{"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":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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&#8217;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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide offers a comprehensive overview of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/37\/nmat-2024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NMAT 2025 syllabus, pattern, eligibility, colleges accepting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NMAT, registration process, and preparation tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\" >NMAT 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_2025_%E2%80%93_Exam_Pattern\" >NMAT 2025 \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_Dates_Tentative\" >NMAT 2026 \u2013 Key Dates (Tentative)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_2025_%E2%80%93_Eligibility_Criteria\" >NMAT 2025 \u2013 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Syllabus\" >NMAT 2026 \u2013 Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#Top_Colleges_Accepting_NMAT_2026\" >Top Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#NMAT_Registration_Exam_Process\" >NMAT Registration &amp; Exam Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#Preparation_Tips_for_NMAT_2026\" >Preparation Tips for NMAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/nmat-2026-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Overview\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMAT by GMAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based (Online)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple attempts (up to 3 times)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepting Colleges<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMIMS, ISB (Advanced Management Program), XUB, KJ Somaiya, SDA Bocconi, and more<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/tag\/nmat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/tag\/nmat\/<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2025_%E2%80%93_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2025 \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Allotted<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Score Range<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12\u2013120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12\u2013120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12\u2013120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">108<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36\u2013360<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each section is individually timed.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No negative marking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can choose the order of sections.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Key_Dates_Tentative\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2026 \u2013 Key Dates (Tentative)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date Range (Expected)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August \u2013 October 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August \u2013 October 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Delivery Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October \u2013 December 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retake Registration Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within 15 days of first attempt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2025_%E2%80%93_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2025 \u2013 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Requirement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree with 50% minimum aggregate marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No age restriction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Attempts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 3 attempts (1 main + 2 retakes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Experience<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferred but not mandatory (varies by college)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>NMAT 2026 \u2013 Syllabus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Language Skills<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Synonyms &amp; Antonyms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sentence Correction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Para Jumbles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Grammar &amp; Vocabulary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Analogies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Quantitative Skills<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Arithmetic (Percentages, Time-Speed-Distance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Algebra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Geometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Modern Math (P&amp;C, Probability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Data Interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Number Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Logical Reasoning<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Statement &amp; Assumptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Puzzles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Coding-Decoding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Syllogisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Series &amp; Blood Relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Critical Reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Colleges_Accepting_NMAT_2026\"><\/span><b>Top Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College\/Institute<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Program Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cutoff Range (Score)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMIMS Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, MBA HR, MBA Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">230\u2013250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISB (Advanced Mgmt. Program)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyderabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Management Program<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile-Based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xavier University (XUB)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA Business Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200\u2013220<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KJ Somaiya Institute<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM Programs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">210\u2013230<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SDA Bocconi Asia Center<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Master in Business<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFMR GSB (Krea University)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri City<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">190\u2013210<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shiv Nadar University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMAT_Registration_Exam_Process\"><\/span><b>NMAT Registration &amp; Exam Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Step<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/student_dashboard\/registration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online via official NMAT portal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,800 + taxes (approx)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates select their exam slot<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Center-based or Online Proctored at Home<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retakes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be scheduled 15 days after previous attempt<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score Sending<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can select 5 B-Schools for free, additional with a fee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> How many times can I attempt NMAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> You can attempt it 3 times: once initially and twice as retakes.<\/li>\n<li><b> Does NMAT have negative marking?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> No, there is no negative marking in NMAT.<\/li>\n<li><b> Is NMAT tougher than CAT or XAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> NMAT is generally considered more moderate and speed-based, with no negative marking and flexibility.<\/li>\n<li><b> How long is the NMAT score valid?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> The score is valid only for the current academic session.<\/li>\n<li><b> Can I select the order of sections in NMAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> Yes, NMAT allows candidates to choose the order of test sections.<\/li>\n<li><b> Is work experience necessary for NMAT?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b> Not mandatory, but preferred by some institutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Tips_for_NMAT_2026\"><\/span><b>Preparation Tips for NMAT 2026<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Focus on speed and accuracy \u2013 practice time-bound mocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prioritize vocabulary and arithmetic basics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Regularly solve logical puzzles and RCs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Analyze previous NMAT papers and mock test patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use apps or flashcards for daily vocab drills.<b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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. 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