NMAT 2021 Registration window is open for the additional phase 2 exam dates announced by GMAC. NMAT 2021 exam will be conducted on 5 more dates- Jan 11 to 15, 2022. Check NMAT by GMAC Exam Dates
What is NMAT Exam? NMAT by GMAC is a national-level management entrance examination for admission into MBA/ PGDM courses offered by NMIMS and other top institutes accepting NMAT exam scores. Earlier conducted by NMIMS, NMAT exam is now being conducted by Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC) since 2015. Around 37+ B-schools in India and 10+ colleges located outside India accept NMAT scores and candidates can choose 5 colleges for admission during the registration process.
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The official dates for NMAT 2021 exam have been released by GMAC. Tabulated below are the important NMAT by GMAC dates for phase 1 and phase 2 as per the official notification:
Events | Starting date | Closing date |
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NMAT Registration (Early) | August 3, 2021 | November 10, 2021 |
NMAT Late Registration | November 11, 2021 | November 15, 2021 |
NMAT Exam Scheduling | August 3, 2021 | November 17, 2021 |
NMAT Re-Scheduling | August 3, 2021 | December 24, 2021 |
NMAT 2021 Exam Delivery | October 14, 2021 | December 27, 2021 |
Registration Retake | October 15, 2021 | December 24, 2021 |
NMAT Exam Date for Retake | October 15, 2021 | December 24, 2021 |
Additional Registration Window for NMAT 2021 (Phase 2) | January 3, 2022 | January 9, 2022 |
NMAT Scheduling for Phase 2 | January 3, 2022 | January 9, 2022 |
NMAT 2021 Exam Delivery (Phase 2) | January 11, 2022 | January 15, 2022 |
Particulars | Details |
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Conducting Body | Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC) |
Testing Window | 75 Day Window + 5 Additional Dates |
NMAT Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test |
Number of Questions | 108 questions |
Number of Sections | 3 (Language Skills, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning) |
Sectional Order | Can be Decided |
Retake | 2 opportunities to retake the exam |
NMAT Colleges | 35+ NMIMS, SPJIMR, ISB, XIMB, VIT, ICFAI, Shiv Nadar, SDA Bocconi |
Average Percentile Required | 90+ |
NMAT Exam Type | National-level |
NMAT Exam Mode | Computer-based |
NMAT Application Fee | INR 2300/- (plus taxes) |
Number of attempts | 3 times a year |
Courses Offered | MBA/ PGDM |
NMAT Exam Centers | 73 centers in 68 cities |
NMAT Colleges | 37 B-schools in India 7 B-schools in South Africa 5 B-schools in the Philippines |
NMAT Official website | mba.com/nmat |
Based on the reviews of NMAT 2021 phase 1 test-takers, it has been deciphered that the overall NMAT 2021 question paper was of moderate to high difficulty level. Given below is NMAT 2021 exam analysis based on student’s reviews:
Section | Number of Questions | Time Allotted | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts (with 95+ % accuracy) |
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Language Skills | 36 | 28 | Moderate to High | 26-28 |
Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 | High | 23-25 |
Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 | Easy to Moderate | 28-30 |
Total | 108 | 120 | Moderate | 77-83 |
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NMAT is an online MBA exam with a scaled score range of 36-360 marks. It comprises 108 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided in 3 sections comprising 36 questions each; Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. As per the updated NMAT exam pattern, there will be no negative marking for wrong/ unattempted questions.
As seen in NMAT exam pattern, Syllabus for NMAT exam is divided into three sections consisting of various topics under every section. The detailed NMAT syllabus 2021 for each section is given below in a tabular form.
NMAT Syllabus for Language Skills | NMAT Syllabus for Logical Reasoning | NMAT Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude |
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Candidates planning to appear for NMAT exam must buy NMAT 2021 official guide which is now available for purchase on amazon.in for INR 1024. Also, candidates can access the kindle edition at just INR 813. The importance of this guide can be understood from its below-mentioned features:
Candidates planning to appear for NMAT 2021 have almost 3 months to prepare for the exam. But when one starts preparing even 3-4 months seem too short to complete the syllabus if one has not planned their preparatory in advance. The candidates must study in a smart and efficient way to bring out the best within the limited time that they have. So below are some of the best tips to prepare for NMAT. Read More
As we know there are 3 sections in NMAT and each section has been assigned a period of limited time totaling 120 minutes. So each NMAT by GMAC section needs to be prepared properly to utilize the allotted time effectively.
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Online preparation apps available for download on mobile phones help the candidates to prepare for different exams like CAT, CMAT, XAT, and NMAT. The apps that help to prepare for NMAT exam offer sample papers, previous year question papers, and conduct mock tests. These NMAT exam preparation apps help a candidate in analyzing the performance and highlighting the weak points. Some of the top-notch android or iOs apps for the preparation for NMAT by GMAC exam are:
There are various books for the preparation of NMAT. It is not necessary to buy books related to NMAT only. The sections in all the MBA competitive exams like NMAT, CAT, and XAT are almost similar and you can refer to general books from known authors for a better understanding of the concept. Even the candidates can refer to NMAT preparation material and books from the top coaching centers.
The language skills section of NMAT 2021 exam will consist of questions on topics like reading comprehension, English grammar, word meaning, and verbal ability. The candidates can prepare for this NMAT exam section by reading the newspapers, editorials, novels, articles, etc., to improve much-needed vocabulary and reading speed. For grammar, candidates are suggested to refer to the grammar books by S K Bakshi and Wren & Martin. Clearing the concepts would make it easier to understand and solve grammatical questions. Some of the good books that can be referred for NMAT 2021 language skills are:
Book Name | Author |
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Nishit K Sinha |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
General Objective English | S K Bakshi |
High School English Grammar & Composition | Wren & Martin |
NMAT Books for Quantitative Skills
Quantitative Aptitude/Skills are a major part of almost all competitive exams like NMAT, XAT, CAT, etc., so there are various books to choose from. Candidates are advised to choose those books that explain the concepts in easy language and give an idea of what sort of questions are expected to appear in the exam. NMAT exam QA section usually requires speed and accuracy and these can only be acquired through conceptual clarity and consistent practice. Some of the highly recommended books for NMAT 2021 that can be referred for Quantitative Aptitude are:
Book Name | Author |
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Quantitative Aptitude for CAT | Arun Sharma |
Quantum CAT | S K Verma |
Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Exams | Abhijit Guha |
Quantitative Aptitude | R S Aggarwal |
NMAT Books for Logical Reasoning
For NMAT 2021 logical reasoning preparation, the only thing important is practice. Candidates may go through the topics but may still find the questions to be twisted and this can be mastered only with a lot of practice. One can always learn some tricks to find a solution to the questions. Some of the best NMAT books to prepare for the LR section are:
Book Name | Author |
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How to prepare for logical reasoning for CAT | Arun Sharma |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning | Ashok Gupta |
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
Analytical Reasoning | M K Pandey |
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NMAT Cut Off 2021 is the minimum score and percentile required for admission to the top participating colleges. Colleges that accept NMAT scores will release both sectional and overall cut off for participation in further selection rounds of GD and PI. Given below is the expected cut off for NMAT 2021 based on the analysis of past years:
Section | Cut Off Range |
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Quantitative Skills | 70-75 |
Language Skills | 80-85 |
Logical Reasoning | 75-80 |
Overall | 200-245 |
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Score/ Percentile | Top NMAT Colleges |
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NMAT Colleges Accepting 90 and above percentile | NMIMS Mumbai Campus |
NMIMS Bengaluru Campus | |
NMIMS Hyderabad Campus | |
XIM, Bhubaneswar | |
NMAT Colleges Accepting 80 and above percentile | VIT, Vellore |
SRM University, Chennai | |
NMAT Colleges Accepting 70 and above percentile | BSE Institute Ltd, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad |
Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida (Delhi NCR) | |
SDA Bocconi, Mumbai | |
IBS (ICFAI B-schools), Hyderabad & 9 other cities | |
Alliance University, Bangalore | |
Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad | |
NMAT Colleges Accepting 60 and above percentile | Amity University, Noida (Delhi NCR) |
Thapar School of Management, Chandigarh | |
UPES, Dehradun | |
ITM, Navi Mumbai | |
HBS, Hyderabad | |
BML Munjal University, Gurgaon | |
Mody University, Sikar |
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Philippines |
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South Africa |
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Morocco |
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Nigeria |
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NMAT Selection Process begins after the release of results and NMAT cut off by the respective colleges. Candidates must note that no centralized selection process is followed by the institutes and every college may conduct NMAT 2021 selection process based on their criteria. Generally, the selection process for NMAT 2021 will consist of:
Some participating colleges may also conduct WAT (Written Ability Test) instead of the GD round. The final admission will be based on your NMAT score and performance in GD-PI rounds.
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Candidates registering for NMAT 2021 exam must know that GMAC provides a maximum of 3 attempts for the exam cycle. Candidates must try to utilize all three attempts to better their scores and chances of acing NMAT by GMAC exam 2021 by registering for the exam as early as possible. Given below is the table providing the maximum attempts you can give based on your first attempt exam date:
NMAT Exam Date for First Attempt | Possible Number of Attempts |
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Before November 24, 2021 | 3 |
November 24 to December 10, 2021 | 2 |
After December 11, 2021 | 1 |
Ques. How many times will NMAT 2021 be conducted by GMAC?
Ans. NMAT 2021 exam will be conducted in 2 phases this year by GMAC-
Ques. Is NMAT by GMAC tougher than CAT exam?
Ans. No, CAT exam is comparatively tougher than NMAT. As per the analysis of previous year trends, it can be seen that the difficulty level of questions asked in NMAT is easier than that in CAT exam especially the LR & DI section.
Ques. Will NMAT 2021 be conducted in 2 phases as in the previous year?
Ans. This year, GMAC will conduct NMAT in 2 phases. The 2nd phase of NMAT 2021 will be conducted from Jan 11 to Jan 15, 2021. Last year also, a 2nd phase of the exam was conducted from February 2 to 8, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ques. Who will conduct NMAT 2021 exam?
Ans. Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC) will conduct NMAT 2021 exam.
Ques. What is the syllabus for NMAT 2021?
Ans. NMAT Syllabus has been divided into 3 sections, viz. Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Language Skills. Candidates must go through the detailed syllabus of all the 3 sections and cover all the important topics for NMAT exam preparation.
Ques. Is there any limit on the number of attempts for NMAT exam?
Ans. There is no attempt limit for NMAT exam, hence candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they want. However, the candidates need to remember that they can appear a maximum of 3 times (including 2 retakes) in a single session/ year.
Ques. When will NMAT 2021 be conducted?
Ans. The exam conducting authorities of NMAT have changed the pattern of conducting NMAT by GMAC exam. NMAT 2021 has been conducted from October 14, 2021, to December 27, 2022, over a 75-day test window. However, GMAC has announced additional dates for NMAT 2021 exam- Jan 11 to 15, 2022. The candidates can either take the online proctored test from home or in CBT mode at the examination centers. This choice is entirely of the students.
Ques. Can foreign candidates appear for NMAT exam?
Ans. Yes, foreign candidates can appear for NMAT exam. However, they need to have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks. Preference will be given to those foreign nationals who have secured 600 or above in GMAT. Check NMAT Eligibility
Ques. When will the registration process for NMAT 2021 commence?
Ans. The registration process of NMAT 2021 has commenced on August 3, 2021. The candidates are advised to visit the website for registering for the exam as early as possible.
Ques. What is the duration of NMAT by GMAC exam?
Ans. NMAT 2021 is divided into three sections- Quantitative Skills, Language Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The total number of questions in the exam is 108. The candidates need to complete these questions within 120 minutes. There will also be a sectional time limit in NMAT 2021: 52 minutes for Quant, 28 minutes for Language skills, and 40 minutes for LR.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in NMAT?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking in NMAT. For every correct answer, three marks are awarded and for every incorrect answer, no mark is deducted. The candidates need to practice a good amount of mock tests before appearing for NMAT 2021 to score high.
Ques. When will the admit card for NMAT 2021 be released?
Ans. The admit card of NMAT 2021 will be available for download within 24 hours of registering. What all the candidates need to do is log in to the official website and locate the admit card link and download the same. The candidates need to bring the admit card along with them while appearing for NMAT 2021.
Ques. Is NMAT conducted only in India?
Ans. No, NMAT is not conducted only in India. It is open to foreign nationals too and is conducted in 4 other countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Srilanka. The candidates need to check their eligibility criteria before appearing for NMAT 2021.
Ques. Which books should one refer to for clearing the logical reasoning section of NMAT 2021?
Ans. Given below are the books that students can refer to for gaining knowledge in the logical reasoning section of NMAT 2021.
Name of the book |
Authors |
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT |
Nishit K Sinha |
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Logical Reasoning |
Arihant Publishers |
Analytical Reasoning |
M K Pandey |
Ques. Can one edit the application form of NMAT exam after submitting it?
Ans. No, there is no provision for editing the application form of NMAT after submitting it. The candidates need to fill the form carefully on the first attempt.No requests for modification in the application form will be entertained by the authorities.
Ques. How many institutes accept NMAT scores?
Ans. 37 B-schools in India, 7 B-schools in South Africa, and 5 B-schools in the Philippines accept NMAT scores.
Ques. What are the documents required on the test day at the examination center?
Ans. A valid id, admit card/ confirmation email should be accompanied along with the candidate for the examination, otherwise, they won't be allowed into the testing room.
Ques. What documents will be accepted as valid IDs for NMAT 2021 exam?
Ans. The documents that can be accepted as the valid id for the NMAT exam are:
Ques. What is the paper pattern of NMAT 2021?
Ans. There are 3 sections in the question paper and each of them has been allotted with limited time. The test takers can review them in the allotted time and can choose the order of the section.
Ques. Is NMAT 2021 conducted on multiple days?
Ans. NMAT is not a single sitting test, it is a 75-day window plus 5 additional dates announced for phase 2 exam. This helps the candidate to schedule the exam according to their convenience.
Ques. Which courses can I apply for through NMAT?
Ans. Through NMAT exam, candidates can apply for MBA and PGDM courses offered by NMAT score accepting colleges not only in India but also in Philippines, South Africa, and Morocco.
Ques. What is the mode of payment for NMAT application fees?
Ans. The fees for registration, late registration, and retake application can be paid through Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit Card, Net Banking, Diners Club, Mobile Wallets, UPI, etc. But the rescheduling fees can only be paid through the credit card.
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