Quick answer
NMAT 2026 has 108 questions for 108 marks in 120 minutes. Sections: Language Skills (36 questions, 28 min), Quantitative Skills (36 questions, 52 min), Logical Reasoning (36 questions, 40 min). No negative marking. The real NMAT is computer-adaptive and reports a scaled score of 36–360.
Section-wise pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Time per question |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 36 | 28 min | 47 seconds |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 36 | 52 min | 87 seconds |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 36 | 40 min | 67 seconds |
| Total | 108 | 108 | 120 minutes |
Marking scheme
No negative marking. The real NMAT is computer-adaptive and reports a scaled score of 36–360.
On exam day
Each section has its own timer. In the real NMAT you choose the section order at the start and cannot return to a question.
Practise on the real NMAT pattern
2 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first two are free.
Questions students ask
How many questions are there in NMAT 2026?
108 questions for 108 marks, in 120 minutes.
Is there negative marking in NMAT?
No negative marking. The real NMAT is computer-adaptive and reports a scaled score of 36–360.
What is the NMAT exam interface like?
Each section has its own timer. In the real NMAT you choose the section order at the start and cannot return to a question.
What is the NMAT 2026 exam pattern?
108 questions in 120 minutes: Language Skills (36, 28 minutes), Quantitative Skills (36, 52 minutes) and Logical Reasoning (36, 40 minutes). No negative marking.
When is NMAT 2026?
The testing window runs from 2 November to 20 December 2026. You can take it up to three times, 15 days apart.
Is there a calculator in NMAT?
No calculator is provided.