
The NMAT by GMAC is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into MBA and other management programs offered by NMIMS University and several other prominent B-schools in India and abroad. Known for its student-friendly design, NMAT allows candidates to choose their preferred exam date, time, and test center within a long testing window. Additionally, candidates are allowed multiple attempts (up to three times), with the best score considered for admission. The exam aims to assess a candidate’s aptitude in language skills, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning.
The NMAT selection process varies across participating institutes. Generally, candidates are shortlisted based on their NMAT score and called for the next stages such as Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), Case Discussion (CD), and Personal Interview (PI). Some universities, like NMIMS, accept only the first attempt score. Final selection is based on the overall performance in NMAT, academic profile, work experience, and performance in GD/WAT/PI rounds.
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You can attempt NMAT up to three times (one exam + two retakes).
Generally, NMAT is considered moderate compared to CAT and XAT.
Yes, it follows a section-adaptive format.
No, physical calculators are not allowed. However, an on-screen calculator is provided.