- Duration of exam: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- No. of questions: 108 questions (36 per section)
- Marks distribution: Language Skills – 36 questions, Logical Reasoning – 36 questions, Quantitative Skills – 36 questions
- Marking scheme: No negative marking, Scaled score per section: 12–120, Total score range: 36–360
NMAT - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Management Aptitude Test by GMAC

Overview
The NMAT by GMAC is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA and other management programs offered by NMIMS University and several other prominent B-schools in India and abroad. Known for its student-friendly design, NMAT allows candidates to choose their preferred exam date, time, and test center within a long testing window. Additionally, candidates are allowed multiple attempts (up to three times), with the best score considered for admission. The exam aims to assess a candidate’s aptitude in language skills, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning.
Exam Pattern
Syllabus
- Language Skills: Reading comprehension, synonyms/antonyms, sentence correction, grammar, analogy, para jumbles
- Logical Reasoning: Series, coding-decoding, puzzles, critical reasoning, direction sense, syllogisms, blood relations
- Quantitative Skills: Arithmetic, algebra, number systems, geometry, mensuration, probability, data interpretation
Exam Registration & Eligibility Details
- Registration: Start by clicking on “Register for NMAT by GMAC™” on mba.com/nmat to create your account, and then proceed to your candidate dashboard where you can click on the “Book Exam Slot” button to access the scheduling system.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, No minimum marks required (institute-specific criteria may apply), Final-year students eligible
- Documents Required: Passport-size photograph, Signature, Valid photo ID (for exam), Academic certificates, Category certificate (if applicable)
- Exam fee: Registration fee: approx. ₹2,800, Rescheduling fee: approx. ₹1,200, Retake fee: approx. ₹2,800
Selection Process
The NMAT selection process varies across participating institutes. Generally, candidates are shortlisted based on their NMAT score and called for the next stages such as Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), Case Discussion (CD), and Personal Interview (PI). Some universities, like NMIMS, accept only the first attempt score. Final selection is based on the overall performance in NMAT, academic profile, work experience, and performance in GD/WAT/PI rounds.
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F.A.Q
You can attempt NMAT up to three times (one exam + two retakes).
Generally, NMAT is considered moderate compared to CAT and XAT.
Yes, it follows a section-adaptive format.
No, physical calculators are not allowed. However, an on-screen calculator is provided.

































































