Practice and accuracy is the Mantra for NMAT exam. NMAT is a quantitative rather than a qualitative examination. In order to achieve a score of around 210–220 (for Narsee Monjee), you have to correctly attempt around 70–75 questions.
SOME POINTS FOR REMEMBER
1. NMAT gives the option to start with section of your choice. Start with the section you are most comfortable with. LR section is strenuous so I'll suggest not to start with LR.
2. Start with English or Quant and doesn't matter whichever section you chose to attempt first do keep a track of time for every single question. Some questions are intriguing but never get emotionally attached to any question.
3. Try to save time for difficult questions as these require more time and concentration. One of the good strategies in practising LR questions is presenting it in form of chats or pictures. Always try to use those facts and figures that are given in the questions. Avoid assuming.
4. If a question is taking too much time leave it. While solving big caselets, first check how many follow up questions are there. If there are just 1–2 questions in total, then it's are waste of time. Move on.
5. While practicing for NMAT quant questions set up a timer and try to solve the questions in the lesser time frame. This helps you in building your speed and saving your time.
6. Try and attempt all the questions if possible. Even if you are not confident about an answer, make sure you attempt it. Given that there is no negative marking, it will hardly be to your disadvantage.
7. The timer runs and if it runs out you will be taken to the next section immediately. So 5 mins before if you have lot of questions left unattempt then mark them all first.
8. Try to solve as many mock test, online test, sample papers, previous year question papers you can manage. Spend at least 2-3 hours in solving problems related to all important topics.
9. Do not keep important topics to be covered in the last moment. Last moment preparation always creates confusion. Spend at least 3–4 hours every day in practicing question based on reasoning. Practice will help you to develop the skills to solve a problem in an effective manner.
10. Lastly, I would say do not panic. Be positive, confident and stay calm always even if you are unable to solve a series of questions. Paper always includes difficult questions as well, strategy is to find and solve easier ones first to save time.
ALL THE BEST!!!
