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The NMAT exam that will be conducted over a 2.5 month period from October to December 2014 comes with its own set of challenges and differences from other MBA exams. The exam is is a test of speed and since it has no negative marking, separate section ordering and timing, a strong test taking strategy will give a student a significant advantage.
\n<\/a>Let’s take a look at some of those below but before that certain key dates for the NMATLast Date for Registration: <\/b>24th September 2014 <\/b>
\nExam Dates: <\/b>Oct 7th – Dec 20th 2014
\nMode: <\/b>Online
\nA candidate can attempt the NMAT up to 3 times during the 2.5 month Exam window.Exam pattern:\u00a0<\/b>
\nTotal Number of Questions:<\/u> 120
\nTotal Time:<\/u> 120 minutes
\nNumber of Sections:<\/u> 3<\/p>\n

Question Distribution: <\/b>
\nLanguage Skills: 32 Questions in 22 Minutes
\nLogical Reasoning: 40 Questions in 38 minutes
\nQuantitative Skills: 48 Questions in 60 minutes<\/p>\n

Why is NMAT very different?<\/b>
\n1. There are 120 questions to be solved in 120 minutes<\/b> and hence speed is a challenge.<\/p>\n

2. Each section has a separate time of its own<\/b> and hence time saves on one section cannot be utilized on another. Hence, you have to plan for each section separately and be strong in all the three sections.<\/p>\n

3. It is the only exam (with sectional time limits) that allows you to choose the order of sections<\/b>. Hence, you can pick the order that optimizes your performance over the duration of the 120 minutes.<\/p>\n

4. There is no negative marking<\/b>. Since there is no negative marking it is encouraged that you attempt all the questions. Hence it is important to save a few minutes at the end of each section so that you can visit the questions you have not attempted and attempt them.<\/p>\n

5. The test interface<\/b> can be challenge for those taking not familiar with it. The tess does not allow you to see how many questions you have attempted\/marked until you reach the end of the section, one question at a time.<\/p>\n

All the above make it imperative that you solve as many Mock tests as possible and narrow down on your ideal test taking strategy. For 10 Mock NMAT<\/a> tests in the new pattern & the exact test interface, <\/b>click here. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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