NMAT by GMAC: Gateway to Top Management Programmes in India

The NMAT by GMAC™ is a popular entrance exam taken by management aspirants for admission in some of the leading management programmes in India. It is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the same organization that owns GMAT® (Graduate Management Admission Test).

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is used by business schools for giving admission to students who aspire to study at the best business schools in India. The exam tests candidates' skills, which are important in the field of management.

Since becoming a computer based test in 2009, the NMAT by GMAC™ has been at the forefront of measurement in India as a valid and reliable predictor of success in graduate business school.

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam enables test takers to access management education and a career of choice, while providing business schools access to top talent.

Why take the NMAT by GMAC™

For management aspirants, one of the first choices they have to make is which MBA entrance test or tests should they take to get admission in a top B-School of the country.

Now, we give you four major reasons why you should take the NMAT by GMAC™ exam:

Qualifying NMAT by GMAC makes you eligible for admission at the leading management institutions in India

The following leading institutions accept NMAT by GMAC and this list is growing. Getting your management degree from any of these institutions will bring you closer to your dream career.

• NMIMS University, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad
• Alliance University, Bangalore
• Amity University, Delhi NCR
• Ansal University, Delhi NCR
• ICFAI University, IBS Business School, Hyderabad and other locations
• Mody University, Rajasthan
• BML Munjal University, Delhi
• Shoolini University, Chandigarh
• SRM University, Chennai
• Thapar University, Chandigarh
• VIT University, Vellore
• Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad
• Chitkara University, Patiala
• University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) , Dehradun
• Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University, Hyderabad
• Institute of Management, JK University, Jaipur
• Shiv Nadar university, Greater Noida
• GITAM School of International Business, Visakhapatnam

For registering for NMAT, click here.

It assesses the skills required to pursue a management degree

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is used to measure the skills needed to succeed at a business school. Through the exam, candidates can judge whether they can handle the curriculum of the management programme or not. It also helps them understand what kind of training do they need to have a rewarding experience at the institute.

It is designed to encourage you to perform with confidence

The NMAT by GMAC™ exam has been designed keeping mind that students do not get nervous and perform to the best of their ability.

1. Taking the test multiple times: You can take the NMAT by GMAC™ three times in a given admissions cycle. This gives you the confidence that you have more than a single opportunity to perform your very best.

2. Choosing the section order: The NMAT by GMAC™ allows you to choose the order in which you respond to each of the sections on the test. This allows you to play to your strengths.

3. You can revise your answers: You can review your answers at the end of each section so you always have the opportunity to revise if you’re not sure of your original response.

4. No negative marking: Sometimes you’re just not sure of the right answer on the test and are running out of time. Well you can make an informed guess instead of skipping a question without the fear of a penalty for a wrong answer. The system of no negative marking is in line with global practices.

For free NMAT practice test, click  here.

Finally, it is designed for your convenience

We know that you are busy and the task of registering for the test, taking the test and applying to school can be time consuming and stressful. So we’ve made it more convenient for you:

1. Choosing a date, time and location of your convenience – A long testing window allows you to choose a convenient test date. The 75-day test window opens the first week of October and extends through the third week of December.

2. Self-scheduling – You can choose your test appointment date, time and location in real-time based on the availability of seats at each test centre.

3. Register for the NMAT by GMAC™ exam from your mobile – allowing you to register anytime and anywhere.

4. Testing locations – you can choose from any of 32 conveniently located testing centers to take the exam

5. Sending scores to up to 7 programmes for free. You can choose to select the list of schools/programmes you want to send your scores to before or after taking the exam. Up to 7 schools/programmes are included in your registration fee. However, you will be able to send your scores to more than 7 schools/programmes before or after you register for an additional fee.

6. Applying to business schools after reviewing results. You can view your results and then decide to apply to business school or retake the test depending on your comfort with the results you’ve obtained.