Quick answer
NMAT 2026 covers Language Skills (36 questions, 36 marks), Quantitative Skills (36 questions, 36 marks), Logical Reasoning (36 questions, 36 marks): 108 questions for 108 marks in 120 minutes. No negative marking. The real NMAT is computer-adaptive and reports a scaled score of 36–360.
Section-wise weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Share | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Skills | 36 | 36 | 33% | 28 min |
| Quantitative Skills | 36 | 36 | 33% | 52 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 36 | 36 | 33% | 40 min |
| Total | 108 | 108 | 100% | 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
3 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first one is free.
Questions students ask
What is the NMAT 2026 syllabus 2026?
NMAT 2026 covers Language Skills (36 questions, 36 marks), Quantitative Skills (36 questions, 36 marks), Logical Reasoning (36 questions, 36 marks): 108 questions for 108 marks in 120 minutes. No negative marking. The real NMAT is computer-adaptive and reports a scaled score of 36–360.
Which section carries the most marks in NMAT?
Every section carries the same marks: 36 each.
Is there negative marking in NMAT?
No negative marking. The real NMAT is computer-adaptive and reports a scaled score of 36–360.
Where can I practise the NMAT syllabus topic by topic?
Every section page on RankVyuh lists its topics with short timed tests, and the full mocks cover the whole syllabus in the real NMAT interface.