NMAT by GMAC 2023 registration starts tomorrow; application link, exam pattern

NEW DELHI: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start the registration process for the NMAT 2023 from August 1. Candidates can apply for NMAT by GMAC on the official website – mba.com/exams/nmat.

The exam allows candidates to apply to global B-schools in Indian, Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco. It is a computer-based test (CBT), which is divided into three sections - language skills, quantitative skills, and logical reasoning.

The candidates will have to attempt 108 questions in 120 minutes. They can choose the exam mode, date, time and location of the exam as per their convenience.

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GMAC NMAT 2023: Key features

• Equal weightage to all sections and no negative marking for an incorrect answer
• Two retake opportunities for improving the score
• The score card will be available within 48 hours for the candidates and the participating institutes.
• Testing options at test centre and online proctored at home
• Multiple conveniently located testing centres across most Indian cities.

NMAT by GMAC will be accepted by 49 institutes in the country. Some these include various campuses of SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies at Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore, Navi Mumbai and Chandigarh; K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai; T A Pai Management Institute, Manipal; Xavier University, Bhubaneswar; SDA Bocconi Asia Center; SPJIMR - Mumbai; TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal; Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab; Indian School of Business; ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad; Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida and others.

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It is also accepted by 10 leading institutes in South Africa, eight in Philippines, seven in Nigeria, and one in Morocco.

Gaurav Srivastava, regional director, South Asia, GMAC, said: “The NMAT by GMAC has become a significant indicator of success for MBA aspirants. The increasing number of top-tier institutes accepting the NMAT by GMAC exam demonstrates its relevance and importance. This year, we have further included additional leading schools not just in India but in many international destinations as well and have expanded our test centre network to offer candidates the convenience of taking the exam closer to their location.”

Correction: This copy originally said the exam was conducted by NMIMS University. It is conducted by GMAC and the copy has now been corrected.