NMAT Syllabus

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NMAT Syllabus

The NMAT exam syllabus includes multiple topics from sections such as Language, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Understanding the NMAT exam syllabus helps candidates enhance their preparation for the NMAT exam.

Section	Syllabus
Language Skills	Vocabulary – Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Fill in the blanks, Cloze Test, and Idioms Grammar – Error detection, Sentence completion, Preposition Comprehension – Reading comprehension, passages, Para jumbles, Parasummary, Odd one out
Quantitative Skills	Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Data Interpretation, and number modules
Logical Reasoning	Verbal reasoning – Argument-based, Assumption-based, Inference-based, Decision-making, Critical reasoning, Course of action Analytical reasoning – Input-output, Linear & circular arrangements, Syllogisms, Blood relation, Coding decoding, matrix type, series & direction

Logical Reasoning

The Logical Reasoning section mainly focuses on syllogisms, puzzles, family relations, seating arrangement, direction, reasoning, and coding-decoding. The administration claims this section contains easy- moderate questions. A total of 36 questions are there to solve. There are 19 MCQ questions on verbal reasoning. And 17 MCQ questions of non-verbal reasoning.

There are two main components to ace the NMAT Logical Reasoning Section. To illustrate those are Analytical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning Related Topics	Verbal Reasoning Related topics
Blood Relation	Critical Reasoning
Coding and Decoding Questions	Decision Making
Series and Direction Questions	Course of Action
Matrix Type, Classification, and Syllogisms Questions	Statement and Inference-Based Questions
Linear and Circular Arrangements	Statement and Assumption-Based Questions
Input-Output Questions	Statement and Argument-Based Questions

Verbal Ability

The language skills section mainly focuses on comprehensive questions, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases. The Administration states that this section has a moderate difficulty level. There are a total of 36 questions in this section. 3 comprehensive questions are having 4 MCQs each. As well as 14 MCQ questions related to grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases.

In this section, the aspirants have to attempt a total of 36 questions with a time limit of 28 minutes. The difficulty level of questions in the NMAT Verbal section is easy to moderate. Moreover, important topics included in this section are reading comprehension and para jumbles. Further para summary, sentence completion, grammar, and vocabulary.

The Administration states that this section has a moderate difficulty level. There are a total of 36 questions in the NMAT Verbal section. Meanwhile, the first few questions include 3 comprehensive questions having 4 MCQ questions each. As well as 14 MCQ questions related to grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and phrases.

Grammar questions are related to identifying errors, choosing correct questions, and sentence correction. Further tenses, part of speech, and phrasal verbs. Vocabulary questions contain Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze tests, and Idioms.

Quantitative

The Quants section mainly focuses on arithmetic, data interpretation, algebra, trigonometry, probability, and geometry. The Administration states that this section has a moderate difficulty level. There are a total of 36 questions in this section. There are 12 MCQ questions for arithmetic. 15-16 MCQ questions for data interpretation. And 7-8 MCQ questions for geometry and modern math.

Arithmetic questions are related to Number System, Ratio and Proportion, and Simplification. Further questions related to Percentage, Average, Age Calculation, Time, and Work questions. Number System questions are related to HCF, LCM, Product of Numbers, and BODMAS. Further questions from Simplification, Number of Zeroes, and Unit’s Digit Theorem.

Algebra questions are related to the topics of Quadratic Equations, Permutations, Combinations, Inequalities, Sequences and Series. Trigonometry questions are related to the topics. For instance Trigonometric Ratios, Heights, and Distances and Applications of Trigonometry. Further questions from Data Sufficiency questions related to the topic. 2-3 statements will be provided based on arithmetic applications. And based on which questions regarding the sufficiency of data will be asked.

Geometry questions are related to the topics mentioned below:

In Circles, questions are of Concentric Circles, Circumscribed. Further Circle, Inscribed Circle, Semicircle, Sector, and Theorems.
In Lines, questions are about Parallel Lines, Transversal, and Perpendicular Lines. Further Types of Angles and their properties.
In Triangles, questions are about Theorems, Right angle triangles, and Equilateral triangles. Further questions from Median Centroid, Congruent Triangles, Similar Triangles, and Perpendicular Bisector.
In polygons, questions are about quadrilaterals, parallelograms, and squares. Further on Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezium, Angles, and Diagonals of Polygons.