MBA Entrance Exam

Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test (NMAT)


Applicable for MBA/PGDM Programmes Across India

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What is NMAT?

NMAT is applicable for MBA / PGDM admissions in NMIMS University and several top B-schools in India and abroad.
The exam evaluates candidates on Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning, focusing on management aptitude and problem-solving ability.

Why Take NMAT ?

Wide Acceptance

Accepted by numerous universities and institutions across India for admission into various professional programs.

Skill Assessment

Evaluates candidates' aptitude through sections on analytical ability, logical reasoning, quantitative skills, and verbal competency

Career Growth

Offers a pathway to reputed colleges and enhances career opportunities in diverse fields and industries.

Eligibility & Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply for NMAT?

  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  • Minimum 50% marks in graduation
  • Final-year students can apply
  • Graduation allowed from any stream
  • Candidates can attempt the exam multiple times (as per NMAT rules)

Important Dates

NMAT Schedule

Registration Opens Not Announced
Exam Date Not Announced

Note: Exact dates are announced by NTA . Check the official website for updated schedule.

Exam Pattern & Structure

Total Duration
120 minutes
Number of Sections
3 Sections
Total Questions
108 Questions
Marking Scheme
+3.00 for correct, 0.00 for wrong

Reading Comprehension – Main Idea, Inference, Tone, Vocabulary in Context β€’ Vocabulary – Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Idioms & Phrases β€’ Grammar – Error Spotting, Sentence Correction β€’ Sentence Completion – Context-Based Fill in the Blanks β€’ Para Jumbles – Sentence Arrangement & Logical Flow β€’ Cloze Test – Contextual Meaning

Arithmetic – Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, TSD, Averages, Mixtures β€’ Number System – HCF/LCM, Divisibility Rules, Remainders β€’ Algebra – Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Logarithms β€’ Geometry – Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry β€’ Mensuration – Area & Volume β€’ Modern Math – Permutations & Combinations, Probability, Set Theory β€’ Statistics – Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation β€’ Data Interpretation – Tables, Pie Charts, Line & Bar Graphs, Caselets β€’ Data Sufficiency – Decision-Based Quantitative Questions

Seating Arrangement – Linear, Circular, Matrix β€’ Blood Relations & Family Trees β€’ Coding-Decoding β€’ Series – Number & Alphabet β€’ Syllogisms β€’ Critical Reasoning – Assumptions, Inference, Strengthen/Weaken β€’ Venn Diagrams & Set-Based Reasoning β€’ Input-Output β€’ Puzzles & Analytical Caselets β€’ Statement & Conclusion β€’ Direction Sense & Clocks

Scoring: Each correct answer: +3.00. Each incorrect answer: -0.00.