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NMAT 2025: Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility

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Updated on Jun 06, 2025

Gaurav Chaurasia

NMAT 2025: The NMAT 2025 Registration Process is set to begin in the first week of August 2025. GMAC will administer the exam within a designated test window. Candidates can take the NMAT 2025 up to three times. To appear for the first attempt, candidates must complete the initial NMAT 2025 registration. For the remaining two attempts, they need to complete the NMAT retake registration.

 

NMAT or NMAT by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually for MBA admissions at NMIMS University and other reputed B-schools in India and abroad. It assesses candidates in three sections: Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Language Skills. The test is designed for convenience, allowing self-scheduling of test dates and venues. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies conducted NMAT until GMAC took over the authority.

 

Table of Contents
  1. NMAT 2025 Highlights
  2. NMAT 2025 Exam Dates
  3. NMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  4. NMAT 2025 Registration
  5. NMAT 2025 Exam Pattern 
  6. NMAT 2025 Syllabus
  7. NMAT 2025 Mock Tests
  8. NMAT 2025 Admit Card
  9. NMAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet
  10. NMAT 2025 Result 
  11. NMAT 2025 Score vs Percentile (Expected)
  12. NMAT 2025 Selection Process
  13. NMAT 2025 Cutoff Score 
  14. NMAT 2025 Accepting Colleges
  15. NMAT 2025 FAQs

 

NMAT 2025 Highlights

The table below covers some of the major highlights of the NMAT by GMAC exam.

Features

Details

Exam name

NMAT 2025 by GMAC

Conducting Body

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Exam Level

National level for PG admission

Frequency

Once a year with three attempts (within a 70-day test window)

Mode

CBT (Computer Based Test) from the test centre

Duration

120 minutes

Syllabus

Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning

Pattern

108 Questions

Language

English

NMAT registration fee

INR 3,000

Exam purpose

Admission into India's top business schools such as NMIMS, SPJIMR, ISB, XIMB, VIT, ICFAI, Shiv Nadar, SDA Bocconi, LM Thapar, etc.

Course offered

MBA/PGDM

Exam website

https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat

 

NMAT 2025 Exam Dates

The dates for events regarding NMAT 2025 will be published on the official website. Candidates can check out the important dates and updates for the NMAT 2025 exam provided in the table given below.

NMAT 2025 Events

Start Date

End Date

Registration

1st August 2025

10th October 2025

Scheduling

1st August 2025

17th October 2025

Re-scheduling

1st August 2025

17th December 2025

NMAT Exam Dates

5th November 2025

20th December 2025

Retake Registration

6th November 2025

17th December 2025

Release of Official Scorecard

Within 48 hours of Exam

 

NMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria defined by GMAC to apply for NMAT 2025. The basic requirement is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks. Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply. There is no upper age limit for the exam. Only candidates meeting these criteria will be able to complete the NMAT by GMAC application process. Candidates must adhere to the below-given eligibility criteria set by GMAC.

Criteria

Details

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised institution or university.

Minimum Marks

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation.

Final Year Eligibility

Candidates in the final year of graduation and awaiting results can apply. Final admission is subject to the submission of the graduation mark sheet.

Age Limit

There is no age limit to apply for the NMAT exam.

Check Detailed Eligibility

 

NMAT 2025 Registration

The NMAT registration will begin on 1st August 2025, on the official NMAT 2025 website. The last date to fill out the registration form is 10th October 2025. Only candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should register for the NMAT 2025 exam. The registration process involves basic steps for generating login credentials to be used for further processes. The NMAT 2025 registration can be completed using the steps mentioned below.

 

How to Apply for NMAT 2025?

  • Visit mba.com/nmat & click on "Register for NMAT by GMAC."
  • Create your mba.com account by filling in the required details
  • Complete your NMAT profile by filling in your mobile number and country
  • Open the verification email, verify your email ID, & re-login by using the same email ID & password
  • On the NMAT Login Window, click on NMAT by the GMAC dashboard
  • Fill out the NMAT registration form & proceed with the payment

 

NMAT Application Fees 2025

Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for the NMAT 2025 application through an online process. The payment can be made using various methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit Card, Net Banking, Diners Club, and Mobile Wallets. The NMAT 2025 application fee details are provided in the table below. All candidates need to be aware of the application fee amount before proceeding with the payment.

Particulars

Fees

Test Registration

INR 3000 + applicable taxes

Request for sending NMAT Scores to B-schools other than the first five

INR 400 per B-school + applicable taxes

Retake Fee

INR 3,000 + applicable taxes

Reschedule

INR 1200 + applicable taxes

 

NMAT 2025 Exam Pattern

NMAT 2025 is being conducted as the Computer-based Test (CBT) as well as the Internet-based test (IBT), wherein candidates can take the test from their home in an online remote proctored manner. However, the IBT facility is only available for candidates taking the test outside India. The test-takers need to solve 108 MCQs in 120 minutes. There is a sectional time limit for the NMAT 2025 exam. The online exam has three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning. Some of the highlights related to the NMAT exam pattern for 2025 are tabulated below.

Section Name

Number of Questions

Time

Score Range

Language Skills Section

36 questions

28 minutes

Score range 12-120

Quantitative Skills Section

36 questions

52 minutes

Score range 12-120

Logical Reasoning Section

36 questions

40 minutes

Score range 12-120

Totals

108 questions

120 minutes

Score range 36-360

 

NMAT 2025 Marking Scheme

The NMAT total marks or the total score range for the exam is between 36 and 360. NMAT's lowest mark is 36 and 360 is the maximum mark. According to the GMAC exam pattern, the following points about the NMAT marking scheme are:

  • One mark will be awarded for every correct response
  • No marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted answers

 

NMAT 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus for the NMAT 2025 exam is divided into three sections namely, Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The NMAT 2025 syllabusis designed to test the candidates on the grounds of communication, data, and number crunching skills, and problem-solving ability. The detailed NMAT 2025 syllabus and important topics are listed in the table below.

Subjects

Topics

Language Skills

Reading Comprehension, Para Forming, Error Identification, Prepositions, Sentence Completion, Analogies

Logical Reasoning

Critical Reasoning, Analytical Puzzles, Deductions, and Other Reasoning

Quantitative Skills

Number Properties, Arithmetic, Algebra and Probability, Data Integration Caselets and Tables, Data Integration Graphs and Charts, Data Sufficiency

 

NMAT 2025 Mock Tests

Candidates can access the official NMAT 2025 mock test on the official NMAT website. To attempt the NMAT 2025 mock test candidates should follow the following steps.

  • Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC, nmat.org.in.
  • Find the "NMAT by GMAC Official Prep" link in the taskbar.
  • A new page will appear showing checkboxes for "Practice 1", "Practice 2" and "Practice 3" will appear.
  • Click on "Register for Practice 1" to attempt the NMAT mock test for free. "Practice 2" and "Practice 3" will be paid mock tests.
  • Candidates will have to use their NMAT by GMAC login created at the time of registration to attempt the mock tests.
  • Once logged in, a link will be provided to candidates to attempt the NMAT 2025 mock tests. Upon completion of the mock NMAT tests, candidates will be provided with the answer keys.

 

NMAT 2025 Admit Card

The NMAT 2025 admit card will be available to the candidates on the official NMAT 2025 website. The NMAT 2025 Admit Card will be made available for downloading exactly 7 days before the scheduled NMAT 2025 exam time. For downloading the NMAT 2025 admit card candidates will need their login credentials. The NMAT 2025 admit card can be downloaded by the candidates by following the steps given below.

 

How to Download NMAT Admit Card 2025?

  • Visit the NMAT official website, nmat.org.in.
  • Click on the ‘Download NMAT by GMAC Admit Card 2025’ link/tab mentioned on the website.
  • Log in to the NMAT by GMAC account using the login credentials (NMAT 2025 login ID and password).
  • Click on the NMAT admit card download link and the same will be downloaded in pdf format.
  • Take a printout of the NMAT admit card 2025 for future reference.

 

NMAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet

The NMAT 2025 scorecard is generally available within 48 hours of the NMAT 2025 exam being taken by the candidate. The NMAT 2025 scorecard can be accessed by logging in to the NMAT 2025 user dashboard. The NMAT 2025 scorecard contains the overall score obtained by the candidate along with the scores for each NMAT 2025 exam section. To download the NMAT 2025 scorecard, perform the steps mentioned below.

 

How to Check NMAT 2025 Answer Key?

  • Visit the official website of NMAT by GMAC and click on Login.
  • Enter your registered email ID and password and click on Submit.
  • Click on Download NMAT 2025 Scorecard and save it as a PDF file.
  • Print or email the NMAT 2025 score to different B-Schools as per your preference.

 

NMAT 2025 Result

The NMAT 2025 result is available after 48 hours of the NMAT 2025 exam. The NMAT 2025 result can easily be accessed using the login credentials (NMAT login ID and Password) on the NMAT user dashboard. The NMAT 2025 result will be valid for exactly one year from the date of declaration. Candidates can check and download the NMAT 2025 result by using the steps listed below.

 

How to Check NMAT 2025 Result?

  • Candidates have to log in to the official website of NMAT GMAC and click on the NMAT 2025 result link.
  • Then, the candidates have to log in to the NMAT 2025 exam portal with their username and password which were generated at the time of registration.
  • The candidates then have to fill their date of birth in the given box.
  • Subsequently, the candidates have to enter the security code that is visible on the picture near the checkbox.
  • After submitting the correct credentials, the candidates will see the NMAT results 2025 tab.

 

NMAT 2025 Score vs Percentile (Expected)

The NMAT 2025 score and percentile are different from each other. The NMAT score or NMAT percentile can be used by the colleges as the benchmark for admission to their MBA/PGDM courses. It is important to know for candidates at what particular NMAT score a certain NMAT percentile can be secured. The expected NMAT 2025 percentile for different NMAT scores is listed in the table below.

NMAT 2025

Score NMAT 2025 Percentile (Expected)

250+

99.5

240-250

99

230-240

98-99

200-210

90-95

 

NMAT 2025 Selection Process

The NMAT 2025 selection process varies from college to college. Generally, the NMAT 2025 selection process has two stages. The first stage comprises shortlisting the candidates as per the NMAT 2025 cutoffspecified by the particular college. The shortlisted candidates are then required to go through the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Based on the performance of candidates in each round, a final merit list is prepared. The candidates securing a spot in the final merit list are selected for the management program.

 

NMAT 2025 Cutoff Score

The NMAT 2025 cutoff score varies from one college to another. The NMAT 2025 cutoff will depend on factors such as the difficulty level of the NMAT 2025 exam, total qualifying candidates, total seats offered, normalization process, and reservation criteria. The expected NMAT cutoff 2025 for each section as well as the overall NMAT 2025 cutoff is given in the table below:

NMIMS Campus

Quantitative Aptitude

Logical Reasoning

Language Skills

NMIMS Hyderabad

60

60

60

NMIMS Mumbai

71

71

76

NMIMS Navi Mumbai

64

65

70

NMIMS Indore

60

60

60

NMIMS Bangalore

64

65

70

 

NMAT 2025 Accepting Colleges

The NMAT scores are accepted by many of the top B-Schools across the country. NMIMS School of Business Management, Amity University, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, T A Pai Management Institute, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Graphic Era Deemed to be University, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges accepting NMAT in India.

 

NMAT 2025 FAQs

What is NMAT 2025?

NMAT (National Management Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by GMAC for admission into MBA/PGDM courses at top B-Schools like NMIMS, ISB, SPJIMR, and others.

When does the NMAT 2025 registration begin?

Registration for NMAT 2025 will start on August 1, 2025, and the last date to register is October 10, 2025.

What is the NMAT 2025 exam pattern?

NMAT 2025 consists of 108 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) divided into three sections: Language Skills (36 questions), Quantitative Skills (36 questions), and Logical Reasoning (36 questions). The total exam duration is 120 minutes.

How many attempts can a candidate take in NMAT 2025?

Candidates can appear for NMAT 2025 up to three times, within a 70-day test window.

What is the application fee for NMAT 2025?

The registration fee is INR 3,000 plus applicable taxes. Additional fees apply for score sending, retakes, and rescheduling.

What is the eligibility for NMAT 2025?

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised institution. Final-year students are also eligible.

When can candidates schedule their NMAT exam?

Candidates can schedule their NMAT exam between January 5 and January 10, 2025, as per the availability of slots.

Is there an age limit for NMAT 2025?

No, there is no age limit to apply for NMAT 2025.

How can I access the NMAT 2025 admit card?

The NMAT 2025 admit card will be available for download on the official website 7 days before the scheduled exam date.

Which B-Schools accept NMAT 2025 scores?

Many top B-Schools, including NMIMS, ISB, SPJIMR, XIMB, and more, accept NMAT scores for admission to their MBA/PGDM programs.

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