NMAT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2024 - Check Here

NMAT FAQs 2024: NMAT 2024 is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission in all campuses of NMIMS and also many other private institutions. Hence, candidates have many queries related to NMAT 2024 exam conducted by GMAC. Frequently Asked Questions in NMAT 2024 includes all questions or issues related to the entrance exam. Basically, under the NMAT 2024 FAQs section, students usually ask questions such as important dates, registration process, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, etc. Apart from that, NMAT by GMAC FAQs 2024 also answers questions related to admit card, NMAT result dates, NMAT score/ percentile calculation, etc.

NMAT FAQs 2024 - About the NMAT by GMAC Test

Question: Who administers the NMAT by GMAC exam?

Answer: The NMAT by GMAC exam is a computer-based mode exam owned by the Graduate Management Global Connection, a subsidiary of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

Candidates can take NMAT by GMAC exam in two modes i.e. Online Proctored Exam at Home and Exam at the Test Centre within India. For the rest of the countries, the NMAT exam is available only as an Online Proctored Exam at Home.

Question: Which B-schools accept NMAT by GMAC scores for admissions?

Answer: Today NMAT score is accepted by the following leading B-schools, and this list is growing.

• SPJIMR (For PGMPW)
• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
• ICFAI Business School
• K J Somaiya Institute of Management
• Indian School of Business (ISB) (Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
• SDA Bocconi Asia Center (formerly MISB Bocconi)
• XIM University, etc

Question: What are the NMAT 2024 exam dates, fees, and accepted forms of payment?

Answer: The NMAT registration is expected to start in August. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online by visiting the official website. In order to complete the registration process, students have to pay the NMAT registration fee of Rs 2300 + applicable taxes (Late fee: Rs 2800 + applicable taxes) through Visa/ MasterCard/ American Express/ Debit card/ Internet banking/ Diners Club.

Question: What is the exam pattern of NMAT 2024?

Answer: The exam pattern of NMAT 2024 is follows:

Question: Can an NMAT test taker review questions and/ or sections?

Answer: No, it is not allowed to review questions in the NMAT exam.

Question: If a test taker answers to one section before the allotted sectional time, will the remaining time be added to the next section(s)?

Answer: No. If the NMAT test taker answers to one section before the allotted section time expires, the reserved time cannot be added to the next section's allotted time.

Question: What is the eligibility criteria for the NMAT exam?

Answer: All the candidates who have completed the NMAT registration process can pay the NMAT application fee within the stipulated time and write the NMAT Exam by following the published NMAT Exam Terms and Conditions.

It is the responsibility of the NMAT test takers to understand the eligibility requirements of all the universities and schools for which he/ she wants to apply before registering for the NMAT Exam.

Question: How many times can a test taker take NMAT by GMAC 2024 exam?

Answer: A test taker can take the NMAT exam 2024 up to a maximum of 3 times (first attempt plus 2 retake attempts). There is a mandatory gap of 15 days between two attempts hence early scheduling of the exam enables the test taker to plan the retakes within the testing window to improve score.

Question: What is the advantage of having a long window to test?

Answer: A longer test window helps to evaluate a test taker’s best performance and at the same time reduces the stress associated with a single sitting test or test presented in a short time window.

Question: When will the NMAT 2024 results be declared?

Answer: After the successful completion of the exam the test takers will be able to see the unofficial NMAT scorecard on the screen. The NMAT result will be declared within 48 hours of giving the exam.

NMAT FAQs 2024 - Prepare for the NMAT 2024 Test

Question: Do I get free official practice materials for the NMAT exam?

Answer: Yes, when you register for the NMAT 2024 you get access to NMAT exam Official Practice Exam 1 (Free).

Question: If I buy NMAT Official Practice Exams 3 & 4 twice, will I have different questions?

Answer: Most of all questions will be unique, but you may get some questions over and over again.

Question: Do the NMAT Practice Exams have answer explanations?

Answer: No, there are no answer explanations in the practice exams. However, you know whether your answer is right or wrong.

Question: How long can I use my NMAT official practice exams?

Answer: The NMAT Official Practice Exams will be accessible to you as per the End User License Agreement (EULA).

Question: Can I access my past NMAT scores, progress, and history after my product expires?

Answer: Yes, past NMAT scores, progress and history are accessible as specified in the EULA.

NMAT FAQs 2024 - About the NMAT Registration

Question: When will the NMAT 2024 registration start?

Answer: The NMAT by GMAC application form is expected to start from August in online mode.

Question: What is the last date to submit the application form of NMAT 2024?

Answer: The last date to submit the NMAT application form is expected to be in October 2024.

Question: How to register for NMAT by GMAC exam?

Answer: To apply for NMAT 2024, students must visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC - register.nmat.org.

Question: How does the "First come First serve" principle apply to NMAT scheduling?

Answer: The earlier one registers for NMAT and makes the payment; the earlier will be able to schedule the NMAT test. And the earlier one schedules the NMAT by GMAC test, the higher are the chances of getting a preferred date, time, and test location.

Question: Can I edit my NMAT registration application post registration payment?

Answer: Candidates will be able to edit only certain sections like Communication Preferences, School Preference, and Exam Mode in their NMAT 2024 registration form after submitting the registration fee.

Question: What are the specifications of the photograph to be uploaded on the NMAT application form 2024?

Answer: Exam applicants are required to upload their latest photos when filling out the NMAT registration form. Candidates should confirm the following when uploading their photo in the registration application:

• Photos should be in one of these formats: JPG/ JPEG, PNG, GIF.
• Size should not exceed 1 MB.
• Photographs should not be more than 6 months old.

Question: Can I register for the NMAT exam multiple times?

Answer: Candidates are not allowed to duplicate/ make multiple registration. Candidate's candidature will be rejected and fee will be deducted if the students registers multiple times.

Question: What is the difference between NMAT Registration and NMAT Scheduling?

Answer: Registration means filling the online NMAT registration form and making the requisite payment on mba.com/exams/nmat. Scheduling means students scheduling their NMAT test for a certain date, time and centre.

Question: How can I request for cancellation of the NMAT exam and fee refund?

Answer: Only applicable for candidates outside India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Candidates may cancel their exam within 7 days from the date of their NMAT test registration and receipt of full payment.

NMAT FAQs for the Exam Day

Question: What are the documents required on the day of the NMAT test?

Answer:

• NMAT Admit Card
• Confirmation Letter
• Voter's ID Card
• UID/Aadhaar Card
• Driver's License
• Passport issued by the Government of India
• PAN Card issued by the Government of India

Question: When should a test taker report for the exam?

Answer: Candidates should inform their designated examination center 45 minutes before the time mentioned in their confirmation email/ NMAT admit card.

Question: What will happen if a candidate does not appear for the test?

Answer: It will be marked a “No Show” and this will be treated as an attempt. Candidates will be allowed a maximum of 3 attempts in NMAT exam including “No Show” as per the retake policy.

Question: What is the student identification process on the day of the NMAT test?

Answer: All candidates will have to go through a test taker identification process on the day of the NMAT test. The digital photograph and digital signature of each candidate will be taken and kept for records.

Question: What to carry inside the NMAT exam centre?

Answer: Candidates are not required to carry anything other than confirmation email print out, admit card and two IDs.

For Online Proctored Exam at Home: Students will be required to show two A4 blank sheets for rough work and a pencil for calculations.

Question: Are there any breaks during the test?

Answer: There are no scheduled breaks in the NMAT 2024 test.

Question: While taking the NMAT test, can I return to previous questions to review them or change answers?

Answer: No, you cannot return to previous questions.

Question: What happens if a test taker clicks “NO, I do not Accept” on a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) screen by mistake?

Answer: Candidates can not resume the exam on that day for any circumstance. Nothing can be done by the examination center staff and the examinee will lose the examination effort as well as the examination fee.

Question: What will happen if the computer malfunctions in the middle of the NMAT by GMAC test?

Answer: The NMAT test centre staff will need to reboot the computer. During this process, the examinee will not lose the answers already entered. The computer system in the test center instantly stores the answers of all the candidates.

NMAT FAQs 2024 - More Information

Question: What is CBT mode?

Answer: Computer Based Test (CBT) is a method of administering tests at a predetermined testing location in which the responses are electronically recorded, assessed or both.

Question: What computer skills are needed to take tests via CBT?

Answer: Candidates do not need to have prior computer experience to use CBT. No typing skills are needed. A demo NMAT test is also offered free on the GMAC website for students to acclimatize themselves before the test.

Question: Is some support available for differently-abled test takers?

Answer: Candidates who wish to request for special assistance must fill the details in the online application while registering for NMAT 2024. The candidates must scan their Disability Certificate and upload to the NMAT registration application in order to be approved for necessary accommodation.

MeritTrac will contact the student to schedule his/her NMAT test at their preferred test centre, date and time with the approved accommodation and will ensure proper assistance is provided to them.

Question: What are the advantages of a CBT over PBT?

Answer: Below is the advantages of Computer based test over the pen and paper based test

• Time saving
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Test security
• Effectively Adapted for Differently abled test takers
• User interface
• Format
• On-site assistance

Question: How can I contact the NMAT by GMAC?

Answer: Click here to contact the NMAT help desk/ helpline number.

Question: How many attempts does NMIMS accept?

Answer: NMAT considers the best marks out of 3 attempts for example, 1 main exam and 2 re-take exams. Candidates can provide their best NMAT score.

Question: Can we give NMAT from home?

Answer: Candidates can take NMAT by GMAC exam in two modes i.e. Online Proctored Exam at Home and at Exam Centre within India.

Question: NMAT retake which score is considered?

Answer: Candidates can take 3 NMAT attempts (1 Main and 2 Re-take) and they can use the best score out of three for MBA admission.

Question: How can I change my NMAT form after payment

Answer: NMAT test takers are advised to check all the entered information in the NMAT online registration form very carefully. Check NMAT application form once again before submitting the NMAT online form as they will not be called to edited their submitted application form.

Question: Is there a penalty in NMAT?

Answer: Questions asked in NMAT entrance exam is Multiple Choice based. There is no provision of negative marking in the exam.

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