NMAT Exam Pattern
NMAT 2026 is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination is computer-adaptive, with questions delivered one at a time from a question pool. Candidates can choose the order in which they attempt the three sections.
|
Section |
Questions |
Time |
Score Range |
|
Language Skills |
36 |
28 minutes |
12–120 |
|
Quantitative Skills |
36 |
52 minutes |
12–120 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
36 |
40 minutes |
12–120 |
|
Total |
108 |
120 minutes |
36–360 |
NMAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Correct answers: Marks awarded according to the NMAT scaled-scoring system
Incorrect answers: No negative marking
Total Questions: 108
Total Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Total Score Range: 36–360
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
Mode: Computer-Based Test
Sections: 3
NMAT has no negative marking, and candidates can select their preferred section order before beginning the test.
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