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NMAT 2024: Registration, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Slot Booking, Result, Cutoff

NMAT 2024: Registration, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Slot Booking, Result, Cutoff

Edited By Sundararajan | Updated on Jul 25, 2024 10:51 AM IST | #NMAT

NMAT 2024 is an MBA entrance exam conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) annually. NMAT 2024 registration will start in August 2024 and be conducted over 70 days. Interested candidates can complete the NMAT 2024 application form until the second week of October 2024. Candidates can appear in the NMAT 2024 exam 3 times, i.e., in one attempt and two retakes. Candidates can get the NMAT 2024 exam date details on the official NMAT by GMAC website, mba.com. The NMAT 2024 syllabus includes topics like LR, QA and Language skills. Read this article to know about the NMAT 2024 registration last date, NMAT exam syllabus, NMAT 2024 exam pattern, how to do the NMAT registration through the NMAT 2024 official website and how to prepare for NMAT 2024.

NMAT 2024: Must Know Facts

Before preparing for NMAT 2024 exam, you must know the facts, which will help you to make your NMAT 2024 preparation easier.

  • To complete the NMAT registration, candidates must pay NMAT 2024 registration fees of Rs. 2800.

  • NMAT 2024 syllabus comprises questions about Quantitative Aptitude, Language skills and Logical Reasoning.

  • Top B-schools in India like SDA Bocconi, TAPMI, XIMB, etc. accept 80+ NMAT percentiles.

  • SRM University, VIT University, Amity University, Shiv Nadar University, etc. are accepting 200+ marks in the NMAT exam.

  • Every year, around 75,000 candidates appear for the NMAT by GMAC exam.

  • As per last year's data, the NMAT sectional cutoff for Logical Reasoning is 79+, Quantitative Skills is 73+, and Language Skills is 85+.

NMAT 2024 - Exam Overview

NMAT 2024 exam is conducted for MBA admissions at 51 B-schools in India. A few B-schools abroad accept NMAT. The below table includes some important highlights of the NMAT by GMAC exam 2024.

Features

Details

Exam name

NMAT by GMAC

Conducting body

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

NMAT Exam level

National level for PGDM/ MBA admission

NMAT Frequency

Once a year (70 days test window)

NMAT 2024 Exam Mode

CBT from the test centre

Duration of the NMAT 2024

120 minutes

Number of Questions

108 Questions

Language

English

NMAT 2024 registration fees

Rs 2800

NMAT Exam Purpose

Admission into India's top business schools such as NMIMS, ISB, XIMB, SPJIMR, VIT, Shiv Nadar, SDA Bocconi, LM Thapar, ICFAI, etc.

Number of NMAT test cities

73 test cities

NMAT 2024 official website

www.mba.com/en-in/exams/nmat

NMAT 2024 Important Dates

Generally, as per the previous year, NMAT registrations 2024 can start in the first week of August. The table below mentions important dates related to the NMAT of GMAC 2024.

NMAT 2024 Exam Dates

Start Date

End Date

NMAT 2024 registration date

First week of August 2024

Second week of October 2024

Scheduling

First week of August 2024

Second week of October 2024

Re-scheduling

First week of August 2024

Second week of December 2024

Retake registration

Second week of October 2024

Second week of December 2024

Re-take scheduling

Second week of October 2024

Second week of December 2024

NMAT 2024 exam dates

Second week of October 2024

Second week of December 2024

Release of NMAT results

Immediately after submitting test responses

NMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

GMAC, the conducting body of NMAT 2024, will prescribe the eligibility criteria for NMAT by GMAC 2024.

  • The candidate must have completed a graduation degree with 50% marks under 10+2+3 or four years of education in any stream.

  • Final year students are also eligible to appear for NMAT 2024.

  • Age Limit: There is no age restriction to apply for the NMAT by GMAC exam 2024.

  • Working Experience: It is not mandatory. During the final selection process, preference will be given to candidates with two to three years of work experience.

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NMAT 2024 Application Form

GMAC will open the NMAT 2024 application window tentatively in the first week of August 2024. Candidates can fill out the NMAT registration form at the official website, register.nmat.org. Check out below to know how to fill out the NMAT 2024 exam application. Interested candidates can fill out the application form earlier without waiting until the NMAT 2024 registration last date.

  • Create an account by visiting the NMAT 2024 official website, register.nmat.org and providing your name, email ID, mobile number, and the country where you want to take the NMAT by GMAC test.

  • Find and click on the ‘Create an Account’ button, which will lead to the generation of a verification email. Access the dashboard using the received verification link.

  • Next, click on the ‘Register Now’ button from the dashboard and proceed to fill in the required details.

  • Then, accept the declaration check box and click on the ‘I Agree’ button.

  • Finally, pay the NMAT 2024 application fee using the preferred mode of payment.

  • To take a retake of NMAT 2024, candidates must pay an exam fee of Rs. 2,800 once again.

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NMAT 2024 Registration Fees

NMAT Application Type

NMAT Exam Fees

Test Registration (regular fee)

Rs 2,800 applicable taxes

Retake exam fee

Rs 2,800 applicable taxes

Reschedule

Rs 1,200 applicable taxes

Request for sending NMAT Scores to B-schools

Rs 300 per B-school applicable taxes

NMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will prescribe the NMAT exam pattern. According to the exam pattern, the paper will have three sections namely; Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Language Skills. Take a look at the NMAT 2024 exam pattern below.

Section

Number of Questions

Time Allotted

Score range

Logical Reasoning

36

40 minutes

12-120

Quantitative Skills

36

52 minutes

12-120

Language Skills

36

28 minutes

12-120

Total

108 questions

120 minutes

36-360

The NMAT 2024 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode with MCQ-type questions. For each right answer, 3 marks will be given and there is no negative marking for wrong/ unanswered questions.

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NMAT 2024 Syllabus

By knowing the NMAT exam syllabus, candidates can prepare themselves for the NMAT MBA exam accordingly. The NMAT 2024 exam syllabus contains the sections in which questions will be asked and the topics covered in each section.

NMAT Subjects

NMAT 2024 Syllabus: Important Topics

NMAT Language Skills important topics

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Analogies

  • Error Identification Prepositions

  • Sentence Completion

  • Para Forming

NMAT exam 2024: Quantitative Skills topics

  • Algebra and Probability

  • DI Caselets and Tables

  • Number Properties

  • DI Graphs and Charts

  • Arithmetic

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Profit, Loss, and Discount

  • TSD

  • Permutations and Combinations

  • AP/GP

  • Time and Work

  • Quadratic Equations

Logical Reasoning section of NMAT 2024

  • Analytical Puzzles

  • Deductions

  • Critical Reasoning

  • Other Reasoning

NMAT 2024 Admit Card

GMAC will issue the NMAT exam 2024 admit card in online mode. The NMAT by GMAC 2024 admit card will be sent to the registered candidates within 24 hours of the exam schedule. Candidates can schedule and download their NMAT admit card from the dashboard section.

  • First, go to the official website of NMAT by GMAC.

  • Then, find and click on "Already registered? Login here” link.

  • Next, enter your registered email ID and password.

  • From the dashboard, you can download the NMAT 2024 admit card.

  • Download and take a printout of the same to appear for the exam.

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NMAT 2024 Result

GMAC will declare the NMAT exam result within 48 hours in the form of a scorecard after the conclusion of the NMAT exam. Candidates who appear in the NMAT 2024 can check their results on the dashboard.

  • Visit the official NMAT by GMAC website.

  • Next, click on the “Already registered? Login here” link.

  • Then, enter the valid registered email ID and password.

  • From your dashboard, you can download the NMAT 2024 score card.

  • Download and take a printout of the NMAT 2024 result for your future reference.

NMAT 2024 Cutoff

The top B-schools accepting NMAT 2024 scores will define their cutoff for the NMAT exam for MBA/ PGDM admission. The NMAT cutoff is likely to fall between 150 to 200 overall scores for admission to the coming academic session.

Sections

NMAT 2024 Sectional Cutoff (Expected)

Logical Reasoning

79+

Quantitative Skills

73+

Language Skills

85+

Overall

205-250

Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores 2024

Check out below the list of top B-schools that accept NMAT 2024 scores for admission to their MBA/ PGDM programmes.

NMAT participating colleges

NMAT 2024 cut off marks/ percentile

VIT University

200+ marks

SRM University

200+ marks

BML Munjal NMAT Cutoff

200+ marks

Shiv Nadar University

200+ marks

Mody University

200+ marks

ITM Navi Mumbai

200+ marks

K J Somaiya NMAT Cutoff

200+ marks

Amity University

200+ marks

BSE Institute Limited

200+ marks

Bennett University

180+ marks

ISBR NMAT Cutoff

170+ marks

Woxsen Business School Hyderabad

160+ marks

UPES Dehradun

160+ marks

Amrut Mody School of Management

150+ marks

XIMB NMAT Cutoff

90+ percentile

TAPMI NMAT Cutoff

80+ percentile

IBS Hyderabad NMAT Cutoff

150+ marks

SDA Bocconi NMAT Cutoff

80+ percentile

ISB NMAT Cut off140+ marks

LM Thapar

50+ percentile

NMAT 2024 Selection Process

GMAC states that the admission process for NMAT 2024 will be done in two steps: The first step in the NMAT selection process is to appear for the NMAT 2024. The NMAT 2024 selection process consists of two rounds of Group Discussion (CD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Candidates who clear the NMAT exam 2024 and meet the required NMAT 2024 cutoff will receive NMIMS interview calls.

NMAT 2024 Exam Preparation

Students who are targeting the NMAT 2024 exam can kick-start their preparation by going through the NMAT 2024 syllabus and paper pattern.

According to the NMAT 2024 exam pattern, the paper has 3 sections; Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Language Skills. The total of 108 questions, with a duration of 120 minutes to solve the NMAT 2024 paper. There is no negative mark for wrong answers.

NMAT 2024 Sections

NMAT 2024 Topics

Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Time & Work, Equations, Logarithm, Simple & Compound Interest, Inequalities, Set Theory, Bar Chart, Pie Chart, etc.

Language Skills

Analogies, Synonyms, Tenses, Para Jumbles, Idioms, Paragraph Summary, etc.

Logical Reasoning

Decision making, Matrix questions, Blood Relation and Input-Output Questions, Series and direction questions, etc.

Quick tips for NMAT 2024 preparation

Follow the below tips to score good marks in the NMAT 2024.

  • Exercise your wisdom while choosing the section

  • Focus on Speed, Time, and Accuracy Rate

  • Make Section-wise Strategy

  • Quantitative Ability

  • Language Skills

  • Logical Reasoning

Check out | Last minute preparation tips for NMAT

Best Books for NMAT 2024 Preparation

Aspirants who are going to appear in the NMAT 2024 exam should check the NMAT books with author or publisher names detailed in the below table.

Books

Author/ Publisher

Recommended Books for NMAT Language Skill

NMAT

GMAC official guide

Work Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

English Language Comprehension Skills

Sachchida Nand Jha

Best Books for NMAT Quantitative Skill

Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examination

Abhijit Guha

Mathematics for MBA

R.S. Aggarwal

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT

Sarvesh K. Verma

Best NMAT Books for Logical Reasoning Section

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT

Nishit K. Sinha

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

R.S. Aggarwal

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Ashok Gupta

NMAT 2024 Mock Test

GMAC will issue the NMAT 2024 mock test series for practice on its official website. Candidates can take the official NMAT mock test designed to help students prepare for the NMAT exam 2024 with full confidence.

The official NMAT 2024 mock test series contains 480 questions from previous exams and 240 new questions, along with the NMAT practice test and answers. Careers360 also provides a free NMAT mock test for students who are preparing for the exam.

Take a free mock for the NMAT exam here.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is the last date for NMAT 2024?

The last date to apply for the NMAT 2024 exam is by second week of October 2024.

2. How many times NMAT is held in a year?

NMAT is usually conducted once a year by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Candidates can attend the NMAT exam three times ie. one attempt and two retakes in a year.

3. Who is eligible for NMAT 2024?

Candidates who completed a bachelor's degree from an approved university with 50% aggregate are eligible to fill out the NMAT 2024 application form.

4. What is the pattern of NMAT 2024?

According to the NMAT 2024 exam pattern, there will be around 108 questions asked on various topics like Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Language Skills. The total time to complete the NMAT exam is 2 hours.

5. What is the NMAT cut off for 2024?

To get MBA/PGDM admissions at the top B-schools accepting NMAT scores the candidates must score an NMAT cutoff 2024 falls between 150 and 200.

6. What is the pattern of NMAT exam 2024?

The NMAT 2024 syllabus covers Logical Reasoning, Quantitative, and Language Skills. The total time allotted to attend the 108 questions in the NMAT 2024 exam is 2 hours.

7. Is SP Jain and Wellingkar Mumbai accept NMAT cutoff?

No, SP Jain and  Wellingkar Mumbai do not accept NMAT cutoff marks for MBA admission.

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Questions related to NMAT

Have a question related to NMAT ?

MAT and NMAT are both entrance exams conducted for admission into management program in India. While there maybe some overlap in terms of the general aptitude & reasoning sections, it's important to note that they are conducted by different bodies and have different focuses.

MAT covers sections like language comprehension, Mathematical skills, data analysis and sufficiency, intelligence and critical reasoning, and India and Global environment.

NMAT on the other hand, focuses on language skills, Quantitative analysis and logical reasoning.

MAT is conducted in either paper based or computer based but, NMAT is only computer based.

MAT scores are accepted by wide range of management schools across India. While NMAT score are primarily used for admission into NMIMS, and some other institutions.

Given these differences, it's advisable to study separately for each exam.

Hello aspirant,

Because the NMAT is one of the most well-liked management entry exams, the cutoff scores are relatively high. You can anticipate a call from NMIMS Bangalore or Hyderabad with these marks, but not from NMIMS Mumbai. An alternative to NMIMS, the universities you can attend are:

  • Xavier School of Human Resource Management - Bhubaneswar.
  • SDA bacconi Asia centre
  • ICFAI Business School
  • Woxen School of Business Management
  • ISBR Business School, Banglore

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hello aspirant,

You may be eligible to attend ITM Business School in Navi Mumbai, ISBR Business School in Hyderabad, GITAM University, SRM University, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Thapar School of Management, and other colleges based on your NMAT result.

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hello,

With a NMAT score of 197, you have a good chance of receiving a call from NMIMS Indore or Hyderabad. However, it is very important to note that the final selection depends on various factors like the number of applicants, the cutoff scores, and the overall competition. The best way to know for sure is to check the official website of NMIMS and their admission criteria for the specific programs you are interested in.

Hope this helps you,

Thank you

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Hello,

When it comes to admission requirements for MBA programs through NMAT, the score required can vary from college to college. Different colleges have there different cutoffs, and it is always best to check with the specific colleges you are interested in to know their score requirements or section cutoffs. As for the availability of admission forms, you can visit the official website of NMAT or the respective colleges to get the most up-to-date information on admissions and application forms.

Hope this helps you,

Thank you

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