How to Prepare for NPAT 2026 in 4 Months: Weekly Study Plan

NPAT 2026 will be conducted online across a test window. Candidates aiming to appear for NPAT exam in next four months can check this article to know how to prepare for NPAT in 4 months.

NPAT Preparation in Four Months; Check Weekly Plan

NPAT 2026 Preparation in 4 Months: SVKM's NMIMS conducts the NPAT exam within a test window. Candidates can appear for the NPAT exam thrice within this exam window. NPAT exam aids NMIMS BBA admission for more than 2000+ seats across campuses. Candidates preparing for the NPAT exam would need around 4 months to complete the syllabus. Candidates need to study topics covered under three sections, namely Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. Dividing the NPAT section-wise preparation across four months provides enough time for all three sections as well as exam revision. 

During the four-month NPAT preparation plan, candidates need to follow a focused approach with the right set of study material. NPAT preparation requires candidates to solve regular mocks, and sample papers. Scroll down for a weekly NPAT preparation strategy for four months.

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NMIMS NPAT Exam Preparation in Four Months

Four month is an adequate time for NPAT preparation. While preparing for NPAT exam in 16 months, candidates have enough time for understanding test tappern and syllabus. Candidates can focus on building conceptual knowledge and then proceed towards differet types of questions across all three sections. In the overall preparation time for NPAT exam, candidates must practise using sample papers and mock tests. Candidates must also focus on building their speed and accuracy. Once candidates are towards the end of their NPAT preparation, they must take out some time for revision.

To streamline the NPAT preparation in four months, candidates can divide the exam prep into four equal parts.

NPAT Exam Preparation in 4 Months: Week 1 - 4

During the first phase of NPAT preparation, candidates must focus on learning the fundamentals and cover important topics from the NPAT syllabus. Additionally, candidates must focus on the section they find toughest from NPAT exam. 

• In the first week of NPAT preparation, start by knowing the overall syllabus and exam structure. Candidates must check the NPAT sample papers to know the type of questions and the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates must also gather books thay feel will help during the NPAT preparation. One must also analyse the topics which seem tough.
• The second week of NPAT preparation will require candidates to start with the toughest section of NPAT exam. Candidates must cover the difficult section first and revise it again in the end.
• In the third candidates must pick different types of questions from the topics which they have already covered. This would help them know the type of questions they can expect in the NPAT exam.
• In the fourth week of NPAT 2026 preparation, candidates must prepare short notes for all the topics they have covered and plan what they need to cover in the weeks 5 - 8 of their prep phase.

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NPAT Exam Preparation in 4 Months: Week 5 - 8

Once the candidates are done with first four weeks of NPAT 16-month preparation, they can proceed towards topics which they find moderately challenging. Usually, candidates find Logical Reasoning or the Verbal reasoning sections to be moderate in terms of difficulty.

• The second month of the four-month NPAT preparation strategy should include candidates reassessing their progress to analyse which section requires more attention. One must go through past year's NPAT question papers to analyse the topic-wise weightage.
• In the sixth and seventh weeks of NPAT preparation, candidates must study with a focused approach. Candidates must make short notes and analyse different types of questions that can appear in the NPAT exam. One must also solve 2-3 previous year's questions each day.
• In the eighth week of NPAT exam preparation, candidates must attempt sectional mock tests. One must attempt at least one mock test every 2-3 days. While answering questions, candidates must analyse their speed and accuracy. Additionally, candidates need to assess the topics which require a second visit.
• During this phase, candidates must also revisit what they studied in the first month of NPAT preparation to stay on track wioth what is already covered. 

NPAT Exam Preparation in 4 Months: Week 9 - 12

With the start of the third month, candidates might have completed two sections out of three. The next step of NPAT exam preparation requires candidates to move on towards the easiest section.

• In the starting of the ninth week, candidates must allocate around 10 -12 days to complete the last section under NPAT syllabus. Candidates must practise 20 - 30 questions daily from the section to stay on track with the preparation.
• In the tenth and eleventh week, candidates must finish all topics of NPAT exam. During this phase, candidates must start practising questions across different sections.
• In the twelth week of NPAT exam preparation, candidates must start practising a full-length paper under exam-like conditions. While taking the mocks, candidates must evaluate their performance and create a list of topics which require a revisit. 

NPAT Exam Preparation in 4 Months: Week 13 - 16

Last month of NPAT four month preparation should be devoted to revision.

• The thirteenth week will start with full length mock tests. Candidates must practise 3-4 mock tests in this week. While taking mocks, candidates must identify recurring mistakes and time consuming topics.
• Fourteenth week of NPAT preparation must be devoted to  previous year's papers  to know most important topics for NPAT exam. In this week, candidates must solve 4-5 past question papers. To build speed while solving NPAT question paper, candidates must try and each question within one minute.
• To achieve a one minute per question target, candidates must look out for shortcuts while calculating and read daily to improve their reading speed.
•  Starting the fifteenth week, candidates must start reviewing formulas and shortcuts daily.
• In the start of the sixteenth week, candidates must take at least two mocks to analyse where they stand.
• In the last week, candidates must not start any new topic and keep the overall revision light. Additionally, candidates must avoid late-night studying to stay calm on the exam day.

NPAT Sample Papers for Preparation

Candidates can use NPAT sample papers below during their four month preparation:

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