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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 2025, 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.

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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 2025 admit card and Photo ID Card ready to avoid the last-minute hassle.
Q:   Can I get direct admission at NMIMS Mumbai?
A:

No, candidates seeking admission to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies need to appear for the course specific entrance exams conducted by the University. NMIMS also accepts several national-level entrance tests to admits students for UG, PG and PhD courses. Students qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired programme. 

Q:   What is meant by NMAT retake window?
A:
GMAC conducts NMAT with a aspirant-first approach. Candidates can appear for NMAT three times during one exam session. That means, GMAC provides one main attempt and two retake attempts for the NMAT exam. The meaning of retake of the NMAT exam implies that any applicant can attempt the test thrice, including the first attempt. In other words, the process of reappearing for the exam is known as exam retake. Candidates aspiring for a retake attempt have to apply using the NMAT retake window. However, candidates can reappear for the exam, not before 15 days after the first attempt. Similarly, third exam attempt can only be scheduled on a date 15 days after the second attempt for NMAT exam.
Q:   How can I get admission in NMIMS Hyderabad?
A:

To get admission in NMIMS Hyderabad, students first have to meet the NMIMS course eligibility. Once the admission portal opens, students need to apply for the course/ entrance test and go through the selection rounds followed by counselling for seat allotment. Selected students have to report for document verification and pay the admission fees to secure their seats. 

Q:   How can I join in NMIMS Mumbai?
A:

NMIMS Mumbai admissions are a three-step process. Candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligbility criteria to apply for the respective courses. Find below the detailed steps around NMIMS Mumbai admission process:

  1. Application Form: Eligible candidates have to register for the course-wise entrance exams such as NPAT, NLAT, etc., conducted by the university. To register for the respective courses, candidates have to fill an online application form along with paying the application fee.
  2. Selection Round: The university conducts various entrance exams to provide admission to respective courses. Candidates must qualify the exams with a valid score.  
  3. Fee Payment: Once all the selection rounds are completed, the university release merit list. The selected candidates have to pay a certain amount of fee to confirm their seats.
Q:   What is the NMIMS LAT last date for BA LLB (Hons) course admission at MNIMS Indore?
A:

NMIMS LAT application form is available for admission to BA LLB and BBA LLB courses offered at the School of Law, NMIMS. The last date to fill out the NMIMS LAT application form is going to be announced.

Q:   Who is eligible for NMIMS Mumbai admission?
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Candidates appearing for NMAT test have to carry any of the following documents with NMAT admit card:

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Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof along with a hard copy of admit card on the NMAT exam day.

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The process to download NMAT admit card for a retake attempt remains the same as it was followed for the first attempt. Candidates have to provide login credentials

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No. GMAC releases a separate admit card for all attempts of NMAT exam. NMAT admit card for each attempt is downloadable after the exam scheduling is complete.

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No, NMIMS Indore MBA admissions are not accepted without NMAT exam. However, if you are looking to get admission in any other NMIMS Indore course, you may apply without NMAT scores. Make sure to check the admission requirement of the desired course. NMIMS Indore admissions are entrance-based only.

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