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NMAT exam is approaching, and the candidates need to speed up their preparation. Candidates need not join a coaching institute to ace NMAT by GMAC. Read this article that will help you prepare for NMAT online.

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Candidates can boost NMAT preparation by adopting online preparation strategies and study material. Besides the conventional NMAT preparation guide, candidates can look for various other modes of preparation, including online tutorials, mock tests, blogs of successful candidates, NMAT preparation tips by toppers, etc. Especially during the pandemic, online classes or tutorials have guided students in preparing for MBA entrance exams. Read this article to know the answer to "how to prepare for NMAT online?"

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Table of content
  • How to Prepare for NMAT 2025 Online
  • Expert Advice for NMAT Preparation
  • Online Mock Tests
  • Online Tutorial
  • Practice Previous Year's Questions

How to Prepare for NMAT 2025 Online

Preparing for any entrance exam online requires you to understand the exam pattern and the test structure, including the marking scheme. The space below guides you through the NMAT by GMAC exam pattern.

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NMAT 2025: Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Firstly, stay abreast of the NMAT exam pattern and marking scheme. The NMAT 2025 exam is a computer-based test (CBT) to be conducted within a 70-day window, including one exam slot and two re-exams slots (optional). The exam consists of three sections:

  1. Language Skills
  2. Quantitative Skills
  3. Logical Reasoning

The exam comprises 108 questions in MCQ format. The time allotted for the exam is 120 minutes. The best part is that there is no negative marking, so if test takers don’t know the answer to any question, they can guess without the fear of losing marks. There is a term called intelligent guessing, which can be applied while solving the NMAT question paper

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NMAT Exam Pattern: Break-up Questions, Marks and Time Allotted

Sections

Number of Questions

NMAT Marks

Time in Minutes

Language Skills

36

12-120

28

Quantitative Skills

36

12-120

52

Logical Reasoning

36

12-120

40

Total

108

36-360

120

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Expert Advice for NMAT Preparation

Expert advice is the best thing to go with when it comes to learning. Also, the tried and tested methodology of successful aspirants can come in handy. Aspirants can visit their blogs or websites, read their articles, and use their best strategies to crack the NMAT exam. They can make the most out of exam preparation videos by experts and note down the tips and tricks to succeed in the exam.

Online Mock Tests

To prepare well, candidates must take NMAT mock tests. The mock tests prepare them for the exam by offering a real-time exam environment. They will have to work as per the timer set on the system and need to complete the mock test in a pre-defined manner. Every section is meant to be attempted in the given timeframe. After several mock tests, aspirants should start analysing their weak points and forte. The weak points are to be given more time than the strength areas.

Shiksha has created a free NMAT mock test for candidates to practice and check their preparation level. Click on the link below to start the test.

Online Tutorial

Many online platforms provide free-of-cost tutorials to crack the NMAT exam. NMAT aspirants can subscribe to them and join social media study groups on Quora, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. Moreover, many live sessions are provided by YouTube channels, which can be fruitful for NMAT online preparations. Not only this, one can clear his/her doubts by interacting with experts and students personally.

Practice Previous Year's Questions

One of the best ways to prepare for the exam is to solve the previous year’s NMAT question papers. It will give a massive boost to aspirants' morale and help them gain confidence with each successful attempt. 

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