NMAT by GMAC 2015 exam analysis: No new surprises

NMAT by GMAC 2015 commenced today, October 6, at various centres across the country. And the verdict of various experts and test takers is – old wine, new bottle.

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In other words, no new pattern change has been observed in the 2015 GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) edition of test. The test takers have played safely and nothing significant has been introduced.

NMAT by GMAC continues to be a 120 minute test wherein candidates needed to attempt three sections:

NMAT by GMAC 2015 exam pattern

 

 

 

Let’s take a detailed look at the NMAT by GMAC analysis for this year section wise:

 

Language Skills

According to few experts and test takers Shiksha spoke to, this section was easy and questions could be attempted within the given time-frame. There were two passages in reading comprehension section (about 300 words each) with medium difficulty level.

Candidates with more than 18 accurate attempts can hope to score well in the section.

 

Quantitative Skills

All test takers Shiksha spoke to confirmed that there were questions from both Data Interpretation and Quantitative Analysis.  The section had quite a few problems on Data Sufficiency. Overall, the section was predictable with medium difficulty level. There were questions on geometry, arithmetic, time-based problems, algebra, etc.

Candidates with more than 34 accurate attempts can hope to score well in the section.

 

Logical Reasoning

This section received mixed reviews with some candidates calling it lengthy, others tackling it within the given timeframe. The section had problems on arrangements, blood relations, venn diagrams, input-output, cause-effect, statements and conclusions, coding decoding, etc.

Candidates with more than 30 accurate attempts can hope to score well in the section.

 

 Overall Analysis

Overall, NMAT 2015 was a predictable paper.  True to its word, GMAC has introduced no new surprises this year. NMAT by GMAC is conducted by Pearson VUE.

However, it seems that the number of test takers on Day 1 is on the lower side, as Shiksha.com could find very few DAY 1 candidates. We can expect more candidates to take the exam in the following days.

Two Re-takes

The exam will continue till December 19, 2015 (75-day test window). Candidates can start rescheduling the exam from today. One can take the exam for a total of three times (One exam, two retakes / reattempts). The best of three scores are considered during admission. Candidates can take a look at the important dates.

 

NMAT by GMAC prep

GMAC has launched exclusive prep material for the exam –

• NMAT by GMAC 2015 Official Preparation Guide
• NMAT by GMAC 2015 Online test prep tool

 

Earlier this year, GMAC acquired NMAT exam from NMIMS, creating headlines across the country. This is the first exam acquisition for GMAC.

 

Associated B-Schools

NMAT by GMAC scores will be accepted by 12 Universities/ colleges:

1. SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
2. Alliance University
3. Ansal University
4. BML Munjal University
5. ICFAI Business School
6. Mody University
8. Shoolini University
8. SRM University
9. Thapar School of Management
10. VIT University
11. Woxsen School of Business
12. Amity University
13. Chitkara University
14. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
15. Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

 

Stay tuned for more updates on NMAT by GMAC exam.