In the entrance test paper, there will be 3 sections which are Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning, as per the NMIMS NPAT Exam Pattern 2026. In each section, there will be 40 questions which mean the entire question paper will comprise a total of 120 questions.
Students can go through this article to obtain more information about the NMIMS NPAT Pattern 2026 as it includes exam mode, duration of the test, marks and questions distribution, marking scheme, and various other aspects.
NPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
The SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) which is a Deemed to be University releases the paper pattern of NMIMS NPAT exam every year. In order to achieve a good score in the NPAT 2026 exam, it is important for the students to prepare according to the paper pattern.
Check the below-listed table to get an outline of the NPAT paper pattern 2026:
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Particular
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Details
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Exam Mode
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Online – Computer Based Test
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Medium / Language
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English
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Exam Duration
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100 Minutes
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Total Number of Questions
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120
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Type of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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NPAT Marking Scheme
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- 1 Mark for every right answer.
- No negative marking for incorrect answers.
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NPAT Total Marks
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120
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NPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Details
To appear in the NPAT exam, candidates are provided with a time limit of 100 Minutes. Students who will be appearing in the NPAT 2026 exam should have a clear understanding about the section-wise pattern; the details are mentioned in the table listed below:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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Quantitative Reasoning
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40
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40
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Logical Reasoning
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40
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40
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Verbal Reasoning
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40
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40
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Overall
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120 MCQs
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120 Total Marks
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NPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
Students should know that their performance in the exam is analysed as per the NPAT marking scheme set by the exam conducting body which is SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed to be University). Refer to the below-listed points to understand the marking scheme of the NMIMS NPAT exam 2026:
- 1 Mark will be given to the candidates for every right marked question (correct answer).
- No negative marking for wrong marked questions (incorrect answers).
NPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Know the Syllabus
Aspirants of the National Test for Programs after Twelfth (NPAT) should prepare according to the exam syllabus & pattern designed by the SVKM’s NMIMS (exam conducting body). In the NPAT Syllabus 2026, there are 3 subjects which are Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. To seek admission in SVKM’s NMIMS campuses through the NPAT exam, students need to study all 3 subjects properly as it will help them in securing good marks in the entrance test.
* Candidates can check the details of the NPAT Registration 2026 and NPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026.
