The NMAT 2025 Exam has started from today, 5th November, and will continue till 19th December. As per the current update, the NMAT 2025 Exam is expected to be of a moderate difficulty level, in which the quantitative skills are the toughest section, whereas the logical reasoning and language skills will be comparatively easier.
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In NMAT 2025, the quantitative skills are expected to be the most difficult section, which will include around 12 to 15 data interpretation questions and 10 to 12 arithmetic questions, which require high speed and accuracy in calculations.
- The logical reasoning section is expected to be of moderate difficulty level, in which critical reasoning will include 15 to 18 questions, and analytical reasoning will include 10 to 12 questions.
- The language skills will be easy to moderate and will include 2-3 reading comprehension and 20+ vocabulary/grammar questions, which will test the verbal speed and comprehension.
| Check NMAT 2025 Question Paper (Available) |
The NMAT 2025 Question Paper will include 108 questions, 36 from each section, and it should be solved in a duration of 120 minutes. The NMAT Exam is of 360 marks, in which +3 marks will be given for each correct answer, without any negative marking.
If you are aiming for a top college like NMIMS Mumbai or XIMB, you should target a score of 230+, as the competition will be high.
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Key Summary
As the NMAT 2025 Exam has started, in this article, we will discuss about the NMAT Exam Analysis 2025.
- The NMAT Exam has officially begun from 5th November and will continue till 19th December.
- As per the previous year's analysis, the exam is expected to be of a moderate difficulty level.
- In NMAT 2025, the quantitative analysis is expected to be the most difficult section and will include the majority of questions.
- The NMAT Exam will include 108 questions, 36 from each section, and it should be solved in a duration of 120 minutes.
- In this Article, we will include proper paper analysis till the exam is conducted.
NMAT Exam Analysis 2025 ( Expected)
The NMAT 2025 Exam is expected to be of a moderate difficulty level, similar to last year, in which the quantitative skills section will be the toughest and the language skills will be the easiest.
The Same pattern will continue, which will make accuracy and consistency important to score well.
Expected NMAT 2025 Section-wise Analysis
| Section | Expected Difficulty Level | Key Topics | Expected Good Score | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Skills | Moderate to Difficult | Data Interpretation (12–15 Qs), Arithmetic, Algebra, Numbers, Modern Math | 70–85 | Heavy calculation-based, in which speed and accuracy are most important. |
| Logical Reasoning | Moderate | Critical Reasoning (15–18 Qs), Analytical Puzzles, Input-Output, Syllogisms | 75–90 | Balanced mix of reasoning questions and time-consuming sets |
| Language Skills | Easy to Moderate | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction | 80–95 | Vocabulary-based, easier than CAT/other MBA exams |
NMAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The NMAT Exam Pattern is the same as the previous year and will follow a computer-based format.
- The NMAT Exam will include 108 questions, divided equally in all 3 sections: Language Skills, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Skills.
- With each section having fixed timing and equal weightage.
Section-wise NMAT 2025 Exam Pattern
- The quantitative skills section is the most time-consuming, at 52 minutes, which makes it the most difficult section.
- The language skills have the shortest time limit of 28 minutes, which tests the reading speed and vocabulary.
- Each section has an equal contribution, with a scaled score range of 36 to 360.
| Section | No. of Questions | Time Limit (Minutes) | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 28 | +3 | 108 | RC, Grammar, Vocabulary |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 40 | +3 | 108 | Analytical & Critical Reasoning |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 52 | +3 | 108 | DI, Arithmetic, Algebra |
| Total | 108 | 120 mins (2 hours) | — | 324 marks (scaled to 360) | — |
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NMAT Previous Year Paper Analysis
The NMAT previous year analysis is largely the same, including the same pattern, with a moderate difficulty level and a similar format.
The quantitative skills are the most challenging section every year, and the language skills are the easiest ones.
| Year | Overall Level | Quantitative Skills | Logical Reasoning | Language Skills | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Moderate | Tough; DI & Arithmetic heavy | Moderate; CR-focused | Easy; vocab & short RCs | Quant is most time-consuming; the adaptive pattern is unchanged |
| 2023 | Moderate | Balanced; Arithmetic & Algebra | Moderate; puzzle-based | Easy; grammar-focused | Slight increase in DI; balanced section weightage |
| 2022 | Moderate | Arithmetic dominant | Moderate; mix of CR & puzzles | Easy; vocab-based | Stable pattern; predictable question mix |
NMAT 2021 Exam Analysis
Until then go through the exam analysis based on the feedback of candidates who appeared for the exam in 2021.
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NMAT 2021 was moderately difficult. The Language Skills section was slightly difficult as some of the questions were a bit lengthy.
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Overall, around 70-80 questions could have been easily solved within a time span of 120 minutes. Few questions out of the remaining should have been calculated attempts as per the marking scheme.
- Logical Reasoning questions were slightly complex and required a good amount of analysis.
- Quantitative skills section has been reported to be moderately difficult to attempt with only a few tricky questions.
| Section | No. of Questions | Score Range | Level of Difficulty | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 12-120 | Moderate to Difficult | 23-27 |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 12-120 | Moderate | 24-28 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 36 | 12-120 | Moderate | 22-25 |
| Total | 108 | 36-360 | Moderate to Difficult | 69-80 |
NMAT Exam Analysis: Logical Reasoning
- In terms of overall difficulty level, the exam was moderate. Around 17 questions were based on analytical reasoning while the remaining 19 were based on verbal reasoning.
- The questions from machine input/output, coding-decoding, blood relations, and seating arrangements dominated the analytical reasoning section.
- In Verbal Logic, a good number of questions came from statement-conclusion, strengthening and weakening arguments, statement-inference, and statement-assumption.
NMAT Exam Analysis: Quantitative Skills
- Quant section was reported to be of moderate difficulty level with only a few tricky questions.
- Questions in Arithmetic came from topics like profit & loss, time & work, time, speed & distance, ratio & proportions.
- Fewer questions were observed from geometry and algebra.
- Data Sufficiency and Data Interpretation comprised a major portion of the questions asked- around 15-16.
NMAT Exam Analysis: Language Skills
- In this section of NMAT 2021, Reading Comprehension played a major role. Questions were easy to decipher but the vocabulary was a bit complex.
- There were around 4-5 para jumble questions that were not very difficult to solve.
- Fill in the blank questions based on prepositions were also easy to attempt. However, the Cloze test was slightly difficult to solve in some shifts.
- Overall, the pattern of the paper was in line with the previous year and the overall difficulty level was moderate.
NMAT 2020 Paper Analysis
NMAT 2020 exam commenced from November 4, 2020. Refer to the table below for section-wise analysis:
| Date | Language Skills | Quantitative Skills | Logical Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2020 | Moderate to Tough | Moderate to Difficult | Moderate |
| November 6, 2020 | Moderate | Easy | Easy |
| November 7, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Difficult |
| November 8, 2020 | Moderate | Easy to Moderate | Difficult |
| November 9, 2020 | Moderate | Easy | Moderate |
| November 10, 2020 | Moderate | Easy to Moderate | Moderate |
| November 11, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Difficult |
| November 12, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate to Difficult | |
| November 13, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| November 19, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| November 20, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| November 22, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| November 23, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| November 24, 2020 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
NMAT Week 1 Analysis
- The level of difficulty of 1st week was from moderate level to slightly on the tougher side.
- The quantitative skill part was the toughest section of all 3, as reported by most candidates.
- Language skill was moderate. Some areas had good scoring options.
- Logical Reasoning was the easiest of all. Candidates got ample scoring opportunities and most scored 80-90 marks in that section.
NMAT Week 2 Analysis
- 2nd week’s difficulty level was from moderate to tough.
- The language skill part was the toughest of all, as reported by most candidates, especially due to the Reading Comprehension.
- The Logical Reasoning section was also moderate with most focus on Critical Reasoning questions.
- Surprisingly, Quant was the easiest of all sections with candidates getting ample scoring opportunities.
NMAT 2020 Exam Analysis by IMS
NMAT 2020 exam analysis conducted by IMS also suggests that the paper was moderately difficult. Let us take a look at the sectional analysis.
1. Logical Reasoning:
Out of 40 questions, 24 questions were on non-verbal reasoning and the remaining questions were on verbal reasoning. One question in non-verbal reasoning was based upon venn diagram. break -up of the section is given below.
| TOPIC / SUBTOPIC | NO. OF QUESTIONS | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
|---|---|---|
| NON VERBAL REASONING (24 Qs) | ||
| Grouping & Conditionalities | 4 | Medium |
| Sequential Output | 8 | Medium |
| Coding | 3 | Easy to Difficult |
| Venn Diagram | 2 | Easy & Difficult |
| Family Tree ( Symbol Based Questions) | 2 | Medium & Difficult |
| Alphabet- Numbers Series (Missing Term) | 1 | Easy |
| Ranking in Queue | 1 | Medium |
| Logical Puzzle | 1 | Medium |
| Grid based series | 1 | Medium |
| Circular Arrangement | 1 | Easy |
| TOPIC / SUBTOPIC | NO. OF QUESTIONS | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
|---|---|---|
| VERBAL REASONING (16 Questions) | ||
| Implicit Statements | 2 (Conclusion 1, Assumption 1) | Easy-Medium |
| Strong argument/ Weak argument (1 paragraph - 3 arguments) | 2 | Easy-Medium |
| Course of Action (1 paragraph - 3 courses of action) | 1 | Easy |
| Decision Making | 2 | Easy-Medium |
| Critical Reasoning Strengthen/Weaken Inference/Conclusion | 8 (Conclusion - 2, Inference - 2, Assumption - 2, Strengthen - 1, Weaken - 1) | Easy-Medium |
| Syllogisms (2 data statements/ 4 conclusions) | 1 | Easy |
| TOTAL | 40 Questions | |
With 85% accuracy, an attempt of about 26-28 questions is good.
2. Quantitative Ability
In this section of NMAT 2020, 23 questions out of 48 were based on Problem on Solving, 20 on Data Interpretation, and 5 on Data Sufficiency. Maximum of the questions were of medium difficulty level. No question was there from Algebra. Problem Solving questions were based on Modern Math and Arithmetic.
An attempt of around 33-35 questions with 85% accuracy is possible.
| TOPIC / SUBTOPIC | NO. OF QUESTIONS | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
|---|---|---|
| MODERN MATHS - 9 Questions - Easy to Difficult level | ||
| Arithmetic Progression | 2 | Medium to Difficult |
| Probability | 3 | Easy to Difficult |
| Permutation & Combination | 2 | Medium to Difficult |
| Logarithms | 2 | Easy to Medium |
| ARITHMETIC - 8 Questions - Easy to Difficult level | ||
| Time Speed Distance | 1 | Medium |
| Percentages | 3 | Easy to difficult |
| Time and Work | 1 | Medium |
| Ratio-Proportion | 2 | Medium to Difficult |
| Partnership | 1 | Easy |
| NUMBERS - 3 Questions - Medium level | ||
| Functions | 1 | Medium |
| Modulus | 1 | Medium |
| Indices | 1 | Medium |
| GEOMETRY - 3 Questions | ||
| Triangles | 1 | Medium |
| Mensuration | 2 | Easy & Difficult |
| DATA INTERPRETATION - 20 Questions - Easy to Difficult Level | ||
| Multiple Bar Chart | 4 | Medium |
| Two pie charts | 4 | Easy |
| Bar Chart + Pie chart | 4 | Difficult |
| Table | 4 | Medium |
| Table | 4 | Difficult |
| Data Sufficiency - 5 Question from (All from Numbers) - Easy to Medium Level | ||
3. Language Skills:
No major changes were observed in this section from the last year. There were two RC Passages of 450-500 words with 4 questions each. The passages were in a lucid language and questions asked were relatively easy. Non-RC questions were based on grammar and vocabulary and were easy to attempt. Following is a representation of the break-up of this section:
| TOPIC / SUBTOPIC | NO. OF QUESTIONS | LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension (2 passages with 4 questions each) | 8 | Easy |
| Paragraph Jumbles (4 sentences) | 4 | Easy to Medium |
| Analogies | 6 | Medium to Difficult |
| Cloze Passage | 4 | Easy |
| Single FIB | 1 | Easy |
| Meaning of phrase/Synonyms Antonyms | 2 | Medium |
| Fill in the Blanks (2 blanks – combination of grammar and vocab) | 2 | Easy |
| Fill in the blanks with 3 Prepositions | 2 | Easy |
| Spot the error in the underlined parts | 3 | Easy-Medium |
A genuine attempt of 24-26 questions with 85% accuracy will be considered good.
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NMAT Paper Analysis 2018
| S. no | Section | No. of Questions | Time (in Minutes) | Difficulty Level | Possible Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Skills | 32 | 22 | Moderate | 26 – 28 |
| 2 | Quantitative Skills | 48 | 60 | Easy-Moderate | 35 – 38 |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning | 40 | 38 | Easy | 29 – 32 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | Moderate | 85 – 94 |
Logical Reasoning Analysis
- 25 questions came from logical and analytical reasoning, most of which were predictable.
- 15 questions were from verbal logic and 8 from critical reasoning.
- Syllogism question was time consuming but rest were easy to moderate.
- Singlets were rather easy.
Quantitative Skills Analysis
- Most questions were from arithmetic and few from number system.
- Data sufficiency questions came from a mix of topics such as ratio, percentage, average.
- Students claimed that questions were lengthy and therefore time consuming.
- Questions were easy from higher maths.
Language Skills Analysis
- This year vocabulary questions were not present.
- Most reading comprehension questions were idea based which could have been solved by applying logic.
- The pattern was more or less predictable this year.
- Out of the 4 para jumbles, 1 was confusing but rest quite easy.
NMAT 2025 Exam Analysis FAQs
Ques. How are questions divided in the Logical reasoning section of NMAT 2025?
Ans. NMAT 2025 Logical Reasoning section will have 36 questions spanning across topics like grouping & conditionalities, sequential output, coding, venn diagram, blood relations, alphanumeric series, ranking, logical puzzle, grid based series, circular arrangement
Ques. What is the sectional time limit in NMAT 2025 exam?
Ans. Candidates are provided 52 minutes to solve the Quant section in NMAT 2025. For NMAT Language Skills and Logical Reasoning sections, the allotted sectional time limit is 28 and 40 minutes respectively.
Ques. What is the syllabus for NMAT 2025?
Ans. NMAT 2025 Syllabus has been divided into 3 sections- Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Language Skills section will comprise questions on RC passages and verbal ability. NMAT QA section comprises questions from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems, data sufficiency and data interpretation. Logical reasoning tests the candidate’s analytical and verbal reasoning skills.
Ques. How many questions should a candidate attempt in NMAT to get into NMIMS?
Ans. NMAT has a total 120 questions and attempting about 70-80 questions correctly can get a candidate a score of 210+. This score is sufficient to get into NMIMS and other top NMAT score accepting colleges. As NMAT does not hold any negative marking a candidate should try to attempt all the questions in order to maximize score.
Ques. What questions are asked in NMAT 2025 language skills?
Ans. The language skills section of NMAT 2025 consists of 36 questions covering reading comprehension, paragraph jumbles, analogies, cloze test, fill in the blanks with prepositions and connectors, vocabulary, grammar, and error detection.
Ques. What is the expected cut off of NMAT 2025?
Ans. NMAT Cut off is expected to be above 95 percentile for NMIMS Mumbai, 90-93 percentile for NMIMS Hyderabad & Bangalore, and 85-90 for other top colleges like XIMB, SRM University, VIT University, and Shiv Nadar University.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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