NMAT by GMAC Exam Pattern 2020 (New) - Know Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme

NMAT Exam Pattern 2020 - Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has prescribed the exam pattern of NMAT 2020 (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test). Due to the prevailing situation of COVID 19 as per the NMAT exam pattern 2020, the exam can now be taken from the home. Candidates will now have the option to take the NMAT 2020 exam at the test centre with social distancing norms and in online proctored mode from home. Before appearing for the exam, candidates must know the NMAT exam pattern 2020 to draw a preparation strategy. With the help of the NMAT 2020 exam pattern candidates can know the marking scheme, duration of exam, types of question, exam syllabus, number of questions in each section, and much more. NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based examination conducted on the national level for admission to MBA programs of various participating institutes. Read this article by Careers360 to know in detail about the NMAT by GMAC 2020 exam pattern, marking scheme, mock test, and exam syllabus.
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NMAT Exam Pattern 2020 - Overview

The NMAT 2020 exam pattern is changed due to COVID-19. To know the updated NMAT Exam Pattern 2020, the candidates need to read this complete article carefully. Furthermore, students can get insight into the exam pattern of NMAT 2020 with the help of mock tests which were available on the official website. With the help of a mock test, aspirants can able to assess their strong and weak points.

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What's new?

• NMAT 2020 exam pattern has been revised. The number of questions has been reduced
• Also, the sectional time limit has been reduced for each section whereas, the overall timing remains the same.
• Questions will now be evenly distributed in each section.

NMAT Exam 2020 in two test modes:

To meet the challenges of COVID-19, NMAT by GMAC 2020 in two different test modes and provides selectors with an option to choose the preferred test mode when applying for the test. Two test methods are:

• NMAT 2020 at Test Centers: You can take the NMAT by GMAC exam at a test center with social distance rules,
• Online Proctor Exam at Home: Candidates can also take the online Proctor Exam at their home facility.

NMAT Important Dates 2020:

NMAT Exam Pattern 2020

The NMAT paper pattern 2020 consists of three sections. The number of questions in each section of the NMAT 2020 paper pattern is equal. Before they were different. The NMAT exam pattern expects to attempt section questions within a different allotted time frame for each section. NMAT 2020 is being conducted online proctored and at centre in a 88 days window. Refer to the table below to know the section-wise detail of the NMAT exam pattern.

Exam pattern of NMAT 2020 (Revised)

Exam pattern of NMAT 2020

Marking scheme

As per the marking scheme of CMAT 2020:

• For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark.

• For every unattempted question and wrong answer, no marks will be deducted.

Important Point Regarding CMAT Exam Pattern 2020

• Applicants will be allowed to choose the order of the sections.

• Candidates will have to finish a particular section in the allotted time.

• If the student attempts all the questions of a particular section before the time expires, he/she can move to the next section. However, no balance time will be carried forward for the next section.

• NMAT 2020 is an 88-day window test. Candidates can appear for the exam more than once (up to three times maximum) to improve their scores.

Comparison of NMAT Exam Pattern 2020 Vs CAT Vs XAT

The NMAT by GMAC Exam Pattern 2020 and the XAT, IIM-CAT have many similarities, allowing candidates to synchronize their category and overall exam products. However, there are some similarities to the NMAT pattern compared to XAT and CAT:

NMAT Syllabus 2020

The authorities release the official syllabus of NMAT 2020. Careers360 brings you the compiled NMAT syllabus 2020 which will mention the topics that are likely to be covered.

Topics covered under NMAT 2020 syllabus

NMAT Mock Test 2020

GMAC conducts the All Indian Mock Test in online mode. With the help of the mock test of NMAT 2020, candidates can know the NMAT exam pattern in a clear picture. Furthermore, it will help applicants identify their strong and weak areas to work upon. Giving the NMAT 2020 mock test candidates can formulate their preparation strategy.
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NMAT Sample Paper 2020

By solving the sample paper of NMAT 2020 candidates can get an idea about the type of questions that might appear in the examination. The NMAT sample paper 2020 will also help students in managing their time section-wise and can know which section to attempt first. Before going to solve the sample question paper, the candidates should know the NMAT paper pattern 2020.