SMAT 2022 Exam: Registrations, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

Shiv Nadar University will conduct the Shiv Nadar University Management Admission Test or SMAT 2022 for admission to its MBA programmes, for the applicants who have registered on or before the last date. The test will be a pen and paper-based one for 90 minutes with questions asked on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reading Comprehension. Each component had 20 questions. It is to be noted that candidates who have scored above 65 percentile in CAT / NMAT / XAT  / GMAT or above 80 percentile in CMAT are exempt from appearing for SMAT. Shortlisted candidates will also have to appear for a comprehensive personal evaluation process the dates of which will be intimated by the university, Shortlisting is based on the scores in SMAT 2022 OR valid scores in CAT / NMAT / XAT  / CMAT / GMAT. Final selection will be based on the performance in the personal evaluation and scores of the entrance exam.

Candidates may note that CAT 2020, 21/ NMAT 2020, 21/ XAT 2021, 22/ CMAT 2021, 22/ Valid GMAT (2018 onwards) scores are only accepted for the ongoing admissions.

Before filling the SMAT application form, candidates must check the SMAT 2022 eligibility criteria in order to avoid cancellation or inconvenience during the admission process. Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria of SMAT 2022 which is prescribed by Shiv Nadar University :

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, from any of the recognised Universities, Deemed Universities, Institutions of National Importance or from a Professional Body including ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI, etc. Additionally, they must have scored a minimum of 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA in their graduation.

• Candidates appearing for their final year exams of graduation or post-graduation are also eligible to apply for the programme. They will have to produce a certificate latest by November 30, 2022, from the Principal/Registrar of their college/ institute stating that they have completed all the requisites for obtaining the bachelor's degree/ equivalent. The transcript or mark sheet of the final examination should be submitted at the Registrar's office latest by October 31, 2022.

• Besides the academic qualifications, candidates must also have scored above 65 percentile in any of the following qualifying examinations-

(i) CAT 2020/ 2021

(ii) GMAT (2018 onwards)

(iii) NMAT 2020/ 2021

(iv) XAT 2021/ 2022

(v) CMAT 2021/ 2022 (Candidates must have scored above 80 percentile)

OR

(vi) valid scores in SMAT (Shiv Nadar University Management Aptitude Test)*

*Candidates who have valid scores in CAT/GMAT/XAT/NMAT/CMAT as mentioned above are exempt from appearing for SMAT 2022.

Mode of Application : Online and Offline

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Demand Draft

In order to apply for Shiv Nadar University for MBA admission 2022, applicants first need to register on the official website of Shiv Nadar University. After registration, the application form of SMAT 2022 is available for download. Candidates can also choose to not take the SMAT test but apply through scores of any of the following exams:

(i) CAT 2020/ 2021

(ii) GMAT (2018 onwards)

(iii) NMAT 2020/ 2021

(iv) XAT 2021/ 2022

(v) CMAT 2021/ 2022

To apply for SMAT click here

Steps to fill SMAT 2022 application form

• Visit the official website of Shiv Nadar University and register with the help of a valid email ID and password

• After registering for SMAT, a unique ID number will be generated through which candidates can access the application form of SMAT 2022

• Fill in the SMAT application form 2022 and verify that all the information entered is correct before clicking on the final ‘Submit’ button

• Pay the application fee of Rs. 1200 through any of the payment modes available like-

1. Net banking

2. Debit/credit card

3. A Demand draft - In favour of Shiv Nadar University payable at Noida. The DD must be sent to the following address along with a hard copy of the filled up application form of SMAT 2022.

Shiv Nadar University

Admission Office

NH91, Tehsil Dadri

Gautam Budh Nagar

Uttar Pradesh-201314

• It is ideal for the candidates to preserve a copy of the filled SMAT application form 2022 along with payment receipt until the end of the admission process.

100% Application Fee Waiver

Candidates who are holding Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate will be given 100% application fee waiver based on the score obtained in any of the following entrance examinations:

• CAT- 60 percentile or above
• XAT- 60 percentile or above
• CMAT- 80 percentile or above
• NMAT- Score 180 or above
• GMAT- Score 550 or above

Application Fees

Shiv Nadar University prescribes the SMAT 2022 exam pattern. The entrance exam was conducted in a paper-pencil mode for the applicants who have registered. The exam will be conducted for a duration of 90 minutes. As per the exam pattern of SMAT 2022, the exam has three sections:

1. Quantitative Aptitude

2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

3. Verbal and Reading Comprehension.

Each of the three sections will carry objective type questions. As per the marking scheme, each section will carry 40 marks making it a total of 120 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. In order to perform well, aspirants must have a good understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern of SMAT 2022.

The result of SMAT 2022 will be announced soon for the early applicants after the exam has taken place. The SMAT 2022 result will be communicated to the students who then have to appear for the personal evaluation process that will be held by the authorities.  

The result of SMAT 2022 will just indicate to the students details about their performance in the entrance exam. It is also a screening for the next stage in the selection process which is the personal evaluation stage after which candidates who clear it will be offered admissions.

The selection process of SMAT involves clearing both the SMAT and the personal interview round. The weightage for SMAT and PI is 80% and 20 % respectively. Candidates with above 65 percentile in CAT 2019, 20/ NMAT 2019, 20/ XAT 2020, 21/ Valid GMAT (2017 onwards) are eligible directly for the personal interview round. Candidates applying on the basis of CMAT scores must note that they will be exempt from SMAT only if they have scored 80 percentile or above in CMAT 2021/2022.

Fees Structure is as follows