Question 1

Is the NMAT mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every NMAT mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the NMAT exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

NMAT by GMAC 2026 is a computer-based test (cbt) with a 75-day testing window; up to 3 attempts test with 108 questions for a total of 360 marks, conducted over 2 hours. The paper is divided into 3 sections — Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning. Marking scheme: +1 per correct (no negative marking).

Question 3

Is there negative marking in NMAT?

Accepted Answer

No, NMAT does not have negative marking. You can attempt every question without penalty, which is also how our free mock tests are scored.

Question 4

What is the educational qualification required for NMAT?

Accepted Answer

To appear for NMAT by GMAC, a candidate typically needs: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks. Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) for the exact cut-off.

Question 5

When will NMAT 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next NMAT exam is scheduled for 1 Nov 2026. Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 6

What is the NMAT application fee?

Accepted Answer

The NMAT application fee for the general category is ₹2,800. Per attempt; re-scheduling and retake fees additional

Question 7

How should I prepare for NMAT with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length NMAT mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 8

Who conducts NMAT?

Accepted Answer

NMAT by GMAC is conducted by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Language Skills	36	120	28 min
Quantitative Skills	36	120	52 min
Logical Reasoning	36	120	40 min

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