How to Crack NMAT 2024?

NMAT 2024

NMAT 2024: Test Pattern

NMAT 2024: Section-wise Preparation Strategy

• Begin with the basics and ensure concept clarity on fundamental properties, formulae and number operations, such as odd and even, prime numbers, LCM and HCF etc. before graduating to advanced concepts.
• Given the time constraints, your mental calculation ability has to be proficient. Further, familiarity with multiplication tables, squares, cubes, common fractions and their percentage equivalents will be of great help.

• Verbal Reasoning is usually more time-consuming than analytical reasoning. You will need to practice both well in order to gain speed and accuracy in the section.
• Never assume or use any information that is not provided in the question. As there is no standard formulae for this section, it is better to learn about different question types from NMAT previous year papers.
• You need to have a knack of identifying the questions to be done and the ones to leave. For example, in this section, input/ output questions and Data Sufficiency questions should only be attempted if you are very thorough with the concepts, else you should leave these questions.
• Pay special attention to words like 'all', 'some' or 'none'. Other qualifying words like 'other than', 'only' or 'unless' are also important.
• Try to solve the questions by making suitable diagrams, especially in arrangement questions, or as a Venn diagram in syllogism questions.
• Remember that Logical Reasoning Skills cannot be developed overnight. Practicing rigorously across similar questions over a sustained period of time is the right approach to develop the required competence in this section.

• To improve both vocabulary and comprehension, pay special attention to the Editorial section of newspapers. This will help you appreciate the contextual usage of words and improve your comprehension skills.
• Reference to an authentic 'word list', giving the meaning and usage of words, will be conducive in handling questions on synonyms, antonyms and analogies, which are popularly tested in this section.
• Wherever a reference to concepts needs to be made, re-visit the rules and application of grammar. You may also refer to "High School Grammar" by Wren & Martin.

General Strategy for NMAT 2024

• Develop concepts for the concept-sensitive domains of the test (as discussed above).
• Put these concepts to application by graduating to practice questions.
• Hone your test-taking strategies by practising across simulated tests - both section-wise and full-length. This will help you to understand and manage the challenges of time management, prioritization and striking the right balance between accuracy and speed, thus enabling you to evolve as a smart ' test taker'.

NMAT 2024: Test Taking Strategies

• The first section in your sequence of attempts should be either a section in which you are strong at or a section that requires relatively less concentration as compared to other sections. Starting with a section you are competent in, gives you a positive flavour of the test and the much-required momentum to help you graduate to subsequent challenges in the test. Similarly, starting with a section/ area which requires lesser concentration levels helps you to manage the challenges during the initial teething phase of the test.
• As time progresses, your concentration levels tend to peak and then start diluting towards the fag end of the exam. Thus, it is recommended to place the less engaging sections/ areas (with respect to concentration challenges) on the extremes and the more demanding ones at the centre of the time-concentration curve.
• In this exam, you need to attempt 108 questions in 120 minutes, there is no negative marking and there are sectional time limits. Therefore, you should first attempt the questions you know and for the other questions try to make an educated guess and mark the answer.
• The number of questions you need to attempt cannot be previously determined; as this is a function of the level of difficulty. However, you are advised to keep a fine balance between effectiveness (accuracy) and efficiency (speed).
• Devoting too much time to any one question can disturb the overall equilibrium and time management.
• You must review the answers of each section within the allotted time, as once sectional time limit is over, all answers are automatically submitted. Use the review screen smartly to identify the questions that you have left un-attempted or flagged for review, while attempting the test.
• In case you complete the section before the allotted time, any balance of time will not be added to the next section(s). Hence, it is suggested that you utilize the sectional time limit to your utmost advantage.