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| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Reading Comprehension passages — inference, primary purpose, tone, vocabulary in context; Para-jumbles & Para-completion; Para-summary; Vocabulary; Grammar & Sentence Correction; Critical Reasoning — assumption, conclusion, weaken, strengthen, paradox; Verbal Logic.Reading Comprehension passages — inference, primary purpose, tone, vocabulary in context; Para-jumbles & Para-completion; Para-summary; Vocabulary; Grammar & Sentence Correction; Critical Reasoning — assumption, conclusion, weaken, strengthen, paradox; Verbal Logic. |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts, Caselets; Data Sufficiency; Arrangements — linear, circular, matrix; Blood Relations; Syllogism; Cubes & Dice; Coding-Decoding; Series & Analogy; Routes & Networks; Games & Tournaments; Venn Diagrams; Set Theory.Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts, Caselets; Data Sufficiency; Arrangements — linear, circular, matrix; Blood Relations; Syllogism; Cubes & Dice; Coding-Decoding; Series & Analogy; Routes & Networks; Games & Tournaments; Venn Diagrams; Set Theory. |
| Quantitative Ability (QA)Quantitative Ability (QA) | Number Systems; Arithmetic — Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Alligations, SI/CI; Algebra — Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Sequences & Series; Geometry & Mensuration; Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry; Permutations, Combinations & Probability; Modern Maths.Number Systems; Arithmetic — Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work, Mixtures & Alligations, SI/CI; Algebra — Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Sequences & Series; Geometry & Mensuration; Coordinate Geometry; Trigonometry; Permutations, Combinations & Probability; Modern Maths. |
| Application Start Date | 15th April 202615th April 2026 |
| Application End Date | 20th June 202620th June 2026 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 20th June 2026Predicted 20th June 2026 |
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The NMAT 2026 syllabus, published by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), details the subjects and topics candidates need to study for the exam. Each section of the syllabus outlines the key areas, arranged according to their usual order and importance in the question paper. This official syllabus is meant to guide your revision and help you focus on high-weightage topics. Make sure to check the latest notification on GMAC’s website before finalizing your study plan, as changes in subjects or topic weightage can occur from year to year. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and provides a clear structure for exam preparation.