Updated on 7th December 2023 | 2:55 pm | #NMAT2023
NMAT is an MBA entrance exam conducted over a 70-day window. This year, candidates can appear for NMAT 2023 between 10th October and 19th December 2023.
NMAT is a computer-adaptive test meaning that the level of difficulty of the exam is not constant and will be modified as per the aptitude of the candidate attempting it. The exam paper comprises 108 questions to be answered in 2 hours.
The written analysis for NMAT will be made available regularly. We will discuss the paper pattern, good attempts, and expected cutoffs for NMAT 2023.
The most recent NMAT 2023 analyses are given below:
Here is a brief overview of NMAT 2023 based on the past year papers:
NMAT registration started on 1st August 2023 and will close on 10th October 2023. Candidates need to fill out the application form and pay the application fees online in order to register successfully. The registration forms will be available on NMAT by GMAC's official website. Here are all the important dates pertaining to NMAT:
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
|---|---|---|
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NMAT Registration Dates |
1st August 2023 |
10th October 2023 |
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Scheduling |
1st August 2023 |
12th October 2023 |
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NMAT Exam |
10th October 2023 |
19th December 2023 |
Only the candidates who comply with the policies of GMAC and register timely for NMAT 2023 will be allowed to take the exam. In case you register for NMAT 2023 and change your mind afterward, the application fees would not be refunded. Also, if any Information entered by you is found to be frivolous or fraudulent, GMAC has all the rights to revoke your examination and cancel your candidature.
The eligibility criteria of NMAT 2023:
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Academic Qualification |
Completed graduation from a UGC/AICTE recognized institute or equivalent |
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Minimum Aggregate |
Candidates should have scored at least 50% in their graduation |
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Nationality |
There are no nationality criteria for NMAT |
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Age Limit |
There is no age limit barrier for NMAT |
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Professional Qualification |
Work Experience is not mandatory |
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Maximum Attempts |
Candidates can attempt NMAT 3 times i.e one examination attempt and two retakes which includes any no shows |
NMAT 2023 is a computer-based test that consists of 3 sections - Language Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Skills. The overall test duration is 2 hrs. There is an individual time limit for each section. Students can choose the order in which they wish to attempt the paper. All the questions in the NMAT exam are MCQ-type questions. The medium of instruction for NMAT 2023 is English.
Here is the NMAT 2023 Exam Pattern
| Section |
No of Questions |
Sectional Time Limit |
Range of Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Quantitative Skills |
36 |
52 |
12-120 |
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Logical Reasoning |
36 |
40 |
12-120 |
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Language Skills |
36 |
28 |
12-120 |
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Total |
108 |
120 |
36-360 |
Here are the key points that you need to essentially remember while studying for NMAT 2023:
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:
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 2023, 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 2023 Quantitative Skills syllabus:
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Arithmetic |
Algebra |
Geometry & Mensuration |
Modern Math |
Data Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Time & Work |
Equations |
Lines, Angles and Triangles |
Permutation & Combination |
Line Graphs |
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Simple & Compound Interest |
Inequalities |
Polygons |
Probability |
Pie Chart |
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Ratio-Proportions |
Logarithm |
Circles |
Coordinate Geometry |
Bar Chart |
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Percentages |
Linear Equations |
Square & Rectangles |
A.P, G.P and H.P |
Tabular Graphs |
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Integers |
Quadratic Equations |
3 Dimensional Figures |
Set Theory |
- |
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HCF-LCM |
Absolute Value |
Cylinder, cones and spheres |
Venn Diagrams |
- |
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Others |
Others |
Quadrilaterals |
- |
- |
The language skills section in NMAT 2023 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.
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Vocabulary |
Grammar |
Comprehension |
|---|---|---|
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Synonyms |
Identify the Error |
RC Passages |
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Antonyms |
Choose the Correct Preposition |
Jumbled Sentences |
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Analogies |
Sentence correction |
Para Jumbles |
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Fill in the Blanks |
Tenses |
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Cloze Test |
Parts of speech |
Paragraph Summary |
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Idioms |
Phrasal verbs |
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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:
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Verbal Reasoning |
Analytical Reasoning |
|---|---|
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Statement and Argument based Questions |
Linear and Circular Arrangements |
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Statement and Assumption based Questions |
Classification and syllogisms |
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Statement and Inference based Questions |
Blood Relation Questions |
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Decision making |
Coding and Decoding |
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Course of Action |
Series and direction questions |
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Critical Reasoning |
Matrix Type Questions |
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Blood Relation and Input-Output Questions |
The exam will be conducted in a 70-day window. Here are the levels of NMAT 2023 registration that you must understand before applying for the examination:
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Level 1 |
Visiting the official NMAT website and creating an account using a valid email ID and other personal credentials. |
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Level 2 |
Open your email account and click on the verification link received by GMAC and sign up successfully for NMAT 2023. |
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Level 3 |
Enter your personal credentials, academic credentials, work experience details, choice of MBA courses of various colleges accepting NMAT scores (You can select up to five courses and b-schools), preference of test cities and ID number i.e Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, etc. |
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Level 4 |
Scan and upload your photograph and digital signature as per the resolution (Max 1 MB) and the format (JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF) specified by GMAC. If the document is provided outside the specified format, GMAC will not allow it to be uploaded. |
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Level 5 |
Save and submit all the above-entered information and proceed to payment. After remitting the fees, you will get your "NMAT ID" which will be provided by GMAC itself. Take a printout for future reference. Now, you will be notified by GMAC to schedule your exam, book your slot and download your hall ticket. The same will be reflected on your NMAT dashboard. |
Here are some important points that you must make a note of during NMAT 2023 registration.
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NMAT Exam Analysis 2023The NMAT 2023 application fee will be the same for everyone. The mode of payment needs to be online. Given below is the application fee for NMAT-
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Fee Type |
Fee Amount |
|---|---|
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Registration Fee |
INR 2,800 + applicable taxes |
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Fee to Reschedule |
INR 1,200 + applicable taxes |
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Fee to Retake Exam |
INR 2,800 + applicable taxes |
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Additional Score Report Fee (above 5) |
INR 300 + applicable taxes per report |
Candidates can schedule the exam after creating their NMAT account during the scheduling period from 1st August 2023 to 12th October 2023. Here are the necessary steps to schedule the NMAT exam correctly:
Candidates get the option to reschedule their NMAT exam, though a fee must be paid for the same. In NMAT 2023, a candidate is allowed 2 retakes i.e. 3 attempts can be made in NMAT.
Candidates have an opportunity to retake the test twice after the first attempt. The option of retaking the test would be activated on the student dashboard after appearing for NMAT once. Retake fees must be paid per attempt by the candidates.
NMAT candidates have the feasibility of rescheduling their NMAT examination under some urgent circumstances. However, a fee must be paid for the same. If candidates are unable to follow that schedule, it can be very well postponed to a later-on date. Once the exam date is rescheduled, it can not be set to the former exam date again.
NMAT hall tickets will go live on the student dashboard within 24 hours of NMAT registration. Candidates can visit the NMAT dashboard via the official website. NMAT 2023 hall tickets can be downloaded online from the NMAT dashboard. The NMAT exam window will be from 10th October 2023 to 19th December 2023. Candidates must carry this hall ticket along with a govt. ID proof on the exam day. Here are the details which will be mentioned on the NMAT 2023 hall tickets.
The cut-off will be the minimum marks candidates will have to score to qualify for admissions. The NMAT cut-off will be released for each MBA specialization after the declaration of the NMAT result. Each participating institute will release a different cut-off. Candidates will be able to check cut-off marks for each section. Candidates who reach the cut-off will get selected for the further admission procedure and have to clear all the shortlisting rounds like Group Discussion (GD), PI (Personal Interview) and WAT (Writing Test Ability) of the participating institute.
Today NMAT is accepted by the following leading institutions and this list is growing. Pursuing a management degree at one of these institutions makes the pursuit of your dreams that much easier.
The NMAT 2022 test-taking window started on 10th October and went on till 19th December 2022. NMAT 2022 followed a similar pattern to the previous year with each section comprising 36 questions. Overall the candidates had to attempt 108 questions in 120 minutes.
NMAT 2022 had a moderate level of difficulty.
The Language Skills section was easy-moderate in difficulty and comprised 2 reading comprehension questions along with fill-in-the-blanks, antonyms, synonyms, and para completion.
The Logical Reasoning section was more time-consuming and comprised textually-heavy questions. The section was of moderate difficulty.
While Quantitative Skills had questions from all the sections except geometry, it was dominated by modern math and numbers. The data interpretation section was simple but lengthy. The Quantitative section was on a moderate level.
NMAT 2022 AnalysisNMAT by GMAC is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in the country. NMIMS, along with many other renowned B-schools, accept the NMAT score for MBA admissions. To prepare for NMAT, one must study diligently, give plenty of mocks, and familiare with the pattern.
NMAT is conducted over a 70-day window starting from October every year. Candidates can appear for the exam 3 times i.e. 1 attempt and 2 retakes.
The registration window for NMAT 2023 was open till 10th October 2023 and is now closed. Candidates who completed the application and scheduled their exam can appear on their chosen date.
NMAT is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) in a test window of 70-days. This year, NMAT will be held from 10 October 2023 to 19 December 2023.
NMAT allows a candidate to attempt the paper 3 times, i.e. one attempt and 2 retakes. Candidates can schedule a retake with a 15-day gap from the previous attempt. A retake fee must also be paid per retake attempt.
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