NMAT Registration: A Detailed Guide on Dates, Fees, and Procedure

CL Team September 24 2024
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NMAT Registration 2024: Apply Now for Top Management Programs

 

The NMAT registration window for 2024 is now open! Aspiring candidates seeking admission to management programs at leading institutes can submit their applications. The registration process  started on August 1, 2024, and will close on October 10, 2024.

 

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the NMAT form filling process in detail, covering all the essential information you need to know to complete your application successfully. Keep reading to learn more!

 

NMAT Form Filling: Key Points to Remember

 

- Multiple Attempts Allowed: You can take the NMAT exam up to three times, but you need to register separately for each attempt.

- Retake Policy: If you're retaking the exam, you don't need to reapply to NMIMS. However, note that NMIMS only considers your first NMAT score for selection.

- Score Policy: Scores from subsequent retakes will not be considered for the second stage of selection.

- Test Venue: You can only take the NMAT exam from a designated test venue. (Note: Unlike previous years, taking the exam from home is no longer an option.)

 

NMAT Registration: Important Dates

 

- Registration: August 1st, 2024 - October 10th, 2024

- Scheduling: August 1st, 2024 - October 14th, 2024

- Retake Registration: November 6th, 2024 - December 17th, 2024

- Rescheduling: August 1st, 2024 - December 17th, 2024

- Exam Delivery: November 5th, 2024 - December 20th, 2024

 

 

 

NMAT Exam Structure

 

The NMAT exam consists of three sections, with the following details:

 

- Language Skills:

    - Number of questions: 36

    - Time: 28 minutes

    - Score range: 12-120

- Quantitative Skills:

    - Number of questions: 36

    - Time: 52 minutes

    - Score range: 12-120

- Logical Reasoning:

    - Number of questions: 36

    - Time: 40 minutes

    - Score range: 12-120

 

Total:

+ Number of questions: 108

+ Total time: 120 minutes

+ Total score range: 36-360

 

NMAT Test Fees Details

 

The following fees apply to the NMAT exam:

 

- Test Registration/Retak:

    - Fee: ₹3000 (excluding taxes)

- Additional Score Reports:

    - Fee: ₹400 (excluding taxes) per score report (beyond the first 5)

- Reschedule:

    - Fee: ₹1200 (excluding taxes)

 

Note: Taxes will be added to the above fees as applicable.

 

NMAT Registration: Essential Documents and Details

 

To ensure a smooth NMAT form filling process, keep the following documents and details handy:

 

Required Documents:

 

- Photo

- Photo ID

- Signature ID

 

Academic and Professional Details:

 

- Academic details

- Work experience details (full-time only)

 

Important Note:

 

- Only full-time work experience after graduation until July 1, 2024, is considered valid.

- Part-time, project, internship, article ship, or pre-graduation work experience should not be entered and will not be counted as work experience.

 

NMAT Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

The NMAT by GMAC exam registration and school application process consists of two steps:

 

1. Register for the NMAT by GMAC exam and select the programs/institutions to submit your scores to. GMAC will electronically submit your scores to the chosen institutions.

2. Complete the B-school application form on the respective institution's website. The institution's admissions team will match your application with your NMAT by GMAC scores.

 

Step 1: Create an Account

 

- Click on the registration link to create an account using your details.

- Verify your email address through the confirmation email sent to your registered email ID.

 

Step 2: Dashboard

 

- Log in to your account and access your NMAT Dashboard.

- Click on "Register Now" to fill out the registration form.

 

Step 3: Identity Information

 

- Provide personal details, parents' details, photo, and Photo ID proof details.

- Ensure your name and date of birth match exactly with your Photo ID and Signature ID.

- Enter correct Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email Address as these cannot be changed later.

- Upload your scanned photograph.

 

Step 4: Contact Information

 

- Enter your contact details and communication address.

 

Step 5: Education & Work Experience Details

 

- Fill in your highest education qualification (Completed/Appearing for Graduation or Attained Master's Degree).

- Enter graduation scores/master's degree scores as percentages or CGPA.

- Select the appropriate marking scheme from the dropdown.

- If currently pursuing graduation, select 'Not Completed' and enter only the year of passing.

- Enter full-time work experience as of July 1, 2024. Only full-time experience after graduation is considered valid.

 

Step 6: School Preference

 

- Select NMIMS University as a preference if you wish to apply.

- Complete the NMIMS application on their website.

- Select schools in order of your preference (up to 80 choices, with 5 free choices allowed).

- Note: Additional school choices beyond the free allowed choices incur a fee of ₹472 (with taxes).

 

Recommended B-Schools

 

The following B-Schools are recommended, categorized based on their fees, average salary, and NMAT score:

 

Institute Name

Category

Fees (in Lacs)

Average Salary (in Lacs)

NMAT Score (Out of 360)

NMIMS

A3

25.84

26.63

232

TAPMI

B1

19.45

14.60

220

XIM University

B1

21.30

15.12

220

SDA Bocconi

B3

21.60

14.30

Profile Based

K. J. Somaiya

B3

21.78

12.28

222

IFMR Chennai

B4

18.41

13.00

222

FLAME

C1

17.30

09.15

190+

ICFAI

C1

19.02

08.17

150+

 

 

NMAT Registration: Final Steps

 

Step 7: Additional Information

 

Enter additional details such as:

 

- How you learned about NMAT by GMAC

- Your current background

- Other exams you have taken or plan to take

 

Step 8: Declaration

 

Read and confirm the declaration

 

Step 9: Payment Details

 

Review your payment details, submit the form, and make payment:

 

- Test Registration/Rewire: ₹3000 + Taxes

- Additional Score Reports (beyond first 5): ₹400 + Taxes (per score report)

- Reschedule: ₹1200 + Taxes

 

Step 10: Book Exam Slot

 

Check slot availability and book your slot:

 

- Select Test Mode & Centre

- Note: NMAT by GMAC exam will only be conducted at the Test Center.

 

NMIMS Form Filling

 

To access the NMIMS online form, candidates must have already registered for the NMAT by GMAC exam. Before proceeding with registration and payment for management programs, thoroughly review the handout before completing registration and paying fees for management programs.

 

Important Dates and Details

 

- Deadline: October 10, 2024

- Registration Charges: ₹2800 + applicable taxes

 

Important Note

 

- Only candidates registered for NMAT by GMAC can log in to the NMIMS online form.

- Fill out only one application form for NMIMS, even if applying for multiple programs/campuses.

- Register for NMIMS before the NMAT by GMAC examination.

- NMIMS will only accept candidates from the Main examination, not the Reapply examination.

 

Steps to Fill NMIMS Application Form

 

Step 1: Login to NMIMS Portal

 

- Click to log in using your NMAT by GMAC ID and NMIMS Password.

- Go to Dashboard and click on "Registration Form" against "MBA Application Form – 2024".

 

Step 2: Personal Details

 

- Fill in personal details: Name, DOB, Email ID, Contact number, NMAT Registration Number, Blood Group, Marital Status, Religion, Mother Tongue, ID proof details.

- Upload your photograph (1MB, JPEG, JPG, PNG).

 

Step 3: Academic Background & Programme Category

 

- Select Academic Background/Graduation Degree Name.

- Note: Specific requirements for Business Analytics and Digital Transformation programs.

- Select 5 program preferences.

 

Step 4: Identity Information, Parents Details & Address for Communication

 

- Fill in Gender, Category, Contact Number, Parent's details, Communication & Permanent Address.

 

Step 5: Graduation Details

 

- Fill out Under Graduation details.

- If Graduation passed, mention Graduation percentage.

- If currently appearing for Graduation or awaiting results, mention Graduation Status as "Appeared".

 

Step 6: Work Experience Details

 

- Mention Work Experience: Name of Organization, Years of Experience, Months of Experience.

- Mention Industry & relevant Function within that Industry.

 

Step 7: Payment Details

 

- Review payment details and submit the form when making the payment.

 

Support and Assistance

For any questions or assistance, please log in to your dashboard at (link unavailable) and submit a query in the "My Query" section.

 

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