How many Arithmetic questions come in NMAT?

Arithmetic is part of the Quantitative Skills section (36 questions in the section). Its share varies by paper; our tests give 15 per test so one topic is drilled at a time.

Are the NMAT Arithmetic questions free?

The first Arithmetic test is free, with solutions. Later tests come with any NMAT pass or ₹9 each.

How should I practise Arithmetic for NMAT?

Take one timed test, read every solution (right answers included), note the method you missed, then take the next test two days later. Compare with your Quantitative Skills score in a full mock to see if the topic still costs marks.

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Arithmetic questions for NMAT

15 Arithmetic questions for NMAT 2026, in 1 timed test of about 17 minutes, each with solutions. Arithmetic sits in the Quantitative Skills section. The first test is free.

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Sample Arithmetic questions

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1. The price of cooking gas rises by 25%. By what percentage must a household cut its consumption so that its monthly spending on gas stays the same?
- a. 16⅔%
- b. 20%
- c. 25%
- d. 33⅓%
- 5. 80%
2. A shopkeeper buys a lamp for ₹680 and sells it so that his profit is 15% of the selling price. What is the selling price?
- a. ₹816
- b. ₹800
- c. ₹578
- d. ₹850
- 5. ₹782

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How many Arithmetic questions come in NMAT?: Arithmetic is part of the Quantitative Skills section (36 questions in the section). Its share varies by paper; our tests give 15 per test so one topic is drilled at a time.
Are the NMAT Arithmetic questions free?: The first Arithmetic test is free, with solutions. Later tests come with any NMAT pass or ₹9 each.
How should I practise Arithmetic for NMAT?: Take one timed test, read every solution (right answers included), note the method you missed, then take the next test two days later. Compare with your Quantitative Skills score in a full mock to see if the topic still costs marks.