NMAT 2020: Exam Dates (Concluded), Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus

What is NMAT?

NMAT by GMAC or NMAT is a national-level MBA entrance test conducted for admission to NMIMS University and other reputed B-Schools in India. NMAT exam is a candidate friendly exam. It is designed keeping in mind the convenience of the test takers. Candidates are allowed to choose their preferred date during the testing window as well as self-schedule the test, appointment date, time and venue based on the availability of seats at each test centre.GMAC, the exam conducting body Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the second phase of NMAT 2020 which is being conducted from February 2 to February 8. The original phase of NMAT 2020 has been conducted from November 4 to January 30. 

Latest Updates:

• February 8, 2021: NMAT 2020 Additional Phase Ends Today. Read More

• February 2, 2021: NMAT 2020 Additional Phase Exam Begins Today. Read More

• January 31, 2021: NMAT 2020 Additional Phase Registration Process to End Today. Read More

• January 28, 2021: NMAT 2020 Additional Phase Rescheduling Ends Today. Read More

• January 18, 2021: NMAT 2020 Second Phase Application Process Begins; Apply by January 31. Read More

The other important aspects of the exam are:

• The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts NMAT 
• NMAT is a unique MBA entrance exam similar to GMAT, wherein test-takers get a chance to attempt the exam thrice in a three-month test window
• GMAC has revised the exam pattern of NMAT this year. The number of questions has been reduced from 120 to 108.
• Candidates can either opt for appearing for the test from a designated test centre or an online remote proctored mode

NMAT Eligibility Criteria 2020

The exam conducting authority has specified the following eligibility criteria for NMAT 2020. Candidates need to fulfil eligibility requirements before applying for the entrance test.

• Candidate must have completed graduation under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern from any stream
• Secured not less than 50 per cent aggregate in the final year of graduation
• Candidates who are awaiting results or are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for NMAT 2020. Admission is granted on a provisional basis until graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted

For the second phase of NMAT 2020, candidates who did not appear for all three attempts of NMAT 2020 in the original phase were eligible. 

Candidates need to also check the eligibility criteria of NMAT participating colleges individually before registering for the examination. Applicants need to select five institutes of their preference for admission while applying and those institutes may have different eligibility criteria for admission.

Also read:

• NMAT eligibility criteria of participating institutes
• B-schools offering a scholarship to NMAT 2020 test-takers

NMAT 2020 Highlights

NMAT is one of the popular MBA entrance tests in the country. The table below covers some of the major highlights of NMAT by GMAC exam. 

NMAT by GMAC Exam 2020 Dates

NMAT 2020 schedule announced earlier has been revoked by GMAC. The examination conducting body will announce the new schedule soon. 

Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores

NMAT 2020 Admission Process

The admission process for NMAT includes six stages—filling of the NMAT 2020 application form, issuing of NMAT 2020 admit card, NMAT 2020 exam, declaration of NMAT 2020 result and NMAT 2020 selection process (Group Discussion and Personal Interview) of the shortlisted candidates. Each stage of the NMAT 2020 admission process is briefly explained below.

Stage 1: Filling of NMAT 2020 Application Form 

The first step of the admission process starts with filling of the NMAT 2020 application form. Candidates need to fill the NMAT application form within the stipulated time. Only successful applicants are issued NMAT 2020 admit card. NMAT 2020 application process is online and candidates need to create login ID and password to complete the online registration process. The application fee is Rs 2,000 (excluding GST). The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Master Card, Mobile wallet and other options.

After completing the registration process, the test reschedule option is enabled in the student account. In order to reschedule the NMAT 2020 test, candidates had to apply for NMAT exam reschedule option in less than 72 hours from the date and schedule of the test. NMAT rescheduling steps can also be completed through the same student account. The retake fee is Rs 2,000 and rescheduling fee was Rs 1,100. The late registration fee for NMAT 2020 was Rs 2,500. The application fees for NMAT 2020 second phase was Rs 2,300 plus taxes. The fee for the second phase of the application was Rs 2,300 plus applicable taxes. 

Stage 2: Issuing of NMAT 2020 Admit Card

After NMAT 2020 application process is completed with payment of application fee, candidates can book their preferable exam slot and download NMAT 2020 admit card at the same time.  

Stage 3: NMAT 2020 Exam

NMAT 2020 is conducted in the Computer-based Test (CBT) as well as the Internet-Based Test (IBT) mode, wherein candidates can take the test from their home in an online remote proctored manner. The test-takers need to solve 108 MCQs in 120 minutes. There is a sectional time limit in NMAT 2020 exam. The online exam has three sections that are Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

Also Read: NMAT exam pattern

Stage 4: Declaration of NMAT 2020 Result

The NMAT 2020 result is declared on the official website of NMAT by GMAC. The result can be checked online using login credentials. Candidates need to save scorecard and take print outs of the result for future reference.

Stage 5: NMAT 2020 Selection Process

The next stage of NMAT selection process is the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD & PI) round which is conducted by the participating institutes.

The participating institute may also decide to conduct WAT (Writing Ability Test) or Case Discussion (CD) round instead of the conventional GD round. The decision of final admission is based on the combined performance in NMAT online test and GD-PI round.

Also read:

• Group Discussion (GD) Topics 2020 for MBA
• MBA specialisation guide

NMAT 2020 Test Centres 

Check the table below to know all the test cities where NMAT by GMAC exam will be conducted. 

In India, NMAT 2020 will be conducted in 66 test centres across 52 cities.

Also Read: NMAT Test Centres 2020

NMAT 2020 Test Locations Abroad

Find the list of countries where NMAT by GMAC 2020 exam will be held in the table below.

NMAT 2020 Preparation Tips

NMAT, like any other MBA entrance exam, is a speed-based test. Thus, the entire preparation must be aligned with this thought. Candidates need to follow NMAT preparation strategies, which helps them build speed and the accuracy level to answer questions in the test. In order to build speed and accuracy level, candidates need to catch hold of best books for NMAT preparation, five years NMAT sample papers and attempt mocks. Keep the following points in mind to prepare for the test:

• Devote three to four months to build conceptual clarity on topics included in the NMAT syllabus
• Analyse your preparation level by practising NMAT question papers
• Create notes of each topic while studying and revise them from time to time
• Discuss your doubts with peers and mentors to clear them

NMAT by GMAC: Guidelines and facilities for students with disability

Test takers with disabilities will have access to special arrangements during NMAT by GMAC, including accommodation facility. Such candidates should send a request to GMAC for the same while filling the NMAT application form.

Candidates with following disabilities can avail this facility:

• Mobility impairment
• Learning disability
• Blindness (low vision to no vision)
• Leprosy
• Cerebral Palsy
• Others

Other arrangements made by GMAC for disabled candidates are:

• Reader
• Extra time
• Large fonts
• Mobility help

Note: Applicants with vision impairment are allowed to take assistance by a scribe. Candidates are also allowed to bring their own scribe, however, in this case, they need to seek approval by GMAC before taking the exam.  

NMAT Cut off

NMAT accepting colleges take into consideration both sectional and overall NMAT cutoff of the test takers. The cut off is expected to be around 210-270. Click on the college predictor button below to predict calls from NMAT accepting colleges.