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Component | NMAT Exam Pattern 2026 | XAT 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Total questions | 108 | 95 |
Overall time limit to attempt the exam | 2 hours | 3 hours |
Type of questions | All MCQs | All MCQs |
Answer options for each MCQ | 5 | 5 |
Marks awarded for each correct answer | 3 | 1 |
Marking Scheme | “adaptive scaled scoring model” | 75 MCQs with 1/4 negative marking; No negative marking for 20 MCQs on GK |
Exam difficulty level | Moderate | High |
Number of sections | 3 | 4 Sections (3 main sections + GK section) |
Facility to choose order of sections | Yes, but once chosen has to follow | Any question from any section within overall time limit of 170 mins for first 3 sections. Then attempt GK section. |
Individual Sectional time limit | Yes, varying time limit of 28 minutes to 52 minutes | No |
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NMAT Vs XAT Exam Pattern: Comparative Analysis