NMAT by GMAC 2018 Important Dates, Exam Date, Exam Centres

About NMAT by GMAC 2018

NMAT by GMAC is an MBA entrance exam organised by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The exam selects candidates for admission to NMIMS University and 23 other B-schools across India. The computer-based test is held in a 75-day long window from October to December. Test takers are permitted to appear for 3 retakes of NMAT by GMAC.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of NMAT 2018 is prescribed by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). NMAT 2018 eligibility criteria takes various factors into consideration such as, nationality, age criteria, academic qualification, and marks required to apply for NMAT by GMAC 2018. The entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted between 4th October to 17th December 2018 and candidates qualifying NMAT 2018 will be eligible for MBA admissions in NMIMS University and 23 other B-schools in India.

It is important for the applicants to check the NMAT 2018 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. As per the eligibility criteria prescribed for conducting NMAT, applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute with at least 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply. Furthermore, candidates of both Indian and Foreign origin having Bachelor’s Degree can apply for the entrance exam and candidates with two or more years of work experience will be given preference.

Note: For NMAT, there is no reservation policy as such. However, candidates must note that some seats may be reserved for widows, wards of armed forces personnel killed and Kashmiri Migrants in few colleges/institutes.

Few Pointers Regarding NMAT 2018 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for NMAT 2018, there is no age limit.
The candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University/institute.
The minimum score required in the qualifying examination is 50%.
Final year candidates appearing for the qualifying examination may also apply and get provisional admission.
Applicants are required to make the payment of the test fee in the specified time, and they must submit the all original documents within the given period of time.
The eligibility requirements in NMAT by GMAC varies institute-wise. Therefore, candidates must cross-check each institute’s eligibility criteria.

NMAT by GMAC Eligibility Criteria for NMIMS Campuses

The NMAT by GMAC eligibility criteria of the various NMIMS campuses is listed below:

NMIMS Programmes and Campuses	Eligibility Norms
MBA (Mumbai)	Candidate should have a bachelor's degree from any recognised University/institute in any subject. The minimum required aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is 50%. Candidates who have done distance learning or correspondence course or Part-time graduates, are not eligible to apply.
MBA in HR (Mumbai)	Candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in any subject from any recognised University/Institute. Candidate must score 50% as aggregate marks. Candidates who have done distance learning or correspondence course or Part-time graduates, are not eligible to apply.
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management (Mumbai)	Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in M.Sc. in Biotechnology, BDS, BHMS, MBBS BAMS, B.Sc. and Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Science from any recognised University/institute. The minimum required aggregate score is 50% Candidate with a Master's degree in Sociology, Economics, and Psychology or Bachelor's Degree in B.E./B.Tech/Bio-Medical can also apply. 2 years of work experience is preferred by a pharmaceutical company.
PGDM (Bengaluru) and PGDBM (Hyderabad)	Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (Full-Time) in any subject from a recognised University/Institute. Candidate should have scored 50% as aggregate marks in their first attempt. Candidates who have done distance learning or correspondence course or Part-time graduates, are not eligible to apply.

Important Factors of NMAT by GMAC Eligibility Criteria

Some of the important points of NMAT by GMAC eligibility norms are listed below:

For the full-time management programmes, candidates with at least two-years of experience are given priority.

All eligibility documents should be produced at the time of admission. All certificates and documents should be consolidated.

If the total marks of candidates are in CGPA or Grade, then they have to produce necessary documents to convert the marks into the grades by the university.

NMAT Eligibility Criteria for International Candidates

In order to appear for NMAT 2018, international applicants are also eligible to apply. The detailed eligibility criteria for international candidates is mentioned below:

International applicants must have a full-time Bachelor degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline from any recognized university and must have atleast 50% marks in aggregate in the first attempt.
The applicants willing to appear for NMAT must have valid a GMAT score of six hundred and above. Furthermore, GMAT score for last three years up to October 2018 will be taken into consideration).
For international candidates, all the admissions are subject to getting clearance from the candidate’s government (if required) and a student visa from the Indian Embassy in the candidate’s country.
International applicants having more than 2 years of post qualification experience are preferred.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Exam Pattern

NMAT 2018 exam pattern of is prescribed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The entrance exam is conducted in online mode over a duration of 2 hours. In the examination, each candidate get a randomly generated test from a pool of questions, delivered one-at-a-time. Regardless of when and where the exam is administered, the number of questions, difficulty level of the paper, and the sectional time limit is predetermined, and remain the same.

The NMAT by GMAC exam has three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Each section is timed individually and test takers have to attempt questions of each section within the allotted time for the section. One cannot return to the previous section if he/she selects to move to the next section or if the time runs out. However, an advantage that candidates get during the exam is that they can select the order/sequence of the test sections.

Detailed NMAT Exam Pattern

NMAT by GMAC is held in online mode.
The time duration of NMAT by GMAC is 120 minutes.
NMAT by GMAC comprises of 120 questions and multiple-choice questions are asked in the entrance exam.
The question paper of NMAT by GMAC consists of 3 sections- Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Skills.
The medium of the language of the entrance exam is English.
For a correct response, 3 marks are awarded and there is no negative marking in the exam.
All the three sections are individually timed, candidates can answer and review the answers within the allotted section time.

Section-wise NMAT Exam Pattern

The entrance exam has 3 sections that are individually timed.
Test takers can only proceed to the next section once they finish a section. If any candidate finishes the section beforehand, then also the remaining time cannot be used for other sections.
Test takers have choose the most appropriate answer out of the given options.

The below table shows the section-wise NMAT exam pattern:

Sections	Number of Questions	Duration
Language Skills	32 questions	22 minutes
Quantitative Skills	48 questions	60 minutes
Logical Reasoning	40 questions	38 minutes
Total	120 questions	120 minutes

Advantage of having a 75-day Window To Test

NMAT offers a 75-day testing window that enables candidates to give their best performance and reduce the stress associated with a single sitting test or test offered in a short time window.

The longer test window allows one to take the test when he/she is best prepared.

It offers candidates the opportunity to retake the test with a maximum of 3 attempts, including "No Show", in case candidates feel that their performance is not up to their expectation.

NMAT Marking Scheme 2018

The marking scheme of is NMAT 2018 is mentioned below:

For every correct answer, 3 marks are awarded to candidates.
Negative marking is not applicable in the exam.
No marks are deducted from the total score for leaving a question blank.
Candidates have to choose only one appropriate option in the entrance exam.

NMAT 2018 Qualifying Marks

The organizing authority as well the college decides the qualifying marks for NMAT by GMAC.
Candidates who do not score the minimum marks will not qualify and will not be short-listed for the case discussion and personal interview rounds.
In order to be eligible for admission into various management programs, candidates must qualify both, section-wise and total cut-off marks.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Syllabus

Before beginning the NMAT 2018 exam preparation, candidates must follow the NMAT syllabus 2018. The syllabus of NMAT by GMAC is divided into three sections that tests candidates Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. By going through the syllabus and exam pattern of NMAT, candidates will have a proper knowledge and understanding of the important chapters, topics and their weightage in the entrance exam. Therefore, candidates going to appear in NMAT 2018 have to study the topics mentioned in the NMAT 2018 syllabus thoroughly to crack the entrance exam.

The questions in the language skills section tests the verbal ability, language skills and candidate’s command over the language. The quantitative ability section is designed to assess quantitative and calculative skills of the candidate and logical reasoning section evaluates analytical and data interpretation skills of the candidate.

The detailed syllabus of NMAT by GMAC is mentioned below.

Language Skills

This section examines the language structure skills, verbal ability, reading comprehension and understanding of a candidate. Candidates get 22 minutes to answer 32 questions. The important topics covered under this section are listed below:

Synonyms & Anonyms	Language usage & their rules	Correct grammar & Syntax
Vocabulary	Idioms	Reading Comprehension
Para Jumble	Fill in the Blanks	-

Logical Reasoning

This section evaluates the reasoning and analytical abilities of candidates. For this section, candidates have 38 minutes to provide answers to 40 questions. The important topics covered under this section are listed below:

Coding and series	Clocks and calendars
Data arrangement	Multi-dimensional arrangements
Syllogisms	Statement-conclusion
Family tree	Venn Diagram
Puzzles	Strong arguments and weak arguments
Assumptions	Numeric grid

Quantitative Skills

This section examines the quantitative ability of a candidate. Candidates have 60 minutes to answer 48 questions. The important topics covered under this section are listed below:

Number Systems	Arithmetic
Geometry and Algebra	Data interpretation
Problem-solving	Modern Mathematics
Data sufficiency	Trigonometry
2D and 3D geometry and Statistic	-

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Participating Colleges

NMAT by GMAC 2018 is an examination, which is conducted for the aspirants who wish to pursue management studies. The examination is scheduled to begin on 4th October 2018. The NMAT score will be accepted by 20+ colleges/institutions all over India. To mark a place in the NMAT by GMAC 2018 Participating Colleges, candidates will have to clear the examination. Once the exam is over, candidates will be able to check the NMAT by GMAC 2018 Result.

It is also important for candidates to score marks that could surpass the cut-off range. To check this, candidates can look for the NMAT by GMAC 2018 cut-off marks and can confirm their position for admission in the participating colleges. A procedure is to be followed while selecting the college or institution accepting the NMAT by GMAC score. Mentioned-below are some pointers for understanding the selection of the colleges.

How to Provide College Choices During Form Filling

At the time of filling the application form for NMAT by GMAC, candidates can select the desired college/s and course/s.
There are provisions to select more than one course or college during the form filling.
In the ‘School Preference’ section of the registration or application form, candidates can select up to five preferences as per choice.
After making the selection, candidates will have to pay a sum of Rs 200 (approx) for every new course or participating college.
After making the needful selection, candidates must attentively lock their choices by submitting the application form.
It is important for candidates to cross-check the application form before they click on the 'Submit' button.
If due to any reason or circumstances, candidates fail to submit the selected college then the first considered or placed college will automatically be considered as looked from the candidates' end.

Important Points

Let’s look at some of the important points that candidates must know with context to participating colleges of NMAT by GMAC 2018.

While selecting the participating colleges, candidates must first go through the complete details of the institutions/colleges they wish to select through NMAT by GMAC exam.
Candidates must also know that the final selection for the considered college will be based on the marks scored by the candidate.
The cut-off marks determined by each institution will also be a deciding factor for the selection of the candidates.
Once documentation is complete, no changes in terms of college or course can be done.
Candidates who fail to turn up for the final admission procedure will automatically lose their candidature.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Participating Colleges

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS Mumbai)

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS Bangalore)

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS Hyderabad)

Xavier University

Woxsen Business School, Hyderabad

ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

SDA Bocconi Asia Center

ISBR Business School

BSE Institute Limited

Alliance University

Amity University

Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University

SRM University, Chennai

SRM University, Delhi NCR

SRM University, Sonipat

Thapar School of Management

Shiv Nadar University

Bennett University

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)

BML Munjal University

ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

VIT University

Mody University

Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University

GITAM School of International Business, Visakhapatnam

Jindal Global Business school - Delhi/NCR

How to Prepare for NMAT by GMAC 2018

To help you create a preparation strategy, CollegeDekho brings to you some important tips and tricks that you may use to make your life simpler. Keeping in mind the time and the difficulty level of the exams, we hope that the tips guide you on the path to success.

Ask yourself things like how much time is required to prepare for the exam, and when should one start the revision, etc.

Strive to work on your weak areas and strengthen strong areas.To do this, here is a four-step strategy:

First, understand and practice the solved examples.
Then, practice unsolved exercises
After this, proceed with the mock test.
Lastly, solve last years' NMAT by GMAC papers.

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

You have to try to attempt 120 questions in 120 minutes in the 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. You can also find shortcuts online at various websites.

While practicing, 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 Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning section and devote Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to Quantitative skills.

Start practicing mock tests. Try to find the previous years' question papers. There is always a possibility of repetition of questions, which may may give some advantage.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Result

The final NMAT by GMAC 2018 result will be released in January 2019. The result will be published in the form of a scorecard. The NMAT by GMAC scorecard comprises of candidates' sectional scale score, total score and percentile ranking. Candidates who appear for the exam are notified about their results via email. No hard copy of the NMAT by GMAC scorecard is sent via post or courier. The result is available online, and the test takers are required to log in with their Application ID and Password to view their NMAT by GMAC scorecard.

NMAT by GMAC is a University-level entrance examination, which is organized and conducted by the Graduate Management Aptitude Council (GMAC) to offer admission in various management courses. NMAT by GMAC 2017 was conducted over a window period of 5th October 2017, to 18th December 2017. The result of NMAT by GMAC is released in the form of a scorecard, which indicates candidate’s sectional score, overall score, and percentile. Based on NMAT by GMAC result, the participating institutes/colleges shortlist successful candidates for the final selection process. The NMAT by GMAC scorecard showcases the real performance of the candidates in the examination, therefore, all the appearing candidates must take a print out of the scorecard and keep it safe till the completion of the admission process.

NMAT Result 2018- Important Dates

Events	Dates
NMAT 2018 Exam	4th October - 17th December 2018
Final Announcement of NMAT 2018 Result	3rd Week of January 2019
Last Date to Download Official Scorecard	31st March 2019

Steps to View NMAT by GMAC Result 2018

By following the steps given below, candidates can view their NMAT 2018 result:

Visit the official website of NMIMS, www.nmims.edu
Click on the tab available to access 'NMAT by GMAC 2018 - Result'.
You will be redirected to a page where you will be required to enter your login credentials such as Application ID, Password as well as 'Captcha' Code.
Now, click on the 'Get Your Results' button.
NMAT by GMAC result 2018 will be displayed on the screen.
Download and print your scorecard for further use.

NMAT by GMAC Scorecard 2018

The final scorecard includes a scaled score for each section, total score, and percentile ranking. The following table gives details about the range of possible scores in the different sections of NMAT by GMAC exam:

Sections	Score Range
Quantitative Skills	0-144
Language Skills	0-96
Logical Reasoning skills	0-120
Total	0-360

Details Mentioned in NMAT Scorecard 2018

The following details are mentioned in the scorecard of NMAT 2018:

Personal Details of the candidate
Total Score in the entrance exam
Final Score for each section
Percentile Marking

NMAT by GMAC Result Trends of Previous Years

As per the NMAT by GMAC 2016 results, if a candidate had a scaled score of 235, it was equivalent to 99 percentile. If a test taker had achieved a scaled score of 214, it was considered equivalent to 97 percentile. And, a scaled score of 208 was considered equal to the 94 percentile.

Take a look at the cut-offs of NMIMS Mumbai and Bengaluru/Hyderabad campuses:

	Sectional Score			Overall Score
	QS	LS	LR
NMIMS MBA and MBA – HR- Mumbai Campus Programme	65	55	55	208
NMIMS Bengaluru/Hyderabad Campus PGDM Programme	60	50	50	190

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Selection Process

NMAT by GMAC is a competitive management entrance exam which can help you get admission in popular management colleges of India.

Following are the rounds of selection:

NMAT by GMAC (You need to clear the minimum cut-off of the entrance exam in order to be eligible for the further rounds. You will be called by the various participating institutes for further rounds, once you make it beyond the cut-off.)

Case/Group Discussion (CD/GD)
Personal Interview (PI)
Written Ability Test (WAT)

The final round of selection is likely to be conducted in the month of February 2017 and the results will be announced in March 2017.

*Note- It is mandatory for you to carry your NMAT by GMAC 2017 Admit cards with you to the further selection rounds else you will cost your chance to appear for the next stage of selection.

You must check the final merit list for your name as that would announce the final selected candidate's basis the highest scorers (aggregate) of NMAT, Academics, Work Experience, GD/CD, WAT, and PI.

NMAT by GMAC Selection Procedure

To enroll in management Institutes accepting NMAT by GMAC scores, the selection process is as follows:

Candidates have to appear for the admission test.

The result is declared along with NMAT cut-off scores.

On the basis of their scores, candidates are shortlisted for the pre-admission rounds. Here, the selected candidates need to participate in the Personal Interview (PI) and Case Discussion (CD) rounds.

The final result is issued after compilation of the candidate’s entrance test score, work experience, academic profile, and performance in Case Discussion (CD) and Personal Interview(PI) rounds.

Required Document for Case Discussion (CD) and Personal Interview (PI):

At the time of admission, the selected candidates have to take the following documents and submit them to the examination officers:

Class 10th Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
Class 12th Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
Graduation Original Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
Provisional Marksheet of Graduation if required
Master's Mark sheet & Passing Certificate
Certificate of AIU ( or University Equivalence)
Certificate of Migration
Work Experience Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Mediclaim policy.
Reservation certificate if required

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Cut-Off

After the announcement of NMAT by GMAC 2018 Result, the cut-off list for the same will be prepared by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The cut-off list determines the minimum marks a candidate must score to take admission through this entrance exam. It is prepared for the colleges to shortlist candidates based on the maximum and minimum marks they score in this examination. The cut-off marks also enable institutions to send shortlisted candidates for the next rounds of selection including Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

NMAT by GMAC 2018 result will release in the second week of January 2019 and the cut-off is excepted to release in the month of April 2019. The cut-off marks will be available on the official website of NMAT by GMAC. The cut-off of different institutions accepting the NMAT result will vary depending upon their requirements and seat availability.

It is important for candidates to know that the cut-off marks consist of different sections and overall expected marks. Candidates need to achieve all the sectional cut-offs and the overall cut-off in order to get admission in the Participating Colleges of NMAT by GMAC 2018. Candidates scoring equal or more than the listed cut-off marks will ultimately be shortlisted for further rounds of NMAT by GMAC 2018 selection process.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Cut-Off Important Dates

The following table indicates the tentative dates for the release of the cut-off list.

Events	Dates
Exam Date	4th October to 17th December 2018
Result Declaration	2nd Week of January 2018
Cut-Off Release	April 2019

Steps to Check NMAT by GMAC 2018 Cut-Off

Go to the official website of NMAT by GMAC.
Search for the NMAT by GMAC 2018 Cut-off link on the right side of the home page.
Click on the given link.
Login with your User ID and Password.
A new page will open with the cut-off list.
Download the sheet and take a print out of it. Remember to keep the soft copy for future references.

Factors Determining NMAT by GMAC Cut-Off

Various factors determine the cut-off marks of an entrance examination like NMAT by GMAC. These factors create a mark for the candidates that can be calculated to extract the cut-off list for various institutions. Keeping these determining factors in mind, candidates must strive harder to crack the examination so that they are able to meet the required cut-off. Following are the factors that may determine NMAT by GMAC cut-off:

Total number of candidates appearing for NMAT by GMAC 2018.
Difficulty level of the examination.
Total number of seat available.
Total number of candidates qualifying the NMAT by GMAC 2018.
Rankings of the Participating Institutes

NMAT by GMAC Sectional Cut-Offs

Sections	Total Marks	Cut-off
Language Skills	96	55
Quantitative Skills	144	70
Logical Reasoning	120	55
Total	360	200

Note: The cut-off marks are tentative and based on the previous years’ NMAT by GMAC cut-offs.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Institutional Cut-offs

Institutions	Cut-offs (Tentative)
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS Mumbai)	200+
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS Bangalore and Hyderabad)	180+
Xavier University	200+
Woxsen Business School, Hyderabad	160+
ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad	150+
SDA Bocconi Asia Center	160+
ISBR Business School	170+
BSE Institute Limited	200+
Alliance University	100+
Amity University	200+
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University	150+
SRM University Chennai, Delhi NCR Sonipat	250+
Thapar School of Management	150+
Shiv Nadar University	200+
Bennett University	180+
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)	160+
BML Munjal University	200+
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai	200+
VIT University	250+
Mody University	200+
Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University	200+
GITAM School of International Business, Visakhapatnam	200+
Jindal Global Business school - Delhi/NCR	200+

Best Books for NMAT by GMAC 2018

Books are considered the best source for gaining knowledge. For the preparation of NMAT by GMAC 2018, there are various books that provide aspirants with relevant as well as related examples and solutions. Apart from being a source for gaining knowledge, books help students build a systematic and disciplined preparation strategy for exams.

There are many books available online and offline for the aspirants of NMAT by GMAC 2018. One can easily access books on different sections covered in the NMAT by GMAC 2018 Syllabus. It is up to the candidates to shortlist books based on their requirements. A list of best books for NMAT by GMAC 2018 has been provided for candidates to start their preparation for the exam. Candidates must also read the following factors that must be considered while selecting books for NMAT by GMAC 2018 preparation.

How to Select the Best Books for NMAT by GMAC

While selecting the best books for NMAT by GMAC 2018, remember to check the year of publication and edition. For a number of topics, the syllabus and information have been updated, therefore it is important to study from a book that has updated contents and information.
Always remember to take books of renowned and reputed authors or publication houses, as they will provide you the correct theories and explanations.
Candidates can also opt for books issued by known coaching centers. Such books can serve to be good sources of knowledge with probabilities of sample papers attached with them.
Books that focus mainly on exam preparation consisting of sample papers and previous years’ question papers are also available for the aspirants of NMAT by GMAC 2018.
For more authentic explanation, candidates can even compare topics and contents of two or more books and then cross-check it with their mentors or experts of NMAT by GMAC.

Best Books for Language Skills

SSC Chapterwise Solved Papers English Language 2018 by Arihant Publications
Descriptive English For Competitive Examinations by B.K.Publication
Objective General English by S. P. Bakshi (Arihant Publication)
Descriptive English For Competitive Examinations by S.J. Thakur and S.K. Rout
English Language Comprehension Skills by Sachchida Nand Jha
Objective General English 10,000 plus Questions by R.S. Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal

Best Books for Quantitative Skills

Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations by Abhijit Guha
Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude Numerical Ability (Fully Solved) 7000+ Objective Question by Pratiyogita Kiran & KICX Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan
Mathematics for MBA by R.S. Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum Cat 2018 by Sarvesh K. Verma
How to Become a Human Calculator?: With the Magic of Vedic Maths by Aditi Singhal

Best Books for Logical Reasoning

A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal
Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta
Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
Logical Reasoning by Arihant Publication

Common Books for NMAT by GMAC Preparation

NMAT by GMAC Official Guide 2018/2017/2016 First Edition by GMAC

Nmat Entrance Guide by Disha Experts
50 Plus Solved Papers MBA Entrances by Ajay Singh

NMAT by GMAC Previous Years’ Question Papers/Sample Papers

NMAT by GMAC 2018 is a national-level examination, which is scheduled to be conducted from 4th October to 17th December 2018. Aspirants who want to clear this examination must start preparing for it. To do so, they can start practising the NMAT by GMAC previous years’ question papers. However, Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) does not provide candidates with the previous years’ question papers. Instead, they allow candidates to take online practice exams. For this, candidates can log in with their Registered ID and Password and start practicing.

These papers help in practicing the questions well and also allow candidates to understand the type and pattern of the questions as well as the question paper. For all those who are preparing for the exam, practicing previous years’ question papers and solving sample papers can be extremely helpful in understanding the difficulty level of the sectional questions.

Since the previous years' question papers are not available, CollegeDekho will soon provide candidates with some NMAT by GMAC sample papers.

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How to Download NMAT by GMAC Sample Papers

Click on the above-mentioned link – 'Download NMAT by GMAC 2018 Sample Paper here!'.
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After successful login, candidates will be redirected to the NMAT by GMAC question paper, which will be available in a PDF format.
Download the NMAT by GMAC question paper and start practicing it.

Advantages of Solving NMAT by GMAC Previous Years’ Question Papers/Sample Papers

Practising previous years’ papers or sample papers helps candidates in enhancing their preparation skills and strategies.
NMAT by GMAC sample papers will prepare candidates for the actual paper.
With help of sample papers, candidates become aware of the exam pattern and type of questions asked in the exam.
Solving sample papers is also a great way to learn time management skills.
Regular practice can enhance the test-taking speed of the candidates.
It is also considered a good option for the purpose of revision.

Preparation Tips for NMAT by GMAC 2018

Candidates planning for NMAT by GMAC 2018 must start their preparation now. The examination is about to be conducted, therefore, it is the right time for aspirants to start preparing for the scheduled examination. Once the candidates are through with the syllabus, they can begin solving previous years’ question papers or sample or practice papers to become more confident about their preparation.

Apart from solving sample papers or papers of previous years, candidates can explore the following options to boost their preparation for the upcoming NMAT by GMAC 2018 examination.

How to Prepare for NMAT by GMAC

NMAT by GMAC Mock Test

Best Books for NMAT by GMAC

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Admit Card

The admit card of NMAT 2018 is issued in online mode by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) once the registration and payment process is done by the candidates. The registration process is going to end in the month of October 2018. To register for the NMAT exam conducted by GMAC, candidates can visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC and fill the registration form.

NMAT admit card 2018 is an important document which contains the NMAT registration details and photograph of the candidate. On the day of the entrance exam, candidates must carry two photo ID proofs along with the admit card of NMAT 2018. Without an admit card and a photo ID proof, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam.

Note: All the details mentioned on NMAT admit card must be verified carefully by the candidates and in case of any discrepancy, it must be immediately reported to the concerned authority to get it resolved.

NMAT Admit Card 2018 Important Dates

Events	Start Date	End Date
NMAT Registration	3rd July 2018	3rd October 2018
NMAT Scheduling	3rd July 2018	16th October 2018
NMAT 2018	4th October 2018	17th December 2018

Steps to Download NMAT by GMAC 2018 Admit Card

Candidates can follow the given steps to download the admit card of NMAT by GMAC:

Go to the official website of NMAT by GMAC
Click on the link ‘Register Now’.
A new page will open with candidate login option.
Fill the credentials asked and click on ‘Log In’.
A new page with the admit card will open.
Click on the link denoting the admit card.
Now download the admit card being flashed and take a print of it.
Save a copy of the NMAT by GMAC 2018 admit card for future references.

Important Instructions

It is compulsory for the aspirants of NMAT by GMAC 2018 to carry their admit card on the day of the examination, to the exam center.
Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the admit card.
Along with the admit card of NMAT by GMAC 2018, candidates must also carry a valid identity proof.
Both the documents will be checked by the concerned authority before starting the examination.
Candidates with no admit card or ID Proof will be debarred from writing the examination.
Remember to follow the instructions written on the admit card and announced by the invigilator at the exam center.

Details Mentioned on NMAT by GMAC 2018 Admit Card

NMAT by GMAC 2018 admit card is a document that defines the eligibility of the candidate to appear for the concerned examination at the specified venue and date. It is very important that the admit card contains credentials related to the candidate and the examination. Candidates must check their admit card carefully by comparing the below-mentioned details.

Name of the Examination
Venue of the Examination
Date of the Examination
Time of the Examination
Name of the Candidate
Roll Number allotted to the Candidate
Registration Number
Photograph of the Candidate
Signature of the Head of the Concerned Department

ID Documents Required with NMAT by GMAC 2108 Admit Card

Mentioned below is a list of ID Proofs that can be considered at the exam center along with the admit card. Candidates can bring any of these documents and sit for the examination after the verification gets over. These documents include:

Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Passport
Voter ID Card
Driving License with Photograph
Government approved ID Card or certificate with photograph.
Service ID Card
Disability Certificate (if the candidate is differently abled).

Discrepancy in NMAT by GMAC 2018 Admit Card

Candidates must carefully check the admit card before appearing for the examination. Any discrepancies found in the admit card of NMAT by GMAC 2018 must be immediately reported to concerned authority assigned by Graduation Management Admission Council (GMAC).

Contact Details

Address: GMAC India Office
Gurgaon, India

Phone: 91 120 4397830 / 7863008300

Email: nmatsupport@gmac.com

FAQs on NMAT Admit Card 2018

1. Who will release the NMAT 2018 admit card?

NMAT 2018 admit card is released by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

2. How will I get my NMAT admit card 2018?

Candidates can access their respective admit cards in online mode by visiting the official website of NMAT By GMAC.

3. Is NMAT 2018 admit card/hall ticket available in offline mode?

The admit card of NMAT 2018 will be available in online mode only.

How to Apply for NMAT by GMAC 2018

NMAT by GMAC 2018 registration process has started from 3rd July 2018 in online mode. To fill the NMAT 2018 application form, interested candidates have to visit the official portal of NMAT (www.nmat.org.in) before the last date of registration, i.e. 3rd October 2018. Before applicants decide to schedule a test date and location for taking the NMAT by GMAC exam, applicants must register and pay for the same.

The application process of NMAT by GMAC 2018 consists of various steps such as registration as a new user, filling NMAT 2018 application form, uploading the photograph, payment of the application fee and submission of NMAT application form. Applicants must note that while filling the online application form, they must select a slot as per their preference and availability and also check the detailed eligibility criteria of NMAT by GMAC 2018.

Important NMAT Registration Dates 2018

Events	Start Date	End Date
NMAT 2018 Registration	3rd July 2018	3rd October 2018
NMAT 2018 Scheduling	3rd July 2018	16th October 2018
NMAT 2018 Late Registration	4th October 2018	14th October 2018
NMAT 2018 Registration - Retake	5th October 2018	14th December 2018
NMAT 2018 Re-scheduling	3rd July 2018	14th December 2018
NMAT 2018 Re-take Scheduling	5th October 2018	14th December 2018
Exam Delivery	4th October 2018	17th December 2018
Final Announcement of NMAT 2018 Result	-	3rd Week of January 2019
Last Date to Download Official Score card	-	31st March 2019

Pre-requisites for NMAT Registration 2018

Candidates must have the following pre-requisites for registration of NMAT 2018:

Mark-sheets or Degree Certificates
A valid E-mail address and Contact details
A recent Photograph (as per prescribed size and format)
A desktop computer or laptop and good internet connectivity

How to Fill NMAT Application Form 2018

By following the steps given below, candidates can fill the NMAT application form 2018:

Step 1: New Registration

The first step to fill the NMAT 2018 application form is to register by visiting the official website of NMAT, i.e. nmat.org.in. For registration, applicants have to enter applicant name, country, mobile number, Email ID and a password. After submitting the details, a window will appear stating NMAT account details.

Step: 2 Filling NMAT 2018 Application Form

After registering, applicants have to enter their basic details such as, Name, Gender, DOB, Category, Citizenship, Parents’ name, ID proof, Mobile number, Email ID and click on ‘NEXT’ tab.

Step: 3 Uploading the Photo

To proceed further, applicants have to upload passport size photograph in the photo section. Applicants must note that the photo should be clear and in .jpg format.

Step: 4 NMAT Application Fee Payment

To complete the registration process, applicants have to pay NMAT 2018 application fee in online mode by using:

Visa or MasterCard Credit Card/ Debit Card
Net Banking
Mobile Wallets.
American Express Card/ Diner Card
IMPS
UPI

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Application Fees

Services	Fees
Registration Fees	INR 2000 + taxes applicable
Late Registration Fees	INR 2500 + taxes applicable
Retake	INR 2000 + taxes applicable
Reschedule	INR 1100 + taxes applicable
Additional Score Reports (Beyond first 5 programmes)	INR 200 per Score Report + taxes applicable

Step 5: Submission of NMAT Application form

After filling the complete NMAT application form, applicants must cross-check all the details filled in the application form to avoid errors in the hall ticket. Once the application form is submitted, the registration number for NMAT by GMAC is displayed.

Step 6: NMAT Exam Schedule

In this step of the registration process, a unique NMAT Registration ID is generated and sent through the registered Email ID of the applicants. With the help of this NMAT registration ID and password, applicants can login into their NMAT account by visiting the official website and can schedule the exam and download the NMAT admit card 2018.

How to Reschedule NMAT by GMAC

Applicants have an option to reschedule NMAT exam in between July 3 to December 14, 2018. However, one can reschedule his/her exam not later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled test, to a different date, time and test centre. For this, applicants have to pay an additional fee via credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) only. Additionally, applicants must note that there is a provision to retake the entrance exam twice apart from the original attempt. However, an applicant will have to pay an additional fee for re-taking the entrance exam.

Note: After taking the entrance exam, candidates can retake NMAT 2018 after 15 days of the original attempt.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Answer Key

Graduation Management Admission Council (GMAC) does not officially release the NMAT by GMAC 2018 Answer Key. Candidates, however, can check for the answer key released unofficially by different sites and coaching centers.

Answer key of NMAT by GMAC contains the answers of the questions asked in the exam. There will be answers divided section-wise for candidates to calculate marks of each section. The answer key will help candidates to calculate their marks as per their performance in the examination. This will also help them in analyzing their position in the next level test.

It is important for candidates to remember that the answer key released unofficially is not the authentication of the marks that candidates might score in the main examination. The released answer key can be treated as an example to figure out an assumption of the marks.

Marking Scheme of NMAT by GMAC 2018 Answer Key

The table given below shows the marking scheme of NMAT by GMAC 2018 answer key.

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks
Language Skills	32	32
Quantitative Skills	48	48
Logical Reasoning	40	40
Total	120	120

Note:

One mark will be awarded for every right answer.
There is no negative marking.
Total time duration to answer all the sections in 120 minutes.

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Mock Test

NMAT by GMAC 2018 Mock Test is available on the official website for the candidates to start their practice sessions. The Mock Test is available with different sets of Practice Exam Series. Candidates can take the first Practice Exam for free. For the second and third Practice Exam Series, candidates need to pay a sum of INR 599 (online). Candidates must also know that it is mandatory for them to first log in the official website with their Registered ID and Password. Only then they can access the Practice Exam Series of NMAT by GMAC 2018 examination.

The mock test helps candidates get an insight into the main examination. It is basically the replica of the NMAT by GMAC 2018 with the same format and exam pattern. For any confusion in understanding the pattern, candidates can refer to the NMAT by GMAC 2018 exam pattern and syllabus.

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How to Access NMAT by GMAC Mock Test with Solutions

Candidates can follow the below mentioned steps to get an easy access to NMAT by GMAC 2018 Mock Test.

Go to the official website of NMAT by GMAC.
On the taskbar go to the ‘NMAT by GMAC Official Prep’.
A new page will open with the Practice Exam 1 and Practice Exam 2 and 3 boxes.
Click on ‘Register for Practice Exam 1 (Free)’, if you want to solve the practice paper for free.
Click on ‘Buy the Practice Exam 2 &3’, if you are willing to pay for the next level of practice papers.
After clicking on any of the above mentioned links, you will have to log in with your valid User ID and Password.
After logging in, you will be provided with the link to get the Practice Exam Papers.
After completing the Practice Exam, you will be provided with the answers/solutions.

What is the Importance of NMAT by GMAC Mock Test

One of the most important factors of a mock test is that it helps candidates know about the exact pattern and structure of the examination paper.
It is good to solve mock tests, as the more you practice, the more grip you will have on the main exam paper.
A mock test also helps in improving time-management for the main exam.
It makes you aware of the environment that you are about to face during the NMAT by GMAC 2018 examination.
Solving mock tests is considered to be one of the best ways for the preparation of an examination. Check the How to Prepare Section of NMAT by GMAC for some quick preparation tips and tricks.
It helps you to be quick with the difficult and tricky questions.

Quick Look at NMAT by GMAC Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2018:

NMAT by GMAC 2018 is an examination, which is conducted in online mode.
It will consist of three different sections comprising of Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.
There will be a total of 120 questions that are to be solved within a time span of 2 hours (120 minutes).
There are different time slots for different sections of NMAT by GMAC question paper.
For every correct answer, candidates will be awarded 3 marks.
There is no negative marking and no mark shall be awarded to an unanswered question.

NMAT by GMAC Conducting Body

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is the owner and administrator of the GMAT as well as NMAT by GMAC examinations. It is a global non-profit organisation involved in leading graduate business schools around the world. NMAT by GMAC is a national-level management entrance exam for admission to NMAT designated management colleges such as Alliance University, SRM University, BML Munjal University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Ansal University, VIT University and ICFAI Business School (IBS).