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About SMAT 2024

Shiv Nadar University will conduct the Shiv Nadar University Management Admission Test or SMAT 2024 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 will have 20 questions.

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It is to be noted that candidates who score above the 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 2024 OR valid scores in CAT / NMAT/ XAT / CMAT / GMAT. The final selection will be based on the performance in the personal evaluation and scores of the entrance exam.

Candidates may note that CAT 2022, 23/ NMAT 2022, 23/ XAT 2023, 24/ CMAT 2023, 24/ Valid GMAT (2020 onwards) scores are only accepted for ongoing admissions.

SMAT 2024 Highlights

Full Exam NameShiv Nadar University Management Aptitude Test
Short Exam NameSMAT
Conducting BodyShiv Nadar University
Frequency of ConductOnce a year
Exam LevelUniversity Level Exam
LanguagesEnglish
Mode of ApplicationOffline / Online
Application Fee (General)1200 Rs [Offline] +1 More
Mode of ExamOffline
Mode of CounsellingOffline
Exam Duration1 Hour 30 Minutes

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SMAT 2024 Important Dates

Past Dates and Events

31 Mar, 2024

Application - Round 3 last date | Mode: Online

18 Feb, 2024

Application - Round 2 last date | Mode: Online

31 Dec, 2023

Application - Round 1 last date | Mode: Online

SMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling out the SMAT application form, candidates must check the SMAT 2024 eligibility criteria in order to avoid cancellation or inconvenience during the admission process. Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria of SMAT 2024 which is specified by Shiv Nadar University :

  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, from any of the recognized 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 percent 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 by November 30, 2024, 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, 2024.
  • Besides the academic qualifications, candidates must also have scored above 65 percentile in any of the following qualifying examinations-

(i) CAT 2022/ 2023
(ii) GMAT (2020 onwards)
(iii) NMAT 2022/ 2023
(iv) XAT 2023/ 2024
(v) CMAT 2023/ 2024 (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 2024.

SMAT 2024 Application Process

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 2024, applicants first need to register on the official website of Shiv Nadar University. After registration, the application form of SMAT 2024 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 2022/ 2023
(ii) GMAT (2020 onwards)
(iii) NMAT 2022/ 2023
(iv) XAT 2023/ 2024
(v) CMAT 2023/ 2024

Steps to fill SMAT 2024 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 2024
  • Fill in the SMAT application form 2024 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 2024.

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 2024 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

CategoryQuotaModeGenderAmount
SC, General, OBC, STOnline, OfflineTransgender, Male, Female₹ 1200
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SMAT 2024 Syllabus

Quantative aptitude

Data interpretation and logical reasoning

Verbal and reading comprehension

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SMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Shiv Nadar University specifies the SMAT 2024 exam pattern. The entrance exam was conducted in paper-pencil mode for the applicants who have registered. The exam conducted for a duration of 90 minutes. As per the exam pattern of SMAT 2024, the exam has three sections:

1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
3. Verbal and Reading Comprehension.

Each of the three sections carries objective-type questions. As per the marking scheme, each section carries 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 2024.

Documents Required at Exam

  • SMAT application form (printout)
  • Valid photo ID

SMAT 2024 Result

The SMAT 2024 result is communicated to the students who then had to appear for the personal evaluation process that will be held by the authorities. The result of SMAT 2024 indicates the student's 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.

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SMAT 2024 Selection Process

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 2021, 22/ NMAT 2021, 22/ XAT 2022, 23/ Valid GMAT (2019 onwards) are eligible directly for the personal interview round. Candidates applying on the basis of CMAT scores must note that they are exempt from SMAT only if they have scored 80 percentile or above in CMAT 2023/2024.

Fees Structure is as follows

Item

Year 1

Year 2

Full Program

One time charges

Admission Fee (Non-refundable)

Rs 25,000


Rs 25,000

Security Deposite (Refundable)

Rs 25,000


Rs 25,000

Recurring charges

Tuition Fees

Rs 5,00,000

Rs 5,00,000

Rs 10,00,000

Hostel Fees




Single Occupancy A/T

Rs 1,40,000

Rs 1,40,000

Rs 2,80,000

Single Occupancy A/T with AC

Rs 1,75,000

Rs 1,75,000

Rs 3,50,000

Total Charges (1) + (2)




with Standard Accommodation

Rs 6,90,000

Rs 6,40,000

Rs 13,30,000

with AC Accommodation

Rs 7,25,000

Rs 6,75,000

Rs 14,00,000

Net Payable




with Standard Accommodation

Rs 6,90,000

Rs 6,40,000

Rs 13,30,000

with AC Accommodation

Rs 7,25,000

Rs 6,75,000

Rs 14,00,000

Documents Required at Counselling

  • Score card of any one exam - SMAT 2024/CAT 2022, 23 / NMAT 2022, 23/ XAT 2023, 24 / CMAT 2023, 24/ Valid GMAT (2020 onwards)
  • SMAT application form
  • Valid photo ID
  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets (original and photocopy)
  • Graduation marksheet (original and photocopy)
  • Passport size photographs

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question:What are the other entrance exams in which the candidates can appear?

Answer:

Candidates can appear in either of the following entrance exams, apart from SMAT:

(i) CAT 2022/ 2023
(ii) GMAT (2020 onwards)
(iii) NMAT 2022/ 2023
(iv) XAT 2023/ 2024
(v) CMAT 2023/ 2024

Question:How many times is SMAT conduted?

Answer:

SMAT is conducted multiple times a year.

Question:How many questions are there in each section?

Answer:

A total of 20 questions will be asked from each section.

Question:What are the sections from where the questions will be asked?

Answer:

The questions in SMAT will be asked from sections like Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reading Comprehension.

Question:What is the total duration of SMAT?

Answer:

SMAT is conducted for a total duration of 90 minutes.

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what is the last date to fill the application form ?

Sohamsengupta8 31st Mar, 2021

Hello STudent,

Shiv Nadar University usually conducts Shiv Nadar University ee management admission test or SMAT each year to provide admission in Masters of business administration course. After completing examination you have to go through comprehensive personal evaluation process. Final result will be  made on the basis of two 2 marks. If you have enough CAT GMAT XAT CMAT score you also can option out of this examination.

You can register yourself for SMAT from now. Actually there is no fat last date commencement, but probably the last date can be in June 2021 click on the link below to know more

https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/smat

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passing marks for smat? and where to find result?

HARSH AGARWAL 7th Sep, 2020

hii,

Understanding SAT Scores might prove to be a tough task for candidates. The overall SAT test is scored on a scale of 400-1600

Candidates can access the SAT score report on their College Board profile.

Steps to check SAT scores

  • Step 1- Visit the College Board's site
  • Step 2- Sign in using your ID and password
  • Step 3- Click on My Organiser and go to SAT scores
  • Step 4- Click on Access My Scores and enter your username and password
  • Step 5- Go to My Test Scores
  • Step 6- Your SAT scores will appear on the screen

Candidates can send their score reports to the colleges using Score Choice

hope it was helpful.

thankss

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books for SMAT and GMAT exam!?

Kashish 14th Jul, 2020
Hey!

Hope you are doing well

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My cmat 2020 score is 149 and 54 percentile please suggest me good college in maharashtra on smat basis

iammohdshareef 9th Feb, 2020

All over India:

Balaji Institute of Telecom Management

ICBM

Sona School of Management

Institute of Management studies

ISB&M

Jagan Institute of Management Studies

Jaipuria Indore

NSB Academy

Indira School of Business

Vanguard Business School

In Maharashtra:

Indira School of Business

Balaji Institute of Telecom Management

Deviprasad Goenka Managment College

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For complete list of Colleges in other States also, use our college pathfinder: https://bschool.careers360.com/pathfinder/cmat


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