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NPAT 2026 Exam Dates, Registration, Syllabus, PYQs & More [Check Latest Updates]
January 29, 2026
Overview: Aiming for a management program at NMIMS University? This article is your one-stop guide to conquering the NPAT 2026 exam! We've compiled all the essential details in-depth.
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS University) conducts the NPAT Entrance Exam annually.
Through NPAT, you can get admission to various management courses, including BBA, BCom, B. A. (Hons), Liberal Arts, BSc, B. Tech, B. Des, and other integrated courses.
If you are an aspirant exploring NMIMS University and wish to pursue their management courses, read through the blog post to learn more about NPAT.
We've covered everything from the NPAT 2026 Exam, Courses, Eligibility Requirements, Application Forms, Seat Reservations, Exam Patterns, Syllabus, and Cut-off to the Counselling Process.
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What is the NPAT 2026 Exam?
NPAT Full Form: NPAT is the National Test for Programs After Twelfth (NPAT).
It is a national-level selection test for candidates seeking admission to Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) undergraduate and integrated degree programs.
NPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Here is the official notification for the NPAT exam date and registration:
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Start Date |
Closure Date |
|
1 |
Online Registration |
Monday, 19 January 2026 |
Tuesday, 26 May 2026 |
|
2 |
Computer-Based Exam Scheduling (Two Phases) |
Monday, 09 February 2026 |
Friday, 29 May 2026 |
|
3 |
Conduct of Online Computer-Based Examination at Test Centres (Two Phases) |
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 |
Monday, 01 June 2026 |
The official notification includes all the details, such as application fees, educational qualifications, exam dates, exam centres, and more.
NMIMS NPAT UG Courses 2026
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) offers various courses across their campuses in India.
You can choose the college and continue with the admission process during counselling.
NMIMS NPAT Management Field of Studies After 12th
Below is the list of UG programs you can pursue through the NPAT exam 2026:
- BBA (4-year program)
- B.Com (4-year program)
- B.Sc Finance (4-year program)
- B.Sc Economics (4-year program)
- BA in Liberal Arts (4-year program)
- Business Management and Marketing (3-year program)
- BBA in Branding and Advertising (3-year program)
- BBA (International Business) in collaboration with Kingston University. (2 years at Mumbai campus and 1 year at Kingston University, London) Dual Degree Program in Business Administration
Note: Change in Duration of Program is applicable for UG program of School of Commerce (SOC), School of Economics (SOE) & Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSOLA).
Under NEP 2020 guidelines, NMIMS University will be introducing a 4-year duration degree program (UG) from the academic year 2026-2027with a focus on research / multi-disciplinary focus in the 4th Year.
The students completing this program will be offered an Honours degree in their respective disciplines.
Students will have an exit option after 3 years. A student pursuing a 3-year degree will not be eligible for Hons. Degree.
Students who are interested in pursuing a four-year Hons. Students have to indicate their preference at the end of the 2nd year of the three-year program.
| NPAT Application Form | NPAT Admit Card |
| NPAT Result | NMIMS NPAT Exam Centres |
NPAT Course Fees 2026
Here is the fee structure for various courses on each campus across India, along with their seat intake.
| Program | Mumbai | Navi Mumbai |
Bengaluru | Hyderabad | Indore | Chandigarh |
| BBA | 720 3,60,000/- |
180 3,25,000/- |
240 3,25,000/- |
120 2,75,000/- |
180 2,75,000/- |
120 3,00,000/- |
| B.Com | 180 2,60,000/- |
120 2,00,000/- |
120 1,75,000/- |
60 1,50,000/- |
60 1,50,000/- |
60 1,25,000/- |
| B.Sc. Finance | 240 3,85,000/- |
60 3,40,000/- |
-- | 60 3,40,000/ |
-- | 60 |
| BBA (Fin. Tech) | 60 3,60,000/- |
-- | -- | -- | -- | |
| B.Sc. Economics | 180 3,70,000/- |
60 2,70,000/- |
60 2,75,000/- |
-- | -- | -- |
| BA in Liberal Arts | 120 4,75,000/- |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| BBA - Branding and Advertising | 240 5,50,000/- |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| BBA (International Business) | 240 5,00,000/- |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Bachelor in Business Management & Marketing | 420 9,00,000/- |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| BBA Finance | 60 7,00,000/- |
Note:
- Final intake will be communicated at the time of admission.
- Upcoming campus – Ahmedabad (Subject to Statutory body approvals) for SOC and SOL programs.
NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible for the exam only if you satisfy the NPAT Eligibility Criteria set by the NPAT Exam conducting body.
| School Name | Program | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce (ASMSOC) / School of Commerce (SOC) | B.Sc. Finance / BBA (FinTech) | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent. Mathematics/Statistics mandatory and must be passed. Applicable to all campuses. |
| BBA / B.Com / Integrated BBA-MBA | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examination. | |
| Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics (SAMSOE) / School of Economics (SOE) | B.Sc. Economics | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent. Mathematics/Statistics mandatory and must be passed for all campuses. |
| School of Branding & Advertising (SOBA) | BBA – Branding & Advertising | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examination. |
| Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSOLA) | B.A. Liberal Arts | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examination. |
| Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management (PDSE) | Bachelor in Business Management & Marketing / BBA Finance | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examination. |
| Center for International Studies (CIS) | BBA (International Business) – Dual Degree with Kingston University, London | Minimum 60% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent. Candidate must complete 2 years at Mumbai campus + 1 year at Kingston University. IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 / equivalent required for students whose first language is not English or who scored below 70% in English. Requirement must be fulfilled within 1 year of program start. |
| Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering (MPSTME) / School of Technology Management & Engineering (STME) | B.Tech / MBA Tech | English compulsory with Science or Vocational Science. Minimum 45% in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Vocational Subject in 10+2 for all campuses. OR Diploma Engineering with minimum 45% eligible. |
| Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPPTM) / School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPTM) | B.Pharm + MBA (Pharma Tech) | Minimum 45% in PCB or PCM in 10+2 or equivalent with English compulsory. NIOS candidates not eligible. |
| Nilkamal School of Mathematics, Applied Statistics & Analytics (NSOMASA) | B.Sc. (Applied Mathematical Computing) / B.Sc. (Applied Statistics & Analytics) / B.Sc. (Data Science) | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Statistics as a subject. |
| Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL) / School of Law (SOL) | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) / B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 or equivalent examination. |
How to Fill the NPAT 2026 Application Form?
You can fill out the NPAT Application Form only on the official website, in online mode.
The Application Process includes four stages, i.e.,
- Registration
- Filling out the Application Form
- Uploading the documents
- Payment of Fees
Follow the instructions below to fill out the NMIMS NPAT Registration Form correctly.
- Visit the official website of NPAT: nmimsnpat.in
- Click "Apply Now," then complete the registration process by entering all required details.
- After completing registration, fill out the application form with all required details.
- Complete the fee payment online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
NPAT 2026 Application Fee
Candidates can pay the NPAT application fee online using net banking, credit card, or debit card.
NPAT 2026 Exam Application fees:
| No. of schools chosen by the candidate | The first attempt in the category | RETAKE-1 in the same category | RETAKE-2 in the same category |
| 1 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| 2 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| 3 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| 4 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| 5 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| 6 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 |
Note:
- Registration cancellation is not allowed at any point in the process.
- Registration Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE / NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- Requests to change the exam category or add Schools in the same category after the exam will not be entertained.
NPAT 2026 Exam Pattern
As per Exam Pattern 2026, the NPAT Exam is conducted only online.
The Paper Pattern for the NMIMS NPAT Exam differs for the Engineering and Non-Engineering departments.
The detailed exam pattern for NPAT 2026 is given below.
NPAT Exam Pattern for BBA (For Commerce, Economics, Branding, Liberal Arts, International Business & Family Business Management)
NMIMS-NPAT Exam will comprise of 3 major sections as follows, No Negative marks:
| Test | No of Questions | Time | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| Verbal Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 120 | 100 | 120 |
Note: The types of questions and the difficulty levels of the tests will be in line with the SAT Exam pattern.
Apart from the exam pattern, students are also advised to go through the NMIMS NPAT 2026 marking scheme.
NPAT 2026 Syllabus
Knowing the NPAT syllabus will help you understand the crucial topics from the exam's point of view.
To ease your preparation, we have provided the syllabus of NPAT 2026 in the table below.
| Section | Important Topics |
| English Language | Grammatical structure and usage |
| Prepositions | |
| Determiners | |
| Connectives | |
| Tenses | |
| Grasping the meaning of underlined words in sentences | |
| Using appropriate words in context | |
| Putting jumbled sentences in the correct order | |
| Identifying relationships | |
| Interpreting ideas, moods, and characteristics of characters | |
| The tone of the passage | |
| Quantitative and Numerical Ability | Fractions |
| Surds and Decimals | |
| Number Series | |
| Percentages | |
| Profit & Loss | |
| Discount | |
| Compound Interest & Annuities | |
| Ratio & Proportions | |
| Time, Work & Distance | |
| 2D & 3D Figures - Areas & Volumes | |
| Basic Algebraic Identities | |
| Equations - Linear & Quadratic | |
| Sequence and Series (AP, GP) | |
| Sets | |
| Operations on Sets and Their Applications | |
| Venn Diagrams | |
| Functions | |
| Mean, mode, and median | |
| Measures of Dispersion | |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | Decision Making |
| Problem-Solving | |
| Venn Diagram | |
| Mathematical Equalities | |
| Graphs and charts |
NPAT 2026 Books
Studying from the right NPAT preparation books is very important for successful preparation.
Be sure to read all the topics from the books below, as they explain each concept in depth.
| NPAT Exam | NAT Preparation Books |
| Quantitative and Numerical Ability | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal Magical Book on Quicker Maths by Tyra Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Gupta |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | Model Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal by BS Sijwalli and Indu Sijwalli |
| Verbal Ability | Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis Objective General English 01 Edition by R.S. Aggarwal Proficiency in Reading: Simplifying the Passage for you, Ajay Singh |
NPAT 2026 Admit Card
You can download the NPAT Admit Card 2026 only from the official website.
The admit card shall be released one week before the online NPAT UG entrance exam begins.
It is essential to understand that the exam's governing body does not distribute NPAT admit cards by mail or any other means.
To download your admit card for NPAT 2026, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the official website https://npat.nmims.edu/
- On the homepage, click the NPAT admit card link.
- Enter your Registration ID and Password.
- Click the submit button.
- Your NPAT 2026 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the admit card and print it out for future reference.
ID Proof Requirements
Carry one original ID proof along with a photocopy of it to the test centre.
Acceptable ID proofs include:
- Voters ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving License (Learner licence will not be accepted)
- 12th Board Admit Card with photo
- PAN Card
Ensure that the original government IDs' names match the name mentioned in the appointment confirmation email.
Test Attendance
- Candidates can only take the computer-based test on the scheduled date and time.
- Arrive at the test centre at least 30 minutes before the exam time.
NPAT Exam Centres 2026
The exam is conducted at various centres in the country.
The table below lists the NPAT exam centres.
West India
| State | Test City |
| Goa | Goa |
| Gujrat | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Changa |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Shirpur, Kolhapur, Thane, Kalyan, Dhule |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
South India
| State | Test City |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru |
| Kerala | Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Trichur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Mahbubnagar |
North India
| State | Test City |
| Delhi | North |
| Haryana | Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal |
| Himachal Pradesh | Solan |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana |
| Uttar Pradesh | Mathura, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
East India
| State | Test City |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
NPAT 2026 Cut-Off
NMIMS does not announce an official cut-off for the NPAT exam.
The NPAT cut-off will be based on the GMAT percentile score.
Look at the table below to know the expected cut-off marks for BBA.
NPAT BBA Cut-Off Marks 2024 (Expected)
| Section | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
| Verbal Ability | 30-34 | Easy |
| Reasoning | 30-32 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 26-28 | Difficult |
| Total | 75-84 | - |
NPAT Result 2026
The announcement of the NPAT 2026 results is crucial for aspiring candidates as it displays the merit list for admission.
How to Check NPAT Result 2026?
- Go to the official NPAT website at https://www.npat.in/.
- After reaching the Home page, click on the 'NPAT Result 2026' tab.
- Then, choose the course for which you have applied. This step will take you to a different page where you must enter your NPAT ID and birthdate.
- Upon entering the details, the NMIMS NPAT result will be shown on your screen.
- Lastly, download the NPAT result 2026 and print a copy for future use.
The NPAT exam is crucial for admission to various management courses at NMIMS University.
The application window is closed, but this guide provides valuable information for future applicants, including eligibility criteria, important dates, and the exam pattern.
By referring to this comprehensive resource, you can plan and prepare effectively to ace the NPAT 2026 exam and secure your seat at NMIMS.
Key Takeaways
- NPAT 2026 Exam Overview: Covers eligibility, application deadlines, exam format, and syllabus for the NPAT exam.
- Wide Range of Courses: Offers various undergraduate programs like BBA, BCom, BSc Finance, BA Liberal Arts, and specialised BBA programs.
- New 4-Year Programs: Introduces 4-year UG programs from 2026-2027, with an optional exit after 3 years, in line with NEP 2020 guidelines.
- Application Process: Details the steps for online registration for NPAT 2026, including form filling, document uploading, fee payment, and admit card download instructions.
- Preparation Resources: Provides NPAT sample papers, exam pattern, syllabus, important topics, recommended books and expected cut-off marks for adequate preparation.
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