NMAT 2026
Crack NMAT in 60 Days
Strategy to a High Score
How the adaptive test works, which section order to choose, when to retake, and what score NMIMS has asked for.
Written for NMAT only
93 pages built around NMAT's own sections, marking and timing.
Sample page
Score vs percentile table
How the adaptive test works and what it means for your pace
Choosing your section order, since NMAT lets you pick it
Retakes: up to 3 attempts, and when a retake is worth it
Scaled scores vs percentile, with NMIMS cutoffs
Language, Quant and Logical Reasoning chapter playbooks
A 60-day calendar in 4 phases that fits a test day you choose
Top 10 colleges through NMAT
NMAT is scored out of 360, so NMIMS sets its cutoffs as scores. Here are the ten colleges the playbook ranks highest.
No. 1 through NMAT
NMIMS Mumbai
NMIMS School of Business Management · Mumbai
Your target: 240+, about 99%ile
- 02K J SomaiyaMumbai
- 03XIM UniversityBhubaneswar
- 04TAPMIManipal
- 05NMIMS BengaluruBengaluru
- 06Great LakesChennai · Gurgaon
- 07NMIMS Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai
- 08NMIMS HyderabadHyderabad
- 09SDA Bocconi Asia CenterMumbai
- 10JAGSoMBengaluru
Approximate cutoff, 2026 cycle. NMIMS also sets sectional cutoffs, and the final list adds a case discussion or essay and an interview. Cutoffs are approximate, last checked October 2026, and are not a promise of admission. The Colleges chapter in the playbook goes further: which colleges fit each percentile, and fees against packages.
Real pages from the book
Laid out like a neat study notebook. Tap any page below to open it full size.
Four phases. Fifteen days each.
The playbook turns these phases into a day-by-day calendar, with timetables for full-time and working aspirants.
Days 1–15
Build
Cover the topics that carry the most marks and fix your basics. Take a first mock to see where you stand.
Days 16–30
Strengthen
Close the gaps your mocks show. Add the next set of topics and start timed practice.
Days 31–45
Convert
Turn practice into marks: more mocks, closer analysis, and an attempt strategy you trust.
Days 46–60
Perform
Revise from your own sheets and error log, rest before the paper, and go in with a plan for every section.
Chapter by chapter
93 pages in total, including the cover, disclaimer and contents. First edition · October 2026.
- 01
Score vs Percentile
5 pagesLast year's score-to-percentile table, the expected range and how many questions you need for each percentile band.
- 02
Colleges
3 pagesColleges you can target at each percentile, with lists for low academics and for low fees with high ROI. Includes NMIMS cutoffs.
- 03
Language Skills
11 pagesQuestion types, how to approach each and a plan for 36 questions in 28 minutes.
- 04
Quant Skills
11 pagesChapter playbooks with worked examples and a plan for 36 questions in 52 minutes.
- 05
Logical Reasoning
11 pagesSet types and shortcuts, with a plan for 36 questions in 40 minutes.
- 06
The 60-Day Plan
7 pagesFour 15-day phases, a day-by-day calendar and daily timetables for full-time and working aspirants.
- 07
Mocks
4 pagesWhen to take mocks, how to analyse them, an error log and a score tracker.
- 08
Revision Sheets
9 pagesFormula sheets, squares, cubes and fractions, and the question traps to watch for.
- 09
Final Days
10 pagesThe last 15 and 7 days, the day before, exam day, an attack plan for the paper, an application tracker and interview prep.
Start your 60 days today
- A day-by-day plan to follow
- Chapter playbooks with worked examples
- Mock sheets and an error log
- Revision sheets for the final week
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Questions, answered
01When is NMAT held?
NMAT usually runs as a test window from November to December, and you book your own slot. GMAC publishes the window each year on mba.com.
02Can I retake NMAT?
Yes. You can take NMAT up to three times in a cycle. The playbook explains when a retake is worth it and how to prepare between attempts.
03What exactly do I get?
One PDF ebook of 86 to 102 pages, depending on the exam. It has a 60-day plan, chapter playbooks with worked examples, score vs percentile tables, mock sheets and revision sheets.
04How do I get it after paying?
A download button appears right after payment, and we email you the link. The link works for 30 days and for 5 downloads per playbook. The PDF is yours to keep.
05Does it guarantee a percentile?
No. It gives you a plan. Your result depends on how you prepare, your mocks and the paper on the day.
06Can I get a refund?
No. The playbook is a digital PDF that you get the moment you pay, so all sales are final. Please check the sample pages and make sure you pick the right exam before you buy. If you were charged twice, we refund the extra payment. If the PDF doesn't reach you or won't open, contact us and we'll send it again.
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How to use 60 days for NMAT
NMAT has no negative marking, lets you choose your section order and allows up to three attempts. Use the first attempt to set a strong baseline and plan any retake around your weakest section.
Days 1–15
Learn the sectional timings (28, 52 and 40 minutes) and cover the most frequent topics in each section.
Days 16–45
Take full mocks in different section orders and keep the order that gives your best total.
Days 46–60
Revise and book a test day with room for a retake if you need one.
Where marks are usually lost
- Leaving questions blank. With no negative marking, answer every question.
- Running out of time in Language Skills, which has the shortest time per question.
- Booking a test day with no room left for a retake.
NMAT at a glance
| Conducted by | GMAC |
|---|---|
| Questions & time | 108 questions in 120 minutes |
| Sections | Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning (36 questions each, separately timed) |
| Marking | No negative marking |
| Attempts | Up to 3 in a cycle |
| Score | Scaled, 36 to 360 |
| Usually held | November to December. Exact dates are announced on mba.com/exams/nmat |
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