What is the NMAT 2027 exam pattern?

NMAT has 108 questions for 108 marks in 108 minutes. Three sections of 36 questions each: Language Skills (28 min), Quantitative Skills (52 min), and Logical Reasoning (40 min). Sectional time limits apply. No negative marking.

How many times can I take NMAT in one year?

NMAT allows up to 3 attempts in a single testing cycle (October–December). You must wait a minimum of 15 days between attempts. The best score among all attempts is considered for admission. This gives a significant advantage to improve incrementally.

Which colleges accept NMAT scores?

NMAT is accepted by NMIMS Mumbai (flagship), NMIMS Hyderabad, NMIMS Bangalore, SPJIMR Mumbai (for some programmes), Shiv Nadar University, SDA Bocconi Asia Centre, ICFAI Business School, Thapar University, and 25+ other management institutes.

What is the NMAT cutoff for NMIMS Mumbai?

NMIMS Mumbai (MBA Core) general category NMAT cutoff is typically 200–215 out of 360 scaled score. The application process involves NMAT score + Group Discussion + Personal Interview. NMIMS 2025 average NMAT score of admitted students was 212/360.

What are NMIMS Mumbai MBA placements like?

NMIMS Mumbai 2024 MBA placements: Average CTC ₹22.4 LPA, highest ₹67.25 LPA. Top recruiters include KPMG, Deloitte, Amazon, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, and leading consulting firms. Finance and Marketing are the top placement sectors.

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NMAT Preparation Guide

GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for NMAT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks108

Duration108 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year (October–December)

Next Exam Date

October 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree with minimum 50% marks; final-year students eligible

ANumber of Attempts

Up to 3 attempts per cycle (best score considered)

Study Plan by Subject

Language Skills (36Q)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Quantitative Skills (36Q)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Logical Reasoning (36Q)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Focus on all three sections equally as sectional time limits make imbalanced preparation risky

Practise Language Skills with emphasis on vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fill-in-the-blanks

Master Quantitative Skills — arithmetic, algebra, and data interpretation within the 52-minute sectional limit

Take advantage of the 3-attempt policy — use the first attempt as a benchmark and target 10+ points improvement in subsequent attempts

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Language Skills (36Q)	36	36	36 min
Quantitative Skills (36Q)	36	36	36 min
Logical Reasoning (36Q)	36	36	36 min
Total	108	108	108 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

August 2027

Next Exam Date

October 2027

Conducted By

GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)

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