NMAT 2023 - Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test
NMAT
NMAT is a national level entrance test conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for MBA admissions at NMIMS University and other reputed B-Schools in India and abroad. The NMAT exam format and rules are different from most other entrance tests.
NMAT can be taken at the candidate's convenience across 2-3 months from the day of the commencement. Candidates can choose the exam date and venue (preferred centre based on availability or proctored test at home). NMAT by GMAC score is based on the performance of candidates in three sections, namely, Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.
Candidates can appear thrice for the test but NMIMS institutes will only consider the score of the first attempt.
Eligibility
•Candidates with Bachelor's degree, with 5 CGPA points or above can appear for the test.
•Candidates should check the eligibility criteria of the MBA college where he/she wants to apply. If the particular MBA college accepts NMAT scores, the candidate should ensure that he/she follows this eligibility criteria to be considered for admission by the respective institute.
•If the test taker registers for NMAT and finds that he/she is not eligible for admission into the desired program or institute, no refund will be made.
Pattern
Candidates can appear thrice for the test, NMIMS institutes will consider only the first attempt but other institutes will consider the best of three.
NMAT allows the candidate to select the preferred order of sections, before starting the test.
| Number of sections - Questions in each section | •Language Skills - 36 Questions - 28 minutes •Quantitative Skills – 36 Questions – 52 minutes •Logical Reasoning – 36 Questions – 40 minutes •Total 3 sections - 108 questions - 120 minutes |
| Type of question | MCQ with 5 answer choices for each |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Marking scheme |
•Marks are awarded on a normalisation scheme based on difficulty level of questions •No Negative marking |
| Total Time | 120 minutes with sectional time limit |
Syllabus
Language Skills:
This section is similar to the Verbal Ability section in CAT but also includes vocabulary and grammar-based questions. This section consists of 36 questions to be answered in 28 minutes.
Logical Reasoning:-
The Logical Reasoning Section tests candidates on Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning. This section consists of 36 questions to be answered in 40 minutes.
Quantitative Skills:-
The Quantitative Skills section is similar to the Quantitative ability of CAT and the syllabus is also similar. This section consists of 36 questions to be answered in 52 minutes.
| Language Skills 36 questions in 28 mins |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar (Sentence correction), Jumbled Sentences with 5 sentences, Fill in the Blanks (primarily prepositions), Vocabulary (Analogies) |
| Logical Reasoning 36 questions in 40 mins |
Verbal Reasoning - Course of Action (Decision Making), Critical Reasoning, Syllogisms, Statement based questions (statement, argument, assumptions) Analytical Reasoning - Arrangements, Input-output and Coding, Sequences and series, Puzzles, Clocks and Calendars, Ranking, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency |
| Quantitative Skills 36 questions in 52 mins |
Quant - Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Modern Maths, Numbers (detailed topics in CAT syllabus) Data Interpretation(DI) - Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Lines & X-Y & Spider, Data Tables, Interpretative Tables, Caselets, Venn Diagrams. |
Important Dates
The NMAT 2023 application is available on the official NMAT by GMAC site.
| NMAT Registration | Date |
|---|---|
| NMAT 2023 Registration | Aug 01, 2023 |
| NMAT 2023 Registration Charges | 2800 /- |
| NMAT 2023 Registration ends | Oct 10, 2023 |
| NMAT 2023 Registration Retake | Oct 2023 |
| NMAT 2023 Registration Retake Ends | Dec 2023 |
| NMAT 2023 Exam Date | Oct 10, 2023 to Dec 19, 2023 |
NMAT Registration link: NMAT
Colleges & Cut-offs
1. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai (232+)
2. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Bangalore (224+)
3. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Navi Mumbai (224+)
4. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Indore (206+)
5. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Hyderabad (206+)
6. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai (225+)
7. T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal (220+)
8. SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai (220+)
9. Institute of Financial Management & Research (IFMR), Sri City (220+)
10. Xavier Institute of Management (XIM) University.