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The NMAT 2019 exam was conducted in a 75-day test window, which commenced on October 5 and ended on December 17, 2019 and it was held at 46 test centres all over India. This year, the NMAT exam was slightly tougher when compared to NMAT 2018 and NMAT 2017.
The pattern, however, was the same. Here is a complete analysis of NMAT 2019, including the NMAT exam pattern and sectional overview.
When compared to the previous years, this year the exam was moderately difficult. The Logical Reasoning section was the toughest and the Language Skill and Quantitative Skills sections were simple and as expected, similar to the previous year.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| NMAT 2019 Exam Time period | 2.5 Months (October 4 to December 17) |
| NMAT 2019 Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 360 |
| Marking Scheme | 3 Marks for each question |
| Negative Marking | No |
NMAT 2019 Exam conducted in CBT mode.
NMAT 2019 Analysis: Topic-Wise Questions, Time Allotment & Marks
| Section | Duration in Minutes | Total Number of Questions & Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 22 | Questions-32 Marks-96 |
| Quantitative Skills | 60 | Questions-48 Marks-144 |
| Logical Reasoning | 38 | Questions-40 Marks-120 |
| Total | 120 | Questions-120 Marks-360 |
NMAT 2019 Analysis: Sectional Overview
Based on the evaluation of experts, the Quantitative Skills section was between simple and moderate. There were a total of 48 questions from topics including− problem solving, data interpretation and data sufficiency. There were 23 questions from the problem-solving section, 20 questions from the data interpretation section and 5 questions from the data sufficiency section.
The table below shows the topic- wise difficulty level of the Quantitative Skills section of NMA 2019
Modern Maths- 9 Question, Overall Level of Difficulty: Easy to Difficult
| Topic/ Subtopic | Number of Questions | level of Difficulties |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Overall Level of Difficulty: Easy to Difficult
| Topic/ Subtopic | Number of Questions | level of Difficulties |
|---|---|---|
| Time Speed Distance | 1 | Medium |
| Percentages | 3 | Easy to difficult |
| Time and Work | 1 | Medium |
| Ratio and Proportion | 2 | Medium to difficult |
| Partnership | 1 | Easy |
Numbers- 3 Questions, Overall Level Of Difficulty: Moderate
| Topic/ Subtopic | Number of Questions | level of Difficulties |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic Progression | 1 | Medium |
| Probability | 1 | Medium |
| Permutation & Combination | 1 | Medium |
Geometry- 3 Questions, Overall Level of Difficulty: Moderate
| Topic/ Subtopic | Number of Questions | level of Difficulties |
|---|---|---|
| Triangles | 1 | Medium |
| Mensuration | 2 | Easy & Difficult |
Data Interpretation- 20 Questions, Overall Level of Difficulty: Easy to Difficult
| Topic/ Subtopic | Number of Questions | level of Difficulties |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Bar Chart | 4 | Medium |
| Two Pie Charts | 4 | Easy |
| Bar Chart + Pie Chart | 4 | Difficult |
| Table | 4 | Medium |
| Table | 4 | Difficult |
Data Sufficiency- All 5 Questions on Numbers, Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Based on the analysis of experts, solving close to 33-35 questions with 85% accuracy, can fetch a good score in this section. The DI section is an important section when it comes to scoring.
The Language Skills section was quite simple and was similar to the previous year’s question pattern. It contained two RC passages of 450 to 500 words, with 4 questions. The RC topics were − “Air Pollution and the Role of Automobiles’ and ‘Importance of Moral Education for Children.’
The remaining questions were centered around grammar and vocabulary. It also included questions on spotting the error in the underlined parts of a sentence, fill in the blanks, jumbled paragraphs, word analogies, synonyms, antonyms and meaning of phrase. Check the topic-wise difficulty level of this section below.
| Topic/Subtopic | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 8 | Easy |
| Analogies | 4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Paragraph Jumbles (4 Sentences) | 6 | Easy to Moderate |
| Cloze Passage | 4 | Easy |
| Single FIB | 1 | Easy |
| Meaning of phrase/Synonyms, Antonyms | 2 | Moderate |
| Fill in the Blanks (2 Blanks- a combination of grammar and vocabulary) | 2 | Easy |
| Fill in the blanks with 3 Prepositions | 2 | Easy |
| Spot the Error in the Underlined Parts | 3 | Easy to Moderate |
An attempt of 24-26 questions with 85% accuracy should help in achieving a good score.
Based on the evaluation of the NMAT 2019 exam, the LR section had minor structural changes. There were 24 questions on non-verbal reasoning and 16 questions on verbal reasoning. Last year, it was 25 questions in non-verbal and 15 questions in verbal reasoning section. While most questions were in the form of sets, there were a few individual questions too. Here is the topic-wise difficulty level of the Logical Reasoning section.
| Topics/ Subtopics | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Grouping & Conditionality | 4 | Moderate |
| Sequential Output | 8 | Moderate |
| Coding | 3 | Easy to Difficult |
| Venn Diagram | 2 | Easy to Difficult |
| Family Tree (Symbol Based Questions) | 2 | Moderate & Difficult |
| Alphabet- Number Series (Missing Term) | 1 | Easy |
| Ranking in Queue | 1 | Moderate |
| Logical Puzzle | 1 | Moderate |
| Grid Based Series | 1 | Moderate |
| Circular Arrangement | 1 | Easy |
| Topics/ Subtopics | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit Statements | 2(Conclusion 1, Assumption 1) | Easy to Moderate |
| Strong Argument/Weak Argument (1 Paragraph- 3 Arguments) | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Course of Action (1 Paragraph- 3 Courses of Action) | 1 | Easy |
| Decision Making | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Critical Reasoning Strengthen/Weaken Inference/Conclusion | 8 (Conclusion-2, Inference-2, Assumption-2, Strengthen-1, Weaken-1) | Easy to Moderate |
| Syllogisms (2 Data Statements/ 4 Conclusions) | 1 | Easy |
| Total | 40 Questions | Moderate |
Solving close to 26-28 questions with 85% accuracy will help in gaining a good score.
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