NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern

NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern

NMAT 2021 exam pattern is prescribed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The entrance exam is conducted in online mode for a duration of 2 hours. In the examination, each candidate gets a randomly generated test from a pool of questions, which are delivered one at a time to the candidate's computer. The number of questions and time limit for each section and the difficulty level of each section is pre-determined and independent of the test location and time.

NMAT has three sections -- Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning (Also Check: Detailed NMAT 2021 Syllabus). 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 chooses to move to the next section or if the time runs out. However, candidates can select the order in which the test sections appear.

Changes in NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern

The NMAT Exam Pattern was revised last year. As per the revised exam pattern, the total number of questions was reduced from 120 to 108. The sectional time limit for each section of NMAT wasalso revised. In the Language Section, the time limit was increased from 22 minutes to 28 minutes, in Quantitative Skills, the time limit was reduced from 60 to 52 minutes. In the Logical Reasoning section, the sectional time limit went up from 38 minutes to 40 minutes. However, there has been no official confirmation so far on whether these changes would be retained for this year's exam or not.

NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern Highlights

Through the table given below, candidates appearing for NMAT 2021 will know about the exam pattern details of the entrance exam.

Section-Wise NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern

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

Advantage of 88-Day Test Window in NMAT

NMAT has an 88-day testing window, which 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 2021 Revised Exam Pattern Details

Total Number of Attempts Allowed:

In NMAT 2021, a total of 3 attempts are allowed. Candidates can appear for the entrance at least three times in a given admissions cycle. One of the biggest benefits of this is that candidates are given the opportunity to improve their scores.

Choice of Self-Scheduling:

NMAT is an entrance exam, which provides the facility to the test-takers to choose the test appointment date, time and test centre location as per their own convenience.

Uniform Marking Scheme:

As per the exam pattern of NMAT 2021, there is a uniform marking scheme. There is no negative marking in the entrance examination. 

Individually Timed Sections:

In NMAT 2021, each of the three sections is individually timed and test-takers are required to attempt the questions in the respective section within the stipulated sectional time limit.

NMAT 2021 Candidate Instructions

It is important for the candidates to follow all the important instructions while appearing for the examination.

• On the day of the entrance exam, arrive at the test center at least 45 minutes prior to your exam time.

• Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the barred items to the exam venue  Any candidates found in possession of these items will not be allowed entry into the examination center.

• Candidates are required to carry at least one valid Photo ID and another Signature ID (in original) such as Passport, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter's ID, Aadhaar Card, etc

• Any candidate found possessing a fake identity shall be debarred from giving the examination.

• Candidates must carry the NMAT 2021 Admit Card to the test centre and get it signed by the test administrator at the designated place on the day of the test.

• Candidates must check whether their printed photograph on the admit card is clearly visible or not. 

• Candidates will have to keep their duly signed admit card of NMAT 2021 until the admission process has been completed.

Key Features of NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern

Given below are the key features of NMAT 2021 Exam Pattern.

• Candidates can choose the date, time and location of the NMAT 2021 at their convenience.

• The marks allotted for each section of the exam is different. The total marks include the overall marks scored by the candidate in all three sections of the entrance exam.

• There is a specific time allotted to all three sections Therefore, candidates can answer and review the responses within the stipulated time.

• Candidates can review their answers at the end of each section in order to revise the answers attempted in the question paper.  

NMAT 2021 Marking Scheme

It is important for the candidates to know the marking scheme of NMAT 2021 before appearing for the entrance exam. All the details regarding NMAT 2021 marking scheme has been provided in the table given below.

NMAT vs CAT Exam Pattern 2021

The exam patterns of NMAT 2021 and CAT 2021 are very similar. However, there are a few differences between NMAT and CAT Exam Pattern. In the table given below, we have provided the similarities and differences between the two exam patterns.

NMAT vs XAT Exam Pattern 2021

In the table given below, candidates can take a look at the similarities and differences between the exam patterns of NMAT and XAT.