NMAT 2023: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Dates

NMAT 2023 exam will be conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). This exam will act as the gateway for the candidates to get admission to MBA and other graduate management degree courses in India. NMAT 2023 scores will be accepted by some of the top universities in India. It is being expected that the registration for the exam may start from July 2022.

Candidates aspiring to appear for the NMAT 2023 exam can check all the necessary details regarding the exam such as important dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, application form etc. from this article.

NMAT 2023 Overview

NMAT 2023 Exam Date

The tentative Dates for NMAT 2023 are mentioned in the table given below. The exact schedule will be available on this post after the release of official notification.

NMAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for seating in NMAT 2023 will as per the norms of different universities. The candidates are advised to visit the official website of the universities participating in NMAT to check their eligibility criteria.

However, the generic eligibility criteria for MBA admission that will be applicable for many universities are given below:

• A candidate must have a full-time Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.

NMAT 2023 Application Form

In order to apply for the NMAT 2023 exam, the candidates have to register themselves on the official website i.e. www.nmat.org. After registration, the candidates have to provide all the personal, contact and educational details in the application form. While filling details in the application form, the candidates have to provide a photo ID proof and upload a photograph similar to that of photo identity proof. After submitting the application form, the candidates will be able to submit the application fee. The applicant will be able to download the admit card once the payment is released.

Application Fee

The application fee for NMAT 2023 exam will be as follows:

• Registration for Test (Early): Rs. 2000 + Applicable Taxes
• Registration for Test (Late): Rs. 2500 + Applicable Taxes
• Retake: Rs. 2000 + Applicable Taxes
• Reschedule: Rs. 1100 + Applicable Taxes
• Additional Score Card (beyond 1^st five): Rs. 200 per score card + Applicable Taxes

Mode of Payment

The application fee will be paid online using any of the following methods:

• Master Card
• American Express
• Visa Card
• Debit Card
• Diners Club
• Net Banking
• Mobile Wallets

NMAT 2023 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for NMAT 2023 exam will be as follows:

Mode of Exam: Online (Computer Based Test)

Duration of Exam: 2 Hours (Total)

Number of Questions: 120

Type of Questions: Objective Type multiple choice questions will be asked.

Sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

Exam Center: The exam will be held at around 20 centers in India and 4 International Test centers in Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Srilanka.

Section wise distribution of Questions will be as follows:

NMAT 2023 Syllabus

There is no prescribed or fixed syllabus for the NMAT 2023 exam. However, important topics from each section are as follows:

Language Skills: Vocabulary, Idioms, Para Jumble, Fill in the blanks, Syntax, and correct grammar, Anonyms, Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Language usage and their rules

Quantitative Skills: Coordinate Geometry, Probability, Permutations and Combinations, Mensuration, Mixture & Solution/Allegations, Average, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Number Systems, Pie chart, Arithmetic, Line graph, Bar graph, Trigonometry, Algebra, Simple and Compound Interest etc.

Logical Reasoning: Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Critical Reasoning, Course of Action, Statement Conclusions, Numeric grid, Family tree, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Coding & Decoding, Arrangement, Course of Action, Multi-dimensional arrangements etc.

How to prepare for NMAT 2023 exam?

The NMAT is a quite popular entrance exam and the candidates have to face a fair amount of competition in order to get selected. However, here are some tips that candidates may follow in order to perform well in the exam.

• Start with basic, make sure to clear your basic concepts of mathematics and logical reasoning.
• Time management is going to be the key. Learn some shortcut tricks to solve mathematical problems quickly.
• Identify the section in which you are weak. Focus on the weaker section while keep polishing your strengths.
• Solve mock test and sample papers. A lot of mock tests and sample papers for NMAT exam are available online.
• Make some short notes of important mathematics formulas, so that you can revise them quickly.
• Improve your vocabulary by reading at least one good quality article in English daily.

Recommended Books for NMAT 2023

Some of the books recommended for NMAT preparation are as follows:

1. Vedic Mathematics by Dr. Aditi Singhal
2. Mathematics for MBA by RS Aggarwal
3. Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
4. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K. Sharma
5. A Complete Manual for the CAT by Arihant

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: When will NMAT 2023 registration start?

Answer: NMAT 2023 registration process would commence from July 2022.

Question 2: Can I register offline for NMAT?

Answer: No, you need to register yourself in online mode only.

Question 3: What are the subjects from which questions are asked in NMAT exam?

Answer: NMAT exam comprises of questions from Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

NMAT 2023 Admit Card

The candidates will be able to download the admit card in online mode through the official website. The candidates have to login to their GMAC account in order to download the admit card. The candidates have to carry the downloaded admit card at the exam center. Along with the admit card, the candidates have to carry one valid photo id proof and one signature id proof at exam center in original as well as a photocopy of each.

The candidate may call the NMAT helpline at +917863008300 in case of any discrepancy with the admit card.

List of accepted Photo Id (Containing Name and Photo of the candidates)

• UID/Aadhaar Card
• Voter’s ID Card
• PAN Card issued by the Government of India
• Passport issued by the Government of India

List of accepted Secondary IDs (containing candidate name and signature)

• Driver’s License
• Debit/Credit Card
• PAN Card issued by the Government of India
• Passport issued by the Government of India

NMAT 2023 Result

The result will be declared within 4 to 5 week of the commencement of exam. NMAT 2023 score card will consist of GMAC scaled scores. The percentile score will be announced after all the registered candidates will complete their exams. The authorities will not send the result card to the candidates individually. However, every candidate will be notified by an email on the availability of the result. The candidates will be able to check the result by logging into their GMAC account.