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How does NMAT actually compare with CAT in terms of difficulty and preparation?
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Lots of people in coaching groups keep saying NMAT is easier than CAT, but the
adaptive pattern makes it a different ballgame altogether. I'm trying to figure out whether I should treat NMAT prep like just extra practice or if it actually requires a separate strategy. Honestly, is NMAT really easy or is that a myth? Anyone can help me?
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If you are good at CAT prep, you don’t need to start from scratch for NMAT. Just include some focused practice on speed drills, adaptive mocks, and time management. Think of it as a different game, not just more practice.
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Feature CAT NMAT Exam Mode Computer-based (fixed) Computer-adaptive (difficulty changes as you answer) Sections 3 (VARC, DILR, QA) 3 (Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, Logical Reasoning) No. of Questions 66 (2024 pattern) 108 Time per Section 40 min each (fixed) ~36 min each (flexible but timed separately) Marking Scheme +3, –1 (negative marking) +3, no negative marking Difficulty Level High (conceptual + tricky) Moderate (straightforward but speed-intensive) Key Skill Tested Problem-solving, reasoning depth Speed, accuracy, adaptive thinking Prep Overlap Core syllabus overlaps with NMAT Needs extra speed + vocabulary drills Competition Very high (IIMs, top B-schools) Moderate (NMIMS + partner schools)