Your guide to NBSAT – How to prepare and crack

4 mins readUpdated on Dec 1, 2022 11:40 IST

Narayana Business School holds an annual admission test called the NBSAT. The exam is required for candidates seeking admission to the MBA & PGDM  programs of Narayana Business School . The NBSAT assesses a student's ability in mathematics, statistics, logical thinking, and English, as well as a student's fundamental understanding of a number of subjects and themes.

Nonetheless, the following advice and instructions can help candidates pass the NBSAT exam.

Maintain a strong foundation

Fundamentals are essential for every level of success or development. Consider a building: unless the foundation is sturdy, the structure cannot be as strong and tall as a skyscraper. The same is true for preparing for admission tests. Students should concentrate more on their basics and ensure that they have a firm grasp on them before taking any tests.

When it comes to completing these admission tests, the emphasis should be more on basics throughout the preparation stage. The stronger the basics, the better the chances of passing the NBSAT with excellent grades.

Q:   How to get a seat in NBS for MBA?

A:

For admission to MBA at NBS, candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria to get shortlisted. Check below the eligibility and selection criteria for the MBA course:

Course NameEligibility & Selection Criteria
MBA/PGDM

Eligibility: Graduate with 60% aggregate

Selection Criteria: NBSAT + GDPI

Q:   What is the selection criteria for MBA at Narayana Business School Ahmedabad?

A:

In order to get admission to MBA at Narayana Business School, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Admission to MBA at NBS Ahmedabad is entrance-based. Students either need to qualify for NBSAT entrance exam, which is an in-house entrance exam for the selection of candidates in MBA/ PGDM courses. The final selection is based on the performance of candidates in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

Q:   How to apply for NBSAT at Narayana Business School?

A:

Candidates will have to register at the Narayana Business School’s website to fill the online application form for NBSAT. The steps to be taken are mentioned below:  

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on Register 

  • Enter name, email ID, phone number, State, City, and Course to register 

  • Log in with the ID received in email to fill the application form 

  • Select preferred courses 

  • Enter personal and academic details 

  • Upload a passport sized photo and scanned signature 

  • Pay application fee via credit/debit card or net banking 

  • Submit your application followed by Statement of Purpose.

Strategy and Planning

In order to pass any exam, good planning and strategy are required.

Understanding them and using adequate planning and methods can assist students in reaching their goals. Students should arrange their study hours and keep a regular routine for preparations.

Proper tactics should be used to comprehend the ideas of various areas of the test papers, such as Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis, and others. Practice and time management are the most effective exam techniques. Time management and practise will go hand in hand, and the more pupils practise, the more they will be able to master time management.

Concentrate on Weaknesses

Work on your flaws and strengthen your strong areas. The NBSAT has several portions, some of which are simple and others of which are difficult. The numerous aspects that should be kept in mind for enhancing the weak areas include quantitative aptitude, logical thinking, data sufficiency, data analysis, and data interpretation. They are both unavoidable and unavoidable. Sorting out one's deficiencies might aid in the development of new strategies to combat any challenges that may arise during the exam. When it comes to preparations, one should not overlook the strong aspects; both ends should be given equal weight.

Q:   How can I get admission in Narayana Business School?

A:

For admission to PGDM at Narayana Business School, students need to pass Class 12 in Mathematics/ Statistics and graduate with 60% aggregate. For students who are willing to take admission to PGDM (Data Science & Analytics), a bachelor's degree in IT Engineering, Computer Applications or Statistics would be beneficial for them. If someone wants to take admission to PGDM (Quantitative Finance), then a bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics or Economics would be a plus point. Also, students studying in the final year and awaiting results can also apply.

Q:   What are the important admission dates for NBS admissions?

A:

Students can check the below table for details regarding important dates for NBS admissions:

Dates 

Schedule 

23 Oct '23 - 11 Dec '23 

NBSAT 2023 registration Exam I 

11 Dec’ 23  

NBSAT I Registrations Closes 

16 Dec '23 

NBSAT 2023 Exam I 

19 Dec '23 

NBSAT 2023 Exam I Result Declaration  

20 Dec’ 23 - 22 Dec’ 23 

PI Slot Booking 

18 Dec '23 - 29 Jan '24 

NBSAT 2024 registration Exam II 

29 Jan’ 24 

NBSAT II 2024 Registration Closes 

4 Feb '24 

NBSAT 2024 Exam II 

7 Feb '24 

NBSAT 2024 Exam II Result Declaration  

8 Feb’ 24 - 9 Feb’ 24 

PI Slot Booking  

Q:   Can I get direct admission at Narayana Business School?

A:

Narayana Business School offers PGDM/MBA courses across four specialisations. Admissions to all the courses offered by Narayana Business School are entirely entrance-based. For direct admission through management quota, students may reach out to the admission department of Narayana Business School.

Q:   How can I apply to Narayana Business School?

A:
Admission to the degree programmes is entrance-based. Narayana Business School Ahmedabad school conducts an NBS aptitude test NBSAT for shortlisting candidates for admission. Students can also get admission to Management courses through various national-level entrance exams such as CMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT.

Practice

While studying for the NBSAT, the classic English phrase "Practice makes perfect" may be utilised and implemented well. Effective practise sessions will significantly enhance one's confidence. Select questions from various categories and practise them thoroughly. Question practise will also aid pupils with time management. Time management is essential in all of these admission tests. The students must answer the questions intelligently in order to efficiently manage their time. This raises pupils' confidence even more, and they become more specialists when it comes to paper solutions.

Avoid Making Common Errors

We all make errors in our lives as humans, but mistakes should not be made at the expense of our professions by placing them in peril. Students who are rushed tend to make foolish mistakes that might cost them a lot of money in these tests. Remember that owing to negative marking patterns, even errors are counted. Simple errors might cost pupils negative marks from their overall score, causing them to lose the competition by receiving more negative marks than good ones.

Students should not answer the exam with wild assumptions. They should only tackle questions that they feel confident in answering. Answering all of the questions incorrectly will not get you any points, but it will certainly fool the students. Try to answer only recognised questions; for this, significant preparation and practise are required.

Sectional Planning

The NBSAT entrance test is divided into three components. Candidates are recommended to develop a productive section-by-section plan before beginning their preparation.

In terms of quantitative ability: Candidates for this part concentrate on learning the fundamentals of mathematics. Topics like as profit and loss, geometry, and number system are commonly questioned and may comprise the main questions.

In terms of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: Candidates should develop a reading habit. Reading anything to improve abilities, whether blogs, newspapers, essays, or journals, will be beneficial to the VARC section. Try to devote one hour every day to this area for the sole aim of reading and expanding your vocabulary. It will be beneficial to solve comprehension, inferences, and passages.

For Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Learn the fundamentals of this part, such as seating configurations, syllogisms, blood ties, and so on.

To summarise, the preceding suggestions will undoubtedly provide a road map for all NBSAT aspirants. Despite this, self-confidence is the key to success. With adequate preparation and self-confidence, anyone can effortlessly crack and score high on the NBSAT. I wish all hopefuls the best of luck with their studies and the NBSAT. You are all one step closer to your objective, which you will attain with tenacity and faith.

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Placement Statistics (2023)

the highest package

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