Year
Slot
1
| Component | NMAT Eam Pattern 2024 | CAT 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total questions | 108 | 68 |
| Overall time limit to attempt the exam | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | All MCQs | 48 questions are MCQs, Rest 18 Non-MCQs |
| Answer options for MCQs | 5 | 4 |
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 1 | 3 |
| Negative marking | No negative marking | MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs |
| Name of section-1 with number of questions | Language Skills (36 Questions) | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (24 Questions) |
| Name of Section-2 with number of questions | Logical Reasoning (36 Questions) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (20 Questions) |
| Name of Section-3 with number of questions | Quantitative Skills (36 Questions) | Quantitative Ability (22 Questions) |
| Facility to choose order of sections | Yes, but once chosen has to follow | No choice |
| Individual Sectional time limit | Yes, varying time limit of 28 minutes to 52 minutes | Each section with 40 minutes time limit |
Table name
NMAT V/s CAT Exam Pattern