Analysis NMIMS 11th December 2005

The NMIMS paper this year was no big surprise and it maintained the same difficulty standards.
The Reasoning section was of average difficulty level but time-consuming. However the paper pattern remains
the same with five sections to solve in 150 minutes.

Overview of the NMIMS Paper

Time: 2 ½ Hr.

Total number of questions: 200.

Negative marking: 1/3.

Number of Difficulty
Sections
Questions Level
1. Verbal Ability 40 Average
2. Quantitative Aptitude 40 Easy
3. Data Interpretation and data
sufficiency
40 Average

4. Reasoning Ability.
40 Average

5. General Awareness. 40 Easy

 SECTIONAL BREAK – UP

Verbal Ability
The paper had a greater concentration of grammar-based questions and analogies. The passages being long
they were more time-consuming and had inference-based questions so it was better to attempt grammar-based
questions.

Description Difficulty
Area Tested No. of Questions
Level
Reading
13 Above Average
comprehension
Consequences of having
05 Tough
less time to think
Interdependence of
Investment and 05 Average
Productivity.
Scientific explanation &
diseases pertaining to 03 Tough
Blood Arteries
Analogies 08 Average
Pair having Similar
02 Average
relationship
Word having similar or
06 Average
opposite relationship
Grammar- Sentence Correction
09 Average
based
Paragraph
05 Average
Jumbling
Fill In the
05 Average
Blanks
Comment: One can score 18+ in this section.
Reasoning Ability
This section comprised questions based on AR, Critical Reasoning, analogies, coding-decoding, odd one out
and Mathematical reasoning.

Area Tested No. of Questions Difficulty Level

1. Critical Reasoning 06 Average
2. Logical reasoning 05 Easy
3. Coding Decoding 05 Average
4. Analytical reasoning caselets
relatively easy
based on Selection type and 15
Arrangement type.
5. Find the odd one out 02 Easy
6. Fill in the next element (MR) 02 Easy
7. Data Verification 05 Average
Comment: One can score 18+ in this section.

Quantitative Ability
Most of the questions covered were from Arithmetic with specific emphasis on Profit and Loss, Time and Work
Area Tested No. of Questions Difficulty Level
1.Geometry
7 Easy
Trigonometry, Circles, Triangles,
Mensuration etc
2. Numbers 4 Easy
3. Arithmetic 23 Relatively easy
Time and Work done 4 Easy
Average 2 Easy
Allegation 3 Average
Speed time distance 2 Easy
Profit and Loss 7 Average
Interest and Installments 5 Tough
Algebra 6
P&C 2 Average
Algebraic Fundamentals 4 Easy

Comment: Number of attempts in this section would be 22+ and reasonable score of 16+.
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency:

Area Tested No. of Questions Difficulty Level

1. Data Sufficiency
2. Bar Graph ( 2 Caselets )
3. Line Graph ( 2 Caselets )
4. Tables ( 2 Caselets )
5. Pie Chart
6. Case let Type
6 Average
9 Average
8 Easy
9 Easy
5 Easy
3 Average

Comment: In this section, one can easily attempt 20+ questions and obtain a score of at least 14+

General Awareness

Area Tested No. of Questions Difficulty Level

1. Sports 4 Easy
2. Current Affairs 5 Average
3. Brands 4 Average
4. Geography 4 Easy
5. Static GK 14 Average
6. Business Awareness 9 Easy

Comment: In this section, one can easily attempt 22+ questions and obtain a score of at least 14+

Overall Cut Off

The paper was easier than previous year’s NMAT paper. In addition to this, the General
Awareness Section was much simpler. As a result the overall cut – off is expected to be
higher this year as compared to last year’s cut – off (81.66). The cut – off this year is
expected to be 86+.