Candidate have reportedly shared that maximum questions were based on reading ability rather than application.
Although candidates had a choice of selecting the order/sequence of the test sections, each section had an individual time limit and candidates needed to complete answering the questions and reviewing the section within the allotted section time.
There is no negative marking in NMAT examination and thus it results in a high scoring exam.
There were 2-3 tricky questions in each of the section of NMAT 2015. Rest of the exam was attemptable for candidates who were well prepared. By well prepared we mean that the candidate’s basics must be clear and formulae on finger tips
The test was moderate/Stable
Out of 120 multiple-choice questions a few questions were tricky and more time consuming. Since there is no negative marking most of the candidates preferred to attempt all the questions. Number of candidates did some guess work when the 5 minutes warning signal in the section began flashing. Still you will need a high score to stand in merit.
At some of the centres questions were taking time to get loaded on the screen which caused anxiety among the NMAT 2015 test takers.
Quantitative Skills section in NMAT 2015:
Quantitative skills in NMAT contain questions not only on Quant but also on data Interpretation and data sufficiency. Major part on third day was based on formulae and straight result. If read more logically and attempted, lot of enjoying quizzes were present in the whole section. So we must focus on basics for coming days. Candidate must focus on Mensuation, Number System, work time distance, ratio, equations, and geometry.
Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning section was combined with Verbal Reasoning and Critical Reasoning questions. This section also contained some questions from Decision Making as well although it does not generally happen. The topics from which the questions ranged included arrangements, groups & conditionalities, family tree, numerical grid, coding, series, alphanumeric series, directions, symbol based logic etc.
Language Skills
While the questions and their types cannot be disclosed due to non disclosure agreement, most of the questions in this section were based on fundamentals of English language like core grammar topics usage on Parts of speech, tenses, conditionals, Reported speech, Synonyms, antonyms, fill in the blanks type. The RC passages were short and doable. Jumbled paragraphs of moderate order also appeared in this section. 32 questions in this section had to be solved in 22 minutes.
NMAT 2015 has started on October 7 and will continue till December 20, 2014. A candidate is allowed to take the NMAT—2015, a maximum of three times (first attempt plus a maximum of two retake attempts,( including no shows). You can schedule the retake test on a date, which is 15 or more days after the most recent date of attempt. In other words, you will have to wait for at least 15 calendar days before you can appear for a retake attempt. You can schedule your test any time during the retake scheduling window (subjected to real time availability) for any slot which is a minimum of 24 hours later than the time you carry out the scheduling transaction in Pearson VUE system.
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