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NMAT 2024: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is conducting the NMAT exam 2024 within a test window available until December 20. Candidates can download the NMAT 2024 admit card seven days before the scheduled NMAT test date. Candidates who took the NMAT exam can now access the retake registration window to apply for the second attempt to the exam. As per the NMAT exam dates, GMAC is administering the NMAT exam window for 45 days. Candidates aspiring for MBA admissions in top b-schools of India or abroad can appear for NMAT exam 2024 thrice during a test window. The second attempt of the exam must be scheduled 15 days after the first NMAT test date. Similarly, the third NMAT test date must be scheduled for a date 15 days after the second exam attempt.Â
The exam scheduling window is available on the NMAT candidate login for all applicants. Scroll down for more details on NMAT 2024 exam, including the eligibility criteria, registration process, pattern, syllabus, mock test, and more.
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- What is NMAT?
- NMAT 2024 Registration & Exam Dates
- NMAT 2024 Highlights
- NMAT 2024 Admission Process
- NMAT Registration Process 2024
- NMAT Exam Scheduling 2024 | NMAT Slot Booking
- NMAT 2024 Admit Card
- NMAT Preparation Tips 2024
- NMAT Exam Pattern 2024
- NMAT Result 2024
- Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores
- NMAT 2024 Selection Process
- NMAT 2024 Contact Information
- Important FAQs on NMAT Exam
What is NMAT?
NMAT or NMAT by GMAC is a national-level entrance test conducted for MBA admissions at NMIMS University and other reputed B-Schools in India as well as abroad. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies conducted NMAT until GMAC took over the authority. NMAT is designed to keep the test-taker's convenience in mind. Candidates can choose the exam date and venue preference during the exam window using the NMAT scheduling option. NMAT shares some features with GMAT as candidates are allowed to choose the preferred date during a testing window as well as self-schedule the test, time and venue, and appointment date based on the availability of seats at the preferred test centre. The national-level entrance exam, NMAT, is conducted annually during the test window of specified days. NMAT by GMAC score is based on the performance of candidates in three sections, namely, Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.
NMAT 2024 Registration & Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMAT 2024 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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06 Nov '24 - 17 Dec '24 | NMAT 2024 Retake Registration |
01 Aug '24 - 17 Dec '24 | NMAT 2024 Rescheduling Window |
29 Oct '24 - 20 Dec '24 | NMAT 2024 Admit Card Issuance ONGOING |
05 Nov '24 - 20 Dec '24 | NMAT 2024 Exam Window ONGOING |
05 Nov '24 - 31 Dec '24 | NMAT 2024 Result Declaration ONGOING |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
01 Aug '24 - 13 Oct '24 | NMAT 2024 Registration Window |
01 Aug '24 - 21 Oct '24 | NMAT 2024 Scheduling Window |
NMAT 2024 Highlights
The table below covers some of the major highlights of the NMAT by GMAC exam.
Features |
Details |
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Exam name |
NMAT by GMAC |
Conducting body |
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) |
Exam level |
National level for PG admission |
Frequency |
Once a year with three attempts (within 70-day test window) |
Mode |
CBT from test centre |
Duration |
120 minutes |
Syllabus |
Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning |
Pattern |
108 Questions |
Language |
English |
NMAT registration fee |
INR 3,000 |
Exam purpose |
Admission into India's top business schools such as NMIMS, SPJIMR, ISB, XIMB, VIT, ICFAI, Shiv Nadar, SDA Bocconi, LM Thapar, etc. |
Course offered |
MBA/PGDM |
Number of test centres and cities |
87 test centres with 83 test cities |
Exam helpdesk number |
0120 4397855 |
Exam website |
https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat?utm_campaign=SAS_IN_sasnmatdec_nmatexam_sasnmatarm_nmat2024_&utm_source=shiksha&utm_medium=cplv |
Also Read: Why NMAT by GMAC?
NMAT 2024 Admission Process
The admission process for NMAT includes six stages—filling the NMAT 2024 application form, issuing the NMAT 2024 admit card, NMAT 2024 exam, declaration of NMAT 2024 result and NMAT 2024 selection process (Group Discussion and Personal Interview) of the shortlisted candidates.
Each stage of the NMAT 2024 admission process is briefly explained below.
NMAT Registration Process 2024
The first step of the admission process starts with filling the NMAT 2024 application form. Candidates can complete the NMAT exam registration within the stipulated time. Only the candidates submitting the application form and scheduling the exam are issued NMAT 2024 admit card. NMAT registration process is available online and candidates need to create a login ID and password to complete the online registration process. Candidates must pay INR 3,000 (excluding GST) against the application fee and slot booking (scheduling) the exam. The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Master Card, Mobile wallet and other options.
After NMAT registration, the test reschedule option is enabled in the student account. To reschedule the NMAT 2024 test, candidates have to apply for the NMAT exam reschedule option in less than 72 hours from the date and schedule of the test. NMAT rescheduling steps can also be completed through the same candidate dashboard. The retake fee is INR 3,000 and the rescheduling fee is INR 1,200.
NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
The exam conducting authority has specified the below-mentioned eligibility criteria for NMAT 2024. Candidates need to fulfil eligibility requirements before NMAT registration.
- Candidate must have completed graduation under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern from any stream
- Secured not less than 50 per cent aggregate in the final year of graduation
- Candidates awaiting results or in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for NMAT 2024. Admission is granted on a provisional basis until the graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted
Candidates must also check the eligibility criteria of NMAT-participating colleges individually before registering for the examination. Applicants need to select five institutes of their preference for admission while applying and those institutes may have different eligibility criteria for admission.
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NMAT Exam Scheduling 2024 | NMAT Slot Booking
GMAC conducts NMAT within a specified window. After submitting the application form, candidates can proceed to schedule the exam. Using the exam scheduling window, candidates need to specify a date and test city to appear for the exam. Only the candidates who schedule the NMAT exam will be allowed to appear for the exam. The exam scheduling is available on the NMAT login dashboard.
Difference Between NMAT Registration & NMAT Scheduling
NMAT registration and scheduling are two distinct exam events. During the registration process, NMAT aspirants need to complete the one-time registration followed by providing key information about them. During the registration process candidates need to choose the desired college where they wish to send their scores, any other MBA exam they appeared for, etc. On the other hand, NMAT scheduling is the facility to choose the exam date and exam city and slot preference. NMAT exam scheduling window is also known as NMAT slot booking.
NMAT 2024 Admit Card
After the candidates complete the NMAT 2024 application process and pay the application fee, they need to book their preferred exam slot. NMAT admit card is downloadable seven days before the exam date. The admit card for NMAT 2024 will be available for download until the examination day. Candidates will have to download a fresh admit card for all attempts of the NMAT 2024 exam.
NMAT Preparation Tips 2024
NMAT, like any other MBA entrance exam, is a speed-based test. Thus, the entire preparation must be aligned with this thought. Candidates need to follow NMAT preparation strategies, which helps them build speed and the accuracy level to answer questions in the test. To build speed and accuracy, candidates need to catch hold of the best books for NMAT preparation, five years of NMAT sample papers and attempt the mock tests. Keep the following points in mind to prepare for the test:
- Devote three to four months to build conceptual clarity on topics included in the NMAT syllabus
- Analyse your preparation level by practising NMAT question papers
- Create notes of each topic while studying and revise them from time to time
- Discuss your doubts with peers and mentors to clear them
NMAT by GMAC: Guidelines & Facilities for Students with Disability
Test takers with disabilities will have access to special arrangements during NMAT by GMAC, including an accommodation facility. Such candidates should send a request to GMAC for the same while filling the NMAT application form.
Candidates with the following disabilities can avail this facility:
- Mobility impairment
- Learning disability
- Blindness (low vision to no vision)
- Leprosy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Others
Other arrangements made by GMAC for disabled candidates are:
- Reader
- Extra time
- Large fonts
- Mobility help
Note: A scribe can assist applicants with vision impairment. Candidates are also allowed to bring their scribe; however, in this case, they need to seek approval by GMAC before taking the exam.
NMAT Exam Pattern 2024
NMAT 2024 is being conducted as the Computer-based Test (CBT) as well as the Internet-Based Test (IBT), wherein candidates can take the test from their home in an online remote proctored manner. However, the IBT facility is only available for candidates taking the test outside India. The test-takers need to solve 108 MCQs in 120 minutes. There is a sectional time limit in NMAT 2024 exam. The online exam has three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.
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NMAT Result 2024
The NMAT 2024 result will be declared on the official website of the NMAT by GMAC. The result can be checked online using login credentials. Candidates need to save the scorecard and take printouts of the result for future reference.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores
NMAT Cut Off
NMAT accepting colleges take into consideration both sectional and overall NMAT cutoff of the test takers. The cut off is expected to be around 210-270. Click on the college predictor button below to predict calls from NMAT accepting colleges.
NMAT 2024 Selection Process
The next stage of the NMAT selection process is the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI) round conducted by the participating institutes.
The participating institute may also decide to conduct a WAT (Writing Ability Test) or Case Discussion (CD) round instead of the conventional GD round. The final admission decision is based on the combined performance in NMAT online test and GD-PI round.
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NMAT 2024 will be conducted in 87 test centres across 83 cities in India.
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NMAT 2024 Contact Information
NMAT Registration Application and payment related queries can be addressed to:
Email Support: nmatsupport@gmac.com
Helpdesk For NMAT Scheduling related queries
Phone: 0120 4397855 – Monday to Saturday (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST) (Except public holidays)
Important FAQs on NMAT Exam
Here are some of the frequently asked questions on NMAT exam:
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