NMAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam for admission to renowned management colleges such as Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Alliance University, SRM University, BML Munjal University, VIT University, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ansal University and many more.
The exam is computer-delivered and gives each candidate a randomly generated test from a pool of questions, delivered one-at-a-time. It is conducted at 32 locations across India and the aspirants have the right to choose their own exam venue/date/time as per their convenience.
NMAT was earlier conducted by Pearson VUE but with effect from 2015, the exam has been conducted by GMAC™. Candidates are allowed three retakes (reattempts) of the exam. The best of the three scores is considered for admission. The candidates can apply to 5 different programmes for free.
The candidate must be a graduate with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in first attempt. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply subject to clearing the final examination in first attempt with 50% aggregate marks.
NMAT analyses the skills of the aspirant in three sections –
Some of the core concepts in this are –
Line graph
Arithmetic
Bar graph
Trigonometry
Tables
Pie chart
2D and 3 D Geometry, and Statistic
Modern Math
Number Systems
Percentage
Ratio/Proportion
Profit and Loss
Average
Time-Speed-Distance
Work/Time
Mixture & Solution/Alligations
Simple/Compound interest
Mensuration
Probability
Permutations and Combinations
Coordinate Geometry
Reading Comprehension
Language usage and their rules
Synonyms
Anonyms
Syntax, and correct grammar
Fill in the blanks
Para Jumble
Idioms
Vocabulary
Coding & Decoding
Series
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Multi-dimensional arrangements
Puzzles
Arrangement
Family tree
Numeric grid
Critical Reasoning
Calendars
Syllogisms
Statement Conclusions
Course of Action
Blood Relations
Quants
Questions : 48
Duration : 60 Minutes
English
Questions : 32
Duration : 22 Minutes
Analytical And LR
Questions : 40
Duration : 38 Minutes
The test takers can choose their order of sections in the exam.· If a test taker completes answering and reviewing a section before the allotted section time expires, he/she may choose either to revise the section or move to the next section, but the balance time cannot be added on to the next section timing.· A test taker can review the sections of the exam within the allotted section time. The Review Screen at the end of every section will allow the test taker to either move directly to incomplete (unanswered) questions, flagged for review questions or review all or any questions.
Test takers need to answer the questions of each section within the allotted section time. Once the test taker completes a section, whether the test taker selects to move to the next section or if time runs out, the test taker will not be able to return to that section.
Marking Pattern: +3 for a correct answer. No negative marking for incorrect answer.
Each of the three sections is individually timed. Test takers need to answer and review the questions of a particular section within the allotted section time.