NMAT exam is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council or GMAC for admissions to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Xavier University, GITAM University, IBS Hyderabad and many more. The exam is conducted around the month of October-December. This year the exams are scheduled from 4th November to 30th January 2021. So if you are preparing to crack NMAT then you should definitely know the NMAT Exam Pattern 2020.

NMAT by GMAC will be conducted with a window from November 04, 2020 to January 30, 2021 and notification to this effect have been released.

NMAT by GMAC is conducted on behalf of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies but now NMAT scores are also accepted by 23 other prestigious MBA institutes. NMAT 2020 Results will be out in 3rd week of January 2021.

The NMAT paper pattern is little different from other management exams as it has 108 questions to be solved within 120 minutes. NMAT Test Pattern 2020 has been changed.

NMAT Exam Pattern 2020

The NMAT 2020 Exam Pattern will consist of 3 sections namely Language Skill, Logical Reasoning Skills and Quantitative skills. The NMAT paper pattern will have 108 questions and the exam will be computer based. Similar to CAT, Exam pattern of NMAT also gives specific time limit for each section. Here is the time frame for each section.

Section Number of Question Time Allotted for each sec Language Skills 36 28 Quantitative skills 36 52 Logical Reasoning 36 40 Total 108 120

The marking scheme of NMAT 2020 allows no minus marking with one marks for each correct answer and zero marks if the question is left untouched or answered wrong. The duration of NMAT 2020 exam pattern is mentioned above and once you start a particular section you cannot move to and fro however you can choose the sequence of section before the exam starts.

Pattern of NMAT is expected to be same as in yesteryears whereas the hall mark of NMAT is that there is no negative marking and this way a fair opportunity has been given to all candidates.

However, for any change if it happens, we will come to know through its notification hence, keep on watching this space; we will upload and give you latest info on NMAT 2020.



Computer based 108 questions of NMAT will have to be completed in 120 minutes and candidates will be tested out for their Analytical skills, Language skills and Logical and Reasoning skills.

It has been observed that Language skills section is getting tougher year after year and in this section Reading Comprehension which might consist many question can play havoc with NMAT scores thus candidates must take a note of RC.

With RC candidates can be cross checked for their language proficiency and usage beside the vocabulary which in RC plays the pivotal role.

NMAT aspirants are advised to practice for RC on daily basis with the help of Editorials of National Newspapers and reading some classic novel as in the due course of time your enriched vocabulary will help you to gain speed and you will be able to comprehend Para in RC, so to give correct answers.

You would find more areas of 3 sections of NMAT in this content article hence, keep confidence and prepare to ace NMAT 2020

Exam Pattern of NMAT Exam 2020

GMAC has recently made major changes in NMAT Exam Pattern. NMAT 2020 Test Pattern can only be guessed from the previous year exam questions. Based on that here is an in-depth analysis of NMAT Exam Pattern from previous years.

Language Skills:

Reading Comprehension

Passage

Synonyms and Antonyms

Poems and word meaning

Syntax and correct grammar

Language usage and their rules

Fill in the blanks

Logical Reasoning:

Multi-dimensional arrangements

Syllogism

Puzzles

Blood Relation

Statement conclusion and

Family tree

Quantitative Skills, Data Interpretation and DS:

Mensuration

Average

Probability

Trigonometric

Algebra

Arithmetic

2D, 3D geometry and statistics

Line Graph

Bar Graph

Tables, pie chart and Percentage

Time and Work and

Profit and Loss

The above are the most common topics from where questions in NMAT exams are asked. The NMAT Exam Pattern 2020 will also follow the similar pattern and questions from the similar topic.

Practice for the NMAT 2020 Exam:

If you want to clear the exam then it is important for you to be very precise while solving the paper. For this you need to be well versed about each and every topic from where the question is asked. The best method for this is to dig the exam questions of last 10 years of NMAT exams. This can easily be found on internet or specific books available online or offline. You can also go through the mock test papers that will help you in solving the NMAT exam paper.

The Importance of Time: Time is an important entity when it comes to solving exam papers of competitive exams. What makes the NMAT paper difficult is the management of time as each question should be answered in a specific time limit. It would be best to solve previous year papers to manage time while doing the exams.

Some Tips:

Your preparation should first target all the topics concept wise so that you don’t mess up in the exams. The second important point is attempting all sections as NMAT cutoff is section based. Clear your concept well and then solve as much previous year papers and mock test paper to gain confidence to triumph on the judgment day.