By: Avantika Bhardwaj on December 01, 2020
NMAT by GMAC is a computer-based test and candidates appearing for NMAT 2020 must be aware of how the question paper isdesigned. The question paper generally consists of three sections namely Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. The number of questions asked in these three sections contribute to the total of 108 questions to be completed in given time. As per the changes introduced in NMAT Exam Pattern, there used to be 120 questions which now has been reduced to 108.
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The time duration to complete the exam is 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours but the number of questions has been reduced to 108 from 120.
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The weightage for all the three sections in NMAT 2020 will remain equal and there is no negative marking.
More about NMAT Question Paper
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Randomly generated test with questions.
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Number of questions, difficulty level, and the time limit is pre-decided.
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Choice of selecting the order or sequence of the sections is allowed.
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Each section is individually timed.
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Reviewing of attempted questions can be done.
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Final answers are submitted on their own.
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Since NMAT 2020 is scheduled to be conducted between 4th November 2020 to 30th January 2021, candidates applying for the examination must understand NMAT Exam Pattern.
Following are the sections asked in NMAT Exam listed as per the number of questions asked:
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Sections
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No. of Questions
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Allotted Time in minutes
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Language Skills
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36
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22
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Quantitative Skills
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36
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60
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Logical Reasoning
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36
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38
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Total
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108
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120
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No changes in NMAT Exam Pattern have been noticed in the last few years and as per the information available on the official website of NMAT, the exam pattern is still expected to remain the same.
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The question paper of NMAT can be kept under ‘Moderately Difficult' level and there is no negative marking, which make it easier to crack the examination.
Important Key Points of NMAT 2020:
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Medium of Exam
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English
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Negative Marking
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No
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Mode of Exam
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Online
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Number of Sections
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Three
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Number of Questions
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108
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Allotted Time
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120 Minutes
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Format
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MCQs
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Choice of Order of Sections
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Yes
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Facility to Review the Answer
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Yes
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NMAT Marking Scheme
NMAT Question Paper consists of 108 questions to be completed in 120 minutes i.e. 2 hours. The level of questions is kept moderately difficult and there is no negative marking. The marking scheme of NMAT Examination is explained further.
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There are 108 questions.
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Each correct question is rewarded with 3 marks and there is no negative marking.
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The final score card includes scaled score for each section.
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It also includes a total score and a percentile ranking.
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Answer
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Marks
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For Each Correct Answer
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+3 Marks
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For an Incorrect one
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No Deduction (No Negative Marking)
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Following is the brief description of Score Range:
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Section
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Score Range
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Language Skills
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0-96
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Quantitative Skills
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0-144
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Logical Reasoning Skills
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0-120
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Total
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0-360
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