NMAT 2023: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation, Question Papers
Content Writer | Updated On - Aug 1, 2022
NMAT 2023 exam dates are expected to be released along with the official notification in August 2023. GMAC will also publish the NMAT 2023 application forms on the official website in the first week of August 2023. Check NMAT Registration Fee & Process
- NMAT 2023 Registration facility will be made available for interested and eligible candidates for a period exceeding three months. Check NMAT Eligibility Criteria
- Post-registration, candidates will be allowed to schedule the exam and appear as per the center and NMAT 2023 exam date chosen by them. Check NMAT Scheduling Process
- NMAT 2023 exam will have three sections having 36 MCQs each- Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Check NMAT Exam Pattern
- Candidates can check their performance in the NMAT by GMAC test within 48 hours of taking the exam and can apply for up to two retakes within the exam delivery window. Check NMAT Cut off
What is the NMAT Exam? NMAT by GMAC, also known as the NMIMS Management Aptitude Test is a national level entrance examination conducted by GMAC or Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC). NMAT is a PG level exam for admission in various courses like MBA and PGDM offered at NMIMS University and other renowned B-schools across India and 4 other countries.
NMAT 2023 Highlights
The table mentioned below highlights some of the important facts related to NMAT by GMAC exam.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | NMAT by GMAC |
| Conducting body | Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
| Exam level | National level for MBA admission |
| Frequency | Once a year (75-80 day test window) |
| Mode | CBT at test centers |
| Time Limit | 2 Hours |
| Syllabus | Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning |
| Number of questions | 108 Questions |
| Language | English |
| Fees | INR 2,300 |
| Exam Purpose | Admission into India’s leading business schools |
| Course Offered | MBA/PGDM |
| Number of Test Cities | 68 |
| Exam Helpdesk Number | 0120 4397855 |
| Exam Website | mba.com/nmat |
NMAT 2023: Important Dates
Candidates appearing for NMAT 2023 exam must keep close track of NMAT important dates and must start their preparations to avoid missing any deadline. The table mentions the expected NMAT 2023 Exam Dates:
| Events | Starting Dates | Ending Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Online registration date | September 2023 | November 2023 |
| Scheduling | September 2023 | December 2023 |
| Re-scheduling | September 2023 | January 2024 |
| NMAT 2023 Exam Date | November 2023 | January 2024 |
| Registration for Retake | November 2023 | January 2024 |
| Retake Scheduling | November 2023 | January 2024 |
NMAT 2023 Admission Process
NMAT 2023 admission process is segmented into six stages including;
- Filling NMAT 2023 application form
- Issuing of NMAT 2023 admit card
- NMAT 2023 exam
- Declaration of NMAT 2023 result
- NMAT 2023 selection process (including Group Discussion and Personal Interview) of the shortlisted candidates.
It is important to clear all the selection stages of NMAT 2023 admission process.
NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates planning to appear for NMAT 2023 exam must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting authority. The detailed eligibility is mentioned below:
- Candidates applying for the exam must have completed graduation under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern from any stream.
- The minimum required percentage will be 50 per cent in the final year of graduation.
- Candidates awaiting their final year results can also apply for NMAT 2023. Admission will be given on a provisional basis until the graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted.
- There will be no age limit to be eligible for NMAT 2023.
Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria of NMAT participating colleges individually before starting with the registration process.
Read detailed NMAT Eligibility Criteria
NMAT 2023 Application Process
NMAT 2023 Registration process will be completely online and candidates will have to register and generate their NMAT login ID and password. Only the candidates who submit the application forms within the deadline will be issued an NMAT 2023 admit card. The registration process for NMAT by GMAC exam is mentioned below:
- First of all, you have to create an account on register.nmat.org using a valid email address.
- At the time of filling the application form, you need to submit their contact information, personal & educational details, email ID & work experience details.
- Then you need to select the institutes you wish to apply for.
- After that, you have to upload passport size photographs & signatures in the prescribed format.
- Make sure to cross check all the submitted details.
- Lastly, submit the application fees and schedule the exam.
NMAT Exam 2023 Application Fees
Check out the application fees which candidates have to pay for filling NMAT application form
| Particulars | NMAT Application Fees |
|---|---|
| Registration Fees (without late fine) | INR 2,300 |
| Registration Fees (with late fine) | INR 2,500 |
| Reschedule fe) | INR 1,100 |
Candidates can pay the application fees online using Debit Card, Master Card, Mobile wallet and other options.
NMAT 2023 Exam Scheduling
GMAC will conduct NMAT 2023 within a specified testing window of 75-80 days. Post submitting the application form, candidates will be able to schedule their exam timings and specify a date and test city to appear for the exam. Only the ones who successfully schedule NMAT exam will be able to appear. NMAT 2023 exam scheduling will be made accessible on the NMAT login dashboard. Read more NMAT Scheduling
NMAT 2023 Admit Card
Post the successful submission of NMAT 2023 application process and payment of the application fee, candidates will be able to book their preferable exam slot and download NMAT 2023 admit card for the same within 24 hours.
How to Download NMAT Admit Card 2023?
The step by step instructions to download NMAT admit card are given below:
- Refer to the official website of NMAT by GMAC
- Candidates who have completed NMAT registration process can log in at the official portal using their NMAT login and password.
- Download NMAT admit card on the application dashboard.
NMAT 2023 Test Centers
Based on previous year NMAT test centers, the below table mentions all the test cities where NMAT 2023 will be held:
| NMAT Test Cities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | East | West | South | Central |
| Agra | Bhubaneswar | Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhilai |
| Allahabad | Guwahati | Aurangabad | Chennai | Bhopal |
| Chandigarh | Jamshedpur | Jaipur | Coimbatore | Indore |
| Dehradun | Kolkata | Jodhpur | Kochi | Jabalpur |
| Delhi | Patna | Kota | Hyderabad | Raipur |
| Faridabad | Ranchi | Mumbai | Manipal | Gwalior |
| Ghaziabad | Shillong | Nagpur | Mysore | |
| Gurugram | Nashik | Tiruchirapalli | ||
| Jammu | Pune | Vellore | ||
| Kanpur | Surat | Vizag | ||
| Lucknow | Vadodara | |||
| Noida | ||||
NMAT 2023 Exam Pattern
NMAT 2023 will be held in 2 online modes- Computer-based Test (CBT) and Internet-Based Test (IBT). Candidates opting for IBT mode will be able to give the test from their home in a remote proctored environment.
- NMAT question paper will have 108 MCQs to be solved within 2 hours.
- There is a sectional time limit in NMAT 2023 exam.
- 36 questions each will be asked from three sections- Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.
- For every correct option, candidates will get 3 marks, while there will be no negative marking in case of wrong attempts
The table mentioned below mentions section-wise NMAT 2023 exam pattern which candidates must go through before starting with their exam preparations:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Duration | Score range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language skill | 36 | 28 Minutes | 12-120 |
| Quantitative skill | 36 | 52 Minutes | 12-120 |
| Logical reasoning | 36 | 40 Minutes | 12-120 |
| Total | 108 | 120 | 36-360 |
Check detailed NMAT Exam Pattern
NMAT Syllabus 2023
NMAT 2023 Syllabus will be released by the Graduate Management Academic Council (GMAC). The exam pattern and syllabus for NMAT 2023 is expected to be similar to the previous year's syllabus. The table mentioned below discloses the latest and updated NMAT Syllabus.
| NMAT sections | Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| Language Skills | Reading Comprehension, English Grammar, Word Meaning and Verbal Ability |
| Quantitative Skills | Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration and Modern Math |
| Logical Reasoning | Coding-Decoding, Critical Reasoning, Statement Conclusions, Puzzles, Blood Relations, etc. |
NMAT 2023 Result
The candidates will be scored based on their performance in NMAT exam.
- NMAT 2023 results will be announced on the official website of NMAT by GMAC within 48 hours.
- Candidates will be able to check the scores online using login credentials.
- Candidates are recommended to save the scorecard and take a hard copy of the same as it will be required in the future.
NMAT 2023 Selection Process
NMAT selection process includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI) rounds which are conducted by the participating institutes.
- The participating institute might also conduct a WAT (Writing Ability Test) or Case Discussion (CD) round instead of the conventional GD round.
- The final decision regarding the admission will be based on the candidates’ score in NMAT online test and performance in the interview round.
NMAT 2023 Preparation Tips
NMAT, similar to many other MBA entrance exams, is a speed-based test and candidates will be judged based on their speed and accuracy. So it is important to focus on time management skills to get a good score in the exam.
- Candidates preparing for NMAT Exam 2023 must follow detailed NMAT preparation strategies so that they can focus on their speed and accuracy and can complete the paper within time.
- Also refer to the best books for NMAT preparation to understand the kind of questions asked in the exam.
- Do more mock tests to build conceptual clarity on topics asked in NMAT exam. Also, candidates can analyze their preparation level by reviewing NMAT mock tests attempted by them. It also improves speed and accuracy.
Read NMAT Preparation Tips & Strategies
Best Books for NMAT 2023 Preparation
Books play an important role while NMAT exam preparation. Some of the best books for NMAT preparation are listed below for your reference:
| Book Name | Author/Publishers |
|---|---|
| NMAT by GMAC Official Guide | GMAC |
| Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT | Arun Sharma |
| Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma |
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT | Arun Sharma |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | Ajay Singh |
NMAT 2023 Question Papers
Doing more previous years’ NMAT question papers is an important part of exam preparation as it helps candidates boost their skills. Also, referring to NMAT question papers will help candidates know the style of questions asked in the exam. Download NMAT Question Papers
Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores
Mentioned below is the list of top colleges that accept NMAT scores for MBA admission.
- SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
- Indian School of Business (ISB) (Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)
- SOIL Institute of Management
- ISBR Business School
- IFMR Graduate School of Business
- Woxsen School of Business Management
- K J Somaiya Institute of Management
- SPJIMR (For PGMPW)
- XIM University
- SDA Bocconi Asia Center (formerly MISB Bocconi)
- ICFAI Business School
- Athena School of Management, Mumbai
- Jindal Global Business school - Delhi/NCR
- University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
- VIT University
- ISME - School of Management & Entrepreneurship
- Jagdish sheth school of management
- Master’s union school of business
- Ansal University, Gurgaon
- iMET Global, etc.
NMAT 2023 Cut Off
NMIMS colleges consider both sectional and overall NMAT cut off to offer admission to the candidates. The minimum NMAT 2023 cut off for NMIMS Mumbai can be expected to be around 210-270; however, it will vary from college to college.
| Section | NMAT Cut Off 2023 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Language Skills | 72+ |
| Logical Reasoning | 74+ |
| Quantitative Skills | 73+ |
| Overall | 220-230 |
So all the candidates must begin with their NMAT 2023 exam preparations in advance to get a seat for MBA in their preferred B-School. Also keep on referring to the latest NMAT news and make study plans accordingly.
NMAT 2023 FAQs
Q: How many times is NMAT conducted?
A: NMAT Exam is conducted once a year to offer vacant seats in various courses including MBA and PGDM.
Q: How many times am I allowed to register for NMAT?
A: Registration for NMAT exam is accepted just once. However, eligible candidates can take 2 retakes, for which they are supposed to reschedule the test.
Q: For how many days will NMAT 2023 exam window remain open?
A: NMAT 2023 exam will be conducted over a three-month period segmented into five windows. The opening days of each window will be 15 days.
Q: Is NMAT exam difficult?
A: As compared to other MBA entrance exams like XAT and CAT, the difficulty level of NMAT exam is moderate.
Q: What is the benefit of doing NMAT Mock Tests?
A: Doing more NMAT question papers or NMAT mock tests is useful for the candidates in preparing as per the latest exam pattern and syllabus.
Q: What all things should I check while downloading NMAT 2023 admit card?
A: Some of the details that candidates must check-in their NMAT 2023 admit card include their name, DOB, category, application form number, photograph, etc. Make sure all these details are written accurately.
Q: Who decides NMAT syllabus?
A: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) decides NMAT 2023 syllabus. In case there is some change in the pattern or if some topics are added or removed, the counseling body informs the students about the same in the official notification.
Q: Name some books which I can refer to while preparing for NMAT Quantitative Aptitude Section?
A: Some of the books which candidates can refer to while preparing for NMAT Quantitative Aptitude section include Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal, Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma, and How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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