Who decides the syllabus of the NMAT exam?
The syllabus of NMAT is set by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).
Which subjects are included in the NMAT syllabus?
The NMAT syllabus contains three sections -- Logical Reasoning, Language Skills and Quantitative Skills.
What topics are included in the Language Skills section of NMAT?
The language skills section tests the English comprehension ability of a candidate. The topics included in its syllabus are Reading Comprehension, Antonyms and Synonyms, Cloze Test, Error Identification etc.
Questions from which topics are asked in the Logical Reasoning section of NMAT?
The NMAT Logical Reasoning section contains questions from a wide range of topics including Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, Statements and Assumptions, Classifications, Direction, Series etc.
Which are the topics under the Quantitative Skills section in NMAT?
The Quantitative Skills section in NMAT covers topics from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation and Modern Math topics such as Set Theory, Permutation & Combination etc.
Do all the sections in the NMAT syllabus carry equal weightage?
No. Out of the 120 questions asked in the NMAT exam, 32 are from Language Skills, 40 from Logical Reasoning and 48 from Quantitative Aptitude.
Which topics can be left out from the NMAT syllabus?
Candidates must ensure that they cover each and every topic in the NMAT exam syllabus. Every mark is important in a highly competitive exam like NMAT and any topics left out can land you on a lower score.
How can I identify my strong and weak points from the NMAT syllabus?
You can identify your strengths and weaknesses in the NMAT syllabus by practising questions on a regular basis and tracking your progress.
Which topics from the NMAT syllabus can be left for the last day?
It is not recommended to leave any topic for the final day. Make sure your preparation strategy covers the complete syllabus well before the exam date and you have plenty of time to focus on revision and practise.
Is there any book that covers the complete NMAT syllabus?
No, you will have to rely on a different book to prepare for each section of NMAT.
What is Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and what are the skills needed to take tests via CBT in NMAT by GMAC?
Computer-Based Testing (CBT) is one of a method wherein the responses are electronically recorded, assessed or both. CBT is administered at a pre-determined testing location. For Computer-Based Testing, test takers do not need to have prior computer experience to use it. Before starting the exam, test takers will receive a brief introductory tutorial that will instruct them on how to use the computer to answer questions and review responses and no typing skills are needed as such for this.
Does computerized test take more time to complete the NMAT by GMAC exam as compared to the paper version?
The computerized test usually takes less time to complete the exam as there are no test booklets and answer sheets to manage and no need to transfer answers manually to an answer sheet in the computer-based test.
What are all topics covered in the Logical Reasoning section of NMAT by GMAC?
The logical reasoning section of NMAT by GMAC tests candidates reasoning and analytical abilities. Questions from this section are based on Syllogisms, Venn Diagram, Clocks and calendars, Coding and series etc.