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NMAT Exam 2024: Eligibility, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result, Cut Off

23 July, 2024
Radhika Joshi

Summary: The NMAT 2024 scheduling window will be open from August 2024 to October 2024. Find out important details about NMAT exam 2024, such as eligibility, exam dates, registration, and more.

NMAT Exam

NMAT 2024: This year, the NMAT exam, overseen by GMAC, will be accepted by 78 business schools for their MBA/PGDM admissions. Read the article thoroughly to understand the important details about NMAT Exam 2024.

 

NMAT 2024 Overview

The NMAT 2024 exam is a national-level test for MBA admissions at NMIMS University and other top business schools in India and abroad. It allows test-takers to choose their exam date and location during the exam window. Similar to the GMAT, candidates can pick their preferred test date, time, and venue. The NMAT is conducted annually over a specified test window, and scores are based on performance in three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.

 

The following table outlines the key highlights of the NMAT 2024:

                                                        NMAT 2024 Highlights
Exam name NMAT by GMAC
Conducting body Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Exam level National level
Frequency Once a year 
Attempts allowed Up to 3 attempts within 70-day exam window
NMAT exam mode Computer-Based Test (CBT) 
Syllabus
  • Language Skills
  • Quantitative Skills
  • Logical Reasoning
Duration 120 minutes
Language English
No of questions 108 Questions
No. of test centres and cities 73 test cities
NMAT registration fee INR 2,800 (indicative)
Course offered MBA/PGDM
Exam purpose Admission at India’s top business schools (e.g., NMIMS, SPJIMR, XIMB, ISB, LM Thapar, VIT, ICFAI, SDA Bocconi, etc.)
NMAT official website nmat.org
Exam helpdesk number 0120 4397855

 

NMAT 2024: Important Dates

The table below includes the expected date and schedule of NMAT exam 2024:

NMAT Registration 2024 Events Start Dates  Last Dates
NMAT 2024 Registration & Application Process (Without Late fee) with NMAT registration 2024 last date August 1, 2024 October 10, 2024
Facility to choose NMAT 2024 Exam Date – NMAT Scheduling August 1, 2024 October 14, 2024
NMAT 2024 Exam Dates November 5, 2024 December 20, 2024
NMAT 2024 Registration for

Re-take of Exam

November 6, 2024 December 16, 2024
NMAT 2024 Date of Result Declaration Official scorecards will be available 48 hours after the NMAT exam, and unofficial numerical scores will be available immediately after the exam. NMAT results will have numerical scores only. Percentile scores may not be available in the scorecard.
NMAT 2024 Exam Last date for scorecard download March 31, 2024

NMAT Registration: Eligibility Criteria

To register for NMAT 2024, candidates must fulfil these requirements:

 

– Completion of a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.

– Academic qualifications should be in a 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 format.

– Final-year students are eligible to apply for NMAT 2024.

– There is no age limit for NMAT 2024 applicants.

– While work experience is not required, candidates with two to three years of experience are given preference during the final selection process.

 

NMAT Registration 2024: Process

The NMAT 2024 application window is expected to open in the first week of August 2024, and the expected NMAT registration last date is October. Candidates who wish to participate in NMAT 2024 must submit the application form on the official website, nmat.org.

 

The registration steps for NMAT 2024 are provided below:

 

  1. First, ensure your browser meets the following specifications: Mozilla 3.0, Internet Explorer 8, Google Chrome 3.0, or Safari.
  2. Once you have checked the browser, open the official website. 
  3. It will direct you to your profile. If you haven’t built one, fill in your phone number, name, and email address and create a new one.
  4. Verify your email address and then log back into the profile.
  5. Navigate to the NMAT by GMAC window and fill in all your personal information.
  6. You will be required to provide details such as academic history, work experience, programme preferences, and ID.
  7. Ensure the name and birth date you use match those on your ID. You will not be allowed to change these details later.
  8. You can choose up to 5 schools to send your official NMAT scores to.
  9. Upload the documents and photos before choosing between the two modes—Test Centre or Online Proctored at Home. Remember, you won’t be able to change your mode once it is confirmed.
  10. Make the payment via credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
  11. Once your payment is confirmed, you can schedule your NMAT exam on your preferred date and time from the Schedule NMAT tab. You can also choose from 76 centres across 73 cities.

Read More: NMAT Registration 

 

Extra pointers to keep in mind:

 

– You need to upload a scanned copy of your relevant Government ID. Make sure that the picture on the ID is up to date. Using an old photo that does not match your current appearance may cause issues on exam day.

– You also need to set up three security questions for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) purposes. Before the exam, one of these three questions will be asked to verify your identity.

– Candidates often select the wrong time zone. So double-check that your time zone is accurate, as you will not be able to change it later.

– You will be able to download the admit card from your dashboard.

 

NMAT Exam Fees

The table below presents the NMAT Exam fees (Registration) 2024 according to NMAT application type:

                                              NMAT Exam Fees (Registration)
                            NMAT Application Type               NMAT Fee
Test Registration (regular fee) Rs 2,800 
NMAT exam retake fee Rs 2,800 
NMAT reschedule fee Rs 1,200 
Request for sending NMAT scores to B-schools Rs 300 per B-school 

 

NMAT 2024: Syllabus

The NMAT exam syllabus covers topics in Language, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Understanding the NMAT 2024 exam syllabus will help you prepare for the NMAT exam. Here are the section-wise topics for the NMAT syllabus 2024:

            Section     NMAT Syllabus Topics
Language
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Paraphrasing
  • Error Identification 
  • Prepositions
  • Sentence Completion
  • Analogies
Quantitative Skills
  • Algebra 
  • Probability
  • DI Caselets and Tables
  • DI Graphs and Charts
  • Number System
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Arithmetic
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Profit, Loss, and Discount
  • Time and Work
  • Time, Speed, Distance
  • AP/GP 
  • Quadratic Equations
Logical Reasoning
  • Analytical Puzzles
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Deductions
  • Other Reasoning

 

NMAT 2024: Admit Card

GMAC will release the NMAT 2024 admit card online. Only eligible candidates who successfully submit the application form will receive NMAT admit cards. The NMAT admit card 2024 will be accessible on the candidate’s dashboard within 24 hours of scheduling the exam. To download the NMAT admit card 2024, candidates must follow these steps:

 

  1. Go to the official NMAT website by GMAC.
  2. Click on the “Login” link.
  3. Enter your registered email ID and password.
  4. Once you’re in the candidate dashboard, click on the ‘NMAT 2024 admit card’ link.
  5. Proceed to download the NMAT admit card.
  6. Save and print a copy to bring with you on the exam day.

 

NMAT 2024: Result 

After taking the NMAT exam in 2024, candidates will receive their results in the form of a scorecard from GMAC within 48 hours. The results will be accessible through the dashboard.

To download the NMAT results 2024, here are the steps to follow:

 

  1. Visit the official NMAT website.
  2. Click the “login” link and enter your details.
  3. Look for the NMAT scorecard link and click on it.
  4. Download the NMAT 2024 scorecard from the dashboard.
  5. Save a PDF of the NMAT result and print it for future reference.

 

NMAT 2024: Cut Off 

Top B schools that accept NMAT exam 2024 scores will have their own cut-off scores for MBA/PGDM admission. It is expected that the NMAT 2024 cut-off scores will likely be between 150 and 200 as an overall score for the 2024-25 academic session.

Here is the expected NMAT 2024 exam sectional cut off based on previous years’ trends:

Read More: NMAT Cutoff
                  

                Section                    NMAT Sectional Cut off (Expected)
Language Skills 85+
Quantitative Skills 73+
Logical Reasoning 79+
Overall 205-250

 

NMAT is considered to be relatively easier than CAT and can be prepared for within a span of 2 months, provided you have the right study material and guidance. Both of these resources are available in the IMS NMAT Self-Learning Programme, which is designed to enable you to learn at your own pace, making it an ideal option for working professionals.

 

 

You will not just get access to 80+ hours of videos and 10+ NMAT mock tests but also 3 one-on-one sessions with experienced mentors from IMS. With IMS, you will easily be able to score 240+ on your first attempt itself. 

 

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Note: The data mentioned above is subject to change as per the official notification.