NMAT Exam Syllabus

The  Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts the Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test (NMAT), an MBA entrance exam for students in India, the Philippines, South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria. Accepted by 50+ business schools, the exam is highly competitive and requires rigorous preparation. To define a winning strategy for the exam, read this article that covers the NMAT syllabus and expert tips to fast-track your preparation. 

NMAT Syllabus: Section-Wise Topics

The NMAT exam is computer-based and includes three sections, i.e., language skills, quantitative skills, and logical reasoning. Each section of the exam evaluates different aspects of candidates necessary to succeed in business school. Reviewing the NMAT exam syllabus to streamline your preparation thoroughly is essential. 

The syllabus of NMAT comprises the following sections and topics:

Language Skills

This section tests both your English language and verbal skills. It also assesses grammar, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. There are three sections included in this part, as outlined below. 

Quantitative Skills

In the quantitative section,  your skills in mathematics, numerics, data interpretation, and data sufficiency are tested. Students need to prepare primarily for five subjects as outlined below.

Logical Reasoning  

Your critical and analytical skills are analyzed in this section. For this, you will be given arguments to analyze and conclude with your thinking skills. There are two sub-sections included in this part, as outlined below.

NMAT Exam Pattern

The NMAT exam includes a  series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Here is a brief overview of the exam pattern, including section-wise time limit, weightage, total number of questions, and more. 

Source: Graduate Management Admission Council™

Preparing yourself within the given time limits will help you score better. For this, you can refer to various practice books for NMAT.

Best Books for NMAT

You can get help from various books to learn basic concepts and practice questions for the exam. These resources will help you identify topics from the NMAT syllabus that require more attention. Some of these are given below:

• For Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:
  • How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• For Quantitative Aptitude:
  • Quantitative Aptitude Numerical Ability (Fully Solved) 7000 + Objective Question by Pratiyogita Kiran & KICX Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan
  • Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
• For Logical Reasoning:
  • Logical Reasoning by Arihant
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by Ashok Gupta

NMAT by GMAC™ Exam Official Guide Ninth Edition: This is the official information source for the test, containing a structured study plan. It also includes 264 questions from previous NMAT by GMAC™ exams and 475 latest questions with their answer keys & explanations. 

By following the correct NMAT syllabus and designing a proper strategy, you will be well-prepared to tackle various questions in the exam.