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Tips to Ace NMAT Quantitative Section
The Quantitative Skills section in NMAT is moderate in difficulty but highly time-sensitive. Unlike CAT, NMAT focuses more on speed, clarity, and smart question selection rather than extremely tough questions.
If prepared correctly, Quant can become a high-scoring section in NMAT.
NMAT Quantitative section is of moderate difficulty level. As you all are aware of the NMAT exam pattern. NMAT exams contain three sections Quantitative, Logical, and language skills section. Aspirants have to attempt at most 36 questions from each section. Within the specified time limit. As in the previous year's analysis.
Here, the NMAT syllabus is mentioned below. Have a look at the syllabus before starting preparation. Topic mainly part of quantitative sections are arithmetic questions and data sufficiency-related problems. DI Graphs and Charts, number properties, and algebra. Some probability questions, and tables related questions.
If you want to get admission to NMIMS then you should score 73+ in the quantitative section. Questions are designed in a way. So that administrators could test the aspirant's ability to solve questions. In this article, we would discuss the strategies to ace NMAT Quantitative skills. Some effective timetables, books, preparation tips, and many more.
NMAT Quantitative exam pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| The total question quants section contains | 36 questions |
| Question type | MCQ( having 4 choices) |
| Sectional weightage in NMAT Question Paper | 33% |
| Specified time limit | 52 minutes |
| Marking Scheme |
there is no negative marking for the wrong question |
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NMAT Quantitative Important topics you should focus on
| Particulars/Topics | Details |
| In Algebra (Linear/Quadratic Equation) | Number Systems questions |
| In Trigonometry | Question-related Ratio/Proportion |
| Line graphs, Bar graphs, Pie Charts, and Tables | Profit and Loss questions always appear. |
| Arithmetic | Average and percentage |
| 2D and 3 D Geometry, and Statistics | Time, Speed, and Distance |
| Modern Math | Work or Time-related |
| Mixture & Solution | Simple or Compound interest |
| Mensuration | Permutations and Combinations |
| Probability | Coordinate Geometry |
Some Tips to Ace NMAT Quantitative skills
Here are tips for preparation aspirants can follow to ace. The quantitative skills section for the NMAT exam.
1. Mock Test
Aspirants should take as many mock tests as they can. This will helps to evaluate your performance so far. It will also help you to examine how much time you should devote. Even this you could also analyse your strong and weak topics and work on them accordingly. Try not to repeat the same mistake, again and again, this would also help you to improve your score. Set timer before solving mock test paper. Examine your mock test thoroughly.
2. Examine your Weak topics
Make sure you attempt as many questions as you can. Clear your fundamentals and concepts. Your weak topic is equally important to improve that section. It would help you in the improvement of that particular topic. It will increase your chances to score well.
3. Revisions
According to toppers revisions is equally important to score well in exams. Revisions are a good way to brush up on your fundamentals and concepts. In this way, you can make your concepts and fundamentals strong. Revising them will help to solve questions with accuracy. Make notes of all the formulas and concepts. Revise at least 2 times a week.
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4. Shortcut Tricks
Shortcut tricks could help you to solve questions with more accuracy and speed. For the quants skills section speed is most important. Those tricks will help you to solve questions in less time. It would help you to save time. It would help you to save extra time that you can invest in other questions.
Apply those tricks on questions on daily basis then you will be able to use them correctly on exam day.
5. Time Management
Time management is a key to securing a good score in NMAT quantitative skills section. There is no negative making in NMAT exams this become one of the advantages for aspirants. NMAT exams not only check your ability to solve hard questions. But it tests your ability to solve maximum questions in the given time limit. Even try to Avoid the use of a calculator as it may decrease your problem-solving speed. Devote your most of the time to the clarity of basic concepts. First, clear tough topics. It will build up your confidence.
Topic-wise Preparation tips of NMAT Quantitative
1. Arithmetic
Aspirants find this arithmetic topic a little tough and crucial. A major part of arithmetic includes data interpretation. Once you strong your arithmetic topic. Then another topic with easy to cover as arithmetic is base. First, Clear your fundamentals and concepts then everything will become easy to understand.
2. Number system
Every time NMAT exams contain at least one to three questions. The number system is a vast topic. Moreover, questions are related to HCF, LCM, Factors and Multiples. For solving number system questions. You need a basic understanding of factors and multiplication. No special technique or shortcut is required to solve number system questions.
3. Modern Math
Modern math covers Binomial theorem, Permutation and Combination. Further Probability, Set Theory, Sequence and Series. Modern math is the favourite topic of aspirants. A lot of questions are asked about this topic one should master modern math to score good marks. Indeed this topic should not be ignored.
4. Algebra
However algebra is one of the most interesting topics as its formula-based questions. Preparation of algebra is interesting for aspirants. Moreover aspirants should write formula's on the sheet and pastes it where you study and revise them on daily basics.
Conclusion
In a word practice, time management, shortcut tricks, and revisions. Thus these tips will truly help you ace NMAT Quantitative section. To summarize I would say join the crack course and join the mock test series. In fact CATKing NMAT courses and strategies have helped many aspirants to crack the exam. And also to get admissions to the top MBA colleges of India and outside India. Thus, our team will make sure to give you the best service and resources that you need for NMAT exams. In sum CATking mentors will help you to find your path for admission to your dream college.
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