NPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Academic Qualification and Age Limit

NMIMS Programs After Twelfth 2026 ( NMIMS - NPAT )

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Updated on Jan 19, 2026 17:23 IST
NPAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria: SVKM’s NMIMS releases the NPAT eligibility criteria for courses after Class 12 offered by different campuses. NPAT 2025 will act as the gateway exam for admission into BBA, BCom, BSc, etc. As per the NPAT eligibility criteria, candidates who pass Class 12 are eliigble.

NMIMS releases the NPAT eligibility criteria for admission across streams after Class 12. Check NPAT eligibility criteria for BBA, BSc, BCom, BBMM, among other courses.

NPAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: SVKMs NMIMS notifies the NPAT eligibility criteria in the admission handout. NPAT exam is conducted for admission at UG level after Class 12. NPAT 2026 will act as the gateway exam for admission into BBA, BCom, BSc, etc. Candidates find NPAT 2026 eligibility criteria for BBA, BSc, BCom, among other courses. According to NPAT eligibility criteria 2026, candidates passing Class 12 with minimum score requirements are marked eligible to take NMIMS NPAT exam. Candidates meeting eligibility conditions laid down by NMIMS are allowed to fill NPAT 2026 application form.

Scroll down to know more about the NPAT 2026 eligibility criteria for all NMIMS campuses and courses, including educational qualification, age limit, and more.

Table of contents
  • Courses Offered Based on NPAT 2026
  • NPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Educational Qualification
  • NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
  • NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Highlights

Courses Offered Based on NPAT 2026

SVKMs NMIMS offers the following courses for admission based on NPAT:

  • BBA in FinTech
  • BBA
  • BCom
  • BSc Economics
  • BSc Finance
  • BA Hons in Liberal Arts
  • BBA Branding & Advertising
  • Bachelor in Business Management & Marketing
  • BBA International Business

NPAT eligibility criteria for all courses mentioned above vary in terms of educational qualification. However, the basic eligibility conditions remain the same.

Q:   What are the subjects in NPAT exam for BBA?
A:

SVKMs NMIMS conducts the NPAT exam with as many as three sections. NMIMS NPAT exam is a gateway for admission to Bachelor courses from the following streams:

  • Commerce
  • Econmics
  • Liberal Arts
  • Branding & Advertising
  • International Studies
  • Management

The NPAT exam syllabus for all the streams mentioned above is identical. Candidates need to answer questions from Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning while taking the NPAT exam. Three sections in NPAT exam is at par with any other bachelor's level competitive exam in the country.

Q:   Does NMIMS Mumbai accept JEE Main for BTech?
A:

No, for admission to BTech course, NMIMS does not accept scores of JEE Main. Admission to BTech is based on a valid score of the university-level entrance exam of NMIMS. Aspirants can apply via a valid score of NMIMS CET, which is particularly conducted for admission to its four-year BTech course across all campuses of NMIMS. 

Q:   Can I apply for NMIMS NPAT exam offline?
A:

No. SVKMs NMIMS does not facilitate an offline application process for NPAT exam. Candidates have to apply for the NPAT exam online on the official website. SVKMs NMIMS will not entertain any requests for an offline submission of the NPAT application form. After submitting the NPAT application form online, candidates are not required to submit the filled in copy of the NPAT form at the NMIMS campus.

NPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Educational Qualification

NMIMS has distinguished the NPAT eligibility in terms of academic qualification. The table below mentions the college-wise courses with the educational qualification required as per the NPAT 2026 eligibility criteria:

NMIMS Campus

NPAT Courses

NPAT Eligibility Condition

Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce / School of commerce

BBA

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12. Additionally, candidates applying for admission into Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai/ Bengaluru campus must have studied any of the following subjects at the 10+2 level:

- Mathematics

- Statistics

BCom

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12. Additionally, candidates applying for admission into Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai/ Bengaluru campus must have studied any of the following subjects at the 10+2 level:

- Mathematics

- Statistics

BSc Finance

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12. Additionally, candidates applying for admission into Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai/ Bengaluru campus must have studied any of the following subjects at the 10+2 level:

- Mathematics

- Statistics

Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics / School of Economics

BSc Economics

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12. Candidates must also have studied any of the following subjects at the 10+2 level:

- Mathematics

- Statistics

School of Branding & Advertising

BBA in Branding and Advertising

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12.

Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts

BA (Hons) Liberal Arts

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12.

Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management

Bachelor in Business Management and Marketing

Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12.

Centre for International Studies

BBA in International Business in collaboration with Kingston University

Candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent from any stream in Class 12.

After joining the course, candidates are required to obtain 112 UCAS Tariff Points from A Level exams and a minimum of 6.0 bands in IELTS or 80 in TOEFL

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NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

Candidates aspiring for any of the NPAT courses should not exceed the upper age limit of 25 years. Such candidates are marked ineligible and will be disqualified at the time of admission, irrespective of their NPAT scores.

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Q:   Does NMIMS Mumbai accept CET?
A:

NMIMS Mumbai conducts its own Commom Entrance Test - CET for admission to various courses. Also known as NMIMS-CET, it is accepted for courses, such as BTech, BPharma, Integrated BTech + MBA and BPharma + MPharma. The university does not accept any other CET scores including MHTCET. 

Q:   Can I join Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce directly?
A:

No, you can not take admission directly. You need to score atleast 60% in your 12th with compulsory subjects Maths and Statistics.

You need to appear for NPAT, which is conducted at multiple locations in India by NMIMS. Then Your addmission will be based on merit list.

Q:   Does Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics accept CUET score for BSc?
A:

The eligibility criteria for admission to Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics BSc, candidates should clear Class 12 examination with minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board of education. College accepts NMIMS-NPAT scores into consideration for admission to BSc programme at Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics. However, acceptance of CUET scores for admission to BSc is not explicitly mentioned on college’s official website.

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NPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Highlights

All courses offered based on NPAT 2026 have similar eligibility conditions with a slight difference in educational qualification. NPAT common eligibility criteria for all courses is mentioned below:

  • Candidates who did not pass the 10+2 level exam from national or state level boards are also eligible. However, candidates holding International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Certificate or DP or CP awards) must have completed 24 credits courses. They should have passed three subjects at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL), irrespective of the stream.
  • The aggregate percentage of all subjects the candidate opted for and appeared will be considered to evaluate the minimum qualifying score.
  • In cases where the mark sheet issued by the 10+2 or equivalent Institution is in percentile, all subjects' aggregate percentage will be considered.
  • In case the 10+2 level institution provides Grade Point Average, such candidates must produce a document, in writing, issued by the Board, the equivalent percentage for the GPA / CGPA obtained.
  • Candidates applying based on IB certificate will be granted a provisional admission based on the predicted scores until they submit the final mark sheet. The admission fee will be accepted from such candidates; however, the admission will be confirmed once they submit the final mark sheet before the commencement of the course.
  • Candidates applying based in the international board must submit a copy of AIU notification stating the eligibility of the course as equivalent to 10+2 exam.
  • Candidates must submit a single mark sheet stating he/she has passed all subjects. Compartmentalised mark sheets will not be considered.
  • Candidates who do not possess the final mark sheet at the time of admission must submit an internet copy of the result duly attested by the school's Principal.
  • Candidates who are to appear for the final exams of the 10+2 level are also eligible to apply. However, they must obtain the minimum eligibility criteria within the stipulated time.

Candidates failing to fulfil the eligibility mentioned above conditions will not get admission based on NPAT, irrespective of their exam scores.

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