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A flexible, adaptive MBA exam meets CATKing's NMIMS-alumni track record. NMAT by GMAC has 108 questions across 120 minutes, in 3 individually-timed sections, fully adaptive, with no negative marking and up to 3 attempts per cycle. Your gateway to NMIMS Mumbai, SDA Bocconi Asia Center, KJ Somaiya, SPJIMR (PGMPW), XIMB, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and 35+ NMAT-accepting B-schools in India and abroad.
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Five reasons 5,000+ NMIMS converts and aspirants chose CATKing for NMAT. Not slogans. These are the levers that produced 190+ NMAT 220+ scorers in the 2024 cycle and 5,000+ NMIMS converts across our 18-year track record.
Most coaching is taught by ex-students. CATKing is taught by the founder himself. Sumit Singh - SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM 2009, Harvard Executive Management alumnus, NIT Karnataka B.Tech - runs every live Language Skills class personally. No outsourcing. No franchisee model. The person behind 5,000+ NMIMS admits across 18 years is teaching your batch.
Most coaching gives you static paper-pattern mocks. CATKing students take 20 NMAT mocks across two calibrated levels - 15 Adaptive (difficulty adjusts question-to-question, just like the real test) and 5 Non-Adaptive (early-prep stamina builders). Plus 30 Sectional Tests. Each comes with a sectional analytics dashboard so you fix the right topic at the right time, not panic on test day.
NMAT lets you sit the exam up to 3 times in one cycle — your main attempt plus two retakes. Colleges only see your best score. We prep you for all three: a strong first attempt to lock in a safe band, then targeted gap-fix work between attempts, and a final sprint plan for retake 2. Most students convert NMIMS Mumbai with their second or third attempt, not the first.
Stuck on an Arithmetic problem at midnight? Post it on MBAGeeks.com and wake up to a worked solution. Staffed by CATKing faculty and NMAT 220+ alumni - every question gets a response, no exception. 10,000+ solved threads already searchable, so often someone has already asked your exact doubt.
Every CATKing teacher has cracked a top B-school themselves and specialises in one section. Biswadip Sir (NMIMS) for NMAT Quantitative Skills & Logical Reasoning. Sumit Sir (SPJIMR) leads Language Skills with shortcuts for the 28-min clock. Krishna Sir (IIM Mumbai) for Logical Reasoning. Anisha Ma'am (NMIMS + Harvard PMNO) for NMIMS-PI prep. Section-wise depth, not generalist shallow coverage.
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Everything you need to know about the exam. Facts verified against the GMAC NMAT 2025 bulletin and CATKing's NMAT overview.
The NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based, adaptive MBA entrance test conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council. The NMAT 2026 exam window runs approximately 5 November 2026 to 19 December 2026, with registration opening on 1 August 2026 and closing in mid-October. Candidates pick their own date, time, and centre — and may schedule up to 3 attempts (one main + two retakes), with the best score considered.
It is the primary entrance gateway for NMIMS Mumbai (and 5 other NMIMS campuses), SDA Bocconi Asia Center, KJ Somaiya, SPJIMR (PGMPW), XIMB Bhubaneswar, TAPMI Manipal, Great Lakes Chennai & Gurgaon, and 35+ top Indian B-schools plus around 25 international universities. Shortlisted candidates proceed to Written Ability Test and Personal Interview.
NMAT is not just a test of content knowledge, it is a test of speed and composure under sectional timers. The exam is adaptive, has zero negative marking, and 108 questions across 120 minutes. Preparation typically runs 4 to 6 months.
NMAT 2026 pattern: 108 questions, 120 minutes, 3 sections. Sectional time-bound (28 / 52 / 40 min). Adaptive — difficulty adjusts to your accuracy. Score range 36-360. Zero negative marking. Up to 3 attempts per cycle, best score considered.
Section-wise topic breakdown with approximate weightage from recent NMAT papers. Click each tab below.
3 passages with 4 MCQs each. Business, social science, philosophy, history. Focus: main idea, inference, tone, vocabulary in context.
Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Fill-in-the-blanks, Cloze test, Idioms. Build a 1,500-word working list using CATKing Vocab App.
Error detection, Sentence completion, Prepositions, Tenses, Phrasal verbs, Subject-verb agreement.
Reorder 4 to 5 sentences into a coherent paragraph. Logical flow and transition words.
Pick the best one-line summary of a short paragraph. Core argument vs supporting detail.
Identify the sentence that does not belong in a 5-sentence set. Subtle logical misalignment test.
Seating puzzles, lineup orderings, circular table problems. Highest-frequency Analytical topic on NMAT.
Family-tree problems, letter/number coding, symbol-substitution. Speed-friendly once patterns are memorised.
Number/letter series completion, direction-sense puzzles, matrix-based classification.
Two-statement and three-statement syllogisms with Venn-diagram approach. Input-output sequencing puzzles.
Strengthen/weaken arguments, course-of-action, decision-making scenarios. Verbal-reasoning side of LR.
Identify what logically follows, what is assumed, and which argument best supports a claim.
Number System, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Profit & Loss. Highest-frequency topic.
Tables, Pie charts, Bar graphs, Line graphs, Caselets. Test of speed-calculation more than reasoning.
Quadratic equations, Linear equations, Inequalities, Sequences and Series, Functions.
Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Set Theory, Logarithms.
Triangles, Circles, Polygons, Coordinate geometry, 2D and 3D mensuration.
Heights and distances, applications of trigonometric ratios. Data-sufficiency questions on arithmetic data.
The NMAT 2026 course covers the GMAC NMAT in full. The NMAT + SNAP Combo adds the entire SNAP 2026 course on top, plus GE-PI workshops for both Symbiosis and NMIMS colleges.
Full SNAP-pattern lectures + 15 mocks. Speed-over-depth Symbiosis test for SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, and SIOM admits.
WAT (2 questions, 100-200 words, 5-10 min) plus in-person Personal Interview prep with NMIMS Mumbai alumni panel.
Group Exercise + Written Ability Test + Personal Interview for SIBM Pune, SCMHRD, SIIB. Conducted by SIBM/SCMHRD alumni.
NMAT-accepting tier-1 schools. Cutoff guidance, application strategy, and PI prep mapped to each school.
Future Leadership Program and Management Leadership Program — career-launch tracks added to NMAT + SNAP Combo on request.
Our faculty reverse-engineered what 220+ NMAT scorers do differently in the final 4-6 months. This is the exact roadmap we follow in every live NMAT batch — starting with concept foundation (LOD 1) before speed becomes relevant.
Build the concept base before speed becomes relevant. CATKing's LOD 1 phase covers Vocabulary, Grammar, RC, Arithmetic basics, easy Algebra, and easy LR. ~6 weeks.
One module at a time. Shortcut Videos compress 3-step solutions to one — critical for the 87-second Quant clock and the 47-second Language clock. Verbal Bootcamps with Sumit Sir run through this phase.
15 Adaptive + 5 Non-Adaptive mocks. Must-Do mocks (1, 5, 10, 14, 20) on weekends, faculty-led analysis early next week, fix topic weakness mid-week. Repeat through the phase.
Book early in the window. Analyse attempt 1 within 48 hrs of the result. Targeted gap-fix, then attempt 2. Best-of-3 attempts means the final score is your strongest.
Free walkthroughs covering NMAT syllabus, sectional timing, and how to attack each section.
35+ Indian B-schools and 25+ international universities accept NMAT scores — NMIMS (5 campuses), SDA Bocconi Asia Center, KJ Somaiya, XIMB, TAPMI, Great Lakes Chennai & Gurgaon, plus SPJIMR PGMPW. Top NMIMS Mumbai converts cluster at 209+, SDA Bocconi at 220+, mid-tier at 195-205.
Your NMAT score gets you the call, but the final admit is composite. Here is the representative weightage pattern NMIMS Mumbai publishes for the MBA Core programme. Exact figures vary by institute and programme, but the shape is consistent across NMAT-accepting schools.
Note: SDA Bocconi Asia Center weighs the interview and profile heavier (around 35%). KJ Somaiya uses a sectional cutoff in the 65 band along with the overall 215+. SPJIMR PGMPW is profile-led — your career goals essay carries serious weight. Always verify the latest weightage on each B-school's official admissions page.
Verified CATKing students with named NMAT scores and NMIMS / SDA Bocconi / KJ Somaiya converts. Hover or tap a card to flip and see the institute they joined.
"First mock I scored 165. NMAT 2024 actual: 224. Sumit Sir's adaptive-mock review broke down exactly which questions to skip."
"I stopped chasing every question. I started chasing the right ones. That shift took me from 198 to 222 across two attempts."
"My first NMAT mock was 142. I cried. The CATKing mentor check-in the next morning changed everything. Final score: 220."
"Full-time job. Two hours a day. 224 in NMAT and an SDA Bocconi admit. NMAT's window flexibility was a working-professional lifesaver."
"Attempt 1: 188. Attempt 2: 205. Attempt 3: 217. NMAT lets you keep raising the bar. CATKing's retake strategy made each attempt count."
"Section order matters. Quant first, LR second, Verbal last — that order alone added 12 marks for me. Strategy wins NMAT."
"Engineers keep losing marks in NMAT Verbal. I used to read fast to finish fast. The 28-min clock punishes hurry — accuracy first."
"Non-engineer, NMAT 219. Verbal was my weapon, not my weakness. CATKing helped me lean into my strengths and clear NMIMS Mumbai."
"First mock I scored 165. NMAT 2024 actual: 224. Sumit Sir's adaptive-mock review broke down exactly which questions to skip."
"I stopped chasing every question. I started chasing the right ones. That shift took me from 198 to 222 across two attempts."
"My first NMAT mock was 142. I cried. The CATKing mentor check-in the next morning changed everything. Final score: 220."
"Full-time job. Two hours a day. 224 in NMAT and an SDA Bocconi admit. NMAT's window flexibility was a working-professional lifesaver."
"Attempt 1: 188. Attempt 2: 205. Attempt 3: 217. NMAT lets you keep raising the bar. CATKing's retake strategy made each attempt count."
"Section order matters. Quant first, LR second, Verbal last — that order alone added 12 marks for me. Strategy wins NMAT."
"Engineers keep losing marks in NMAT Verbal. I used to read fast to finish fast. The 28-min clock punishes hurry — accuracy first."
"Non-engineer, NMAT 219. Verbal was my weapon, not my weakness. CATKing helped me lean into my strengths and clear NMIMS Mumbai."
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Dates below mirror GMAC's typical NMAT cycle. Final dates will be confirmed when GMAC publishes the official 2026 notification (expected July 2026). NMAT runs as a 75-day delivery window — you choose your own slot.
NMAT 2025 ran from 5 November to 19 December 2025. Centre-based delivery only. Up to 3 attempts per candidate. Results declared within 48 hours of each attempt.
DoneCATKing NMAT 2026 batches are filling up. Early enrolment gets the full 6-month prep cycle plus all 3 attempt strategies. Live lectures, NMIMS-alumni Saturday bootcamps, and 20 adaptive mocks.
NowGMAC publishes the official notification, registration link, and test centre list on mba.com/exams/nmat. Typically released in early July with a press notice.
Online application at mba.com/exams/nmat. Fee ₹3,000 + applicable taxes. Pick your preferred test centre and slot. 5 score-report sends included; additional reports ₹400 each.
Last date to submit your initial application. Scheduling window remains open till ~14 October. Rescheduling allowed till 17 December for ₹1,200.
Centre-based exam — you pick your date, time and centre. 50+ Indian cities plus Kathmandu, Dhaka, Colombo, Thimphu. The home-proctored option from earlier cycles is discontinued.
Each retake costs ₹3,000 + taxes. Best score across attempts is what NMIMS, SDA Bocconi, KJ Somaiya, and other schools see. Most CATKing students take 2-3 attempts to maximise.
Official scorecards available on the NMAT candidate dashboard within 48 hours of test delivery. Sent to your selected 5 schools automatically. NMIMS and other shortlists begin in January 2027.
Shortlisted candidates attend Writing Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview at IIM campuses. Each IIM uses its own composite scoring with CAT score, academics, WAT/PI, and work experience. CATKing Intensive students enter dedicated GDPI prep.
IIMs publish merit lists and extend admission offers. Waitlist movement continues through June. Final year students must submit degree completion certificate by 31 Dec 2027 per the official bulletin.
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20 NMAT Mocks (15 Adaptive + 5 Non-Adaptive), 30 Sectional Tests, 130+ eBooks. Validity till 31 Dec 2026.
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Live waitlist movement for NMIMS Mumbai, SDA Bocconi, KJ Somaiya and other NMAT-accepting B-schools whose results are being announced. Updated every admission cycle.
View Waitlist Data →NMAT 2024 was Moderate overall — comparable to NMAT 2023, with QS slightly tougher. The 220+ band needed roughly 28-30 attempts per section with ~85% accuracy. Here's how the three sections played out for our top scorers.
RC topics: 3 passages (~12 Qs) — business, social science, philosophy. Inference and tone questions dominated.
VA breakdown: 8-10 Vocab (Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze, Idioms), 6-8 Grammar (error detection, sentence completion), 2-3 Para Jumbles, 2-3 Para Summary, 1-2 Odd-One-Out. Speed = 46 sec/Q.
Mix reported: Arithmetic (12 Qs) — Number system, Ratio, %, TSD, Time-Work. DI (15-16 Qs) — Tables, Pie, Bar, Caselets. Algebra & Modern Math (7-8 Qs). Geometry & Mensuration mixed in.
Key skill: DI set selection. Students who picked the right 2-3 DI caselets early cleared the 100+ band. Speed = 87 sec/Q.
Mix reported: Analytical (~17 Qs) — Linear/Circular arrangement, Blood relations, Coding-decoding, Series, Syllogisms, Input-Output. Verbal (~19 Qs) — Critical reasoning, Decision making, Course of action, Statement-Inference/Assumption.
Style: more pattern-recognition than heavy logic — speed wins. Adaptive engine eased up after first 5 correct answers. Speed = 67 sec/Q.
NMAT's pattern has been the most stable of any Indian MBA entrance — 108 Qs / 120 min across 3 sections, adaptive, no negative marking, since 2016. The exam window stretches across roughly 75 days (Nov to mid-Dec) and you pick your slot. Each candidate gets up to 3 attempts; best score counts. Expect NMAT 2026 to follow the same template.
| Cycle | Registration Opens | Exam Window | Questions | Result Turnaround | Conducting Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMAT 2026 | 1 Aug 2026 (expected) | 5 Nov - 19 Dec 2026 (expected) | 108 (adaptive) | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
| NMAT 2025 | 1 Aug 2025 | 5 Nov - 19 Dec 2025 | 108 | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
| NMAT 2024 | 1 Aug 2024 | 5 Nov - 20 Dec 2024 | 108 | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
| NMAT 2023 | 1 Aug 2023 | 10 Oct - 19 Dec 2023 | 108 | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
| NMAT 2022 | 2 Aug 2022 | 10 Oct - 19 Dec 2022 | 108 | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
| NMAT 2021 | 3 Aug 2021 | 14 Oct - 27 Dec 2021 | 108 (home + centre) | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
| NMAT 2020 | 14 Aug 2020 | 4 Nov 2020 - 30 Jan 2021 | 108 (home-proctored debut) | Within 48 hrs | GMAC |
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