NMAT 2020 - Dates, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Notification

NMAT 2020 exam dates have been announced by the exam conducting body GMAC. Get all the important information related to NMAT exam 2020 in this article.

NMAT by GMAC or NMAT exam is a popular computer-based MBA entrance examination in India. Leading B-Schools of India shortlist candidates for admission into MBA courses offered by these colleges. In this article, you will read all about NMAT 2020 exam, including dates, eligibility, registration process, fees, exam pattern and syllabus. Check them out.

Important Events of NMAT by GMAC

NMAT 2020 registrations will begin from September 14. To know more about the important events related to NMAT by GMAC check below the important exam dates related to NMAT 2020 in the table below-

Events	Start Date	End Date
Online Registration	4-Sept-2020	20-Nov-2020
Scheduling of Exam	04-Nov-2020	30-Jan-2021
Late Registration	21-Nov-2020	30-Nov-2020
Retake Registration and Retake Scheduling	05-Nov-2020	17-Jan-2021
Re-scheduling	14-Sept-2020	17-Jan-2021
Exam Date	04-Nov-2020	30-Jan-2021

NMAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria

The candidate first needs to go through the NMAT eligibility criteria before directly applying through the NMAT application form. Check the eligibility criteria for NMAT exam below:

• Qualification: Candidates who have scored at least 50% aggregate and above in graduation or equivalent can apply
• Appearing candidates: Candidates who are in their final year of graduation can also apply
• Age limit: There is no age limit
• Work Experience: Candidate having work experience are also eligible to apply

Note: If any candidate is found ineligible at any of the admission stage, that candidate will be disqualified for any further process.

Also Read: Detailed NMAT eligibility criteria 2020

NMAT 2020 Registration Process

In order to appear for NMAT 2020 exam, check the following NMAT registration process which will help you avoid unnecessary tensions as well as errors. NMAT application form can be filled in online mode and the test takers can check the official website for more details. Check the steps below to know how to apply for NMAT 2020.

1. Create NMAT student account by filling in basic details such as name, email id, mobile number, etc.
2. Check 'verification link' sent on the registered email Id
3. Click on the link to access the dashboard
4. Complete six stages of NMAT application process which are mentioned below
   

   NMAT 2020 Registration Stages

    
5. Fill in NMAT application form by keying in details such as:

1. Contact information
2. Personal educational and work experience
3. List of programmes/ schools to send NMAT score
4. Email Id to be used in the test centre

Read all the terms and conditions and the details entered by you carefully before clicking on 'I Agree' checkbox

Steps Further

1. Enter the date of birth and full name as provided in other official documents
2. Select up to five schools in the "Schools Preference" section  
3. Upload recent passport size photograph and signatures
4. Pay "NMAT test fee" using online payment gateway

NMAT Registration Fees

Early registration for NMAT is Rs. 2000+ applicable taxes, whereas for late registration, NMAT by GMAC sets an additional amount of 500 which comes to 2500 + applicable taxes. Payment can be made via VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Debit Card, Net Banking and others.

NMAT Registration Types	Varying Amount
Test Registration (regular fee)	Rs 2,000 + applicable taxes
Test Registration (Late)	Rs 2,500 + applicable taxes
Retake exam fee	Rs 2,000 + applicable taxes
Reschedule	Rs 1,100 + applicable taxes
Request for sending NMAT Scores to B-schools other than first five	Rs 200 per B-school + applicable taxes

Steps Further

1. Find "Schedule Exam Option" activated on your dashboard after successful payment of test fee
2. Schedule your NMAT exam using the activated feature
3. Select option between taking the test from designated test centres or from home in an online proctored manner
4. Download NMAT admit card from the dashboard 

NMAT Exam Retake

In order to improve scores, test takers can utilise the opportunity of NMAT by GMAC exam retake option. Every test taker will get two NMAT exam retake option along with the first attempt. The NMAT exam retake option is activated on the Student's Dashboard after the exam date. To apply for the retake option, test-takers need to pay retake fees, the amount mentioned on the table above.

Also Read: NMAT 2020 registration and application form

NMAT 2020 Exam Pattern

NMAT is conducted in online mode (Computer-Based Test Mode) and NMAT exam pattern of question is generally objective type (Multiple Choice Questions). This year, the exam pattern has been revised. Instead of 120 questions, candidates have to answer 108 questions within the same duration. The other details of the NMAT exam pattern are as below-

Pattern	Details
Exam Duration	2 hours
Number of Questions	108 Questions
Negative Marking	Not Applicable
Subjects	3 (Language Skill, Quantitative Skill and Logical reasoning)

Check below the number of questions and the time allotted in total for each topic of NMAT exam 2020.

Sections	Number of Questions	Estimated Time (in minutes)
Language Skill	36	28
Logical Reasoning	36	40
Quantitative Skill	36	52
Total	108	120

NMAT 2020 Syllabus

There is no prescribed or fixed NMAT syllabus for the NMAT examination. However, candidates must take care of the following subjects and each of its sub-sections for better preparation.

• Language Skills: Vocabulary, Para Jumble, Fill in the Blanks and Grammar, Syntax, Antonyms, Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, etc.
• Quantitative Skill: Coordinate Geometry, Probability, Mensuration, Mixture and Solution, Average, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Number System, Pie Chart, etc.
• Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Syllogism, Critical Reasoning, Course of Actions, Puzzles, etc.

NMAT 2020 Admit Card/Hall Ticket

NMAT admit card will be available to the candidates for download within 24 hours of submitting the NMAT application form. It is essential to carry the NMAT admit card on the test day.

Key Points:

1. It is mandatory to carry NMAT 2020 admit card along with supporting documents to be able to appear for the exam. Not doing so will nullify their candidature.
2. Candidates must ensure that they upload their recent photographs according to the specifications on the website
3. NMAT admit card can be printed only after the application fee is realized by GMAC
4. The test administrator in charge will sign and stamp each candidate’s NMAT admit card 2020. The same needs to be done in each attempt on the same admit card.
5. Candidates must note that they may or may not be allotted the same exam centre for their retakes
6. Qualifying aspects of the students and names of shortlisted candidates have been announced

NMAT 2020 Test Centres

NMAT 2020 will be conducted in 52 test centres located across 62 Indian cities and four international centres. Candidates can select up to five exam cities while registering for NMAT 2020.

To know more on the exam and find help with past year’s question papers, we recommend you to refer to the following sections mentioned below.

NMAT by GMAC Cut Offs

NMAT Question Paper

NMAT Preparation Tips & Guide

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FAQs Related to NMAT 2020

Q. How many times can I take NMAT in a year?

A. NMAT can be taken twice a year. There is an option of retaking the NMAT exam after the first attempt.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria of the NMAT exam?

A. The candidates appearing for NMAT 2020 must be a graduate with at least 50 per cent aggregate. Candidates in the final year can also apply for NMAT exam 2020.

Q. How many test centres can I choose to give the NMAT exam?

A. Candidates can select up to five test centres for NMAT exam 2020.

Q. Will NMAT exam be postponed due to the COVID-19?

A. Yes, NMAT 2020 dates have been postponed until further notice in the face of the prevailing situation in the country.

Q. How many colleges accept NMAT by GMAC?

A. Over 40 B-schools in India and abroad accept NMAT by GMAC scores.

Q. I live in Nepal. Is there an NMAT exam centre in Nepal?

A. Yes, candidates from Nepal can choose Kathmandu as the exam centre for NMAT exam 2020.

Q. When will NMAT registrations 2020 begin?

A. NMAT registrations will begin from September 14, 2020.

Q. When will NMAT 2020 exam be conducted?

A. NMAT 2020 will be conducted from November 4, 2020, to January 30, 2021.

Q. What is the application fee of NMAT 2020?

A. NMAT application fee is Rs 2,000 (plus taxes) without late fees.

Q. Is there negative marking in NMAT by GMAC?

A. No there is no negative marking in the NMAT exam 2020.

Q. Can I pay the application fee offline?

A. No, candidates can only pay the NMAT application fee online through credit card, debit card or net banking.

Q. How many sections will be there in NMAT by GMAC exam?

A. There will be three sections in NMAT question paper, i.e. Quantitative Skills, Language Skills and Logical Reasoning.