The NMAT Exam Pattern is prescribed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The NMAT Exam Pattern will enable the candidate to understand the type of questions asked, number of questions asked, marking scheme, time duration and many other aspects of the exam. NMAT examination is a computer-based examination and the time duration of the same is 120 minutes. The question paper will be carrying 120 questions and the candidate must answer each question within a minute to complete the NMAT examination according to the prescribed time. 

NMAT is a 2-hour test containing multiple choice questions. There are three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Each section is individually timed. 

NMAT Exam pattern is as follows:

Test takers need to answer the questions of each section within the allotted section time. Once the test taker completes a section, whether the test taker selects to move to the next section or if time runs out, the test taker will not be able to return to that section.

• Test takers cannot add the remaining time of one section to other sections. If a test taker completes answering and reviewing a section before the allotted section time expires, the test taker may choose either to revise their answers in the section or move to the next section, but the balance time cannot be added on to the next section timing.
• Candidates can choose the Date, Time, and Location according to their convenience.
• Three Attempts: Candidates can take the test three times in an admission cycle – one exam and two retakes.
• Choosing the section order: Candidates can choose the order of sections in the test. For instance, one can opt to attempt the QA section first followed by VA and LR.
• Reviewing: 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.
  No negative marking: “The system of no negative marking is in line with global practices,” stated an official GMAC release.