NMAT by GMAC 2024: NMAT Exam Schedule, Syllabus, Admit Card, Results

1. After the registration is complete and payment is realized, candidates can download  their Admit Card from their registered account.
2. NMAT Admit card 2024 contains test taker’s registration details and photograph.
3. The candidates must produce the admit card along with the necessary IDs and confirmation letter on the day of the test to allow them to take NMAT exam.

1. The exam will be conducted in 75 test centers across in India
2. NMAT will also be held in 4 international locations

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The NMAT score is accepted by institutes and universities across:

1. India - 37
2. Nigeria - 6
3. Philippines - 8
4. South Africa - 10

Below is the detailed list of institutes, colleges and universities that accept NMAT 2023 score

Candidates must keep the following things to in mind

• Candidates are required to produce original copies of non-expired identifications which have with recognizable photograph and signature.
• Candidates will have to show the confirmation e-mail printout, photocopy of the primary ID and the print out of admit card.
• Any member accompanying the candidate will not be allowed into the premises where the exam will be conducted.
• Invigilators have the right to exclude candidates who fail to follow the rules and procedures
• Candidates who have successfully pre-registered and have printouts for confirmation mail, admit card along with an original valid ID will be allowed to write the NMAT by GMAC. Those who fail to produce any of these will be barred from the exam.
• Candidates must report to their allocated test center 45 minutes before the scheduled time of the test. Those who arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled exam start time may not be permitted to take the NMAT 2024

Below are some exam preparation tips that can help test takers prepare for the NMAT 2024 exam:

1. Work on time management and consistency
2. Practice to achieve speed and accuracy
3. Make an educated guess as there is No negative marking
4. Keep practicing mock tests and analyze them
5. Devise an exam day strategy.

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1. The NMAT test scores are published on the nmat.org.in website within 4-5 weeks of your test date.
2. After the test scores are published, the candidates receive an email indicating that their scores are available.
3. Candidates must log in to the website to access their NMAT 2024 scores
4. The scores will also be sent to the five programs chosen by the candidates at the time of registration

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NMAT 2024 Answer Key will be released after the exam is over.  The answer key will have all the answers as per the order of questions asked in the exam. Candidates can get an estimate of their scores and get an idea about which college they can qualify for.

The validity of the NMAT 2024 score is ONE YEAR. It is valid only for the academic session 2025-27.

1. Exam Retake: The process of reapplying for the NMAT paper is called Exam Retake. 
2. Registration – Retake: A candidate can appear for NMAT 2024 in 3 separate windows. Every time the candidate must register separately for the exam retake which is called Registration - Retake.
3. Candidates can sit for the exam thrice. He/she can write the exam once and then reapply twice more.
4. Retake exam option will be enabled in the dashboard after the exam date.
5. A candidate can retake the exam only after (15 or more calendar days) passing the exam date (earliest being)
6. Candidates can retake exam by going to the retake section and paying the registration fees. They need not refill details. The same login credentials can be used to make the payment.
7. Candidates may decide to re take the test to improve their scores. In such cases, the best of three scores will be considered by NMIMS for admissions.
8. Exam retakes are not mandatory. Candidates can skip.
9. Candidates not appearing for the test on time, will be treated as “No Show”
10. The candidates can choose to schedule the retake test for any available date.

1. Exam Scheduling: The process of choosing the time slot for the exam is called Scheduling the exam.
2. Candidates should submit their Registration form and fees before deadline to be able to schedule and attempt NMAT paper.
3. Candidates should schedule their test as soon as payment is done and scheduling section is activated under the scheduling tab as the seats will be available on first come first serve basis.
4. Candidate will have to schedule the test on their own and only one test attempt can be scheduled at a time.
5. Candidates can select their preferred date, time slot and test center based on the availability.
6. Candidates can select the test centers of their choice from the list given on the website.
7. Candidates can schedule their NMAT 2024 Exam any time during the registration / scheduling window for any slot which is a minimum of 24 hours later than the time scheduling transaction is carried out.
8. After scheduling of the test, the candidates will receive confirmation e-mail having the test center name and address, the test date and start time of the test.
9. Re-Take Scheduling: Once a candidate registers for the exam retake he/she will have to schedule the retake exam as well which is called Re-Take Scheduling.
10. Candidates can schedule the re-take exam date 15 or more days after the most recent attempt.
11. Exam Reschedule: The process of choosing another date and time in case a candidate cannot appear for the exam is called Exam Reschedule. 
12. Candidates can re-schedule their NMAT Exam no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled date of the test to a different date, time or test center (subject to availability) by paying the applicable fee of INR 1000 + Applicable taxes.
13. Seat availability for candidates in terms of test center, slot and date will be on a first come first serve basis.

1. Candidates can cancel their NMAT 2024 Exam within 7 days from the date of their test registration and receipt of full payment
2. Candidates will have to send their request for a refund to NMAT support from registered email ID
3. Refund for the NMAT fees will be provided within 30 days from the date of cancellation.
4. No refund fee will be given if cancellation is requested after 7 days from the date of test registration.
5. GMAC does not impose any fees or processing charges on refunds.

1. GMAC provides phone support on 0120 4397855 between Monday to Saturday (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST) (Except public holidays)
2. Candidates can write an email to nmatbygmacsupport@pearson.com for queries related to:
   1. NMAT 2024 exam scheduling
   2. NMAT 2024 exam rescheduling
   3. NMAT 2024 exam date
   4. NMAT 2024 exam seats non-availability or for any difficulties faced during exam delivery
3. Candidates can write email to nmatspecialrequirements@pearson.com for any queries related to accommodation or PWD support
4. Candidates can also write to nmatbygmacsupport@pearson.com in case of any other dis-satisfaction.

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• For Quantitative Skills section the following books are recommended - TIME Quant Book and Arun Sharma. Also the difficulty level of the NMAT by GMAC 2024 is lesser when compared to CAT exam but the pattern is pretty similar, thus previous year papers for CAT are also a good source to prepare.
• For LR/DI, you can try RS Aggarwal Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.
• DI is traditionally calculation intensive but easy.
• Quantitative Aptitude is easy to moderate level. CAT prep would suffice.

1. Candidates must provide the following documents at the exam centre on the day of the exam:
   1. Printout of Confirmation E-mail & Admit Card
   2. Xerox of Primary ID 
   3. One latest photograph along with one original ID, (candidates can bring either of the following IDs as a proof - Passport/ PAN Card/Voter ID card/ UID/Aadhar Card/Driver’s License)
2. Following are not acceptable as IDs on the day of the test:
   1. Learner’s driver’s license
   2. Photocopies (attested or otherwise)
   3. Notarized copies
3. Candidates must carry one photocopy of the photo ID for submission at NMAT 2024 test center. Candidates who are not able to produce the above forms of valid ID will not be admitted to write the test.
4. Candidates taking the examination at the international level are required to bring the following documents on the day of test center:
   1. Confirmation email printout
   2. Admit Card: Candidates should download their admit card from NMAT by GMAC Account.
   3. Original passport (valid and non-expired) and a photocopy of the passport

1. All the NMAT 2024 participating colleges release their cut-offs once the NMAT 2024 exam result is declared.
2. There are 3 sections in the NMAT 2024 Examination, the cut-off prepared is based on the sectional cut-off of the exam. All the candidates must score sectional cut-off and overall cut-off, to get admission in NMAT participating colleges.
3. Seats will be allotted to candidates strictly on merit basis.
4. NMAT 2020 Cutoff for NMIMS Mumbai/ Bangalore and Hyderabad are:

NMAT Exam consists of 3 main sections: Language and Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning. Each Section has a pre-defined number of questions.

NMAT Exam 2020 Analysis

The NMAT 2020 exam paper pattern is as below:

Previous Year Analysis for NMAT Exam

3. The overall pattern of the NMAT 2018 was on expected lines. The exam pattern and ideal attempts and score were:

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NMAT 2017 Analysis

According to students experience in NMAT 2017, Language skills section was easy to moderate, Quantitative skills were moderate, Logical Reasoning was easy to moderate, the overall Exam was easy to moderate.

NMAT 2016 Analysis

NMAT has three sections with no negative marking. Candidates can choose the sequence of sections. The overall experience for NMAT Exam 2016 was pleasant for students with no technical glitches. As per the expert analysis, the language skills section was Easy-Moderate, Quantitative skills was Moderate, Logical Reasoning was Easy- Moderate, the overall exam was Easy to Moderate.

NMAT 2015 Analysis

NMAT 2015 analysis says that the language skills section was moderate, Quantitative skills was also moderate, Logical Reasoning was Easy to moderate, the overall analysis exam was Moderate.

Q1. How many times is NMAT conducted in a year?
A. NMAT is conducted over a 75-day window. It is conducted once a year. During this window you can appear for NMAT Exam for a maximum of three times.

Q2. Is NMAT easier than CAT Exam?
A. NMAT and CAT Exam are both different exams. CAT is considered to be tougher than NMAT. It has a total of 108 questions whereas on the hand there are 100 questions in CAT Exam. There is no negative marking in NMAT as compared to CAT..

Q3. How can I apply for NMAT Exam?
A. You need to complete the exam registration process and pay the exam fee to be able to take the NMAT. You must check the eligibility for each university to wish to apply.

Q4. Where I can get free NMAT Mocks?
A. You can find NMAT free practise exam on their official website with the latest exam structure having 108 questions.

Q5. Does NMAT 2024 have negative marking?
A. No, there is no negative marking in NMAT paper.

Q6. What is the strategy to put in NMAT to crack it?
A. You need to crack 108 questions in a stipulated time of 120 minutes. You need to build your strategy based on your strong and weak areas. Attempt mock tests so as to gain confidence for the main exam day.

Q7. What is the procedure to schedule the NMAT Paper?
A. You need to register for the exam and pay the fees, after that you can schedule your test date and location.

Q8. What is the procedure for rescheduling NMAT Test?
A. You can reschedule for NMAT Exam after your exam date. You can simply click on retake and pay the retake fees. You can take the exam a maximum of three times during one session.

Q9. When can I retake the NMAT?
A. You can retake your exam after your exam date is over. No show is considered as an attempt. You will have to register for retake and pay the fees.

Q10. Has the NMAT 2024 exam pattern changed?
A. Yes. The exam pattern has been revised. The number of questions in each section is 36 now and total questions are 108. The sectional time limit has also been revised:  LS – 28 mins ; QS – 52 mins; LR – 40 mins