NPAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise NPAT Test Format Here

NPAT exam comprises multiple choice questions. Candidates appearing for the NPAT exam will find questions from three sections, namely Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. All three sections have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), also known as objective type questions. Candidates will find four answer options for each question. Out of these answer options one option will be correct. Candidates marking the correct answer option will fetch (+)1 mark. However, no negative marking will prevail for an incorrect response.

In the previous sessions of NMIMS NPAT exam, there was a section for General Knowledge. Candidates had toi answer questions from static GK as well as current affairs. However, SVKMs NMIMS do not have questions from GK section after 2020 exam session. The three core sections of NPAT exam are

• Verbal Reasoning: This section includes questions to test English Proficiency of the candidate.
• Logical Reasoning: This section includes questions to measure the ability or aptitude to reason logically.
• Quantitative Reasoning: This section includes questions to gauge the basic mathematical skills of the candidate.

NPAT exam does not include questions from GK or current affairs.

SVKMs NMIMS conducts the NPAT exam with as many as three sections. NMIMS NPAT exam is a gateway for admission to Bachelor courses from the following streams:

• Commerce
• Econmics
• Liberal Arts
• Branding & Advertising
• International Studies
• Management

The NPAT exam syllabus for all the streams mentioned above is identical. Candidates need to answer questions from Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning while taking the NPAT exam. Three sections in NPAT exam is at par with any other bachelor's level competitive exam in the country.

As per the NPAT exam pattern, a total of 120 questions are asked from three exam sections collectively. Each section of NMAT exam has identIcal question weightage. The sections for NPAT exam with the number of questions are as follows:

• Verbal Reasoning: 40
• Logical Reasoning: 40
• Quantitative Reasoning: 40

Candidates need to answer all the questions within 100 minutes. The 100 minute time-frame of NPAT exam is not divided into sectional time frames. Questions under the NPAT exam sections can be answered without any boundation of navigation.

SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) hosts the NPAT exam every year for admission to UG courses. Candidates who have passed or will be passing Class 12 are eligible to appear for the NPAT exam. NPAT exam is conducted for admission to BA, BBA, BCom, and BSc courses offered by different campuses of NMIMS. Candidates are selected for admission based on NPAT exam scores. No additional selection round will be conducted for NMIMS BBA admissions.

Quantitative Reasoning, also known as Quantitative Ability (QA), includes the questions to test candidate's Mathematical Skills. The section comprises questions from Number Systems, Trigonometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Sets & Functions, among other sub-sections. Candidates preparing for basic mathematical skills based on elementary mathematical concepts can easily crack the techniques to answer questions from this section. Candidate's are gauged based on their ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems with quantitative methods.

SVKMs NMIMS conducts NPAT exam for admission to several streams, including Commerce, Management, Liberal Arts, Economics, Finance, etc. Courses offered based on NMIMS NPAT exam is as follows:

• BBA
• Bachelor in Business Management and Marketing
• BCom (Hons)
• BSc (Finance)
• BSc (Economics)
• BA (Liberal Arts)
• BBA (International Business) in collaboration with Kingston University
• BBA (Branding and Advertising)

Candidates have to choose course and college preferences while filling the NPAT application form.

Yes, however, most of the topics included in the NPAT syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied until their Class 12 level education. However, questions from sections such as Logical Reasoning will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Most of the topics are from the 10th and 12th standard syllabus. With conceptual clarity, any test taker can crack the test with a high score.

Primary focus of the candidates must remain on preparing for NPAT based on the syllabus prescribed by SVKMs NMIMS.

Yes, however, most of the topics included in the NPAT syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied until their Class 12 level education. However, questions from sections such as Logical Reasoning will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Most of the topics are from the 10th and 12th standard syllabus. With conceptual clarity, any test taker can crack the test with a high score.

Primary focus of the candidates must remain on preparing for NPAT based on the syllabus prescribed by SVKMs NMIMS.

NPAT test takers should always attempt answering questions from the section in which they are most comfortable. This will give candidates much-needed enthusiasm and reduce stress on the test day. Owing to huge competition for 3,000+ seats, applicants must be ready to beat the top academic achievers across India. With top-notch NPAT preparation, one can ace the exam for BBA admission. As per the exam pattern of NMIMS NPAT 2023, the test is designed with 120 questions to be answered within 100 minutes. Thus, candidates must work on their speed and accuracy to answer the questions in NMIMS NPAT 2023. A fundamental step for NPAT preparation is focusing on all the topics from different sections and strengthening individual weaknesses.

To answer questions from the critical thinking section, test takers need to work on decision-making and problem-solving. For decision-making questions, candidates will need to take into cognizance various rules/conditions as well as take decisions that are based upon rules/ conditions. While in problem-solving, candidates need to analyze the given information and condense all the information in a suitable form and answer the questions asked.

As per the NPAT exam pattern, the exam has three sections compiling 120 questions. The total duration to answer all these 120 MCQs is 100 minutes. It is up to the test-taker to decide how much time he/she should allocate to each section. Since there is no pre-defined sectional time limit, candidates can navigate across questions as well as sections.

Although there is no sectional time limit, candidates must not forget that the weightage of questions and marks in each section is similar. Therefore, all three sections hold equal importance. It is critical to allocate time to each section based on the candidate's individual comfort and preparation. Candidates must keep the total time duration of the exam in mind and the time they need to answer questions from the next section. The time allocation towards one section must be based on the exam day strategy.