NMAT 2026 Detailed Syllabus

The NMAT 2026 syllabus covers three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

A. Language Skills

This section tests English comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.

Important topics include:

• Reading comprehension

• Vocabulary and word meanings

• Synonyms and antonyms

• Analogies

• Sentence completion

• Fill in the blanks

• Grammar and parts of speech

• Error identification

• Prepositions

• Sentence correction

• Para formation and sentence rearrangement

• Verbal reasoning

• Contextual vocabulary

B. Quantitative Skills

This section tests mathematical ability, numerical calculations and data interpretation.

Important topics include:

• Percentages

• Ratio and proportion

• Profit, loss and discount

• Averages

• Simple and compound interest

• Time and work

• Time, speed and distance

• Number properties

• Fractions and decimals

• HCF and LCM

• Algebra and equations

• Probability

• Permutations and combinations

• Geometry and mensuration

• Data interpretation using tables, graphs and charts

• Data integration caselets

• Data sufficiency

C. Logical Reasoning

This section tests logical thinking, analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

Important topics include:

• Critical reasoning

• Analytical puzzles

• Seating arrangements

• Coding and decoding

• Blood relations

• Direction sense

• Number and alphabet series

• Syllogisms

• Logical deductions

• Statement and conclusion

• Statement and assumption

• Cause and effect

• Venn diagrams

• Input-output problems

• Ranking and ordering

• Conditional reasoning

• Decision-making problems

The topic lists are preparation guides and may not represent an exhaustive official syllabus. Candidates should practise questions from all three sections.