NMAT 2024: Eligibility, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result, and Cut-Off

CL Team September 20 2024
4 min read

The scheduling window for NMAT 2024 will be open from August 2024 to October 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about NMAT 2024, including eligibility, registration, exam dates, and more.

Overview of NMAT 2024

NMAT, conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), is a national-level entrance test for MBA admissions in top business schools like NMIMS, SPJIMR, XIMB, and ISB. The test window this year has been shortened to 45 days, with exams scheduled from November 5 to December 20. Candidates can take the test up to three times during this period, choosing their exam date and location through the NMAT scheduling system.

NMAT 2024 Key Highlights

  • Conducting Body: GMAC
  • Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Frequency: Once a year, up to 3 attempts
  • Syllabus: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Questions: 108 questions
  • Test Cities: 73 cities
  • Registration Fee: ₹2,800 (indicative)
  • Purpose: MBA/PGDM admissions in India’s top business schools

Important Dates for NMAT 2024

Event

Dates

Registration Window

August 1 – October 10, 2024

Scheduling Window

August 1 – October 14, 2024

Rescheduling Window

August 1 – December 17, 2024

Admit Card Issuance

Post scheduling

NMAT Exam Window

November 5 – December 20, 2024

 

NMAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To register for NMAT 2024, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.
  • Format: 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 education system.
  • Final-Year Students: Eligible to apply.
  • Age Limit: No age limit.
  • Work Experience: Not mandatory but preferred (2-3 years of experience).

NMAT 2024 Registration Process

Registration for NMAT 2024 starts on August 1, 2024. Candidates must follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official NMAT website nmat.org.
  2. Create an account using your email ID, mobile number, and preferred exam location.
  3. Complete the registration by providing required personal and academic details.
  4. Pay the registration fee online to finalize your application.

NMAT 2024 Registration Fees

Application Type

Fee

Test Registration

₹2,800

Retake Fee

₹2,800

Reschedule Fee

₹1,200

Additional Score Reports (Beyond first 5)

₹400/school

NMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The NMAT 2024 exam will consist of 108 multiple-choice questions across three sections:

Section

Questions

Time Allotted

Score Range

Language Skills

36

28 minutes

12-120

Quantitative Skills

36

52 minutes

12-120

Logical Reasoning

36

40 minutes

12-120

Candidates have 120 minutes to complete the exam, with no negative marking for wrong answers.

NMAT 2024 Syllabus

  • Language Skills: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completion, Analogies, Prepositions, Error Identification
  • Quantitative Skills: Algebra, Probability, Number System, Data Sufficiency, Arithmetic, Permutations & Combinations
  • Logical Reasoning: Analytical Puzzles, Critical Reasoning, Deductions

NMAT 2024 Admit Card

Candidates can download the NMAT 2024 admit card from their dashboard after scheduling their exam. Steps to download:

  1. Visit the official NMAT website.
  2. Log in with your registered email ID and password.
  3. Access the admit card link and download it.

NMAT 2024 Result and Cut-Off

Results will be available within 48 hours after taking the exam. Cut-off scores for top B-schools are expected to range 230+.

 

Sectional cut-offs are as follows:

Section

Expected Cut-Off

Language Skills

85+

Quantitative Skills

73+

Logical Reasoning

79+

Overall

205-250

 

For expert guidance, 24/7 doubt resolution, and daily practice papers, join Career Launcher, Kharadi and start preparing for NMAT 2024 today