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| Component | NMAT Exam Pattern 2024 | IIM-CAT 2024 |
| Total Questions | 108 | 66 |
| Overall Time Limit | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | All Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 48 MCQs, 18 Non-MCQs |
| Answer Options for MCQs | 5 options | 4 options |
| Marks for Correct Answer | +1 | +3 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking | -1 for MCQs (1/3 negative marking); No negative marking for Non-MCQs |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate | Comparatively High |
| Number of Sections | 3 | 3 |
| Section 1 | Language Skills – 36 Questions | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension – 24 Questions |
| Section 2 | Logical Reasoning – 36 Questions | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning – 20 Questions |
| Section 3 | Quantitative Skills – 36 Questions | Quantitative Ability – 22 Questions |
| Section Order Flexibility | Yes, user can choose order, but must follow it once selected | No, must follow a pre-specified order |
| Individual Sectional Time Limit | Yes, varying (28 to 52 minutes depending on section) | Yes, 40 minutes per section |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting the Score | NMIMS, VIT, XIMB | 20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMI, IITs, XIMB |
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14 - NMAT Exam Pattern 2024 V/s CAT