EXAM SYLLABUS

NMAT by GMAC is a national-level entrance examination for admission into MBA courses offered by NMIMS and other top institutes accepting NMAT scores. NMAT, like other MBA Entrance Exams, does not have a fixed syllabus. NMAT Syllabus is divided into three sections of 36 questions each. The Syllabus for NMAT is given below:

NMAT EXAM SYLLABUS OUTCOME

1. Core Topics from Language Skills Section :-

EXAM SYLLABUS

NMAT by GMAC is a national-level entrance examination for admission into MBA courses offered by NMIMS and other top institutes accepting NMAT scores. NMAT, like other MBA Entrance Exams, does not have a fixed syllabus. NMAT Syllabus is divided into three sections of 36 questions each. The Syllabus for NMAT is given below:

NMAT EXAM SYLLABUS OUTCOME

1. Core Topics from Language Skills Section :- RC Passages, Choose the Correct Preposition, Para Jumbles, Paragraph Summary, and Identify the Error etc.

2. Core Topics from Quantitative Skills Section :- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration and Modern Math, Data Interpretation etc.

3. Core Topics from Logical Reasoning Section :- Statement and Argument based Questions, Decision making, Critical Reasoning, Linear and Circular Arrangements, Classification and syllogisms, Series and direction questions, and Blood Relation and Input-Output Questions etc.

EXAM PATTERN

NMAT Exam Pattern has seen a few changes this year. NMAT exam will now be conducted in a revised pattern in two different testing modes Computer Based Test at Exam Centres and Online-Proctored test from home.

NMAT is an online exam of 360 marks. It consists of a total of 108 multiple-choice questions divided into 3 sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.

Scaled scores: Questions in the NMAT by GMAC™ exam are selected from the question pool for each examinee based on his or her performance on the questions previously answered. The questions a candidate receives are targeted at his or her ability level; therefore, a high- scoring candidate generally receives a more difficult sample of questions than a low-scoring candidate. The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is scored by first obtaining the candidate’s final ability estimate based on the probabilistic model approach of modern exam theory, and then transformed to a scaled score ranging from 12 to 120. 

Mode of Examination

NMAT Examination will be held as an Online Computer-based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice in nature.

Medium of Examination

The exam paper for NMAT Examination will be in English language Only.

Marking Scheme

1. Each of the three sections of NMAT Exam is individually timed.

2. There is no negative marking in NMAT exam.

3. For un-attempted and wrong answers, there will be no penalty.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for NMAT Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The candidate’s eligibility for NMAT Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

There is no nationality criteria for NMAT.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to take the NMAT entrance exam.

Educational Qualification

1. Applicants should obtain a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with at least 50 percent marks.

2. Final year students of Bachelor’s degree (regular) are eligible to apply for NMAT as well and get provisional admission. However, it is only after clearing the final year exam in the first attempt with at least 50 percent marks, that candidates would be offered final admission.

Course-Wise Eligibility

NOTE 1. As per University Grants Commission (UGC) - "Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates awarded for programmes conducted by the Open & Distance Learning (ODL) institutions, recognized by Distance Education Council (DEC) (erstwhile) and UGC, in conformity with UGC Notification on specification of Degrees should be treated as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Degree / Diploma / Certificate of the traditional Universities / institutions in the country''.

NOTE 2. AIU certificate is mandatory for those candidates who have completed their graduation from overseas Universities.

NOTE 3. If at any stage, it is found that a candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria or the information furnished by him / her in the online registration is incorrect, his/her application for the admission to the programme, even if selected and fees paid, will stand cancelled and fees forfeited. The registration fee is non-refundable.

NOTE 4. Candidates appearing for NMAT by GMAC™ exam & NMIMS Selection process should note that if at any point of time it is observed that they do not meet eligibility criteria, then admission will be cancelled and the process will stand terminated. The course fees if paid, refund will be as per refund rules (as applicable).

IMPORTANT DATES

Here is the latest update of exam:

EXAM ANALYSIS

Here is a detailed exam analysis for the NMAT by GMAC 2026, based on the latest (2025) exam cycle, including dates, shifts, pattern, difficulty level, and expected cutoffs:

NMAT by GMAC Exam Analysis 2026 (Based on 2025 Exam)

Last Exam Conducted (NMAT 2025)

Exam Window: November 5 – December 19, 2025

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Flexibility: Candidates could choose their own exam date, time, and center within the window

Shift & Timing Details

No fixed shifts like other exams

Conducted in multiple slots daily:

Morning Slot

Afternoon Slot

Evening Slot

Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)

NMAT is a self-scheduled exam, so shift-wise normalization is not required.

Additional Phase (Latest 2026 Update)

Extra Exam Window: January 13 – January 17, 2026

Upcoming NMAT 2026 (Expected Schedule)

Exam Window: Likely November – December 2026

Registration: Starts around August 2026

NMAT follows a long test window (40–70 days) every year.

Exam Pattern (Based on 2025)

Total Questions: 108

Total Duration: 120 minutes

Sections:

Language Skills

Quantitative Skills

Logical Reasoning

Marking Scheme:

+3 for correct answer

No negative marking

Sectional time limits apply:

Language: ~28 min

Quant: ~52 min

LR: ~40 min

Difficulty Level (2025 Analysis)

Section-wise

Language Skills: Moderate (RC-heavy, vocabulary-based)

Quantitative Skills: Moderate to Difficult (DI + arithmetic-heavy)

Logical Reasoning: Moderate (puzzles, critical reasoning)

Overall Difficulty: Moderate

Expected Cut-Offs (Top Colleges)

(Based on previous trends)

Top B-schools (NMIMS Mumbai): 220–235+

Tier-1 Colleges: 200–220

Tier-2 Colleges: 180–200

Safe score target: 220+

Key Observations from Previous Year

Exam is adaptive ? difficulty changes based on your responses

No negative marking ? attempt all questions

Speed-based exam (time pressure is high)

Section switching not allowed once started

Expectations for NMAT 2026

Same pattern and structure expected

Difficulty likely Moderate

Strong focus on:

Time management

Quick calculations (Quant)

Reading speed (Language)

Competition expected to increase slightly

NMAT ANALYSIS 2022

NMAT by GMAC Exam 2022 is held from January 11 to January 15, 2022. Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.

It consist of three sections, Reasoning, Quant, and Language Skills. The overall level of NMAT 2022 remained moderate. Given below were the key features of NMAT 2022:

1. Total duration: 2 hours
2. Number of Questions: 108
3. Sectional Time Limits: Variable
4. Marks per correct answer: 3
5. Negative Marking: Nil
6. Score Range per section: 12-120

NMAT 2022 Section-Wise Analysis

Language Skills

As usual, this section included three reading comprehension passages, with three questions each. The remaining questions were from para jumbles, fill-in-the-blanks, analogy, cloze test, and similar other grammar or vocabulary-based topics. RC-related questions were moderate in difficulty, while the rest of the section was mostly easy.

Quantitative Skills

This part had most questions from the key areas of quantitative aptitude, followed by Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency. These include topics like Time and Work, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Percentage, Ratio and Mixture, permutation & combination, probability, progressions, etc. DI sets were based on tables, charts, and line graphs. There were 3-4 sets of DI in this section.

Logical Reasoning

This section had a nearly equal number of questions from verbal and non-verbal reasoning. These questions featured in the form of standalone as well as set formats. Non-verbal reasoning had questions from input-output, arrangements, ranking, and puzzles. Verbal reasoning part included questions from Critical reasoning, course of action, assumption-conclusion, strong/weak arguments, etc.

NMAT 2022 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

EXAM ANALYSIS

Here is a detailed exam analysis for the NMAT by GMAC 2026, based on the latest (2025) exam cycle, including dates, shifts, pattern, difficulty level, and expected cutoffs:

NMAT by GMAC Exam Analysis 2026 (Based on 2025 Exam)

Last Exam Conducted (NMAT 2025)

Exam Window: November 5 – December 19, 2025

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Flexibility: Candidates could choose their own exam date, time, and center within the window

Shift & Timing Details

No fixed shifts like other exams

Conducted in multiple slots daily:

Morning Slot

Afternoon Slot

Evening Slot

Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)

NMAT is a self-scheduled exam, so shift-wise normalization is not required.

Additional Phase (Latest 2026 Update)

Extra Exam Window: January 13 – January 17, 2026

Upcoming NMAT 2026 (Expected Schedule)

Exam Window: Likely November – December 2026

Registration: Starts around August 2026

NMAT follows a long test window (40–70 days) every year.

Exam Pattern (Based on 2025)

Total Questions: 108

Total Duration: 120 minutes

Sections:

Language Skills

Quantitative Skills

Logical Reasoning

Marking Scheme:

+3 for correct answer

No negative marking

Sectional time limits apply:

Language: ~28 min

Quant: ~52 min

LR: ~40 min

Difficulty Level (2025 Analysis)

Section-wise

Language Skills: Moderate (RC-heavy, vocabulary-based)

Quantitative Skills: Moderate to Difficult (DI + arithmetic-heavy)

Logical Reasoning: Moderate (puzzles, critical reasoning)

Overall Difficulty: Moderate

Expected Cut-Offs (Top Colleges)

(Based on previous trends)

Top B-schools (NMIMS Mumbai): 220–235+

Tier-1 Colleges: 200–220

Tier-2 Colleges: 180–200

Safe score target: 220+

Key Observations from Previous Year

Exam is adaptive ? difficulty changes based on your responses

No negative marking ? attempt all questions

Speed-based exam (time pressure is high)

Section switching not allowed once started

Expectations for NMAT 2026

Same pattern and structure expected

Difficulty likely Moderate

Strong focus on:

Time management

Quick calculations (Quant)

Reading speed (Language)

Competition expected to increase slightly

NMAT ANALYSIS 2022

NMAT by GMAC Exam 2022 is held from January 11 to January 15, 2022. Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.

It consist of three sections, Reasoning, Quant, and Language Skills. The overall level of NMAT 2022 remained moderate. Given below were the key features of NMAT 2022:

1. Total duration: 2 hours
2. Number of Questions: 108
3. Sectional Time Limits: Variable
4. Marks per correct answer: 3
5. Negative Marking: Nil
6. Score Range per section: 12-120

NMAT 2022 Section-Wise Analysis

Language Skills

As usual, this section included three reading comprehension passages, with three questions each. The remaining questions were from para jumbles, fill-in-the-blanks, analogy, cloze test, and similar other grammar or vocabulary-based topics. RC-related questions were moderate in difficulty, while the rest of the section was mostly easy.

Quantitative Skills

This part had most questions from the key areas of quantitative aptitude, followed by Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency. These include topics like Time and Work, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Percentage, Ratio and Mixture, permutation & combination, probability, progressions, etc. DI sets were based on tables, charts, and line graphs. There were 3-4 sets of DI in this section.

Logical Reasoning

This section had a nearly equal number of questions from verbal and non-verbal reasoning. These questions featured in the form of standalone as well as set formats. Non-verbal reasoning had questions from input-output, arrangements, ranking, and puzzles. Verbal reasoning part included questions from Critical reasoning, course of action, assumption-conclusion, strong/weak arguments, etc.

NMAT 2022 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

NMAT BY GMAC ANALYSIS 2021

NMAT by GMAC Exam 2021 is being held from October 14 to December 27, 2021. NMAT 2021 comprised of 3 sections – each containing 36 questions. The option to skip to the next question without answering the current question was disabled, making it mandatory for the students to attempt all the questions.As per the available reports, the difficulty level of the NMAT 2021 question paper is Easy to Moderate. The important topics in the exam include Arithmetic, DI, Modern Maths, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning etc.

NMAT 2021 Section-Wise Analysis

Quantitative Skills

1. Out of 36 questions in the Quantitative Skills section, 19 were on Mathematics, 12 on Data Interpretation, and 5 on Data Sufficiency
2. Out of the 19 questions on Mathematics, 10 questions were on Arithmetic, 7 questions were on Modern Maths and 1 question each was on Numbers and Geometry
3. Majority of the questions were on Arithmetic. Permutation & Combination, Probability, and Logarithms were the other prominent topics of this section.
4. There were three sets on Data Interpretation. One set on Tables involving a good amount of calculations, one set on a Line graph that was observation-based, and one set on a Bar Chart involving a moderate level of calculations
5. There were 5 questions on Data Sufficiency on various topics

Language Skills

1. The language skill section was termed as difficult by most of the candidates
2. In a particular set, there were 3 RC passages, each about 450 to 550 words long
3. One passage was on the Education System in the country. It included Inference, Attitude, and Specific Detail questions
4. The second one was on Economics. All the questions in this RC passage were application-based
5. The third passage in this set was on Art installation. There were reasoning-based questions based on this RC passage. All the passages had 4 questions each
6. The grammar and vocabulary questions included: Spotting the error in the underlined parts of a sentence, fill in the blanks Jumbled paragraph, Word Analogies; There were no questions on Synonyms, Antonyms or meaning of phrase.

Logical Reasoning

1. This section was termed as of easy level by the candidates
2. There were 18 questions on Non-Verbal Reasoning and 18 questions on Verbal Reasoning
3. Around half of the questions were from the topics of Argument, Verbal Reasoning, Input-Output, and Deduction. Rest of the questions were on Puzzles, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, etc.

NMAT 2021 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

NMAT BY GMAC ANALYSIS 2020

GMAC conducted NMAT 2020 from November 4, 2020 till January 30, 2021. NMAT 2020 comprised of 3 sections – each containing 36 questions. The option to skip to the next question without answering the current question was disabled, making it mandatory for the students to attempt all the questions. As the exam is Adaptive, students will be rewarded more for answering tougher questions correctly as compared to easier questions.

NMAT 2020 Section-Wise Analysis

Quantitative Skills

Experts in NMAT 2020 Analysis suggest the questions of the Quantitative Skills section was toughest as compared to the other two sections. In total, there were 36 questions in this section from different topics such as Mathematics, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency. The section was dominated by 12 questions from the DI area followed by 10 questions from the Arithmetic section and 7 questions from the Modern Maths area. There were little or no questions from Geometry and Algebra topics. 

Given below is the table indicating the topic-wise distribution of questions from the Quantitative Skills section in NMAT 2020. Take a look at it.

Language Skills

NMAT 2020 analysis suggests the Language Skills section to be moderate to tough. There were three RC passages of 450 to 500 words, each having four questions. The topics of Reading Comprehension passages were  “Education System in the Country’, 'Economics' and ‘Art Installation.’

The rest of the questions in this section were easy and based on vocabulary and grammar concepts. In included,  spotting the error in the underlined parts of a sentence, fill in the blanks, jumbled paragraphs, word analogies, synonyms, antonyms and meaning of the phrase. Check the topic-wise difficulty level of this section below.

Logical Reasoning

NMAT 2020 analysis by experts reflects that Logical Reasoning was the easiest section. There were 18 questions each from Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

NMAT 2020 Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

Major Highlights

1. The difficulty level of the NMAT 2020 exam was moderate.
2. There was no surprise element in the NMAT question paper.
3. NMAT Quantitative Skills section was the toughest.
4. The Logical Reasoning section was the easiest.
5. Around 77-83 questions (across sections) could have been easily solved within a time span of 120 minutes. 

NMAT Cut Off 2020

NMAT cut-offs 2020 is being announced by the NMAT participating colleges as the NMAT 2020 results have been declared on the official website of NMAT by GMAC. The NMAT cut off 2020 is expected to range between 205 to 250. Candidates can check below expected NMAT cut off 2020 for each participating colleges, for reference:

STUDY TIPS

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the NMAT Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through NMAT Examination.

1. Manage Your Time :- You have to try to attempt 120 questions in 120 minutes in the examination. This means that you have only one minute for each question. Thus, you need to learn smart shortcuts to crack the exam. You can refer to the shortcuts provided by your coaching institutes. 

2. Work on Weak Areas and Strengthen Strong Areas :- You must strive to work on your weak areas and strengthen strong areas. To do this, you must understand and practice the solved examples, then, practice unsolved exercises and afterward proceed to NMAT Mock Test.

3. Practice Subjects in An Alternative Way :- While preparing for the exam, try to practice subjects in an alternative way. Study the Quantitative section on one day and the Verbal section on the second day. This will help you maintain your practice mood. For example, devote Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to the Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning section and devote Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to Quantitative skills.

4. Self-Assess :- For effective exam preparation, you must evaluate your performance from time to time. When you evaluate and analyze your performance on a regular basis, you will know where you are lack and you will be able to improve on your mistakes.

5. Revision is the Key :- Revision in the last few days should be on top of your mind. The more you are clear about your basic concepts, the more you are confident of attempting the paper. Try to revise the basics of all the chapters so that you can get high marks.

STUDY PLAN

6-Month Study Plan (Beginner to Advanced)

Months 1–2: Build Basics

Understand exam pattern (Language, Quant, Logical Reasoning)

Start with basic concepts:

Quant: Arithmetic, Algebra

LR: Puzzles, Series, Arrangements

Language: Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading

Read daily (editorials, articles)

Practice 10–15 questions per topic

Begin light mock tests (1 per week)

Months 3–4: Strengthening Phase

Cover advanced topics:

Quant: DI, Modern Math

LR: Critical reasoning, input-output

Language: RC practice

Increase practice sets daily

Start sectional tests (2–3 per week)

Analyze mistakes carefully

Months 5–6: Exam-Focused Preparation

Attempt full-length mocks (2–3 per week)

Focus on speed + accuracy

Build your attempt strategy

Revise formulas, vocabulary, shortcuts

Work on weak areas intensively

3-Month Study Plan (Fast Track)

Month 1: Concept + Practice

Quickly revise all basics

Start solving topic-wise questions daily

Begin sectional tests (2 per week)

Month 2: Intensive Practice

Attempt full-length mocks (2–3 per week)

Focus on time management

Strengthen weak topics

Practice RCs and DI daily

Month 3: Final Revision Phase

Attempt mocks regularly (3–4 per week)

Analyze each test thoroughly

Revise formulas, grammar rules, vocab

Focus on accuracy & question selection

Key Tips for NMAT

NMAT is speed-based ? focus on quick decision-making

No negative marking ? attempt maximum questions

Improve reading speed for Language section

Practice mock tests in real exam format

OVERVIEW

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is a computer administered exam owned by the Graduate Management Global Connection (India) Private Limited (GMGC), a subsidiary of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). 

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam opens doors to your success and makes the pursuit of your dreams easier. NMAT Exam scores are used for admissions to some of the leading B-Schools in India, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Hungary, and Morocco. The NMAT registration fee includes sending scores to five B-Schools.

Accepting B - Schools

India

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Indian School of Business (ISB) – Advance Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)

S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) - Global Management Programme (GMP)

XIM University

SDA Bocconi Asia Center

T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal

ICFAI Business School

SOIL Institute of Management

FLAME University

ISBR Business School

Alliance University

BML Munjal University

Great Lakes Institute of Management – (PGPM)

IFMR Graduate School of Business

Jindal Global Business School

ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

Jain University (CMS Business School

Amity University

VIT University

Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies

MIT World Peace University

Universal AI University 

ATLAS – ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship

SRM University

School of Petroleum Management (PDPU)

School of Business, Woxsen University

Thapar School of Management

Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore

Bennett University

SRM University, Delhi – NCR, Sonepat

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

IFIM College

Mody University

Lovely Professional University

IILM University

Stoa School

Amrut Modi School of Management

Athena School of Management

Jagdish Sheth School of Management

GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam

IIHMR University

BSE Institute Limited

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Chitkara university

Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU)

iMET Global

Myra School of Business

Rishihood University

Ansal University, Gurgaon

 International School of Management Excellence – (PGPM)

Sparsh Global Business School

Altera Institute – PGPM

Philippines

Asian Institute of Management

Ateneo Graduate School of Business

Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines

De La Salle University - Dasmariñas

School of Business Administration, Arellano University

De La Salle University

University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

St. Paul University Manila 

Nigeria

Lagos Business School

Lead City University

Redeemer's University

Afe Babalola University

Covenant University

Caleb University

JHU Business School – James Hope University

Hungary

Corvinus University of Budapest 

South Africa

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Milpark Business School

North-West University

Rhodes Business School

University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership

Wits Business School

Nelson Mandela University Business School

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Johannesburg Business school, University of Johannesburg

Tshwane School of Business and Society, Tshwane University 

Morocco

Africa Business School

OVERVIEW

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is a computer administered exam owned by the Graduate Management Global Connection (India) Private Limited (GMGC), a subsidiary of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). 

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam opens doors to your success and makes the pursuit of your dreams easier. NMAT Exam scores are used for admissions to some of the leading B-Schools in India, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Hungary, and Morocco. The NMAT registration fee includes sending scores to five B-Schools.

Accepting B - Schools

India

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Indian School of Business (ISB) – Advance Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA)

S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) - Global Management Programme (GMP)

XIM University

SDA Bocconi Asia Center

T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), A Constituent Unit of MAHE, Manipal

ICFAI Business School

SOIL Institute of Management

FLAME University

ISBR Business School

Alliance University

BML Munjal University

Great Lakes Institute of Management – (PGPM)

IFMR Graduate School of Business

Jindal Global Business School

ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

Jain University (CMS Business School

Amity University

VIT University

Shiv Nadar Institute of Management Studies

MIT World Peace University

Universal AI University 

ATLAS – ISME School of Management and Entrepreneurship

SRM University

School of Petroleum Management (PDPU)

School of Business, Woxsen University

Thapar School of Management

Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore

Bennett University

SRM University, Delhi – NCR, Sonepat

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

IFIM College

Mody University

Lovely Professional University

IILM University

Stoa School

Amrut Modi School of Management

Athena School of Management

Jagdish Sheth School of Management

GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam

IIHMR University

BSE Institute Limited

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Chitkara university

Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur (SPSU)

iMET Global

Myra School of Business

Rishihood University

Ansal University, Gurgaon

 International School of Management Excellence – (PGPM)

Sparsh Global Business School

Altera Institute – PGPM

Philippines

Asian Institute of Management

Ateneo Graduate School of Business

Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines

De La Salle University - Dasmariñas

School of Business Administration, Arellano University

De La Salle University

University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

St. Paul University Manila 

Nigeria

Lagos Business School

Lead City University

Redeemer's University

Afe Babalola University

Covenant University

Caleb University

JHU Business School – James Hope University

Hungary

Corvinus University of Budapest 

South Africa

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Milpark Business School

North-West University

Rhodes Business School

University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership

Wits Business School

Nelson Mandela University Business School

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Johannesburg Business school, University of Johannesburg

Tshwane School of Business and Society, Tshwane University 

Morocco

Africa Business School

SELECTION PROCESS

Step 1: Appear for the NMAT by GMAC Exam

Register on the official website: mba.com/exams/nmat

The exam is computer-adaptive, conducted in two modes:

At test centers (in India)

Online proctored from home (for some international candidates)

Exam Pattern:

Total questions: 108

Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)

Sections: 3 (equal weightage)

Language Skills

Quantitative Skills

Logical Reasoning

No negative marking

You can take the exam up to 3 times (with at least 15 days gap between attempts).

Important Note for NMIMS: Only your first attempt score is considered by NMIMS Mumbai and its campuses.

Scores are usually available immediately on screen and officially within 48 hours.

Step 2: Shortlisting by Participating Colleges

After the exam, your scores are sent to the colleges you selected during registration.

Colleges shortlist candidates based on:

Overall NMAT score

Sectional cutoffs (minimum marks required in each section)

Each college has its own cutoff. For example:

NMIMS (Mumbai & other campuses): Official cutoff for MBA is 209 overall (with sectional minimum around 60 in each section). For MBA Pharmaceutical Management, it is lower (around 190).

Shortlisted candidates receive a call letter on their dashboard.

Step 3: Final Selection Process (Stage 2)

This stage varies slightly by college, but the common elements are:

Group Discussion (GD) or Case Discussion (CD)

Written Ability Test (WAT) – Essay or case-based writing (some colleges)

Personal Interview (PI) – Often includes questions on academics, work experience, current affairs, and your career goals

Competency Assessment / Psychometric Test (especially for NMIMS – this is a new/recent addition with high weightage)

For NMIMS (most popular) – Final selection weightage (approximate, based on recent trends):

NMAT Score: 10%

Competency Assessment Test: 50–60%

Personal Interview: 10–15%

Work Experience: 10–15%

Past Academics (10th, 12th, Graduation): 5–10%

Other colleges may use GD + PI + WAT with different weightages.

Step 4: Final Merit List & Admission

Colleges prepare a final merit list based on NMAT score + Stage 2 performance + work experience + academics.

Selected candidates receive admission offers.

You must pay the fees and submit documents (10th, 12th, graduation marksheets, degree certificate, work experience proofs, etc.) for confirmation.