NMAT Exam 2023: Application (Soon), Exam Dates, Syllabus

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NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) is one of the popular, national-level, MBA entrance exams which can be your pathway to pursue Management courses from top universities in India. Conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the NMAT score can help you pursue MBA or PGDM courses from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies [NMIMS] as well as some other affiliated top B-schools. Just like the GMAT exam, the management course aspirants can attempt this entry-level examination 3 times in 75 days. If you want to get enrolled in reputed institutions like SKVM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Xavier’s University, SDA Bocconi Asia Center and many others, then here is a blog that will highlight the intricacies of the NMAT exam 2023 in a comprehensive way!

Name  NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)
Conducting Body GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
Exam Level National 
Frequency Once a year
Duration 2 hours 
Medium of the Test English 
Mode of the Examination  Online 
Number of Questions  108
Application Fee INR 2,000/-
Course Offered MBA/PGDM
Number of Test Cities 46
Exam Website https://www.nmat.org/ 

NMAT Exam 2023 Dates (Tentative)

GMAC is scheduled to release the NMAT 2023 schedule soon. The new exam schedule will be announced as soon as possible by the exam conducting body.

Events  Dates (Tentative)
NMAT 2023 registrations (Main) August 2023 to October 2023
NMAT scheduling August 2023 to October 2023
NMAT 2023 Re-scheduling August 2023 to December 2023
NMAT 2023 Exam October 2023 to December 2023
Retake scheduling October 2023 to December 2023
NMAT 2023 result announcement October 2023 to December 2023

NMAT Exam 2023 Pattern

Analyzing and staying abreast of the exam pattern can help you score well in the exam. The NMAT authorities provide a platform for the students who couldn’t score well in their first attempt to re-appear for the exam. The test aims to examine the knowledge about the general concepts which will help the enrolled students gain a better hold of the management subjects. Three sections are having Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) which candidates have to solve in 120 minutes. For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded. However, there is no negative marking in the exam. Tabulated below is the exam pattern in detail:

Sections   Number of Questions Allotted Time [in minutes]
Quantitative Skills  48 60
Language Skills  40 38
Logical Reasoning  32 22
Total  120 120 

NMAT Exam 2023 Syllabus 

To crack a competitive exam, it is vital to prepare every section thoroughly. You can either target separate sections based on your strengths and weaknesses or can practice questions of all the sections together. Formulating a plan of action and working accordingly is thus a necessity as it can be your success mantra for getting a perfect score in the examination! To make things more clear, the major inclusions in the NMAT syllabus have been given a rundown below:

Quantitative Skills

Logical Reasoning 

Language Comprehension

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NMAT Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria  

To get onto the path which leads to your dream career, you must possess some essential requisites. Before starting the application process for any of the competitive exams, you must make sure that you fulfil all the requisites set by the official authorities. The following are important eligibility conditions for NMAT: 

  • Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in their undergraduate degree. 
  • There is no set age limit to appear for the exam. 
  • The candidates appearing for the final year examination in their undergraduate course can also apply. However, it would be a tentative admission which can be cancelled if the student fails or is unable to provide the required documents at the time of admission. 

NMAT Exam 2023 Registration Process 

The first and foremost step in any exam is to timely register without conducting any mistakes. If you are planning to appear for the NMAT exam 2023, here is a step-by-step guide on how to register for the exam hassle-free: 

  • Visit the official website and fill in all the required details like Name, Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, etc.
  • Select the schools of your preference where you wish to send your scores.  
  • Upload your latest photograph and a valid photo ID proof. 
  • Make the payment through a suitable mode. 
  • Schedule the test date, time slot and exam centre [subject to availability of seats]. 
  • The flexibility to choose the slots for both registration and scheduling is provided on a first come first serve basis. 
  • Once the payment is successful you will be able to download the admit card. 

Note: Candidates are allowed to choose only 5 programmes per application form. If the applicants wish to select more courses, a fee of Rs. 200 along with taxes will be applicable (per course).

Registration Fee

  • NMAT 2023 registration fee (early) Rs. 2000/-
  • NMAT 2023 registration fee (late)  Rs 2500/-

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NMAT Exam 2023 Admit Card

The admit card for the NMAT exam 2023 needs to be downloaded by the students while they book their preferred exam slots online. This must be done after the completion of the registration/application process. Students can download the admit card until the examination day.

How to Prepare for NMAT Exam 2023

These are the NMAT 2023 Preparation Tips to help you secure successful scores in the entrance exam-

  • Make a brief note and revise it frequently. 
  • Taking the best sleep schedule and the Nutritious Food plan. 
  • Create the correct timetable and observe it consistently. 
  • Study your words in English. 
  • Solve reference papers and query papers for the previous year.

NMAT Exam 2023 Result

When the result of the NMAT Exam 2023 is released, students are to visit the official website to check how they did. Use the login credentials and your result will be displayed.

Make sure to save the scorecard, and even take a printout of the same for future reference.

Top Colleges Accepting NMAT Score

There are many reputed institutes nationwide that accept the NMAT score. Such business schools grant admissions to shortlisted candidates in their high-end MBA/PGDM/their equivalents. While filling out the application form, applicants can choose the colleges to which they want to send their scores.

It is thus advised to select the university wisely as it can give the right direction to your career and provide you with opportunities to achieve your career aspirations. Here are some of the top MBA colleges in India which you can consider applying to through this exam: 

  1. VIT University
  2. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
  3. Athena School of Management
  4. Alliance University
  5. IILM University, Gurugram
  6. School of Management, BML Munjal University
  7. ICFAI Business School (IBS)
  8. SRM University
  9. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research
  10. Xavier University, Bhubaneswar
  11. T.A: Pai Management Institute
  12. Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
  13. School of Inspired Leadership
  14. Ansal University
  15. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
  16. Universal Business School
  17. ISBR Business School
  18. Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University
  19. Bombay Stock Exchange Institute (BSE Ltd.)
  20. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
  21. Bennett University, Delhi
  22. Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
  23. Woxsen School of Business Management, Hyderabad
  24. GITAM, Hyderabad Business School
  25. CMS Business School, Jain University
  26. LM Thapar School of Management
  27. ITM Business School, Mumbai
  28. SDA Bocconi Asia Center

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Scholarships 

Often, financial constraints become the biggest hurdle in the route to acquiring quality education. Students with exceptional academic achievements refrain or deviate from their path of pursuing an MBA due to high costs. In such cases, scholarships turn out to be the knight in shining armour! If you want to pursue a management course but lack the funding, here are some of the scholarships along with the NMAT score you need to achieve: 

Institute Required Score  Scholarship Amount
Alliance School of Business 210+ score  50% tuition fee
Bennett University 220+ score 100% tuition fee for the first year only
Athena School of Management 185+ score  Up to 25% tuition fee
BML Munjal University 95 and above the NMAT percentile 100% tuition fee + hostel charges
IILM University 195+ Score  40% tuition fee
O.P. Jindal University  201+ Score INR 1,20,000
ISBR Business School 200+ Score  100% tuition fee for the first year

FAQs

What is the NMAT exam for?

The NMAT by GMAC exam is required for MBA admission to NMIMS Mumbai and its other campuses, as well as 30 other MBA colleges throughout India. The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Management Aptitude Test is abbreviated as NMAT.

How many years is NMAT valid?

NMAT scores are only valid for two years.

How many times NMAT exam is conducted in a year?
The NMAT exam is conducted once a year.
Is NMAT 2023 registration open?
The NMAT Registration window is expected to open in August and will close in October.

Thus, we hope that this blog on the NMAT exam has provided you with knowledge about the key aspects of the exam. Needless to say, with a wide range of MBA specializations available, choosing a course that aligns with your professional goals can be a daunting task. So, if you are confused about which MBA specialisation to pursue then contact our experts at Leverage Edu who through a psychometric test will recommend the most suited program for you! 

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