{"id":17918,"date":"2025-09-29T10:09:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17918"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:09:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:09:31","slug":"nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"NMAT 2026: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NMAT (Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test), administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), is a top MBA entrance exam in India. Accepted by NMIMS and a number of other India’s top business schools and overseas as well, NMAT gives test-takers the advantage of multiple attempts and a candidate-friendly format.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of<\/span> NMAT 2025 syllabus, pattern, eligibility, colleges accepting<\/span><\/a> NMAT, registration process, and preparation tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

NMAT 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nNMAT by GMAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\nNational<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based (Online)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency<\/span><\/td>\nMultiple attempts (up to 3 times)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accepting Colleges<\/span><\/td>\nNMIMS, ISB (Advanced Management Program), XUB, KJ Somaiya, SDA Bocconi, and more<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/tag\/nmat\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NMAT 2025 \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nTime Allotted<\/b><\/td>\nScore Range<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language Skills<\/span><\/td>\n36<\/span><\/td>\n28 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n12\u2013120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantitative Skills<\/span><\/td>\n36<\/span><\/td>\n52 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n12\u2013120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n36<\/span><\/td>\n40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n12\u2013120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/span><\/td>\n108<\/span><\/td>\n120 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n36\u2013360<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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  • Each section is individually timed.<\/span>\n

    <\/span><\/li>\n

  • No negative marking.<\/span>\n

    <\/span><\/li>\n

  • Candidates can choose the order of sections.<\/span>\n

    <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NMAT 2026 \u2013 Key Dates (Tentative)<\/b><\/h2>\n

     <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Event<\/b><\/td>\nDate Range (Expected)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Registration Window<\/span><\/td>\nAugust \u2013 October 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Scheduling Window<\/span><\/td>\nAugust \u2013 October 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Delivery Window<\/span><\/td>\nOctober \u2013 December 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\nJanuary 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Retake Registration Window<\/span><\/td>\nWithin 15 days of first attempt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n

    NMAT 2025 \u2013 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n

     <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nRequirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Academic Qualification<\/span><\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s Degree with 50% minimum aggregate marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\nNo age restriction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Number of Attempts<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 3 attempts (1 main + 2 retakes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Work Experience<\/span><\/td>\nPreferred but not mandatory (varies by college)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n

    NMAT 2026 \u2013 Syllabus<\/b><\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Language Skills<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \n
      • Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n
        • Synonyms & Antonyms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          • Sentence Correction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n
            • Para Jumbles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                \n
              • Grammar & Vocabulary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n
                • Analogies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. Quantitative Skills<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                      \n
                    • Arithmetic (Percentages, Time-Speed-Distance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                        \n
                      • Algebra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                          \n
                        • Geometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                            \n
                          • Modern Math (P&C, Probability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                              \n
                            • Data Interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n
                              • Number Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                 <\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Logical Reasoning<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                    \n
                                  • Statement & Assumptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                      \n
                                    • Puzzles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                        \n
                                      • Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                          \n
                                        • Syllogisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                            \n
                                          • Series & Blood Relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                              \n
                                            • Critical Reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                               <\/p>\n

                                              Top Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                              College\/Institute<\/b><\/td>\nLocation<\/b><\/td>\nProgram Offered<\/b><\/td>\nCutoff Range (Score)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              NMIMS Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMBA, MBA HR, MBA Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n230\u2013250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              ISB (Advanced Mgmt. Program)<\/span><\/td>\nHyderabad<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Management Program<\/span><\/td>\nProfile-Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Xavier University (XUB)<\/span><\/td>\nBhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\nMBA Business Management<\/span><\/td>\n200\u2013220<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              KJ Somaiya Institute<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nPGDM Programs<\/span><\/td>\n210\u2013230<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              SDA Bocconi Asia Center<\/span><\/td>\nMumbai<\/span><\/td>\nInternational Master in Business<\/span><\/td>\n200+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              IFMR GSB (Krea University)<\/span><\/td>\nSri City<\/span><\/td>\nMBA<\/span><\/td>\n190\u2013210<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Shiv Nadar University<\/span><\/td>\nGreater Noida<\/span><\/td>\nMBA<\/span><\/td>\n200+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                               <\/p>\n

                                              NMAT Registration & Exam Process<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                              Step<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Registration<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOnline via official NMAT portal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Fees<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92,800 + taxes (approx)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Scheduling<\/span><\/td>\nCandidates select their exam slot<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Test Mode<\/span><\/td>\nCenter-based or Online Proctored at Home<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Retakes<\/span><\/td>\nCan be scheduled 15 days after previous attempt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Score Sending<\/span><\/td>\nCan select 5 B-Schools for free, additional with a fee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                               <\/p>\n

                                              FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n
                                                \n
                                              1. How many times can I attempt NMAT?<\/b>
                                                \n<\/b> You can attempt it 3 times: once initially and twice as retakes.<\/li>\n
                                              2. Does NMAT have negative marking?<\/b>
                                                \n<\/b> No, there is no negative marking in NMAT.<\/li>\n
                                              3. Is NMAT tougher than CAT or XAT?<\/b>
                                                \n<\/b> NMAT is generally considered more moderate and speed-based, with no negative marking and flexibility.<\/li>\n
                                              4. How long is the NMAT score valid?<\/b>
                                                \n<\/b> The score is valid only for the current academic session.<\/li>\n
                                              5. Can I select the order of sections in NMAT?<\/b>
                                                \n<\/b> Yes, NMAT allows candidates to choose the order of test sections.<\/li>\n
                                              6. Is work experience necessary for NMAT?<\/b>
                                                \n<\/b> Not mandatory, but preferred by some institutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                Preparation Tips for NMAT 2026<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Focus on speed and accuracy \u2013 practice time-bound mocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • Prioritize vocabulary and arithmetic basics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Regularly solve logical puzzles and RCs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                        \n
                                                      • Analyze previous NMAT papers and mock test patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Use apps or flashcards for daily vocab drills.\n

                                                          <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                          Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

                                                          NMAT 2026 is a lenient, candidate-friendly MBA admission test best suited for those applying to top B-schools such as NMIMS and other new-generation colleges. With careful preparation, multiple attempts, and a balanced profile, NMAT can become your passport to a successful top management career.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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