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NMAT by GMAC 2023 - Exam Dates (Out), Registration (Started), Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 14 Sep, 2023 11:11

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About NMAT by GMAC 2023

NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam dates have been announced by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) on the official website, mba.com/NMAT by GMAC. The exam will be conducted over a window of 71 days, from October 10 to December 19, 2023. NMAT by GMAC registration 2023 began on August 1 and will continue till October 10. The scheduling window for NMAT by GMAC 2023 will be available between August 1 to October 12, while the rescheduling can be done till December 16. Candidates who wish to retake the exam can do the registration and scheduling between October 11 to December 16.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 is a popular management entrance examination organized and conducted by the GMAC. The main aim of the NMAT by GMAC is to provide aspiring candidates with the scope of admissions to the courses offered by leading MBA colleges in India, such as VIT Vellore, SPJIMR Mumbai, XIM Bhubaneswar, and many more. NMAT by GMAC is conducted once a year, over a test window of 70-100 days.

A maximum of three attempts for the NMAT by GMAC exam are allowed within the testing year. Students can check their performance in the exam instantly after submitting the response, and if it's not satisfactory, they can take up to two retakes. A gap of 15 days is mandatory between two attempts. Those who wish to give all three attempts must schedule their exam dates as per the following dates.

Candidates get to choose a suitable date, time, and venue to appear in the computer-based test. Candidates who clear the NMAT by GMAC 2023 are eligible for admission into the postgraduate management courses offered by all the NMAT by GMAC participating colleges. NMAT by GMAC 2023 score is also accepted by top B-Schools across 11 countries. Read further to know complete details about NMAT by GMAC 2023.

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NMAT by GMAC 2023 Highlights

Here are the highlights for the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exams:

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test) by GMAC

Conducting Body

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Level of the Exam

National

Conducted for

MBA/ PGDM Admissions

Mode of the Exam

CBT from Test Centers

Duration of the Exam

120 minutes

Medium of NMAT by GMAC 2023

English

Total Number of Attempts

3

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Testing Window

71-Day Test Window

No. of Test Centers

68

Syllabus

Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning

Total No. of Questions

108

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Exam Fees

  • Test Registration: INR 2800 + applicable taxes

  • Retake: INR 2800 + applicable taxes

  • Additional Score Reports (beyond first five): INR 300 per Score Report + applicable taxes

  • Reschedule: INR 1200 + applicable taxes

Exam Helpdesk Number

0120 4397855

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Important Dates

Check out the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam dates in the table below:

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Event

Starting Date

Closing Date

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Registration 

August 1, 2023

October 10, 2023

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Scheduling

August 1, 2023

October 12, 2023

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Rescheduling

August 1, 2023

December 16, 2023

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam

October 10, 2023

December 19, 2023

Retake Registrations

October 11, 2023

December 16, 2023

Retake Scheduling

October 11, 2023

December 16, 2023

NMAT by GMAC Result 2023

Within 48 Hours of the Exam

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Conducting Body

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

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Registration Process

NMAT by GMAC 2023 registration process is conducted in various steps which have been discussed below:

  • Step 1: Visit the NMAT by GMAC online registration page (register.nmat.org) and create an account using a valid email ID and other personal credentials.

  • Step 2: Open your email account, click on the verification link received by GMAC, and sign up successfully for NMAT by GMAC 2023.

  • Step 3: Enter your personal credentials, academic credentials, work experience details, choice of MBA courses of various colleges accepting NMAT by GMAC scores (You can select up to five courses and B-schools), preference of test cities, and ID number i.e. Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License, etc.

  • Step 4: Scan and upload your photograph and digital signature as per the resolution (Max 1 MB) and the format (JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF) specified by GMAC. 

  • Step 5: Save and submit all the above-mentioned information and proceed to payment. The application fee is INR 2800 plus applicable tax. After submitting the fees, you will get your "NMAT by GMAC ID". Take a printout for future reference. 

  • Step 6: GMAC will send a notification for scheduling your exam, booking your slot, and downloading your hall ticket. The same will be reflected on your dashboard.

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NMAT by GMAC 2023 Eligibility Criteria

It is essential for each candidate to be aware of the NMAT by GMAC 2023 eligibility criteria before paying the fees for the exam. Only those who fulfill the eligibility criteria will be allowed to appear in the NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam. The eligibility criteria for NMAT by GMAC 2023 have been provided below:

Academic Qualification

  • Students should have completed their graduation under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern from any stream from a UGC/AICTE recognized institute or equivalent.
  • Candidates who are awaiting results or are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for NMAT by GMAC 2023. 
  • Admission is granted on a provisional basis until the graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted.

Minimum Aggregate

Candidates should have scored at least 50% in their graduation to be eligible for NMAT by GMAC.

Nationality

There are no nationality criteria for NMAT by GMAC.

Age Limit

There is no age limit barrier for NMAT by GMAC.

Work Experience

Work Experience is not mandatory

Maximum Attempts

3 times, i.e. One examination attempt and two retakes 

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Application Fees

The detailed NMAT by GMAC 2023 application fee structure is as follows:

Particulars

Details

Registration Fees

INR 2800 + applicable taxes

Retake Fees

INR 2800 + applicable taxes

Reschedule Fees

INR 1200 + applicable taxes

Additional Score Report Fees (beyond first 5)

INR 300 per Score Report + applicable taxes

Payment Forms Accepted

  • Visa

  • MasterCard

  • American Express

  • Debit card

  • Internet banking

  • Diners Club

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Scheduling

The admissions for NMAT are done by the clearance of GMAC. Post-completion of the registration process, the scheduling for the exam can be done. With the help of the exam scheduling option, a specific date and city need to be updated by the candidate to proceed further. Scheduling is the only process by which students will be allowed to take the exam. It can be done from the dashboard of the NMAT by GMAC login.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Rescheduling and Retake

Candidates will be allowed to take the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam a maximum of three times. This includes the first attempt plus a maximum of two retake attempts. No-shows are considered attempts. The retake registration option will be enabled in the dashboard after the exam date. Candidates need to register for the retake by simply clicking on the Retake section, selecting the exam mode, and paying the retake fees.

The retake can be scheduled after the completion of a scheduled attempt and the retake exam can only be taken after a gap of 15 days from the previous attempt. Candidates can book a retake only after taking the previous attempt

Retake attempts are booked on first cum first basis and subject to seat availability on the scheduled date and slot. Rescheduling of the NMAT by GMAC exam is also available up to 72 hours prior to the original NMAT by GMAC exam date. Also, you will be required to pay the retake fees per attempt, which is INR 2800.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Admit Card

Students who have completed their NMAT by GMAC registration can download the NMAT 2023 admit card once it is available on the official website. You can also book the exam slot of your choice. GMAC generally releases the NMAT by GMAC Admit card 24 hours after the successful registration and completion of payment of the exam fee.

The admit card is a document that contains a candidate’s NMAT by GMAC registration details and photograph. Candidates are required to carry and furnish the hard copy of their NMAT by GMAC Admit Card 2023 along with their govt. ID proof at the exam center on the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam date. It is important to get the hall ticket signed by the exam administrator at the designated place.

Here are the details which will be mentioned on your NMAT by GMAC 2023 Admit Card:

  • Name
  • Registration ID
  • Test Center Name
  • Exam Date and Time
  • Course
  • Social Category

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Pattern

NMAT by GMAC 2023 will consist of 3 sections - Language skills, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Skills. Students have the privilege to choose the order in which they wish to attempt the paper and there is an individual time limit for each section. There will be a total of 108 questions in MCQ format. The overall test duration is 2 hours.

Check the table below for the detailed NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam pattern:

Section

No. of Questions

Duration

Score Range

Quantitative Skills

36

52

12-120

Logical Reasoning

36

40

12-120

Language Skills

36

28

12-120

Total

108

120

36-360

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Section-Wise Topic Coverage

Here's the section-wise topic coverage of the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam:

Section

Topics

Language Skills

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Para Jumbles

  • Error Identification

  • Analogies

  • Synonyms & Antonyms

  • English Grammar & Vocabulary

  • Idioms, Phrases, Clauses

  • Fill in the Blanks

  • Word Meaning

  • English Usage

Logical Reasoning

  • Critical Reasoning

  • Statement and Argument-Based Questions

  • Linear and Circular Arrangements

  • Classification and Syllogisms

  • Statement and Inference-Based Questions

  • Blood Relation Questions

  • Decision making

  • Coding and Decoding

Quantitative Skills

  • Number Properties

  • Arithmetic

  • Modern Math

  • Geometry & Mensuration

  • Algebra and Probability

  • DI Caselets and Tables

  • DI Graphs and Charts

  • Data Sufficiency

You can check out the NMAT by GMAC 2023 syllabus for a detailed list of topics from every section.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Marking Scheme

The Graduate Management Academic Council (GMAC) evaluates the performance of candidates on the basis of the marking scheme mentioned below:

  • 3 marks are awarded for every correct objective type question.
  • In case of any wrong attempt, no marks will be deducted.
  • There is also no negative marking for unattempted questions.

Note: Once a student finished a particular section, all answers are considered final. There is no facility to go back and change the answers.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Preparation Tips

The NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam, like every MBA admissions test, is a timed exam. As a result, the complete planning must be based on this concept. Candidates must use NMAT by GMAC prepping approaches to enhance their precision and agility when answering questions on the exam. Keep the following points in mind while preparing for the exam:

  • Spend 3-4 months developing a deeper understanding of topics covered in the NMAT by GMAC curriculum.

  • Always study from the best NMAT by GMAC preparation reading material.

  • Analyze your level of effort by practicing NMAT by GMAC previous year question papers.

  • Take NMAT by GMAC mock tests and solve NMAT by GMAC sample papers to improve your time management and efficiency.

  • While studying, make notes on each subject and reevaluate them as needed.

  • Clarify your confusion with your peers and professors.

For more preparation tips and tricks, visit our How to Prepare for NMAT by GMAC 2023 page.

Documents to Carry to NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Hall

The following are three crucial documents students need to carry to the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam center:

  • Confirmation Email Printout

  • Admit Card

  • One valid primary ID (Passport, PAN Card, Voter’s ID card, UID/Aadhaar Card) and another secondary ID (Any one of the primary IDs, ATM Card/Debit Card/Credit Card, Driving License). IDs produced should be original and not photocopied/scanned.

Also ReadNMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Day Instructions

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Accommodations for Students with Special Needs

NMAT by GMAC 2023 has made special amendments for applicants with special needs. This includes the facility of accommodation. These candidates can send a similar request to the authorities of GMAC. It is done while carrying out the registration process for NMAT by GMAC 2023. 

Students with special needs given below can opt for these special facilities:

  1. Learning disability
  2. Cerebral Palsy
  3. Mobility impairment
  4. Leprosy
  5. Blindness (low vision to no vision)
  6. Others

Some of the major changes and facilities given by GMAC are:

  • Large fonts
  • Reader
  • Mobility help
  • Extra time

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Exam Centres

NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam centres have been given in the table below.

Test Centers in India

Zone

Test Cities

North

Agra, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ghaziabad, Delhi, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida, Patiala, Varanasi

South

Coimbatore, Madurai, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Manipal, Mysore, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore, Vizag, Vijayawada

East

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Shillong

West

Aurangabad, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Surat, Vadodara

Central

Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Raipur, Bhilai, Gwalior

Test Centers Outside India

Test Cities

Country

Colombo

Srilanka

Dhaka

Bangladesh

Kathmandu

Nepal

Thimphu

Bhutan

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Scores

Candidates taking the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam will receive their scorecard with a scaled score for the sections and total within 48 hours of giving the exam. They will be notified by email once their scorecard is ready for download.

Questions in the NMAT by GMAC exam are selected from the question pool for each examinee based on his or her performance on the questions previously answered. The questions a candidate receives are targeted at his or her ability level; therefore, a high-scoring candidate generally receives a more difficult sample of questions than a low-scoring candidate.

The NMAT by GMAC exam is scored by first obtaining the candidate’s final ability estimate based on the probabilistic model approach of modern exam theory and then transforming to a scaled score ranging from 12 to 120.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Result

Candidates can check the NMAT by GMAC result 2023 on the official website by logging in using their credentials. NMAT by GMAC 2023 test-takers will be able to check their scores and download the scorecards within 48 hours or 2 days of appearing in the exam. After the release of the NMAT by GMAC result, candidates can check their scorecard. You can download the NMAT by GMAC result card for future reference. 

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Official Marksheet

The official NMAT by GMAC 2023 mark sheet will comprise two scores - an individual sectional scaled & overall score and percentile of a candidate. Calculation of the scaled score is done before calculating the final percentile. The final percentile score is calculated based on the scaled score and it is updated in the official scorecard and sent to B-schools.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Cutoff

NMAT by GMAC 2023 cutoff marks are different for every participating institute, depending on the difficulty level of the exam, the vacancies in the course, and the average performance of the students. The NMAT by GMAC 2023 cutoffs in top MBA colleges in India like XIMB, K J Somaiya, and VIT are significantly high in the range of 92-96 percentile.

NMAT by GMAC cutoff marks range from 150 to 200, and certain institutes will give preference to sectional cutoffs in addition to the overall NMAT by GMAC cutoff. NMAT by GMAC final cutoff marks can be either released in the form of score or percentile.

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Selection Process

The NMAT by GMAC 2023 selection process will begin after the declaration of NMAT by GMAC cutoffs. GMAC is not responsible for carrying out a centralized admission process. Every participating institute has its own selection process and admission criteria.

  • The NMAT by GMAC 2023 selection process will include GD-PI rounds. 

  • Candidates who clear the minimum sectional and overall cutoffs will be shortlisted to appear for the GD-PI rounds.

  • After the conduction of the PI round, the final merit list will be prepared based on various parameters: NMAT by GMAC 2023 score, GD-PI scores, work experience, past academic scores, and gender diversity.

  • The participating institute may also decide to conduct a WAT (Writing Ability Test) or Case Discussion (CD) round instead of the conventional GD round. 

  • The decision of final admission is based on the combined performance in NMAT by GMAC 2023 and GD-PI round.

Top B-Schools Accepting NMAT by GMAC 2023 Scores

Here's the list of top B-Schools in India and abroad accepting NMAT by GMAC 2023 scores.

Top B-Schools in India Accepting NMAT by GMAC 2023 Scores

Name of the B-School

Location

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai

Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore

Xavier Institute of Management

Bhubaneswar

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

Mumbai

SRM University

Chennai

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

Dehradun

ITM Business School

Mumbai

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Mumbai

GITAM Hyderabad Business School

Hyderabad

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Hyderabad

SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Mumbai

Masters Union School of Business

Gurgaon

Chitkara University

Chandigarh

IILM University

Gurgaon

Myra School of Business

Mysore

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Top B-Schools Outside India Accepting NMAT by GMAC 2023 Scores

Name of the B-School

Location

Rhodes Business School

South Africa

University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership

South Africa

Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg

South Africa

School of Business Administration, Arellano University

Philippines

Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines

Philippines

De La Salle University - Dasmariñas

Philippines

Covenant University

Nigeria

Lead City University

Nigeria

Lagos Business School

Nigeria

Africa Business School

Morocco

NMAT by GMAC 2023 Contact Details

In case of any issue, candidates can contact the NMAT by GMAC 2023 authorities using the following contact details.

Address

GMAC India Office
Gurgaon, India

Phone

+91 120 4397830

866-751-6739 (toll-free)

Email ID

nmatsupport@gmac.com.

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FAQs about NMAT by GMAC

When will NMAT by GMAC 2023 registration begin?

NMAT by GMAC registration 2023 began on August 1 and will continue till October 10. The scheduling window for NMAT by GMAC 2023 will be available between August 1 to October 12, while the rescheduling can be done till December 16. Candidates who wish to retake the exam can do the registration and scheduling between October 11 to December 16.

When can I download NMAT by GMAC 2023 admit card?

NMAT 2023 admit card is made available 24 hours after a candidate has registered for the exam. To access the admit card, candidates have to visit the official website of NMAT (mba.com/nmat) and log in using their User ID & Password.

What is the NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam date?

NMAT by GMAC 2023 exam dates have been announced by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) on the official website, mba.com/NMAT by GMAC. The exam will be conducted over a window of 71 days, from October 10 to December 19, 2023. 

Who conducts NMAT?

NMAT is conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a non-profit organization that also conducts the GMAT exam. The exam is conducted for MBA admission in NMIMS and other popular B-schools in Indi including VIT Vellore, SPJIMR Mumbai, XIM Bhubaneswar, and many more.

How many times does GMAC conduct the NMAT exam?

The NMAT exam is conducted by GMAC once every year. NAMT by GMAC 2023 will be conducted over a window of 71 days, from October 10 to December 19, 2023.

Do candidates get a limited number of attempts for NMAT by GMAC?

No. NMAT by GMAC can be taken by the candidates any number of times if they fulfil the eligibility criteria.

How many times can I take the NMAT by GMAC in a year?

Any candidate can sit for the NMAT by GMAC exam three times a year. This includes the first attempt at the exam and the two retakes that are allowed by GMAC. To take a retake exam, candidates must do the retake registration, pay the retake fees, and complete rescheduling.

In which mode NMAT by GMAC is conducted?

NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based test (CBT) that is conducted in the online mode.

How can I register for NMAT by GMAC 2023?

Candidates can register for NMAT by GMAC 2023 in the following steps:

  • Registration
  • Application Form Filling
  • Filling School Preference
  • Uploading Photograph
  • Selecting Exam Mode
  • Paying Application Fee
  • Scheduling

What are the NMAT by GMAC exam centres?

NMAT by GMAC exam centres are located in various major cities across all zones of India. These include cities such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Dehradun, Manipal, Mysore, Mumbai, Indore, Pune, Jammu, Shillong, Raipur, etc.

Are there any NMAT by GMAC test centres outside of India?

Yes, there are four NMAT by GMAC test centres located outside India. They are Dhaka, Thimpu, Kathmandu, and Colombo.

Which colleges accept the NMAT by GMAC scores?

NMAT by GMAC scores are accepted by NMIMS and many other prominent B-schools in India such as Vellore Institute of Technology, Xavier Institute of Management, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, SRM University, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, ITM Business School, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, GITAM Hyderabad Business School, and many others.

Are NMAT by GMAC scores accepted by any foreign universities?

Yes, NMAT by GMAC scores are accepted by various foreign universities including Rhodes Business School, University of South Africa (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership, Johannesburg Business School, School of Business Administration - Arellano University, Virata School of Business - University of the Philippines, De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, Covenant University, Lead City University, Lagos Business School, and Africa Business School.

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