NMAT by GMAC: Use 3 attempts to get into NMIMS MBA 2017-19 with best score; know aspirant friendly changes

NMAT by GMAC gateway to NMIMS and other 17 B-schools in India offers unique opportunity to re-take the exam thrice and maximise your score to enable you to get shortlisted by the top B-school and universities for admission to MBA 2017-19 batch. NMAT by GMAC is a computer based objective type multiple-choice test and will be held in 75 days test window from October 7 to December 20, 2016 in 23 test cities across the countries.

Earlier known as NMAT, the title of the test stands changed to NMAT by GMAC post acquisition of the exam by GMAC. NMAT by GMAC is going to offer 3 attempts to the candidates to maximise their scores in the prestigious entrance test.

More Aspirant friendly exam NMAT by GMAC is more aspirant friendly exam than any other national level MBA entrance exam. The key appealing characteristics that make the exam more aspirant are-

Allows 3 Retakes If an NMAT by GMAC test taker is not satisfied with his performance and thinks that he/she can improve the scores by taking the exam again, the test can be rescheduled for Retake but with a minimum gap of 15 days. This includes the first attempt plus a maximum of two retake attempts. However, if you do not present yourself at the test venue at the designated time and date they will be considered as attempts.

You will need to register for a retake exam using the same process as the initial test registration. Once your registration for the retake is complete you will receive an email with authorization to schedule.

You can schedule the retake test 3 times while the registration window for NMAT by GMAC is open with a gap of 15 or more days after your most recent date of attempt. This means you will have to wait at least 15 calendar days before you can appear for a retake. You can schedule your test any time during the retake scheduling window (subject to real time availability). You will be able to select any slot that is a minimum of 24 hours later than the time you schedule your appointment.

Rescheduling the exam date You may reschedule your appointment if you cant appear for the original test appointment. You may reschedule your appointment up to 72 hours prior to your original appointment. You may pay for your reschedule using credit card only.

75 days Test window with self scheduling option NMAT by GMAC aspirants have opportunity to boost their confidence level and can schedule their test according to their convenience during the longest test window of 75 days (Oct 7, 2016 to Dec 20, 2016). The aim is to provide candidates with a convenience to choose a test date, based on their comfort level.

Candidates have the choice to select the date and time of the test in a real time mode, based on seats availability at each of the centres.

NMAT by GMAC started the scheduling process to take the test from July 4, 2016. The scheduling of the exam will remain open till October 12, 2016 according to the convenience of the aspirants.

In case of any inconvenience anticipated on the scheduled date to take NMAT by GMAC, the test taker can reschedule the test. The process of rescheduling also began on July 4, 2016 and will continue till December 17, 2016.

7 Programmes included in Registration fee Candidates appearing in NMAT by GMAC can choose to select the list of programmes they want to send their scores to before or after taking the exam. Upto 7 programmes are included in the registration fee.

Review the result and decide The test taker scores will be declared in a span of 4-5 weeks from the NMAT by GMAC test delivery. Whether you should apply to a B-school or retake the test, this can be decided after reviewing results. Candidates can view the results and then decide to apply to business school or retake the test depending on their comfort with the results they have obtained.

If you are NMAT by GMAC aspirant, you must register and pay the registration fee of Rs. 1700/- online for the exam before scheduling a test date and location. Candidates are required to visit respective university/college/school website for details of their admission procedure. You have to submit their respective form separately.