NMAT EXAM 2024: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Exam Prep, Cutoff
NMAT 2024 registration will begin on August 1, 2024. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start accepting applications for the NMAT exam.
In the roughly 70-day test window, candidates aiming for admission to prestigious business schools in India or overseas can attempt the exam up to three times in 2024. The NMAT exam is generally conducted between October and December.
Through the NMAT scheduling process, candidates can choose their exam date within the test timeframe. Applicants who complete registration will have access to the scheduling window through their login dashboard.
For more details about NMAT 2024 including eligibility criteria, registration process, exam format, syllabus, and practice tests, scroll down below.
Exam updates for NMAT 2024 will be released from 1st Aug 2024.
1. What is NMAT Exam?
The NMAT by GMACβ’ is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam that evaluates the abilities required for academic success. It is widely accepted in emerging markets such as India, South Africa, and Nigeria for admission into graduate business schools.
In India, NMAT is primarily used for MBA admissions at NMIMS University and other leading B-Schools. The exam is computer-adaptive, meaning questions are tailored to the candidateβs ability level. Candidates can also retake the exam up to 3 times in a year to improve their scores.
Exam Structure
- Language Proficiency: 36 questions | 28 minutes | Score range: 0β120
- Quantitative Skills: 36 questions | 52 minutes | Score range: 0β120
- Logical Reasoning: 36 questions | 40 minutes | Score range: 0β120
Total: 108 questions | 120 minutes | Score range: 0β360.
β +1 mark for every correct answer.
β No negative marking for wrong/unanswered questions.
NMAT 2024 Exam Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Test Registration | INR 3000 + taxes |
| Retake | INR 3000 + taxes |
| Additional Score Reports | INR 400/report + taxes |
| Reschedule | INR 1200 + taxes |
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2. NMAT Exam 2024 Important Dates
Registration for NMAT 2024 will begin on August 1, 2024 and will close on October 10, 2024. The exam window will run from November 5 to December 20, 2024, giving students the flexibility to attempt the test up to three times. Candidates can also reschedule their exam within the test window for added convenience.
NMAT 2024 Registration & Exam Schedule
| NMAT 2024 Events | Start Date | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| NMAT 2024 Registration Date | August 1, 2024 | October 10, 2024 |
| Exam Scheduling Date | August 1, 2024 | October 14, 2024 |
| Exam Re-scheduling Dates | August 1, 2024 | December 17, 2024 |
| Exam Dates | November 5, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| Registration for Re-take of Exam | November 6, 2024 | December 17, 2024 |
| Retake Exam Scheduling | August 1, 2024 | December 17, 2024 |
| Date of Result Declaration | Scorecards available within 48 hours of the exam | |
3. NMAT 2024 Exam Pattern
The NMAT 2024 exam pattern remains unchanged from the previous year. Candidates get 120 minutes to answer 108 multiple-choice questions. The test is computer-based and comprises three sections: Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Language Skills. Each section is independently timed, and there is no negative marking.
NMAT 2024 Exam Structure
| Section Name | Number of Questions | Allotted Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 28 |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 |
| TOTAL | 108 | 120 |
NMAT Exam 2024 β Complete Guide
All details about NMAT 2024: Notification, Exam Dates, Pattern, Registration, Preparation & Result
π NMAT Exam 2024 β Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| NMAT Registration 2024 | August 1, 2024 | October 10, 2024 |
| Exam Scheduling | August 1, 2024 | October 14, 2024 |
| Exam Dates | November 5, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| Result | Within 48 hours of exam | |
π NMAT 2024 Exam Pattern
The exam will be computer-based with 108 questions divided into 3 sections. Total duration is 120 minutes.
| Section | No. of Questions | Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 28 |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 |
| Total | 108 | 120 |
π Registration & Application Process
- Visit register.nmat.org
- Sign up with GMAC
- Fill personal details & upload passport photo
- Select preferred schools
- Pay the application fee online
π Preparation Strategy for NMAT 2024
- Understand exam pattern & syllabus
- Practice 20β30 mock tests
- Analyze weak areas & improve
- Use official NMAT preparation material
- Focus on time management & accuracy
π― Result & Final Selection (NMIMS)
Results are declared within 48 hours. Shortlisted candidates go through:
- Written Analytic Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
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