Preparation Strategy, Best Books and Guide for NMAT 2021

NMAT Preparation Strategy requires complete dedication. One must go for some of the good books available in the market for NMAT preparations. We at BYJU'S Exam Prep are here to guide you completely through your NMAT 2021 preparations so as to help you get admission in the college of your dreams accepting NMAT scores.

Since the announcement of test dates for NMAT 2021, it is common for aspirants to enquire about the best preparation tips for NMAT 2021. As declared by the GMAC, NMAT 2021 will be conducted between October 14, 2021 to December 27, 2021 in Computer-Based testing mode or Centrally Proctored Internet-Based testing mode.

NMAT is a country-level management entrance examination conducted every year through a window of 70-75 days. Close to 75000-80000 candidates appear for NMAT every year. The NMAT exam being adaptive in nature is the most flexible entrance exam in this category which allows candidates to choose their exam centre, exam date and exam slot for taking the NMAT 2021 exam. NMAT 2021 exam delivery starts October 14, 2021 and can be taken till December 27, 2021. This clearly means candidates can take the NMAT 2021 either before or after CAT 2021 (CAT 2021 will be held on November 28, 2021).

Ere we share with you details on how to prepare for NMAT 2021, let us get a little more understanding about this exam.

NMAT Overview 2021

NMAT (or NMIMS Admission Test) is a national-level, adaptive and computer-based MBA examination whose scores are considered by various national and international management schools. NMAT is conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Aptitude Council). The NMAT Registration 2021 has started on August 3rd, 2021. To have the best level of understanding of how to start your preparations for NMAT 2021, it would be very advantageous if one follows the tips mentioned below.

NMAT Exam Pattern 2021

The NMAT 2021 exam pattern is designed in such a way that candidates face questions from a bigger pool of questions. The NMAT 2021 exam is adaptive in nature. Thus, once the test is over, the scores are scaled and the final NMAT 2021 scorecard is generated in the next 48 hours. The exam pattern is given as follows:

Section	Number of Questions	Time (in Minutes)	Score Range
Language Skills	36	28	12-120
Quantitative Skills	36	52	12-120
Logical Reasoning	36	40	12-120
Total	108	120	36-360

Note:

Candidates have to answer questions one by one
Once a question is answered, it cannot be reversed
All three sections of the exam are individually timed as mentioned in the table above
Candidates have the liberty to choose which section to attempt first
NMAT is a computer-based adaptive test and the system decides which question will come next
There's NO Negative Marking in the exam
Any candidate can take NMAT 2021 a maximum of three times in a cycle. 1 main attempt and 2 retakes

NMAT Syllabus 2021

NMAT Syllabus 2021 is quite explicit and becomes very difficult for aspirants to prepare for it without knowing the syllabus of NMAT. Let's give you a brief of the syllabus for NMAT 2021:

Language Skills Syllabus for NMAT 2021

Below mentioned is the syllabus for Language Skills section of NMAT 2021:

Reading Comprehension	Para Forming	Error Identification
Prepositions	Sentence Completion	Analogies

Quantitative Skills Syllabus for NMAT 2021

Below mentioned is the syllabus for Quantitative Skills section of NMAT 2021:

Number	Arithmetic	Algebra
Probability	Permutation and Combination	DI Caselets and Tables
Graphs	Charts	Data Sufficiency

Logical Reasoning Syllabus for NMAT 2021

Below mentioned is the syllabus for Logical Reasoning section of NMAT 2021:

Critical Reasoning	Puzzles	Family Tree
Deductions	Seating Arrangement	Other Reasoning

NMAT 2021 Preparation Strategy

Here we will share with you few preparation tips and strategies which will help you crack the upcoming NMAT 2021

Spot Your Weaknesses

It is very essential to spoty your weak areas from time to time and work on them so that they become your strength. This will basically help you in turning your weaker areas into stronger ones.

Choose Study Material Wisely

It is very essential to chose the best source for your preparations for NMAT 2021 (or any other exam for that matter). Studyinfg from a 'not so good' study material will be of no help to you in reaching your goal.

Check Best Study Material for NMAT 2021

Pick Books of 8th-10th Standard

The questions asked in the NMAT exam are usually of 8th-10th standard. Aspirants can just pick those books and start preparing the basics from there. These competitive exams generally test candidates for their speed and accuracy to answer questions.

Search and Memorize Short Tricks to Solve Questions

Once you have got a grip at the basics from your school books, it is time to learn some of the most commonly used short tricks to solve tricky questions that usually take a lot of time to solve if one chooses the conventional method of solving them.

Solve NMAT Papers of Previous Years

It is very essential for aspirants to attempt and solve previous years NMAT questions so as to have a clearer idea of the type of questions asked and the difficulty level of the questions asked in the actual NMAT exam.

Solve Previous Years' NMAT Question Papers

Solve Mock Papers for NMAT 2021

It is very essential for aspirants to attempt and practise several mocks as soon as they are done with topic-wise studies. Practising mocks will help you boost confidence and make you familiar with the type of questions and the difficulty level of questions asked in the main exam.

Best Books to Prepare for NMAT 2021

Here are some of the best books available in the market for aspirants to prepare for the NMAT 2021 exam:

Books	Authors/ Publishers
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
Analytical Reasoning	M.K. Pandey
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT	Arun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma

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FAQs

NMAT 2021 will be a speed-based test?

NMAT 2021 is an adaptive test in which the difficulty level of questions depends upon your speed and accuracy to answer the questions.

NMAT 2021 is easier when compared to CAT 2021?

Yes, in various aspects, NMAT is quite easier as compared to the CAT. NMAT is speed-based whereas CAT is an accuracy-based test. One can take 2 retakes in NMAT whereas CAT is just once per year.

What is the marking scheme for questions in NMAT 2021?

For each of the correct response, you get +3 marks and there is No Negative Marking

Should I attempt all the questions in the NMAT 2021 exam?

Since there is No Negative Marking for any wrong response, one must go for attempting all the 108 questions in NMAT 2021 as one has nothing to lose. However, candidates must also strategize which questions they should solve first.