About NMAT exam

5 min readMay 29, 2018

NMAT by GMAC is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by GMAC.The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a global non-profit organization which comprises of all leading graduate business schools around the world.GMAC is the owner and administrator of the GMAT and NMAT exams.

NMAT is a computer based exam.It is conducted thrice a year and the best scores shall be considered, provided the candidate has applied to the institute with each of the scores.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates should posses graduate degree from any institute or university recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in any discipline having a minimum 50% score in total.

Candidates who belong to the special categories are allowed to apply with minimum 45% marks in aggregate.

Final year students are also eligible to apply for the entrance test, on condition that their graduation is completed before the admission process.

If the candidate registers for the test and then finds that he/she is ineligible for admission to the desired program,no fee refund will be made.

NMAT SYLLABUS & NMAT PAPER PATTERN

NMAT exam is similar to other MBA entrance exams like CAT,XAT,SNAP etc.It is an online test.120 MCQ based questions are asked to be solved in 120 minutes.

There are three sections — Language skills(32 questions — 22 minutes),Quantitative skills & Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency(48 questions — 60 minutes)and Logical Reasoning(40 questions — 38 minutes).All three sections are individually timed.

Each correct answer attracts 1 mark and there are zero marking for unattempted questions.And also there are no negative marking scheme.

Exam difficulty level is moderate,it is not as difficult as CAT exam.And as there are three attempts allowed and the best marks scored is considered,it easy to crack this exam.

Language skills

Reading Comprehension
Language usage and their rules
Synonyms
Anonyms
Syntax, and correct grammar
Fill in the blanks
Para Jumble
Idioms
Vocabulary

Quantitative skills & DI & DS

Algebra (Linear/Quadratic Equation)
Trigonometry
Line graph
Arithmetic
Bar graph
Tables
Pie chart
2D and 3D Geometry and Statistic
Modern Math
Number Systems
Percentage
Ratio/Proportion
Profit and Loss
Average
Time-Speed-Distance
Work/Time
Mixture & Solution/Alligations
Simple/Compound interest
Mensuration
Probability
Permutations and Combinations
Coordinate Geometry

Logical Reasoning

Coding & Decoding
Series
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Multi-dimensional arrangements
Puzzles
Arrangement
Family tree
Numeric grid
Critical Reasoning
Calendars
Syllogisms
Statement Conclusions
Course of Action
Blood Relations

HOW TO CRACK NMAT ?

Quantitative Aptitude is all about how clear are your basic concepts so if your basics are not clear, revisit your school books again from class 5 to 10.
As mentioned above, the candidate has to solve 120 questions in 120 minutes and also individual sections are time bound,so for fast calculation in Quantitative Aptitude, vedic maths is to be practiced thoroughly.Below are few Vedic Maths techniques which can help you:

For multiplication by 5 — As we know that 5=10/2. Multiply the figure given by 10 and then divide it by 2.For example: 3568 x 5 = 35680/2 = 17840.

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For multiplication by 25 — Similarly, We know 25=100/4. So multiply the figure given by 100 and divide it by 4.For Example 3568 x 25 = 356800/4=89200

For multiplication by 125 — We know 125=1000/8. So multiply the figure given by 1000 and divide it by 8.For Example 3568 x 125 = 3568000/8 = 446000. Alternatively, if we write 125 as 100 + 25, it is correct. So, multiplication by 125 can be treated as multiplication by 100 and add to this figure one- fourth of itself (because 25 is one-fourth of 100).

For multiplication by 11, 21, 31 etc. — It can be treated as multiplication by 10+1, 20+1, 30+1, etc.For Example 3568 × 11 3568 X (10+1) = 39248

For Multiplication by 19, 29, 39 etc. — It can be treated as multiplication by (20–1), (30–1), (40–1) etc…For Example 3568 x 19 = 3568 x 20–3568 = 67792.

3. Tables, squares and cubes can also help a lot.

4. Study PAR (Percentage,Average,Ratio Proportion) thoroughly as these are very important chapters and basic chapters without which solving questions of other chapters will be difficult.

5. DI & DS are the most important part of this section.Practicing sums with accuracy and in stipulated time is must to crack this section.So learn time management skills.

6.For Logical Reasoning solve Shakuntala Devi book for puzzles.

7. In LR, never assume or use any information that is not mentioned in the question.

8. For verbal, inculcate the habit of reading good books and newspaper to learn new words.Read Editorial Articles.

9. Solve NMAT by GMAC official guide book.

10. Norman Lewis book is must for preparing Verbal Ability for NMAT.

11. Best tip is to give as many mocks as possible. After giving mocks analyse it, this will help you to understand your strengths and weaknesses and work according to it.

12.Do not get emotionally attached to questions and don’t let the questions prick your ego. Devoting too much time to any one question can disturb your time management.

13.In case you complete the section before the allotted time, any balance of time will not be added to the next section(s). Hence, it is advised to utilize the sectional time limit to your utmost advantage.

14. Eliminate the stress.Solving questions with calm mind will make it a lot easier.

15. Lastly, believe in yourself and work hard.

PRO TIP: Every paper has set of few easy questions, try to solve them first.

TOP COLLEGES UNDER NMAT BY GMAC

1.SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad

2. Xavier School of Human Resource Management — Bhubaneswar

3. Xavier School of Rural Management — Bhubaneswar

4. Xavier School of Sustainability — Bhubaneswar

5. Xavier Faculty of management (Urban Management & Governance) — Bhubaneswar

6. MISB Bocconi, Mumbai

7. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad and other locations

8. Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida