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Abhishek Dhawan
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Updated on Nov 3, 2025 11:27 IST
NMAT exam is conducted over a test window ranging from 45 to 50 days. With exam being conducted across 44 days, candidates must be looking for a last-minute preparation strategy throughout the months of November and December. Applicants must have completed the NMAT syllabus. Check last minute preparation tips for NMAT 2025 here.

NMAT 2025 exam is being conducted over a 44-day test window. Check out last-minute tips to crack NMAT 2025 exam, that could help in the preparation during the test window.

NMAT 2025 Last Minute Preparation

NMAT Last Minute Preparation

NMAT 2025 Last Minute Preparation Tips: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts NMAT exam within a test window. Candidates planning to appear for NMAT 2025 exam must be in their final phase of preparation. Candidates preparing for NMAT 2025 must plan their section order after analysing mock results. Planning the NMAT section order for the exam day helps obtaining a better score. Additionally, last minute preparation tips for NMAT muct include candidates to attempt as many mock tests as possible.

NMAT last minute strategy requires candidates to revisit the syllabus for the last time to check incase they missed any of the NMAT important topics. To improve the chances of scoring high in NMAT, Shiksha brings to you some last-minute NMAT 2025 preparation tips. Read them below.

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NMAT 2025 Preparation: Last-Minute Tips

Here are a few tasks and tips to be followed before the exam.

  1. Make a strategy to approach the NMAT question paper - According to the NMAT exam pattern, it is a speed-based test comprising 108 questions with a score range of 36 to 360 marks. Total time allotted for NMAT test is 120 minutes and the test has sectional time as well. Therefore, you must plan in your head how much time to allot to each question. There is no negative marking in NMAT so you need not worry about losing marks; however, it is critical to ensure you do not spend too much time on a question.
  2. Revise all the topics from NMAT Syllabus - Revise all the points and bulletins that you highlighted while preparing over the months for NMAT 2025 exam, in this short time. By doing so you can cover all the topics and brush up on basic concepts and formulae.
  3. Do Not Touch Any New Topic - If you fail cover any topic from the NMAT syllabus; do not plan to complete it a day before exam day. This will result in sheer wastage of effort and time that you can otherwise devote to revising the already covered topics from the syllabus.
  4. Avoid Stress by Focusing on Strengths over Weaknesses - Although it is justified to be anxious or stressed before exam day, try to lessen it by remembering the areas of strengths rather than thinking just about the weaknesses repeatedly. If channelised well, your strengths can take you a long way towards answering the questions tactfully avoiding silly mistakes.
  5. Follow Discipline - You must follow a disciplined lifestyle, especially when you are preparing for a national level or a competitive exam like NMAT. If followed in the right way, last-minute NMAT preparation and a proper timetable can instil positive energy. You need to answer questions in a speed-based test like the NMAT exam. Thus, even when revising the sections covered while preparing for the exam, follow a disciplined approach of study and stick to important topics only. Do not try to revise all the topics on the day of the exam.

Miscellaneous Points for NMAT Preparation

Besides the above-mentioned tips, here are some important tips to prepare for NMAT 2025 exam:

  1. Do not forget to revise vocabulary sections and arithmetic shortcuts
  2. Stay calm, composed and determined
  3. Keep important documents like NMAT admit card and photo identity card in your bag a day before the exam
  4. Reach the exam centre on time. Check the traffic status on Google maps to start from home on time.
  5. Keep NMAT admit card and Photo ID Card ready to avoid the last-minute hassle.

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Cutoffs, including any sectional criteria, can change from year to year based on applicant volume, seats and the college's policy. Always rely on the latest admission cycle's official information.

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A retake can help if your target colleges clearly apply sectional minimums and you have attempts remaining. Confirm the retake rules and which score the college considers before deciding.

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For colleges that use only the total score, a strong section can makup for a weaker one. For colleges that apply a sectional minimum cutoff, a high score elsewhere may not compensate.

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There is no mandatory minimum score for qualifying for admissions via NMAT. Some colleges may expect minimum scores in specific sections.

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No, GMAC reports section-wise and total scores but does not set a sectional cutoff. Any minimum section score is decided by the individual participating colleges.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

NMAT admit card is released on your candidate dashboard 7 days before your scheduled exam date. You can download and print it after logging in to your account.

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If you fail to schedule your exam by October 22, 2026, your registration expires. You will not be allocated an exam slot, you will not receive an admit card, and the registration fee is non-refundable.

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Yes. Candidates can reschedule the exam date, time, or test centre up to 72 hours before your scheduled appointment time. Rescheduling requires an additional fee of INR 1,200 plus applicable taxes, and depends on seat availability.

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No. Registration involves filling the application form and paying the application fee. Scheduling is a separate step where you select your exam date, time slot, and test centre

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The last date for NMAT 2026 slot booking is October 22, 2026. Candidates must schedule their exam on or before this date through their dashboard.

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