NMAT
The primary entrance for NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) campuses, also accepted by 50+ schools including SPJIMR (PGMPW), K J Somaiya, XIM University, TAPMI and several international universities.
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree in any discipline; NMIMS requires at least 50% in graduation for its flagship MBA. Final-year students may apply, there is no age limit, and a candidate may take the test up to three times in a cycle (one first attempt plus two retakes) with a minimum 15-day gap between attempts.
Age limit: No age limit
Exam pattern
Computer-adaptive test of 120 minutes with 108 questions across three sections of 36 each: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Candidates choose their section order, and difficulty adapts to performance. There is no negative marking, and scores are reported on a scaled range of 36-360 (12-120 per section). The test can be taken at a centre or online-proctored from home, with self-scheduling of date and slot; an unofficial scaled score appears immediately and the official scorecard follows within about 48 hours.
Syllabus at a glance
Language Skills covers reading comprehension, para-jumbles, grammar (error spotting, prepositions) and vocabulary. Quantitative Skills spans arithmetic, algebra, geometry, modern maths and data interpretation/data sufficiency at a moderate, speed-focused level. Logical Reasoning includes arrangements, syllogisms, coding-decoding, input-output and critical reasoning.
Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration window (NMAT 2026) | 20 Aug – 10 Oct 2026 | confirmed |
| Slot scheduling open | 20 Aug – 22 Oct 2026 | confirmed |
| Testing window | 2 Nov – 20 Dec 2026 | confirmed |
| Official scorecard | Within ~48 hours of each attempt; final results by Jan 2027 | expected |
Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.
Free prep material
Standard books
- NMAT by GMAC Official Guide — GMAC
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
- Word Power Made Easy — Norman Lewis
How toppers play it
- There is no negative marking — never leave a question blank; the adaptive engine also penalises unfinished sections heavily, so pace to complete all 36 questions per section.
- Choose your section order strategically: start with your strongest section to build a high adaptive difficulty band early.
- It is a speed test (about 66 seconds per question): drill mental arithmetic and grammar rules rather than CAT-level hard problems.
- Plan for the retake option from the start — schedule the first attempt early in the window so two retakes (15-day gaps) remain possible; only your best score is used.
- Book your preferred slot on day one of scheduling; popular centres and late-November dates fill quickly.