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    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on Jan 16, 2026 03:18 PM

    About NMAT 2025

    NMAT 2025 registration link active on August 01, 2025. on the official website.  The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts the NMAT exam, which is a significant national-level MBA entrance exam. Every year, around 75,000 aspirants appear for the NMAT entrance exam. The NMAT exam will be conducted is a 45 days period starting from November 5 to December 19, 2025. Candidates can appear in the NMAT exam 2025 three times, i.e., in one attempt and two retakes. The registration for the NMAT by GMAC exam will begin on August 1, 2025 and end on October 18, 2025.

    NMAT exam is quite easier than the CAT, most of the students who prepare for the CAT entrance test can easily crack the NMAT. More than 50+ top B-schools in India accept NMAT exam scores for admission into the MBA program. The NMAT exam cutoff percentile between 85 to 95 will get candidates to NMIMS campuses like NMIMS Bangalore, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Indore.

    NMAT by GMAC 2025

    While preparing for the NMAT exam, a candidate needs to dedicate 4 to 5 hours daily to cover the entire NMAT exam syllabus. Also, while preparing for this national-level MBA entrance exam, candidates should take the NMAT exam mock test regularly and solve the previous year's NMAT exam question paper. MBA aspirants usually search for Is NMAT tougher than CAT? So for them, the answer is that the NMAT exam is quite easier than the CAT exam, and most of the candidates who prepare for the CAT exam can easily attempt the NMAT and secure a decent percentile.

    Going by past year's trends, the NMAT exam difficulty level is easy to moderate. Candidates who want to score well in the NMAT exam 2025 should know about the latest NMAT exam pattern. The NMAT exam 2025 paper will have 108 questions and the time to solve them is 120 minutes (2 hours). The NMAT by GMAC exam score is based on the performance of the candidates in three sections: language skills, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning.

    The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts the NMAT, a significant national-level MBA entrance exam. Every year, around 75,000 aspirants appear for the NMAT entrance exam. Candidates can appear in the NMAT exam 2025 three times, i.e., in one attempt and two retakes.

    Candidates should check the respective websites of the business schools to understand the eligibility criteria and admission process through the NMAT exam 2025 by GMAC score. Candidates who register for the NMAT by GMAC exam must also fill out the application for B-schools separately. Candidates can select and send scores to colleges in India, South Africa, the Philippines, and Nigeria.

    What is NMAT by GMAC?

    The NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT Exam) is a national-level MBA entrance test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to NMIMS Mumbai and other top MBA colleges. Candidates can attempt the NMAT exam conducted by GMAC up to three times, i.e., one attempt and 2 retakes. The candidates can take retake attempts with a gap of 15 days each. In addition to this, the students also have the facility to reschedule the date and time according to their convenience within the 70-day test window.

    NMAT by GMAC exam is a mandatory entrance test for MBA admission to NMIMS Mumbai and its other campuses, as well as 50+ other MBA colleges like NMIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, ISB, VIT University, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, IFMR, SRM University, UPES, ITM Business School, IFIM College, to name a few.

    It must be noted that earlier the conducting body of the NMAT exam was NMIMS, Mumbai, but now GMAC has taken over the responsibility to conduct this exam.

    What is NMAT exam full form?

    The full form of NMAT is the NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT), conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for admission to NMIMS Mumbai and other top MBA colleges. 

    Who all are eligible for the NMAT exam?

    To take the NMAT exam, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, which GMAC sets. The NMAT exam eligibility criteria differ from college to college. Here we have listed detailed NMAT 2025 exam eligibility.

    • Candidates should have completed their graduation degree in any stream.
    • Candidates should have scored 50% marks in the total aggregate and there is a relaxation of 5% marks in cases where candidates belong to reserved category.
    • There is no upper age limit to appear for the NMAT exam.

    Things to know about the NMAT exam 2025

    • NMAT Eligibility: As per the NMAT exam eligibility, those who have completed their graduation with 50% (45% for SC/ ST/ PWD category) are eligible to apply for the NMAT 2025 exam. 
    • NMAT exam syllabus:  The NMAT exam syllabus includes Language skills, Quantitative skills, and Logical Reasoning. 
    • How much does an NMAT exam cost?: The NMAT exam fee for all category candidates is Rs 2800 plus applicable taxes.

    NMAT Exam 2025- Key points to keep in mind

    • At the time of NMAT exam registration, candidates will have to upload a scanned copy of government-approved ID proof. 
    • Also, candidates need to set up three security questions for MFA purposes. Before the exam, one of these three questions will be asked to ensure authenticity. 
    • Many times, candidates end up choosing the wrong time zone. Candidates are required to choose the right time zone because candidates would not be able to alter it.
    • Candidates will be able to download the admit card from your dashboard.

    People also ask about the NMAT exam 2025

    Question- Is NMAT tougher than CAT?

    Answer- As per the difficulty level of both national-level MBA entrance exams, the NMAT is much easier than the CAT, and most of the candidates who prepare for the CAT entrance test can easily attempt the NMAT exam. So, if a candidate is well prepared for the CAT, they can easily crack the NMAT. 

    Question- Is 199 a good score in NMAT?

    Answer- Securing 199 marks in NMAT is indeed good. Score around 200 score in NMAT can fetch candidates 90+ percentile.

    Question- Does NMAT have negative marks?

    Answer- As per NMAT exam marking scheme, there is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted answers.

    Question- Which MBA college accepts NMAT exam score?

    Answer- NMAT exam scorecard is accepted by many top B-schools such as Xavier School of Human Resource Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Xavier School of Sustainability and many more.

    NMAT Exam Helpdesk

    NMAT exam support type

    NMAT contact number

    Registration NMAT helpline desk: For account, registration form, Official Prep, online begin exam option, retake, rescheduling and payment, Admit Card and Score Card

    NMAT Helpline Number: +91-7303719966

    Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm IST (except public holidays)

    For test centres: NMAT by GMAC exam delivery, scheduling, and rescheduling, accommodation, or PWD support

    NMAT 2025 contact number: +91-9513850009

    Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST (except public holidays)

    For online proctored NMAT exam delivery, accommodation or PWD support, scheduling and rescheduling 

    NMAT contact number: 000-80091-91077

    NMAT Exam Scheduling 2025

    The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is the conducting body on NMAT. At the time of NMAT application form submission, candidates will have to schedule their NMAT exam as per their choice. During the NMAT exam scheduling window, candidates will be required to specify the date and NMAT exam city where they wish to take the NMAT exam. Only candidates who successfully schedule the NMAT exam will be allowed to appear for the test. In order to access the NMAT exam scheduling option, candidates are required to login to the NMAT dashboard.

    NMAT Exam Pattern 2025

    While preparing for NMAT exam, it is important to have a clear idea about the NMAT paper pattern. Here’s a brief overview of the NMAT Exam Pattern which consists of three sections:

    Section nameNumber of questionsTime limitScore range
    Language Skills3628 minutes12-120
    Quantitative Skills3652 minutes12-120
    Logical Reasoning3640 minutes12-120
    Total108120 minutes (2 hours)36-360

    It’s very important to have a clear idea of what the exam looks like before actually planning to take it in order to have a better understanding of the paper which in turn leads to more effective preparation.

    What is the NMAT exam syllabus?

    Here we have provided a section-wise NMAT exam syllabus along with important topics.

    Section nameNMAT exam syllabus along with important topics
    Language SkillsEnglish Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Word Meaning and Verbal Ability
    Logical ReasoningCritical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Statement Conclusions, Blood Relations, etc
    Quantitative SkillsTrigonometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Modern Maths and Mensuration

    People also ask about the NMAT exam syllabus

    Question- Is the NMAT exam easy?

    Answer- The NMAT exam is a computer-based test conducted by GMAC. The NMAT entrance exam is considered quite moderate as compared to other MBA entrance exams. 

    Question- Is GK asked in NMAT exam?

    Answer- There is no General Knowledge (GK) section in NMAT exam. NMAT exam has only three sections.

    Question- Can I join NMIMS without NMAT?

    Answer- No, candidates cannot join the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) without an NMAT exam. To get an admission to NMIMS, candidates should appear for NMAT.

    NOTE: In case of more than one attempt, scores of the NMAT exam to be considered by colleges will be based on their respective eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to check the NMAT eligibility criteria and decide accordingly before applying.

    NMAT Exam Preparation Tips

    • Put efforts on basics- It the candidate's concepts are clear that means they do not have to worry much. Candidates need to revise their strengths and put more effort into their weaknesses. Candidates are also advised to go through the whole NMAT exam syllabus and practice accordingly.
    • Make a section-wise strategy- NMAT exam paper consist of total 3 sections namely- language skill, quantitative ability, and logical reasoning.
    • Focus on speed, time, and accuracy rate- NMAT exam is quite time consuming test. The total number of questions in the NMAT exam will be 120 which should be solved within 120 minutes. 

    Best Books Recommended by NMAT Toppers

    While preparing for the NMAT exam candidates should refer to study material that the experts recommend.

    Book name for NMAT examAuthor/ Publisher
    Quantitative Aptitude for the CATArun Sharma
    NMAT by GMAC Official GuideGMAC
    Prepare for Data Interpretation for CATArun Sharma
    Quantitative AptitudeR.S. Aggarwal
    How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CATArun Sharma
    Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation for the CATNishit K. Sinha
    Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CATArun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
    How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CATArun Sharma
    Verbal Ability & Reading ComprehensionAjay Singh

    NMAT Previous year question paper and sample paper

    By solving NMAT previous year question paper and sample paper, they will get an insight of the exam. Also, candidates will get to know the difficulty level of NMAT exam sections, and variations in questions and pattern over the past few years. Here we have listed the previous year's NMAT question papers which candidates can use during their NMAT exam preparation.

    Download NMAT previous year question papers PDF
    NMIMS NMAT previous year question paper
    Download NMAT practice papers PDF
    NMIMS NMAT sample papers with solutions pdf
    Download NMAT previous year question papers 

    Top colleges accepting NMAT score 2025

    Those candidates who are going to take NMAT exam can apply for the following colleges to pursue MBA program.

    SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management StudiesIndian School of Business (ISB) (Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
    SOIL Institute of ManagementISBR Business School
    IFMR Graduate School of BusinessWoxsen School of Business Management
    K J Somaiya Institute of ManagementSPJIMR (For PGMPW)
    XIM UniversitySDA Bocconi Asia Center (formerly MISB Bocconi)
    ICFAI Business SchoolAthena School of Management, Mumbai
    Jindal Global Business school - Delhi/NCRUniversity of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
    VIT UniversityISME - School of Management & Entrepreneurship
    Jagdish sheth school of managementMaster’s union school of business
    Ansal University, GurgaoniMET Global

    NMAT Exam 2025- Expected sectional cutoff

    In order to appear for the MBA admission process on the basis of the NMAT exam scorecard, candidates are required to meet the sectional and overall NMAT cutoff. Checkout the NMAT exam 2025 expected sectional cutoff.

    Section nameNMAT sectional cutoff (Expected)
    Logical Reasoning79+
    Quantitative Skills73+
    Language Skills85+
    Overall205-250

    NMAT Exam Result and Selection Process

    Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC) announces NMAT exam results within 48 hours of the exam. Candidates can check their NMAT exam score by using the required login credentials that they have generated at the time of NMAT registration. After the declaration of the NMAT exam result, the selection process will take place. NMAT exam selection process includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by the participating institutes. 

    Question- When will the NMAT exam result be declared?

    Answer- Candidates will be able to see their unofficial NMAT exam scorecard right after the completion of test. Candidates will receive their NMAT scorecard with scaled score for the sections. The official NMAT exam scorecard will be generated within 48 hours of taking the exam.

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    NMAT 2025: Exam Dates, Paper Scheduling, Delivery, Fees, Admit Card, Results, Admission
    NMAT 2025: Exam Dates, Paper Scheduling, Delivery, Fees, Admit Card, Results, Admission

    NMAT 2025 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    NMAT by GMAC
    Short Exam Name
    NMAT
    Conducting Body
    Graduate Management Admission Council
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Once a year
    Exam Level
    National Level Exam
    Languages
    English
    Mode Of Application
    online
    Application Fee
    Online : 3000
    Mode Of Exam
    online
    Mode Of Counselling
    offline
    Participating Colleges
    114
    Exam Duration
    2 Hours

    NMAT Important Dates

    NMAT NMAT by GMAC (session 2025)

    GMAC  has started the NMAT 2025 registration process in online mode on August 1, 2025 onwards, at register.nmat.org. The NMAT 2025 application form window will be closed on October 18, 2025. Candidates have to choose the NMAT 2025 exam delivery date of their own choice. Those who wish to appear and want to retake the NMAT can also register and schedule their test. 

    To fill out the application form for the NMAT exam, candidates must create an account, fill in personal, academic, and communication details, add school preferences, and pay the application fee.

    NMAT Registration 2025- Document required

    Before filling out the NMAT 2025 application form, candidates are required to keep all the following documents ready with them.

    Documents required for NMAT registration 2025Details
    Personal detailsName, Address, Date of Birth (DOB proof), Category details
    Academic documents
    • Class 10th Marksheet
    • Class 12th Marksheet
    • Graduation and other relevant exams
    Scanned documents
    • Scanned image of photograph
    • Scanned image of signature
    Bank detailsDebit/ Credit card details, or NET banking details
    Contact detailsValid email address and mobile phone number

    NMAT 2025 Registration Process

    Step 1- Visit mba.com/nmat & click on "Register for NMAT by GMAC"
    Step 2- Create your mba.com account by filling in the required details
    Step 3- Complete your NMAT profile by filling in your mobile number and country
    Step 4- Open the verification email, verify your email ID & re-login by using the same email ID & password
    Step 5- On the My accounts page- click on NMAT by GMAC dashboard
    Step 6- Fill out the NMAT registration form & proceed with the payment

    NMAT Exam Fees

    Details

    NMAT fees

    Early Test NMAT registration 

    Rs. 3000 plus taxes

    NMAT retake 

    Rs. 3000 plus taxes

    Reschedule of NMAT exam

    Rs. 1200 plus taxes

    Additional NMAT scores (after first 5)

    Rs. 400 per score report + taxes

    How to schedule the NMAT Exam?

    Candidates can choose the NMAT reschedule option in less than 72 hours from the scheduled time and date of the exam. Here is how:

    Step 1: Log in to the NMAT dashboard and account.
    Step 2: Click on the NMAT 2025 scheduling link given in the dashboard.
    Step 3: Choose the date from the given NMAT 2025 exam date and the slot as preferred.
    Step 4: Submit the same and the NMAT exam slot will be scheduled.
    Step 5: Use the download button to download the admit card for NMAT 2025.

    NMAT 2025 Question Paper and Exam Analysis

    Get detailed insights with the NMAT 2025 Question Paper and Exam Analysis. Review section-wise difficulty, pattern changes, and expected cut-offs.

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    Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) specified the eligibility criteria for the NMAT exam 2025 on its official website. Check out below who is eligible and who is not to appear for the NMAT exam 2025.

    Who is eligible for NMAT exam 2025?

    Academic Qualifications:

    • Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with at least 50 percent marks.
    • The final-year students pursuing their bachelor’s degree (regular) can also appear for NMAT 2025 and will be given provisional admission only if they pass their bachelor's with 50% and qualify for the NMAT exam 2025.

    Age Limit: The NMAT by GMAC exam has no age restrictions.

    Work experience: Candidates need not have work experience to appear for the NMAT exam. However, candidates with work experience of two or more years will be given preference in MBA admissions through NMAT.

    NOTE: The above-given criteria are to appear for the NMAT exam by GMAC. The eligibility criteria for admissions will vary with the institute applying to. Candidates are therefore advised to check the same carefully before applying.

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    Documents Required at Exam NMAT 2025

    NMAT by GMAC 2025

    Copy of confirmation e-mail
    NMAT admit card
    Valid original photo ID
    Valid signature ID

    NMAT 2025 Exam Centers

    StateCity
    Uttar Pradesh
    Agra
    Kanpur
    Lucknow
    Noida
    Varanasi
    Allahabad
    Ghaziabad
    Bareilly
    Gorakhpur
    Chandigarh
    Chandigarh
    Uttarakhand
    Dehradun
    Delhi
    New Delhi
    Haryana
    Faridabad
    Gurugram
    Panipat
    Jammu and Kashmir
    Jammu
    Punjab
    Patiala
    Ludhiana
    Gujarat
    Ahmedabad
    Surat
    Vadodara
    Rajkot
    Rajasthan
    Jaipur
    Jodhpur
    Kota
    Ajmer
    Alwar
    Udaipur
    Maharashtra
    Mumbai
    Nagpur
    Nashik
    Pune
    Aurangabad
    Jalgaon
    Kolhapur
    Karnataka
    Bangalore
    Manipal
    Mysore
    Mangalore
    Tamil Nadu
    Chennai
    Tiruchirapalli
    Madurai
    Coimbatore
    Kerala
    Kochi
    Thiruvananthapuram
    Telangana
    Hyderabad
    Andhra Pradesh
    Visakhapatnam
    Vijayawada
    Madhya Pradesh
    Bhopal
    Indore
    Jabalpur
    Gwalior
    Ujjain
    Chhattisgarh
    Raipur
    Bhilai
    Jhansi
    Bilaspur
    Odisha
    Bhubaneswar
    Rourkela
    Assam
    Guwahati
    Jharkhand
    Jamshedpur
    Ranchi
    Dhanbad
    West Bengal
    Kolkata
    Durgapur
    Siliguri
    Bihar
    Patna
    Meghalaya
    Shillong
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    GMAC specified the NMAT exam pattern 2025. Check out the below NMAT 2025 exam pattern based on last year's question paper.

    NMAT Exam Pattern - Key points

    • NMAT exam can be taken either at an NMAT exam centre or via online proctored mode
    • The total number of questions will be 108 in NMAT entrance exam
    • No negative marking scheme is applicable in the NMAT exam 2025
    • Candidates are allowed to take three attempts in NMAT exam
    • NMAT entrance exam will be conducted in around 70 days long window
    • NMAT online application window will be of 90 days
    • There will be no sectional time limit for the NMAT exam
    • Candidates will have the liberty of choosing the section to answer in the NMAT exam 2025
    • Candidates can check their NMAT exam 2025 results within 48 hours of the conclusion of the entrance exam

    NMAT Exam Pattern 2025- Section-wise

    Section name

    Number of questions

    Time (Minutes)

    Score range

    Language skills

    36

    28

    12-120

    Quantitative skills

    36

    52

    12-120

    Logical Reasoning

    36

    48

    12-120

    Total

    108

    120

    36-360

    NMAT Exam Marking Scheme

    • One mark will be awarded for every correct response
    • No marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted answers
    NMAT Exam Syllabus 2025

    Section name

    Topics

    Language skills

    Reading comprehension, para forming, error identification prepositions, sentence completion, analogies

    Logical reasoning

    Critical reasoning, analytical puzzles, deductions, other reasoning

    Quantitative skills

    Number properties, arithmetic, algebra and probability, DI caselets and tables, DI graphs and charts, data sufficiency

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    NMAT 2025 Syllabus

    NMAT NMAT by GMAC Syllabus

    Quantitative skills: Unit 01


    Number properties
    • Basics of numbers, fractions, and decimals
    • Divisibility of numbers and finding unit digit
    • Factors, multiples, Least Common Multiples (LCM) and Highest Common Factors (HCF)
    • Logarithm
    • Percentages
    • Simple and compound interest
    • Profit, loss and discount
    • Ratio, proportion and averages
    • Time and work and partnership

    Quantitative skills: Unit 02


    Algebra and probability
    • Equations and inequalities
    • Sequences and series
    • Permutations and combinations
    • Probability

    Quantitative skills: Unit 03


    DI-caselets and tables

      Quantitative skills: Unit 04


      DI-graphs and charts

        Quantitative skills: Unit 05


        Data sufficiency
        • Number properties based
        • Arithmetic based
        • Algebra and probability based

        Logical reasoning: Unit 01


        Critical reasoning
        • Conclusion based questions
        • Inference based questions
        • Assumption based questions
        • Strengthening/ weakening

        Logical reasoning: Unit 02


        Deductions
        • Statement-conclusion
        • Statement-assumption
        • Statement-course of action
        • Fact analysis
        • Statement-argument

        Logical reasoning: Unit 03


        Analytical puzzles
        • Analytical puzzles
        • Input-output

        Logical reasoning: Unit 04


        Other reasoning
        • Missing value in figures
        • Set theory
        • Decision making
        • Ranking test
        • Venn diagrams
        • Syllogism

        Language skills: Unit 01


        Reading comprehension

          Language skills: Unit 02


          Para forming

            Language skills: Unit 03


            Error identification

              Language skills: Unit 04


              Prepositions

                Language skills: Unit 05


                Sentence completion

                  Language skills: Unit 06


                  Analogies

                    Candidates will be able to access the NMAT mock test on the official website of NMAT by GMAC. The NMAT mock test and the actual NMAT exam are alike and by taking the NMAT mock test candidates can get actual insight into the NMAT exam 2025.

                    The official NMAT 2025 mock test series contains a total of 480 questions from the previous NMAT exam and 240 new questions,  along with the NMAT answer key and solutions. Interested candidates can buy official NMAT mock tests by paying the requisite fee online. Candidates can also attempt the NMAT free mock test which will have 120 questions.

                    NMAT Mock Test 2025- Key Highlights

                    • The free online NMAT practice test will have 108 questions from previous papers and candidates will be allowed 2 attempts at the free NMAT 2025 mock test
                    • NMAT free practice mock test will have the same structure as the actual NMAT exam
                    • Candidates will also be provided with a scaled score, which will give them useful insights into the level of preparedness required for the actual NMAT exam
                    • In order to take NMAT by GMAC free mock test candidate will have to register first

                    How to take NMAT free mock test?

                    In order to take the free NMAT mock test, candidates can refer to the following steps.

                    • Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC
                    • Now find the “NMAT by GMAC official prep” link in the taskbar
                    • A new page will appear which shows checkboxes for “Practice 1”,” Practice 2” and “Practice 3” will appear
                    • Now click on "Register for Practice 1" to attempt the NMAT 2025 mock test for free. "Practice 2" and "Practice 3" will be paid mock tests
                    • Candidates will have to use their NMAT by GMAC login created at the time of registration to attempt the mock test
                    • Once logged in, a link will be provided to students to attempt the NMAT 2025 mock tests.
                    • Upon completion of the mock tests of NMAT, students will be provided with the answer keys for the same.

                    The NMAT exam is a crucial step for aspirants who wish to pursue management courses in NMAT colleges in India. Preparing for the NMAT exam requires a combination of strategy, focus, and hard work. Here are some preparation tips for the NMAT exam:

                    1. Create a study plan: It is essential to create a study plan and allocate sufficient time for each topic according to the NMAT syllabus. This will help you stay focused and cover all the topics within the given time.
                    2. Understand the exam pattern: The NMAT exam pattern consists of language skills, quantitative skills, and logical reasoning. Understanding the exam pattern thoroughly will help you know what to expect and prepare accordingly.
                    3. Practise previous year question papers: Practising previous year NMAT question papers will help you understand the type of questions that are asked in NMAT exam and also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.
                    4. Focus on speed and accuracy: The NMAT exam is time-bound, and it is essential to focus on speed and accuracy while solving the questions. Practise regularly to improve your speed and accuracy.
                    5. Take mock tests: Taking NMAT mock tests will help you evaluate your performance and identify areas where you need to improve. It will also help you get used to the exam environment.
                    6. Stay updated with current affairs: The language skills section of the NMAT exam 2025 will have questions related to current affairs. Stay updated with current events by reading newspapers, magazines, and online news portals.

                    Preparing for the NMAT exam requires a well-planned approach and regular practice. With the right strategy and hard work, one can crack the exam and pursue their dreams of a career in management.

                    NMAT 2025: Tips to follow while taking test 

                    Besides the above proven tips to crack the NMAT exam, there are some other tips that the candidates must follow in order to take the exam smoothly. Here are some important exam-related guidelines to follow.

                    • Candidates must first check their system/ computer readiness. They need to do so as per the rules mentioned here
                    • They must be alone in the room where they chose to give the NMAT exam.
                    • The desk and nearby area should be clutter free and clean and must be visible clearly during NMAT by GMAC 2025.
                    • The system must be connected to a power source
                    • No phones, headphones, calculator or any electronic devices should be present in the NMAT exam room.
                    • No dual monitors will be allowed so candidates must ensure this.
                    • Candidates cannot leave their seats during the NMAT exam 2025.
                    • They must avoid talking or reading aloud the questions while writing NMAT exam 2025.
                    • Webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the NMAT test.
                    • Ears should be visible throughout the exam.
                    • All open applications in the system must be closed before the NMAT exam starts.
                    • Candidates must ensure that all pop-up blockers are turned off while writing NMAT 2025
                    • They should not be connected to VPN
                    • They must allow a 360-degree view of the room for the proctor during the NMAT exam.
                    • 2 A4 blank sheets and a pencil have to be shown to the proctor before the exam starts. These must be torn in front of the proctor once the NMAT 2025 exam is completed. 
                    • Pens are strictly not allowed for the test.
                    • In the event of a computer malfunction/connectivity issue during NMAT at the candidate's end, the proctor will help/guide the candidates to resume the exam within half an hour (30 mins). In case the issue is not resolved by then, candidates will have to schedule another attempt. The fee for the incomplete attempt will be forfeited.

                    NMAT Study material

                    Most of the subjects asked and the NMAT syllabus shows that candidates need not buy separate books for NMAT exam 2025 preparation. The books used for CAT preparation will suffice for the NMAT preparation too. In fact, these books will also help. In addition practice with various mock tests will also add to better preparation for NMAT by GMAC.

                    Best books for NMAT exam

                    Check out the best books for the NMAT exam preparation below

                    Book name

                    Author

                    How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT

                    Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

                    How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT

                    Arun Sharma

                    Word Power Made Easy

                    Norman Lewis

                    Quantitative Aptitude Quantum

                    Sarvesh. K. Verma

                    GMAC will release the NMAT exam 2025 admit card within 24 hours after the scheduling of the NMAT test by registered candidates as soon as they make the NMAT exam fee payment. Candidates must schedule the NMAT exam date and time before printing their NMAT admit card.

                    Candidates can also use the NMAT by GMAC login to download their admit card. The details mentioned in the NMAT exam admit card include registration details and photographs. Candidates have to produce the NMAT admit card along with two photo ids at the NMAT entrance exam centre on the NMAT test date.

                    How to download the NMAT admit card?

                    • Go to the official website i.e. nmat.org .
                    • Click on the NMAT login and enter the email, mobile number, and password.
                    • Click the “admit card” button to download the NMAT admit card
                    • Only students who have scheduled their NMAT test date and time can download the admit card.
                    • After downloading the admit card, check the details
                    • Download and take a printout of the same for the home-proctored test. Candidates appearing for the test in an exam centre can download and show the same on their mobile devices.

                    Details mentioned on NMAT hall ticket

                    The following details will be mentioned on the admit card for the NMAT exam:

                    • Candidate name & ID
                    • Photograph
                    • Mother's or Father’s name
                    • Date of birth
                    • Gender
                    • Photo ID proofs
                    • Signature proof
                    • Nationality
                    • Exam attempt details
                    • Retake details (2 attempts) if taken
                    • Important instructions for NMAT exam

                    Documents to carry to the NMAT test centre

                    Candidates must carry the following list of documents to the NMAT exam centre:

                    • Confirmation email print out / can be shown in mobile also
                    • NMAT by GMAC admit card
                    • One valid photo ID like passport/ PAN card/ Voter's ID/ UID/ Aadhaar card
                    • Signature ID in original form like passport/ PAN card/ Debit/ Credit card/ Driver's license
                    • Specified documents for PwD candidates

                    NMAT exam slot booking

                    Candidates who complete the NMAT registration can proceed to book the exam slots, also known as exam scheduling. Candidates can choose the exam slot from the available test centres in a particular location using the NMAT scheduling window. NMAT admit card can be downloaded within 24 hours of booking slots. 

                    NMAT exam admit card 2025- Important instructions

                    • After downloading the NMAT exam admit card, candidates should check whether the printed photograph of the candidate is visible or not. In case a candidate finds the photograph section blank or not visible then in such case candidates need to contact the helpdesk number.
                    • On the day of the NMAT exam, candidates will have to show their NMAT exam admit card along with a confirmation email. 
                    • Along with the NMAT exam admit card, candidates are also required to present their one valid photo ID proof in original.

                    The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will declare the NMAT exam result on the official website within 48 hours of taking the exam. To check the NMAT by GMAC result, candidates need to use their NMAT login ID and password.

                    NMAT exam result includes scaled marks of different sections will be published in four to five weeks from the NMAT exam. The final NMAT scorecard contains the scaled scores of all attempts.

                    The final scorecard will be released a few days after the release of the preliminary scoresheet, containing marks and percentile of all major components except window-wise scores.

                    How to check the NMAT result?

                    Step 1: Go to the official website of NMAT by GMAC.
                    Step 2: Next, find and click on the login button and enter the username (e-mail ID) and password for NMAT by GMAC.
                    Step 3: Then, click on the 'NMAT 2025 Scorecard' tab.
                    Step 4: Next, find and click on the save/ download button.
                    Step 5: Finally, the appropriate NMAT exam scorecard will download automatically.

                    NOTE: Test takers should produce a hard copy of the NMAT 2025 scorecard in the GD/PI round.

                    Details mentioned in the NMAT scorecard

                    • Candidate’s name
                    • Candidate’s NMAT registration number
                    • A scaled score of each section of the NMAT
                    • Total score (scaled) of the candidate
                    • Final NMAT Percentile

                    NMAT cutoff is the minimum score required for students to appear for the next selection rounds (WAT/ GD/ PI). After the declaration of the result, the NMAT cut off is released by the NMIMS and other NMAT participating institutes.

                    NMAT cutoff will be published as marks or percentile depending on the NMIMS campus and institution. Top B-schools accepting NMAT scores will define their own cutoff of NMAT for admission in various PGDM and MBA courses.

                    Participating institutes will decide the NMAT cutoff for admission based on the determinants given above.

                    Sections

                    NMAT Expected Cutoff

                    Logical Reasoning

                    79+

                    Quantitative Skills

                    73+

                    Language Skills

                    85+

                    Overall

                    205-250

                    Determining factors of NMAT cutoff 2025

                    • Number of registrations
                    • A number of candidates appeared
                    • Availability of seats
                    • Reservation criteria
                    • The difficulty level of NMAT by GMAC 2025
                    • Past year cutoff trend

                    NMAT score range

                    Sections2025 (Tentative) 2024
                    Logical reasoning12-12012-120
                    Language skills12-12012-120
                    Quantitative skills12-12012-120

                    NMAT Exam Cut off - previous years

                    NMAT Accepting Colleges 

                    Cut off of NMAT Exam

                    SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

                    212

                    Xavier School of Human Resource Management - Bhubaneswar

                    87 percentile

                    Xavier School of Rural Management - Bhubaneswar

                    50 percentile

                    Xavier School of Sustainability - Bhubaneswar

                    40 percentile

                    SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai

                    Average 200 score

                    Shiv Nadar University

                    60 percentile

                    Alliance University

                    100+

                    Amity Business School, Noida

                    60 percentile

                    Amity Business School, Jaipur/ Mumbai/ Lucknow/ Gurgaon/ Gwalior

                    65 percentile

                    Thapar School of Management

                    140+

                    Woxsen School of Business Management

                    160+

                    University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

                    140+

                    GITAM School of International Business (GSIB), Visakhapatnam

                    140+ score

                    Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

                    140+ score

                    SRM University

                    180+

                    Mody University

                    40 percent

                    ISBR Business School

                    140+

                    ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

                    150+

                    IBS Hyderabad150 and above
                    XIMB90+ percentile
                    SPJIMR85+

                    Documents Required at NMAT 2025 counselling

                    NMAT by GMAC 2025

                    10th certificate/marksheets
                    12th certificate/marksheets
                    Bachelor's gegree certificate/marksheets
                    Admit card of NMAT 2025
                    Scorecard of NMAT 2025
                    Professional certificate, if any
                    Work experience certificate, if any

                    The NMAT 2025 selection process will start after the NMAT result declared. It is a crucial process for aspirants who wish to pursue management courses in NMAT colleges in India. The NMAT exam 2025 is a computer-based exam held to test candidates’ language, quantitative ability, and logical reasoning skills. The NMAT exam is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and is used by various leading B-schools to shortlist candidates for further selection rounds.

                    The NMAT 2025 selection process is a multi-pronged process composed of NMAT exam, group discussions, and personal interviews. The NMAT participating institutes will have their individual selection policy to shortlist candidates for further rounds. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent selection rounds aimed to check the candidates' communication skills, personality, and overall aptitude for management courses.

                    Documents required during NMAT selection process

                    • 10th certificate/marksheets
                    • 12th certificate/marksheets
                    • Bachelor's degree certificate/marksheets
                    • Admit card of NMAT 2025
                    • Scorecard of NMAT 2025
                    • Professional certificate, if any
                    • Work experience certificate, if any

                    NMAT Accepting Colleges 2025:

                    Jindal Global Business School - Delhi/NCR  

                    Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

                    GITAM School of International Business, Visakhapatnam

                    Mody University

                    ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

                    BML Munjal University

                    SRM University Chennai, Delhi, NCR & Sonipat

                    BSE Institute Limited

                    Amrut Mody School of Management 

                    Jain University - CMS Business School 

                    ISBR Business School

                    Universal Business School 

                    Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University 

                    Athena School of Management, Mumbai 


                    School of Inspired Leadership 


                    TAPMI 

                    SPJIMR

                    Indian School of Business (ISB) (AMPBA)

                    SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

                    Xavier Faculty of Management 

                    Xavier School of Sustainability - Bhubaneswar 

                    Xavier School of Rural Management - Bhubaneswar

                    Xavier School of Human Resource Management - Bhubaneswar

                    MISB Bocconi


                    ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad, and other locations

                    Shiv Nadar University 

                    Alliance University 

                    VIT University

                    Amity University

                    Thapar School of Management  

                    Woxsen School of Business Management

                    University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) 

                    IFIM CollegeAnsal University, GurgaonLovely Professional University,

                    South African Institutes accepting NMAT exam.

                    Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)Wits Business School
                    Milpark Business SchoolNelson Mandela University Business School
                    North West UniversityUniversity of Cape Town (UCT)
                    Rhodes Business SchoolJohannesburg Business school, University of Johannesburg
                    University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business LeadershipTshwane School of Business and Society, Tshwane University

                    Institutes in Philippines participating in NMAT Exam 2025

                    Asian Institute of ManagementSchool of Business Administration, Arellano University
                    Ateneo Graduate School of BusinessDe La Salle University
                    Virata School of Business, University of the PhilippinesUniversity of Santo Tomas Graduate School
                    De La Salle University - DasmariñasSt. Paul University Manila

                    Nigeria's NMAT 2025 participating institutes

                    Lagos Business SchoolAfe Babalola University
                    Lead City UniversityCovenant University, Nigeria
                    Redeemer's UniversityCaleb University, Nigeria

                    Official NMAT 2025 Participating Institutes

                    NMAT-accepting-colleges

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                    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

                    Q: Can the application form of NMAT be filled in offline mode? Is NMAT 2025 registration open?
                    A:

                    The application form for the NMAT exam 2025 has been released in online mode on August 1, 2025 to October 18, 2025.

                    Q: What is NMAT last date to apply 2025?
                    A:

                    NMAT 2025 registration last date is October 10, 2025.

                    Q: Does IIM accept NMAT?
                    A:

                    No, The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) only accept Common Admission Test (CAT) score for MBA/PGDM admission. 

                    Q: Is there any sectional time limit in the exam?
                    A:

                    Yes, the sectional time limit as per the revised NMAT exam 2025 paper pattern is:

                    • Language skills- 28 minutes
                    • Quantitative Skills- 52 minutes
                    • Logical Reasoning- 40 minutes
                    Q: Will NMAT 2025 be online? How can I apply for NMAT 2025?
                    A:

                    Yes, NMAT exam 2025 will be held in online mode. Candidates can apply for NMAT 2025 by visiting the official NMAT by GMAC website - mba.com/nmat.

                    Q: How to receive the NMAT scorecard?
                    A:

                    Candidates can get their NMAT exam 2025 scorecard by visiting the official website and by entering their login credentials.

                    Q: Can a test takers reschedule NMAT exam date 2025?
                    A:

                    Candidates can reschedule the examination 72 hours or more prior to the scheduled time, availability of seats, applicable fee payment.

                    Q: When the result of NMAT by GMAC published?
                    A:

                    The official NMAT 2025 score card will be provided within 48 hours after the conclusion of the test. Candidates will be notified via registered email.

                    Q: Are there any breaks during the NMAT 2025 Exam?
                    A:

                    There are no scheduled breaks in the NMAT exam 2025.  An unscheduled break means a break during which the exam clock does not stop.

                    Q: What will happen late comer at the test centre?
                    A:

                    Candidates who reach the exam centre more than fifteen minutes after the scheduled NMAT 2025 exam start time, may not be allowed to take the examination.

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