NMAT by GMAC 2015 Test pattern

NMAT by GMAC 2015 test pattern has been declared by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). No new changes have been introduced in the exam pattern this year. NMAT will continue to be a 120 minute (two hour) exam with three sections – Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

NMAT 2015 exam will be held from Tuesday, October 6 to Saturday, December 19. The last date for late registration is Monday, October 19, 2015.

Interested candidates can apply for the exam on the official website.

Here’s a detailed look at the test pattern:

NMAT 2015 Test Pattern

Sections	Questions	Time
Language Skills	32 questions	22 minutes
Quantitative Skills	48 questions	60 minutes
Logical Reasoning	40 questions	38 minute
Total	120 questions	120 minutes

According to the official notification, “The NMAT exam is computer-delivered and gives each candidate a randomly generated test from a pool of questions, delivered one-at-a-time. The number of questions, difficulty levels, and the time limit for each of the sections is predetermined and, under normal administration conditions, are the same regardless of when and where the test is administered. Candidates have a choice of selecting the order/sequence of the test sections.”               

Also, NMAT test-takers need to review their answers before moving to another section of the exam.  Once the candidate ends a particular section, all answers are considered final.

Candidates can choosing a date, time and location according to their convenience.

Here are few important details about NMAT exam:

 

1. Three Attempts: Candidates can take the test three times in an admission cycle – one exam and two retakes.
2. Choosing the section order: Candidates can choose the order of sections in the test. For instance, one can opt to attempt QA section first followed VA and LR.
3. Reviewing: You can review your answers at the end of each section so you always have the opportunity to revise if you’re not sure of your original response.
4. No negative marking: “The system of no negative marking is in line with global practices,” stated an official GMAC release.

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