NMAT Exam 2023: Registration, Exam Fees, Pattern, Syllabus, Dates, Score

NMAT 2022

NMAT by GMAC
NMAT   Online
Exam Dates: 10th Oct 2023
to 19th Dec 2023
Avantika Bhardwaj
Avantika Bhardwaj Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 17th October, 2022 | 6 min read

The registration procedure to apply for NMAT 2022 Exam will get started from 1st August 2022 and the last date to apply for the exam is 10th October 2022. Students interested in registering themselves to take NMAT by GMAC are advised to do so before the application window closes on 10th October 2022. Candidates must also process the payment of application fee while registering for NMAT 2022. The marks scored by candidates in NMAT Exam is accepted across more than 30 leading business institutions and universities along with NMIMS University. 

The exam is held across 52 cities at 66 centers and there are 4 exam centers out of the country for students residing outside the country. Colleges that accept NMAT 2022 Score are NMIMS Mumbai, VIT, XIMB, etc.

Changes Introduced in NMAT 2022

Shorter Duration to Registration Span

  • The application window usually remains available for more than 90 days, but this time the window has been made live for almost 60 days.

Longer Testing Window

  • The testing window of NMAT 2022 has been increased to 88 days which was, last year, 75 days.

Lesser Number of Questions with Same Duration

  • The time duration to complete the exam is 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours but the number of questions has been reduced to 108 from 120.

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Two Exam Modes

  • Due to the Coronavirus pandemic situation, GMAC has also introduced online proctored exam for students willing to take exam from home. There would be center based online examination as well. Students can choose either of the options based on their convenience.

Equal Sectional Weightage

  • The weightage for all the three sections in NMAT 2022 will remain equal and there is no negative marking.

Check Score Right After NMAT Exam

  • Candidate will be able to check their score within 48 hours of taking the examination.

Important Dates of NMAT Result

It is crucial for stduents who appeared in the exam to become familiar to the important dates concerning NMAT Exam. Before getting to the result of NMAT, it would be important to know some important aspects and the events of NMAT that are yet to happen. 

The table given below depicts the dates considered important:

NMAT Important Dates

Event

Start Date

End Date

Registration – Early

August 01, 2022

October 10, 2022

Late Registration

October 11, 2022

December 16, 2022

Scheduling

August 01, 2022

October 13, 2022

Re-scheduling

August 01, 2022

October 16, 2022

Exam Delivery

October 10, 2022

December 19, 2022

Registration - Retake

October 11, 2022

December 16, 2022

Retake Scheduling

October 11, 2022

December 16, 2022

NMAT by GMAC Exam is scheduled to be conducted from October 10, 2022 to December 16, 2022 by NMAT by GMAC Exam is one of the MBA Entrance Examinations conducted for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in premium management colleges across the country. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is the administrator and conducting body of the examination. Candidates seeking admission to the top Business Schools take NMAT by GMAC examination to pursue their career in the field of management.

Why Take the NMAT by GMAC?

NMAT by GMAC holds its importance by being one of the most sought-after management level entrance examinations. Following are the five main reasons why students must take NMAT entrance examination:

  • Candidates willing to pursue their career in Management programs such as MBA or any other graduate management degree must consider taking NMAT by GMAC exam.
  • Several leading management institutions in the country accept NMAT Scores.
  • It analyzes and measures candidates' skills that are required to succeed in a business school.
  • There are various features of NMAT that have been designed to instill students with confidence to perform to the best of their ability. These features are:
    • Taking the Test multiple times
    • Choosing the section order
    • Revision of your answer
    • No negative marking
  • Designed for candidates' convenience wherein, the candidates can choose a date, time, and location suitable to them. They can even register for NMAT by GMAC exam from their mobile phones.

Facts about NMAT by GMAC:

Name of the Examination

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test

Official Website

nmat.org.in

Conducting Authority

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Mode of the Examination

Online Computer Based Test

Examination Type

National Level Examination

Application Mode

Online

NMAT by GMAC Testing Window

70 Days (October to December)

Number of Attempts one can take

3

NMAT Exam Application Fee

INR 2300

Total Number of Questions

108

No. of Sections in the Exam

3

Courses Offered

MBA/PGDM

NMAT Application Procedure

As per the information released by GMAC, NMAT Registration 2022 will get started from August 01, 2022 to October 10, 2022 and the registration process can be completed through online mode i.e. by visiting the official website of NMAT, nmat.org.in.

Examination

NMAT by GMAC

Registration Starts

1 August 2022

Registration Ends

10th October 2022

Exam Dates

October 10, 2022 to December 16, 2022

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NMAT by GMAC Application Procedure include three steps to be completed. Following are the steps:

  1. Registration
  2. Filing of Application Form
  3. Payment of Application Fee

NMAT Registration Process allows students to choose Exam Date, Exam Schedule, Test City, etc. as per their convenience. The registration process is completed through following steps:

  • Visit the official website of NMAT i.e. nmat.org.in.
  • Create an account using a valid email address.
  • Provide all the personal and professional details along with the list of programs to send score.
  • Choose the schools to send your scores to.
  • Upload your passport sized photograph.
  • Process the payment of application fee.

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Exam Fees

Particular

Detail

Test Registration (Early)

INR 2300 + applicable taxes

Test Registration (Late)

INR 2800 + applicable taxes

Retake

INR 2300 + applicable taxes

Additional Score: Reports (beyond first five)

INR 300 per Score Report + applicable taxes

Reschedule

INR 1200 + applicable taxes

NMAT Admit Card

After the successful completion of NMAT Registration Process and Filling of the Application Form, the candidates eagerly wait for admit card. NMAT Admit Card is expected to be released by GMAC during the first week of September 2022. The release of admit card takes place on the official website of NMAT.

  • Candidates applying during or after the month of September 2022 can download their admit card right after 24 hours of registration.
  • It is an essential document that must be carried during the examination.

The candidates are advised to visit the official website of NMAT and follow the below mentioned steps to download the admit card:

  • Visit the official website of NMAT i.e. nmat.org.in.
  • Click on “Download Admit Card” tab.
  • Enter the registered email id and password.
  • The Admit Card reflects on the computer screen.
  • Candidates must ensure that all the details on their admit card are correct.

In case of any discrepancy in NMAT Admit Card, the candidates must report to NMAT Helpdesk by calling at 7863008300 or marking an email to nmatsupport@gmac.com.

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NMAT Eligibility Criteria

Before taking NMAT by GMAC 2022, it is very important to know if you fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by GMAC or not. NMAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria are regulated and governed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

Candidates must note the following points while applying for the examination:

  • They must possess a bachelor's degree in any field securing at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
  • Students with work experience of at least 2 year after graduation are given preference.
  • Candidates with nationality both Indian and NRI can apply for the examination.

It must be noted, the eligibility criteria may vary as per the allotted college.

NMAT Exam Pattern

The level of NMAT Exam can be considered Moderately Difficult. Each student is provided with three attempts (First attempt with maximum of two retakes during one session) to ensure good marks in the examination. The exam can be said to share similarities with the other leading MBA entrance examinations such as CAT, SNAP, XAT, etc.

It is a computer-based entrance examination with Multiple Choice Questions type of questions. There are three sections namely Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.

NMAT Exam Sections

Language Skills

Quantitative Skills

Logical Reasoning

 

  • The students are given choice to select the section they wish to solve first.
  • There are total 108 questions to be solved in 2 hours.
  • These 108 questions contribute to a total of 360 marks.
  • Each correct answer is rewarded with 3 marks and there is no negative marking.

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NMAT Syllabus

The syllabus of NMAT by GMAC examination has seen some minute changes over the past few years but it has not changed the way NMAT question paper is designed. There are three major sections in NMAT Exam namely Language Skills, Quantitative Ability, and Logical Reasoning.

Each section comprises of various topics and sub-topics out of which the question paper is made.

Syllabus for Language Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Comprehension

Syllabus for Logical Reasoning

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Analytical Reasoning

Syllabus for Quantitative Skills

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Modern Mathematics
  • Data Interpretation

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NMAT Paper Analysis

Paper Analysis generally includes comparison of one or more previous years' question papers. Since there have been no such changes in previous years' exam pattern. Understanding the type of questions asked during the examination increases the chances of qualifying it.

The question paper is designed in below mentioned pattern:

Section

No. of Questions

Language Skills

36

Quantitative Skills

36

Logical Reasoning

36

Total

108

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