The Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test (NMAT) is an annual MBA entrance exam conducted by GMAC for admission into NMIMS, Mumbai, and other B-Schools. The exam has three sections- Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning- and has 108 questions. It is a 2-hour computer-based exam. NMAT provides the candidates flexibility for the paper in the 70-day exam. Registration for NMAT 2024 started on 1st August 2024. Registration for NMIMS is separately done after a successful NMAT registration. This article explores the NMAT Syllabus 2024, book recommendations, and preparation tips. 

NMAT SYLLABUS 2024

The syllabus for the NMAT Exam is designed by GMAC, which is the same authority that administers the GMAT. It is an adaptive test, that is, the level of difficulty increases/decreases according to the way you perform in the examination. The NMAT 2024 Syllabus as notified on the official website is given below.

• Quantitative Skills 

Number Properties	Algebra and Probability
Basics of Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals	Equations and Inequalities
Divisibility of Numbers and finding Unit Digit	Sequences and Series
Factors, Multiples, Least Common Multiples (LCM) and Highest Common Factors (HCF)	Permutations and Combinations
Logarithm	Probability
Arithmetic	DI-Caselets and Tables
Percentages	DI-Graphs and Charts
Simple and Compound Interest	Data Sufficiency
Profit, Loss, and Discount	Number Properties Based
Ratio, Proportion, and Averages	Arithmetic Based
Time and Work and Partnership	Algebra and Probability-Based

• Logical Reasoning 

Critical Reasoning	Deductions
Conclusion based questions	Statement-Conclusion
Inference based questions	Statement-Assumption
Assumption based questions	Statement-Course of Action
Strengthening/Weakening	Fact analysis
	Statement-Argument
Other Reasoning	Analytical Puzzles
Missing value in figures	Analytical Puzzles
Set Theory	Input-Output
Decision Making
Ranking Test
Venn Diagrams
Syllogism

• Language Skills

Reading Comprehension

Para Forming

Error Identification

Prepositions

Sentence Completion

Analogies

NMAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The NMAT exam consists of MCQ-based Questions. It assigns +3 for every correct answer and there are no negative markings for wrong answers and unattempted questions. Section wise number of questions are given below:

Section	No. of Questions	Time allotted
Language Skills	36	28 minutes
Quantitative Skills	36	52 minutes
Logical Reasoning	36	40 minutes

Preparation Tips for NMAT 2024

• The topics under Quantitative Skills are similar to those with CAT and other OMETs. You will be able to prepare for it along with other management exams. Clearing basics, regular practice, and solving sample papers and mocks will be helpful.
• Language Skills and Logical Reasoning have different topics from CAT and XAT that require practice and fundamental preparation.  
• The official guide by NMAT suggests at least a six-week preparation time for the exam. However, many students take it along with preparing for other MBA exams. NMAT is an easier exam than CAT and XAT once you work on the different topics included in this exam.

Books for the NMAT 2024 Exam 

• NMAT by GMAC Official Guide
• Quantitative Skills- Arun Sharma, R.S Aggarwal
• Logical Reasoning- Nishant K Sinha, Arun Sharma
• Language Skills- Arun Sharma, Ajay Singh

You should also check out our YouTube channel Test Prep by InsideIIM which hosts a wide variety of content relating to preparation strategies, previous year paper solutions, videos by Top MBA  Mentors, and MBA Exam Topper interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do we have to register separately for NMAT and NMIMS?

Ans. Yes, you have to fill out both forms separately. After completing the NMAT exam registration, you can complete the NMIMS form.

      2. What is the last date to complete the NMAT exam form?

Ans. NMAT 2024 registration ends on 10th October 2024

     3. What is the text-taking window of the NMAT 2024 exam?

Ans. You can appear for the NMAT 2024 exam from 5th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. 

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