What is NPAT Exam?
The NPAT is a computer-based entrance test for admission to undergraduate and integrated degree programs at NMIMS campuses. It evaluates candidates’ aptitude in Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning, serving as a gateway to programs in management, commerce, economics, liberal arts, and other fields. The exam allows up to three attempts within the testing window, with the best score considered for admission.
Link to apply for NPAT 2026 :- https://npat.nmims.edu/
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Key Details at a Glance
- Notification Release : Expected in December 2025.
- Conducting Institute : SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).
- Registration Window:
- Starts : First week of December 2025
- Ends : Third week of May 2026
- Admit Card Release : One week before the scheduled exam date, from late December 2025 to May 2026 (varies based on the candidate’s chosen exam slot).
- Exam Date : Exam window from the first week of January 2026 to the last week of May 2026 (e.g., January 7 to May 25, 2026). Candidates can schedule their preferred date within this period.
- NPAT Answer Key Release Date:
- Provisional Answer Key : Expected within a week after the exam window closes, around late May 2026 or early June 2026.
- Objection Window : Expected in early June 2026.
- Final Answer Key : Expected in mid-June 2026.
- Expected Result Date : First week of June 2026 (e.g., June 5, 2026).
NPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
To be eligible for NPAT 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification :
- Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board (CBSE, CISCE, State Boards, IB, etc.).
- Minimum Marks :
- BBA, B. Com (Hons), B.Sc. Finance, B.Sc. Economics, BBA (Branding & Advertising), BBA (Marketing Management) : 50% aggregate marks with Mathematics/Statistics as a mandatory subject for Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Bengaluru campuses.
- BA (Hons) Liberal Arts : 50% aggregate marks (no specific subject requirement).
- BBA (International Business) : 60% aggregate marks; IELTS score of 6.0 if English is not the first language or below 70% in English.
- Candidates who failed 10+2 on their first attempt are ineligible.
- Candidates with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma must have studied Mathematics/Statistics as major subjects for relevant programs.
- Candidates from Open/Distance Learning (ODL) are eligible if their institution is recognized by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
- Age Limit : Candidates must be 25 years or younger at the time of the exam. No lower age limit is specified.
- Appearing Candidates : Those appearing for their 10+2 exams in 2026 are eligible, provided they meet the minimum marks requirement upon result declaration.
Additional Notes:
- For IB/Cambridge candidates, provisional admission may be granted based on predicted scores, with final admission confirmed upon submission of the final mark sheet.
- Candidates with GPA/CGPA must provide an equivalent percentage from their board/university.
- A single mark sheet with all compulsory subjects passed is required; compartmentalized mark sheets are not accepted.
NPAT Registration 2026
- Application Process :
- Visit the official website: https://nmimsnpat.in/.
- Click on “Apply Now” and create an account by entering details like name, email, and mobile number.
- Receive a registration number via email.
- Log in to fill the application form with personal, academic, and program/campus preferences.
- Upload required documents
- Passport-size photograph (JPEG, as per specifications)
- Signature (JPEG)
- Class 10- and 12-mark sheets/certificates
- Valid photo ID (Aadhar, Passport, PAN, Driving License)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Open/Distance Learning proof (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Schedule the exam date and test center.
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
Application Fee (Non-refundable/Non-transferable):
- 1 school: ₹2,000
- 2 schools: ₹3,000
- 3 schools: ₹4,000
- 4 schools: ₹5,000
- 5 schools: ₹6,000
- 6 schools: ₹7,000
- Additional attempts (retakes) cost the same as the first attempt for the respective number of schools.
- Correction Window : Expected in the last week of May 2026 for limited edits (e.g., exam date, center, program).
NPAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- Mode : Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration : 100 minutes
- Total Questions : 120 (Multiple Choice Questions)
Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
Quantitative Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
Verbal Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- No negative marking for incorrect or unattempt questions
- Medium : English only
- Note : The pattern for engineering programs (e.g., B.Tech) differs, with 120 questions across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Language Intelligence, and Logical Proficiency, lasting 120 minutes.
NPAT Exam Date 2026
- Exam Window : First week of January 2026 to last week of May 2026 (tentative, e.g., January 7 to May 25, 2026).
- Scheduling Period : January 2026 to May 2026 (candidates can choose their preferred date and slot). Release : Expected in February 2026.
- Official Notification : Expected in December 2025 with exact dates.
NPAT Exam Timings 2026
- Timings : Typically conducted in multiple slots daily during the exam window, with common timings being 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (subject to confirmation on the admit card).
- Duration : 100 minutes for non-engineering programs.
- Candidates must check their admit card for the exact slot and reporting time.
NPAT Syllabus 2026
- The NPAT 2026 syllabus for non-engineering programs focuses on three sections:
Section | Topics Covered | Details / Focus |
Quantitative Reasoning | Number System: Fractions, Surds, Decimals, Number Series | Tests numerical ability and mathematical reasoning |
Logical Reasoning | Critical Thinking: Decision Making, Problem Solving | Measures analytical & logical ability |
Verbal Reasoning | Error Recognition: Grammatical Structure, Usage | Tests English proficiency, comprehension, and communication skills |
NPAT COLLEGES List with Programs
The NPAT 2026 is accepted by NMIMS campuses for various undergraduate and integrated programs. Below is the list of participating colleges and programs with approximate seat intake (based on 2025 data):
College / School | Program | Campus (Approx. Seats) |
Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce (ASMSOC) | BBA | · Mumbai: 720 · Navi Mumbai: 180 · Bengaluru: 240 · Hyderabad: 120 · Indore: 180 · Chandigarh: 120 |
| B.Com (Hons) | · Mumbai: 180 · Navi Mumbai: 120 · Bengaluru: 120 · Hyderabad: 60 · Indore: 60 · Chandigarh: 60 |
| B.Sc. Finance | · Mumbai: 240 · Navi Mumbai: 60 · Hyderabad: 60 · Indore: 60 |
| BBA (FinTech) | · Mumbai: 60 |
Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics | B.Sc. Economics | · Mumbai: 180 · Navi Mumbai: 60 · Bengaluru: 60 |
Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts | BA (Hons) Liberal Arts | · Mumbai: 120 |
NMIMS School of Branding & Advertising | BBA (Branding & Advertising) | · Mumbai: 240 |
Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management | BBA (Marketing Management) | · Mumbai: 420 |
NMIMS Centre for International Studies | BBA (International Business) | · Mumbai: 240 (2 years Mumbai + 1 year London, Kingston University) |
NPAT Exam Centers in India
NPAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in over 60 cities across India. Candidates can select their preferred test centre during registration. Below is a list of states/UTs with exam centres (specific cities to be confirmed in the official notification):
- Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam
- Assam: Guwahati
- Bihar: Patna
- Chhattisgarh: Raipur
- Delhi: New Delhi
- Goa: Panaji
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Changa
- Haryana: Gurugram, Faridabad, Karnal
- Himachal Pradesh: Solan
- Jharkhand: Jamshedpur, Ranchi
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mysuru
- Kerala: Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kottayam
- Madhya Pradesh: Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur
- Maharashtra: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Shirpur, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, Kolhapur, Kalyan, Dhule
- Odisha: Bhubaneswar
- Puducherry: Puducherry
- Punjab: Amritsar, Ludhiana
- Rajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota, Jodhpur
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem
- Telangana: Hyderabad, Mahbubnagar
- Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Mathura, Varanasi
- Uttarakhand: Dehradun
- West Bengal: Kolkata
- Note: The exact list of cities will be available in the official NPAT 2026 notification. Candidates should check test center availability during registration, as it depends on capacity.
