may use their credit or debit card, or even net banking and UPI would work. NMAT Application fees is given in the table below for different events:
| Events | Application Fees (+ applicable taxes) |
|---|---|
| Registration fees for NMAT 2023 | INR 2800 |
| Registration fees for NMAT 2023 (without late fees) | INR 2800 |
| Exam retake fees | INR 2800 |
| Exam reschedule fees | INR 1200 |
| Choosing B-schools apart from the first five | INR 300 per B-school |
NMAT 2023 Exam Pattern
NMAT is a computer-based test that contains 3 sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Each section has a sectional time limit so candidates must try to complete it in a predetermined time otherwise it will be automatically submitted. Major details of the Exam pattern are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Language of test | Only English |
| Total sections | 3 |
| Number of Questions | 108 questions |
| Marks | 360 marks in total |
| Types of Questions | MCQs type questions |
| Marking System | +3 for correct and no negative marking |
Also, more details about the sections in the NMAT exam are:
| Name of Sections | Sectional time | Total no of questions | Range of Scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 28 | 36 | 12-120 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 36 | 12-120 |
| Quantitative Skills | 52 | 36 | 12-120 |
| Total | 120 | 108 | 36-360 |
| Name of Sections | Sectional time | Total no of questions | Range of Scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 28 | 36 | 12-120 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 36 | 12-120 |
| Quantitative Skills | 52 | 36 | 12-120 |
| Total | 120 | 108 | 36-360 |
NMAT 2023 Preparation Tips
NMAT is a bit different from other competitive exams as there are 10 per cent lesser questions, equal weightage is given to each section, you can preview the scores within 48 hours and you can also switch within the sections. So, the preparation tips are also a bit different. Some of them are:
- Select the section where you can score the most at the beginning of the test.
- Keep track of time and speed. Complete your paper as accurately as you can
- Go through mock tests before the original one to prepare a section-wise strategy
- Always practice the data interpretation kind of questions to answer them quickly during the exam
- Keep working on your English language skillset
- Learn time management and attempt easier questions first
- For better practice take mock tests from the official practice set.
FAQs
Ans. GMAC conducts the NMAT exam once a year. And a candidate has three attempts to appear for the NMAT exam. Test takers can schedule the date and time of the exam as per their choice and then apply for the preferred colleges. Their scores and admission application will be considered in the upcoming counselling of the college.
Ans. Yes, as there is no age cap in the NMAT exam anyone who has a bachelor’s degree can apply. Anyone who has passed graduation with 50 percent marks in aggregate from a recognized university can apply for NMAT at any point in their carrier.
Ans. NMAT scores are available for two years. The candidate may apply for two counselling consecutively with the same NMAT scores. After that, if they still seek admission for Management courses, they have to apply for NMAT again.
Ans. Compared to other national-level entrance exams like CAT, XAT, and MAT, the NMAT exam is easy but it is also not of easier difficulty level. The question paper is computer set so it is unpredictable and covers a wide variety of problems. So, NMAT has a moderate difficulty level
Ans. Looking upon the previous trends of NMAT scores, 220 will help you to build a percentile around 95-99 which is very good. Hence, 220 is a really good score that will help you to land on some premier MBA colleges.
