How can I improve my quantitative skills for the NPAT exam?

Other than solving various kinds of problems, memorising formulas and learning tricks for Quantitative and Numerical Ability, test takers should start solving riddles, sudoku and puzzles to strengthen quantitative skills for NPAT exam. The sole trick to excel in the quantitative ability section of NPAT exam is to practice. Candidates must ensure solving as many mock tests and practice question papers as possible. This will make sure that the candidates know about different types of questions asked and the difficulty level. Additionally, practising improves the speed and accuracy while taking the NPAT exam.

How to prepare for Logical Reasoning section of NPAT exam?

SVKMs NMIMS assesses critical thinking and analytical skills using the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of NPAT Exam. In this section of NPAT exam, in order to solve questions that are based on critical thinking, test takers should try to analyse the roles and conditions and based on it, solve the questions. For questions related to problem-solving, try to analyse the information and assimilate them in a suitable form to answer those questions. Candidates must practise as many questions as possible to get aware of different types of questions.

What is the best study material for Verbal Reasoning preparation in NPAT exam?

Apart from the books available for general english preparation, candidates can also prepare using these materials: newspapers, journals, and English news channels. This would help improve overall vocabulary and increase general knowledge as well. Candidates can also read different novels as per their interests. Candidates can also try and resource the books as study material recommended by the past year’s toppers. Also, try to practise NPAT mock tests to familiarise with the test software beforehand.

What questions are asked across sections in NPAT exam?

The NPAT exam consists of three sections, each section with a different set of question types. Three sections of NMIMS-NPAT exam includes Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Verbal Reasoning section tests the ability to understand and interpret written material. The questions in the section are based on the following types: Identify the main idea of a passage Find the word meaning in context Identifying relationships between ideas within a passage Make inferences from a passage Analyse the structure of a passage MCQs gauge grammar and vocabulary Logical Reasoning section of NPAT exam tests the ability to think logically and solve problems. The questions in this section are designed to ask the following: Identify patterns Complete sequences Analyse arguments Draw inferences Solve problems based critical thinking skills Quantitative Reasoning section has questions to test the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts. The questions in this section will ask candidates to: Solve equations Work with fractions and decimals Calculate percentages Interprets graphs and charts Solve word problems, etc. The NPAT exam syllabus is not confined to the topics mentioned above. Candidates may come across questions within the section across varied topics. Therefore, candidates must try and solve different types of questions from these three sections discussed above.

How can I improve my quantitative skills for the NPAT exam?

Other than solving various kinds of problems, memorising formulas and learning tricks for Quantitative and Numerical Ability, test takers should start solving riddles, sudoku and puzzles to strengthen quantitative skills for NPAT exam. The sole trick to excel in the quantitative ability section of NPAT exam is to practice. Candidates must ensure solving as many mock tests and practice question papers as possible. This will make sure that the candidates know about different types of questions asked and the difficulty level. Additionally, practising improves the speed and accuracy while taking the NPAT exam.

What questions are asked across sections in NPAT exam?

The NPAT exam consists of three sections, each section with a different set of question types. Three sections of NMIMS-NPAT exam includes Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Verbal Reasoning section tests the ability to understand and interpret written material. The questions in the section are based on the following types: Identify the main idea of a passage Find the word meaning in context Identifying relationships between ideas within a passage Make inferences from a passage Analyse the structure of a passage MCQs gauge grammar and vocabulary Logical Reasoning section of NPAT exam tests the ability to think logically and solve problems. The questions in this section are designed to ask the following: Identify patterns Complete sequences Analyse arguments Draw inferences Solve problems based critical thinking skills Quantitative Reasoning section has questions to test the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts. The questions in this section will ask candidates to: Solve equations Work with fractions and decimals Calculate percentages Interprets graphs and charts Solve word problems, etc. The NPAT exam syllabus is not confined to the topics mentioned above. Candidates may come across questions within the section across varied topics. Therefore, candidates must try and solve different types of questions from these three sections discussed above.

What is the best study material for Verbal Reasoning preparation in NPAT exam?

Apart from the books available for general english preparation, candidates can also prepare using these materials: newspapers, journals, and English news channels. This would help improve overall vocabulary and increase general knowledge as well. Candidates can also read different novels as per their interests. Candidates can also try and resource the books as study material recommended by the past year’s toppers. Also, try to practise NPAT mock tests to familiarise with the test software beforehand.

How to prepare for Logical Reasoning section of NPAT exam?

SVKMs NMIMS assesses critical thinking and analytical skills using the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of NPAT Exam. In this section of NPAT exam, in order to solve questions that are based on critical thinking, test takers should try to analyse the roles and conditions and based on it, solve the questions. For questions related to problem-solving, try to analyse the information and assimilate them in a suitable form to answer those questions. Candidates must practise as many questions as possible to get aware of different types of questions.

Is 60 marks good in NPAT?

As per the feedback received from the candidates who have qualified in the previous exam sessions, a score between 69 and 71 in NPAT is generally considered a good score for securing admission into SVKM's NMIMS Mumbai campus. However, it is important to note that admission to the institution is subject to various other factors such as the number of seats available, the number of applicants, and the cutoff set by the college. Therefore, even if you score within this range, it is advisable to keep a backup option and apply to other colleges as well.

Is it possible to crack NPAT exam without coaching?

The NPAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into various undergraduate programs offered by SVKMs NMIMS. While many students opt for coaching classes to prepare for this exam, it is certainly possible to crack NPAT without coaching. However, it requires dedicated self-preparation, a deep understanding of the exam pattern, and a good understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses. The difficulty level of the exam depends on the individual's preparation and how well they manage their study time. With the right approach and strategy, anyone can crack NPAT and secure admission into their desired program.

Which section is the toughest in NPAT exam?

When closely evaluated, the Quantitative and Numerical Ability is the most difficult and time-taking section in the NPAT exam over the year. However, few questions from the reasoning ability section are foudn to be lengthy as well as time taking but are on an easy to moderate side. The difficulty level across different sections may vary based on the exam session, and can be subjective to candidate's preparation. Therefore, candidates may find other section of the NPAT exam difficult.

What are the highlights of the NPAT exam in terms of section wise difficulty level?

The NMIMS NPAT exam has a duration of 100-minute. Candidates need to answer 120 MCQs spread across three sections, namely English proficiency, Reasoning ability, and Quantitative & Numerical Ability. There is no sectional time limit, but candidates are not allowed to switch between sections. The English and reasoning questions maintain an easy to moderate difficulty level. However, candidates must be prepared for a challenge in the quantitative section - questions here are known to be tricky and time-consuming. All sections are weighted equally with one mark per question and no penalty for wrong answers.

NPAT Exam Analysis 2024: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BBA BSc BCom (Hons)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024 15:27 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

Every year more than 80,000 candidates appear for the NPAT exam for admission into courses after class 12th. NMIMS-NPAT 2024 exam has been concluded. Candidates who applied for the NPAT 2024 exam had the flexibility to choose the exam date and appear for the exam for up to three times within the testing window. NPAT exam pattern and test structure remains the same in all the attempts. However, the difficulty standards may vary.

The pattern of the exam is in line with the previous year. The NPAT exam comprises three sections to gauge candidates on proficiency in the English language, reasoning & general intelligence, and quantitative & numerical ability. Candidates had to answer as many as 120 questions in the NPAT 2021 exam.

The difficulty level of the NPAT question paper for the quantitative and numerical ability section is typically moderate to hard as few questions in the section are time-consuming. The other two sections of the question paper that is proficiency in the English language and reasoning ability were easy to moderate. The expected NPAT 2024 cut off for the BBA course offered by NMIMS Mumbai is likely to follow the trends and remain between 69-71. Whereas, for NMIMS Bangalore, the expected cutoff would remain somewhere between 66 to 70.

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Here we present a comprehensive NPAT 2024 exam analysis for the future aspirants and for the NPAT 2024 test-takers to estimate their performance in the exam

NMIMS NPAT 2024 Exam Highlights

There is no major change in the NPAT exam pattern 2024. The key highlights of the NPAT 2024 exam are as follows:

NMIMS NPAT 2024 question paper has three sections
NPAT had as many as 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with four options out of which one was correct
The duration of the exam was identical to the previous sessions; 100 minutes were given to answer questions from all three sections
While there was no sectional time limit, candidates were still not allowed to navigate across sections.
Identical to previous sessions, questions in the proficiency in English language section and reasoning ability section were of easy to moderate difficulty level.
Questions in the quantitative and numerical ability section were on the difficult side as questions from this section were tricky as well as time-consuming
All three sections had an equal question and mark weightage with one mark for every correct response and no negative marking scheme.

NPAT 2024 Analysis

The table below mentions the key highlights of the NPAT 2024 exam.

NPAT 2024 Exam Features	Details
Mode of NPAT exam	Computer based test from centre
Number of sections	3
Number of questions in each Section	40
Total number of questions	120
Total marks	120
Duration of the exam	100 minutes
Overall difficulty level	Moderate
Ideal question attempts	95+
Expected good score	75+

NPAT 2024 Section Wise Difficulty and Good Attempt

The table below mentions the overall difficulty standards of all three sections of NPAT 2024 exam along with the good attempt:

Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempt	Target Score
Quantitative and Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	26-28	20
Reasoning and General Intelligence	Easy to Moderate	32-34	28
Proficiency in English Language	Easy to Moderate	34-36	32
Overall	Easy to Moderate	92-98	75+

Section Wise NPAT Exam Analysis 2024

NMIMS NPAT exam comprises three sections, namely,

Quantitative Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning

Candidates can find the section wise exam analysis for NPAT 2024 below.

NPAT 2024 Analysis for Quantitative Reasoning

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the NPAT 2024 was considered easy to moderate in terms of difficulty standards. Quantitative Reasoning section covered various topics in mathematics and data interpretation. An overview of number of questions from different topics is mentioned below:

Topics	Number of Questions
Data Interpretation	8
Arithmetic	6-7
Trigonometry	4-5
Set Theory	3-4
Data Comparison (Algebra)	3-4
Numbers	3-4
Sequence and Series	3
Statistics	2
Probability	2
Functions	2-3
Geometry	1

NPAT 2024 Analysis for Logical Reasoning

The Logical Reasoning section of NPAT 2024 was easy to moderate for most of the test takers. This section had questions designed to assess cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills of the test taker. Here is an overview of the distribution of questions across various topics within the Logical Reasoning section:

Topics	Number of Questions
Verbal Reasoning	12-15
Family Tree	10
Coding	10
Data Sufficiency	5-6
Syllogisms	5
Visual Reasoning	5
Matrix Arrangement	4
Set Theory	3-4

NPAT 2024 Analysis for Verbal Reasoning

The Verbal Reasoning section was easy to moderate in terns of difficulty standards. Important topics under Verbal Reasoning section, including language comprehension and usage. Below is a summary of how questions were distributed among different topics within the Verbal Reasoning section:

Topic	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	12
Para Completion	8
Para Jumbles	5
Fill In the Blanks (FIB)	5
Antonyms / Synonyms (Sentence)	5
Error Detection	5

Previous Year's NPAT Exam Analysis

Past year's NPAT exam analysis helps candidates understand the pattern and structure of the exam. Additionally, candidates get to know the section wise difficulty levels.