NMAT 2022 is one of the most student-friendly entrance exams in the country. It is a window to several top notch business institutes in the country therefore, attracts a large number of keen candidates, who register for the exam every year. If you are considering NMAT 2022 seriously too, this article will help you understand the main features of the exam and enable you to take the first step and make up your mind.
Registration ends on 10th October 2022
1. NMAT National Level Exam
Like other major management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT and XAT, NMAT, too, is a national level exam conducted by GMAC. It is conducted across 70+ centres spread throughout the country, along with 4 countries. The massive reach of the exam reflects its popularity among the student community.
NMAT scores are used by leading B-schools of the country. The following list gives you an idea about the reach and acceptability of NMAT 2022:
| SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai | Indian School of Business, Hyderabad | XIM University,Bhubaneswar |
| ICFAI Business School | K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai | SOIL Institute of Management, Gurgaon |
| VIT University, Chennai | TAPMI, Karnataka | SPJIMR, Mumbai |
| Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida | School of Business,Woxsen University | ISBR Business School, Bengaluru |
| SRM University, Chennai | Thapar School of Management, Punjab | Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University |
| ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai | Bennett University, Greater Noida | SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai |
2. NMAT Preparation Strategy
NMAT 2022, being a national level exam, offers eligible students from across the nation the opportunity to write the exam. This makes it a highly competitive exam. You need to formulate a preparation strategy to prepare for NMAT 2022 strategically. The following points will help you in this direction.
- Cover all areas
The exam is divided in three sections:
- Language Skills
- Quantitative Skills
- Logical Reasoning Skills
Each of this section includes several topics. If you want to get a good score, it is imperative that you cover all the areas and attempt all questions. Remember, there is no negative marking in NMAT 2022, so you can make informed guess about the questions you are not sure about.
- Manage Time
Time is the most crucial aspect of an entrance exam. Manage your time well throughout the exam, so that you are at least able to attempt all the questions you are sure of. Solving mock tests prior to the exam will give you enough practice to work out the time according to the sections.
- NMAT Support Material
The organising body of NMAT 2022-GMAC, provides ample support material to students appearing for NMAT 2022. The material covers both online and offline mediums and contains mock tests, free and paid exams and several practice papers.
- Revision
The final step in your preparation strategy must be a thorough revision. This will help you consolidate on everything you have prepared so far.
3. Importance of Mock Test
Mock Tests will help you understand the pattern of the paper and remove almost any kind of uncertainty. By solving a few mock tests, you can devise a strategy to manage your time. As NMAT 2022 allows you the choice to pick questions at your convenience and shuffle between questions, you can pace yourself accordingly and attempt the questions you know first to build confidence.
Mock Tests will also make you aware of your strengths and weaknesses. You can use this information to work on your weak areas before the exam date. The official material and guide from NMAT, contains a lot of mock tests to aid your preparation. Use these materials and online resources provided by the organising body to your advantage.
4. 74-day test window
NMAT 2022 is a unique test. It provides not one but two chances to students to improve their scores and attempt the exam again. They can do this within the 74-day test window available to students.
NMAT 2022 can become the turning point in your life. Remember all these points before appearing for NMAT 2022.
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