NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT)

 

NMAT 2022 Exam Date	First week of August 2022
Name of the Examination	NMIMS Management Aptitude Test
Common Name	NMAT
Conducting Body	Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
Frequency of the Exam	Once a Year (Across a 75-Day Test Window)
Mode of Examination	Online
Duration of the Exam	120 Minutes
Total Marks	360
Exam Level	National Level Exam

What is NMAT?

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). 

The exam is conducted to seek admissions into the MBA program and PGDM programs of SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). 

• NMAT Exam Dates
• Registration Process
• NMAT Fees
• Exam Centres
• NMAT Syllabus and Books
• NMAT Exam pattern
• Preparation Tips
• Admit Card
• Results
• NMAT Cutoffs
• Selection Process
• Eligibility Criteria

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) is one of the best MBA colleges in India. It offers a well-defined course curriculum that aligns with the needs of the industry. 

NMIMS offers its MBA/ PGDM programs in the following 4 Indian cities: 

• Mumbai
• Bangalore
• Hyderabad
• Indore

Apart from NMIMS, the NMAT score is accepted by other B-schools as well. Below is a list of colleges that accept NMAT scores for granting admissions into their management programs:

• Xavier School of Human Resource Management, Bhubaneswar
• SDA Bocconi, Mumbai
• VIT Business School, Vellore
• SRM School of Management, Chennai
• ICFAI Business School- All Campuses
• Amity Business School- All Campuses
• Athena School of Management, Mumbai
• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (Only for its Post Graduate Programme for Women course)
• Shiv Nadar University

Apart from the above colleges, many top MBA colleges in Bangalore accept NMAT scores for granting admissions. 

Students can seek MBA admissions in Bangalore in the colleges mentioned below:

• NMIMS, Bangalore
• Jain University
• IFIM Business School
• Presidency University
• Alliance School of Business
• International School of Business and Research
• Krupanidhi School of Management
• GITAM School of Business

NMAT is answered by almost 60,000 students every year. The registration process for the exam will begin on First week of August 2022. To apply for the exam, candidates must have completed their graduation in a relevant field from a recognized university.  

NMAT Exam Details:

NMAT Exam Dates:

NMAT Registration Process:

Candidates can register and fill the NMAT application form by following the steps mentioned below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC. 

Step 2: Candidates have to create a personalized dashboard by creating login credentials using your Email ID. 

Step 3: Fill- up the registration form with the following details:

• Personal Information
• Details of the Government ID (the same is to be carried on the day of examination)
• Contact Details
• Educational Qualifications
• Work-Experience Details (If any)
• Selection of Program Preference 
• Selection of Preferred Schools. 

Step 4: Upload the scanned copy of the photograph and the signature in the required format and size mentioned. 

Step 5: Candidates have to choose their preferred examination centres. 

Step 6: Candidates have to pay the NMAT Fees for the successful completion of the registration process. 

Documents Required: 

• Scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph (Maximum Size: 1Mb; Format: JPEG or PNG)
• Scanned copy of candidate's signature (Maximum Size: 1Mb; Format: JPEG or PNG)
• Class 10th marksheet or equivalent
• Class 12th marksheet or equivalent
• Graduation marksheet

NMAT Fees: 

After the registration fee has been paid, candidates shall receive their "NMAT by GMAC ID" that should be used to Schedule the Examination, Download Admit Card, Assess their Scorecards, and Results.

NMAT Exam Centres:

NMAT is a national-level MBA Entrance Examination that is conducted in the majority of Indian cities and abroad. The exam is held in multiple cities abroad as well. 

Below is the list of exam centres in India:

NMAT Syllabus & Books:

Section A: English

Books for English

Section B: Logical Reasoning & Critical Reasoning

Books for Logical Reasoning & Critical Reasoning

Section C: Quantitative Aptitude

Books for Quantitative Aptitude:

NMAT Exam Pattern:

NMAT Preparation Tips: 

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation tips for the exam: 

• Read to Score:
  Candidates should read extensively to ace the english sections comfortably. They shouldn't stick to a particular genre and try out everything. 
  
• Right Resources Matter:
  Candidates should have a clear idea of the exam syllabus and the relevant resources required for preparing the topics. They should go for the right books and video materials to prepare for properly. 
  
• Follow a Strict Schedule:
  Candidates should follow a preparation schedule meticulously. A schedule is very vital as it gives a rhythm to the preparation process of the candidate. It should focus on weaker sections of the candidates other than incorporating a proper distribution of all the topics. 
  
• Practise the Perfect Formula Religiously:
  Revision and Mock Tests make the perfect formula for acing an examination. Candidates should practise it religiously to get a better understanding of the exam and its pattern. 
  
• Health means High Scores:
  Candidates should adopt a proper diet and exercise plan to maintain their good health. This will help them cope up with exam preparation stress and follow their normal routine properly. 
  

NMAT Admit Card:

Candidates can download the NMAT admit card by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC. 
Step 2: Click on the link which reads "Download NMAT by GMAC 2021 Admit Card".
Step 3: Log-in with the NMAT by GMAC ID and Password.
Step 4: Download link of the NMAT Admit Card will be shown and candidates can click on it to open the admit card PDF file. 
Step 5: If all the details are correct, you can download the Admit Card on to an A4 size paper and save it for future reference. 

NMAT Results:

NMAT Scorecards are released within 48 hours of the examination. These scorecards only contain the details of the marks obtained in each attempt. 

Below are the steps to check the NMAT scorecard: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC. 
Step 2: Click on the link which reads "Download NMAT by GMAC 2022 Scorecard".
Step 3: Candidates should log-in with the NMAT by GMAC ID and Password. They also have to provide their Date of Birth and Security Code in the tab mentioned below. 
Step 4: Doing this, it shall take them to the NMAT Scorecard section, wherein they can view the scorecard of their preferred section. 

NMAT 2022 final results shall contain the scaled scores on the basis on which the percentile of the candidate is calculated. This scorecard will be considered by the respective colleges for selection purposes. 

Below are the steps to download the final scorecard for NMAT 2022: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC. 
Step 2: Click on the link which reads "Download NMAT by GMAC 2022 Result".
Step 3: Log-in with the NMAT by GMAC ID and Password. Along with this, candidates need to enter the Date of Birth and Security Code in the tab mentioned below. 
Step 4: Take out the print-out of the scorecard and keep it for further use during the application process.

NMAT Cutoffs:

Candidates have to score anywhere between 180 and 230 out of 360 to be eligible for the application process in top MBA colleges in the country that accepts NMAT by GMAC marks for the selection process. 

Usually, a score above 200 is considered a good score for the selection process. 

NMAT Cutoffs depend on the following criteria: 

• Number of candidates answering the exam. 
• Exam's Difficulty Level
• Performance of the Candidates

NMAT Selection Process:

NMAT by GMAC's selection process consists of a Group Discussion (GD), which is followed by the Personal Interview (PI) process. Candidates are called for the process based on their scores in the examination. 

The GD-PI process for NMIMS is conducted at its Mumbai Campus for all its branches. Other colleges conduct the process at their campus or other venues across the country.