Overview

GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) conducts NMAT. NMAT refers to the NMIMS Management Aptitude Test. The NMAT exam aspirants can apply to top B-schools. For instance, NMIMS, SPJIMR, ISB, IFMR, and many more top B-schools. NMAT registration will start on 1st August. The NMAT Exam will be conducted only at the center; the option to take the exam at home will not be available this year. 

NMAT Cut-off 

Admission to NMIMS colleges is challenging and the dreams of NMAT students. The earlier cut-off of NMIMS colleges was 210+ score and 90+ percentile. This year’s expected cut-off for NMIMS is as follows.

• NMIMS, MUMBAI expected the cut-off to be 96-98 percentile and 230+score.

• NMIMS, BANGALORE's expected cut-off will be 91-95 percentile and 220+ score.

• NMIMS, Hyderabad's expected cut-off will be 90-93 percentile and 210+ score.

• NMIMS, INDORE expected cut-off will be 85-90 percentile and 200+ score.

• NMIMS, NAVI MUMBAI expected cut-off will be 80-85 percentile and 180+ score.

NMAT Syllabus

NMAT by GMAC paper consists of three sections. NMAT by GMAC syllabus consists of the following subjects: Verbal Ability, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. One needs to be thoroughly prepared with logical and analytic reasoning, verbal ability, data interpretation, quant, and mathematics

The detailed syllabus for the NMAT exam is given below:

Logical Reasoning

The Logical Reasoning section mainly focuses on syllogisms, puzzles, family relations, seating arrangement, direction, reasoning, and coding-decoding. The administration claims this section contains easy- moderate questions. A total of 36 questions are there to solve. There are 19 MCQ questions on verbal reasoning. And 17 MCQ questions of non-verbal reasoning.

There are two main components to ace the NMAT Logical Reasoning Section. To illustrate those are Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning. Topics related to these main components are mentioned below:

Verbal Ability

The language skills section mainly focuses on comprehensive questions, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases. The Administration states that this section has a moderate difficulty level. There are a total of 36 questions in this section. 3 comprehensive questions are having 4 MCQs each. As well as 14 MCQ questions related to grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases.

In this section, the aspirants have to attempt a total of 36 questions with a time limit of  28 minutes. The difficulty level of questions in the NMAT Verbal section is easy to moderate. Moreover, important topics included in this section are reading comprehension and para jumbles. Further para summary, sentence completion, grammar, and vocabulary.

The Administration states that this section has a moderate difficulty level. There are a total of 36 questions in the NMAT Verbal section. Meanwhile, the first few questions include 3 comprehensive questions having 4 MCQ questions each. As well as 14 MCQ questions related to grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases.

Grammar questions are related to identifying errors, choosing correct questions, and sentence correction. Further tenses, part of speech, and phrasal verbs. Vocabulary questions contain Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze tests, and Idioms.

Quantitative 

The Quants section mainly focuses on arithmetic, data interpretation, algebra, trigonometry, probability, and geometry. The Administration states that this section has a moderate difficulty level. There are a total of 36 questions in this section. There are 12 MCQ questions for arithmetic. 15-16 MCQ questions for data interpretation. And 7-8 MCQ questions for geometry and modern math.

Arithmetic questions are related to Number System, Ratio and Proportion, and Simplification. Further questions related to Percentage, Average, Age Calculation, Time, and Work questions. Number System questions are related to HCF, LCM, Product of Numbers, and BODMAS. Further questions from Simplification, Number of Zeroes, and Unit’s Digit Theorem.

Algebra questions are related to the topics of Quadratic Equations, Permutations, Combinations, Inequalities, Sequences and Series. Trigonometry questions are related to the topics. For instance Trigonometric Ratios, Heights, and Distances and Applications of Trigonometry. Further questions from Data Sufficiency questions related to the topic. 2-3 statements will be provided based on arithmetic applications. And based on which questions regarding the sufficiency of data will be asked.

Geometry questions are related to the topics mentioned below:

• In Circles, questions are of  Concentric Circles, Circumscribed. Further Circle, Inscribed Circle, Semicircle, Sector, and Theorems.

• In Lines, questions are about Parallel Lines, Transversal, and Perpendicular Lines. Further Types of Angles and their properties.

• In Triangles, questions are about Theorems, Right angle triangles, and Equilateral triangles. Further questions from Median Centroid, Congruent Triangles, Similar Triangles, and Perpendicular Bisector.

• In Polygons, questions are of Quadrilaterals, Parallelograms, and Square. Further on Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezium, Angles, and Diagonals of Polygons.

NMAT Registration Process

NMAT registration will start on 1st August. The NMAT Exam will be conducted only at the center; the option to take the exam at home will not be available this year. Candidates aiming to participate in NMAT 2024 must submit the application form on the official website, nmat.org. 

The NMAT 2024 registration steps are provided below:

• Visit the official website nmat.org.
• Enter essential details such as name, mobile number, email ID, and preferred country where candidates intend to take the NMAT exam.
• Search and click on the ‘Create new Account’ button to generate a verification email. 
• Next, access the candidates’ dashboard using the provided verification link.
• Click on the ‘Register Now’ tab present in the dashboard and proceed to enter the required details.
• Accept the declaration by checking the corresponding box and clicking on the ‘I Agree’ button.
• In the end, complete the NMAT application by paying the application fee through the provided online payment method.

NMAT Registration Fees

The table below presents the NMAT 2024 registration fee amount according to NMAT application type:

NMAT Exam Pattern

NMAT is a computer-based exam. NMAT will be conducted only at the center; the option to take the exam at home will not be available this year. The NMAT 2024 exam pattern will be defined by GMAC. According to the exam pattern, the paper will consist of three sections: Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Language Skills. Additionally, candidates will get 120 minutes to answer 108 MCQs across all sections.

The details of the NMAT 2024 exam pattern are provided below:

The NMAT 2024 exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode, featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs). For each correct answer, candidates will get +3 marks, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions.