Which section is the toughest in NPAT exam?

When closely evaluated, the Quantitative and Numerical Ability is the most difficult and time-taking section in the NPAT exam over the year. However, few questions from the reasoning ability section are foudn to be lengthy as well as time taking but are on an easy to moderate side. The difficulty level across different sections may vary based on the exam session, and can be subjective to candidate's preparation. Therefore, candidates may find other section of the NPAT exam difficult.

How can I improve my quantitative skills for the NPAT exam?

Other than solving various kinds of problems, memorising formulas and learning tricks for Quantitative and Numerical Ability, test takers should start solving riddles, sudoku and puzzles to strengthen quantitative skills for NPAT exam. The sole trick to excel in the quantitative ability section of NPAT exam is to practice. Candidates must ensure solving as many mock tests and practice question papers as possible. This will make sure that the candidates know about different types of questions asked and the difficulty level. Additionally, practising improves the speed and accuracy while taking the NPAT exam.

How to prepare for Logical Reasoning section of NPAT exam?

SVKMs NMIMS assesses critical thinking and analytical skills using the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of NPAT Exam. In this section of NPAT exam, in order to solve questions that are based on critical thinking, test takers should try to analyse the roles and conditions and based on it, solve the questions. For questions related to problem-solving, try to analyse the information and assimilate them in a suitable form to answer those questions. Candidates must practise as many questions as possible to get aware of different types of questions.

How to prepare for Logical Reasoning section of NPAT exam?

SVKMs NMIMS assesses critical thinking and analytical skills using the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of NPAT Exam. In this section of NPAT exam, in order to solve questions that are based on critical thinking, test takers should try to analyse the roles and conditions and based on it, solve the questions. For questions related to problem-solving, try to analyse the information and assimilate them in a suitable form to answer those questions. Candidates must practise as many questions as possible to get aware of different types of questions.

NPAT Exam Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

NPAT Exam Analysis: Every year more than 80,000 candidates appear for the NPAT exam for admission into courses after class 12th. Candidates have the flexibility to appear for NPAT exam. Candidates applying for NPAT 2026 can choose the exam date as per their convenience. NMIMS allows up to three attempts at NPAT exam.

In the previous term of NPAT, i.e. 2025, the pattern of the exam was in line with the past trends. The NPAT exam comprises three sections to gauge candidates on Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. Candidates had to answer as many as 120 questions in the NPAT 2025 exam.

The difficulty level of the NPAT question paper for the quantitative and numerical ability section is typically moderate to hard as few questions in the section are time-consuming. The other two sections of the question paper that is proficiency in the English language and reasoning ability were easy to moderate. The expected NPAT 2025 cut off for the BBA course offered by NMIMS Mumbai is likely to follow the trends and remain between 69-71. Whereas, for NMIMS Bangalore, the expected cutoff would remain somewhere between 66 to 70.

Here we present a comprehensive NPAT 2025 exam analysis for the future aspirants and for the NPAT 2025 test-takers to estimate their performance in the exam

Table of contents

NMIMS NPAT 2025 Exam Highlights
NPAT 2025 Analysis
Section Wise NPAT Exam Analysis 2025
Previous Year's NPAT Exam Analysis
FAQs on NPAT Exam Analysis

NMIMS NPAT 2025 Exam Highlights

There is no major change in the NPAT exam pattern 2025. The key highlights of the NPAT 2025 exam are as follows:

The NMIMS NPAT 2025 examination consists of three parts.
NPAT featured a total of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each offering four options with only one correct choice.
The exam duration remained consistent with previous years, allowing candidates 100 minutes to complete questions from all three parts.
Although there was no time limit for each section, candidates were not permitted to move between sections.
Similar to past exams, the questions in the English language proficiency and reasoning ability sections ranged from easy to moderate difficulty.
In contrast, the questions in the quantitative and numerical ability section were more challenging, as they were both tricky and time-intensive.

NPAT 2025 Analysis

The table below mentions the key highlights of the NPAT 2025 exam.

NPAT 2025 Exam Features	Details
Mode of NPAT exam	Computer based test from centre
Number of sections	3
Number of questions in each Section	40
Total number of questions	120
Total marks	120
Duration of the exam	100 minutes
Overall difficulty level	Moderate
Ideal question attempts	95+
Expected good score	75+

NPAT 2025 Section Wise Difficulty and Good Attempt

The table below mentions the overall difficulty standards of all three sections of NPAT 2025 exam along with the good attempt:

Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempt	Target Score
Quantitative and Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	26-28	20
Reasoning and General Intelligence	Easy to Moderate	32-34	28
Proficiency in English Language	Easy to Moderate	34-36	32
Overall	Easy to Moderate	92-98	75+

Section Wise NPAT Exam Analysis 2025

NMIMS NPAT exam comprises three sections, namely,

Quantitative Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning

Candidates can find the section wise exam analysis for NPAT 2025 below as soon as it is available.

Previous Year's NPAT Exam Analysis

Past year's NPAT exam analysis helps candidates understand the pattern and structure of the exam. Additionally, candidates get to know the section wise difficulty levels.

NPAT 2024 Analysis for Quantitative Reasoning

The Quantitative Reasoning part of the NPAT 2024 was perceived as having an easy to moderate level of difficulty. This section included a range of subjects related to mathematics and data analysis. Below is a summary of the number of questions from various topics.

Topics	Number of Questions
Data Interpretation	8
Arithmetic	6-7
Trigonometry	4-5
Set Theory	3-4
Data Comparison (Algebra)	3-4
Numbers	3-4
Sequence and Series	3
Statistics	2
Probability	2
Functions	2-3
Geometry	1

NPAT 2024 Analysis for Logical Reasoning

The Logical Reasoning section of NPAT 2024 exam wasd easy to moderate. The section had questions to analyse critical thinking skills of the test takers.

The table below mentions the topics with question weightage:

Topics	Number of Questions
Verbal Reasoning	12-15
Family Tree	10
Coding	10
Data Sufficiency	5-6
Syllogisms	5
Visual Reasoning	5
Matrix Arrangement	4
Set Theory	3-4

NPAT 2024 Analysis for Verbal Reasoning

The Verbal Reasoning section was easy to moderate in terns of difficulty standards. Important topics under Verbal Reasoning section, including language comprehension and usage. Below is a summary of how questions were distributed among different topics within the Verbal Reasoning section:

Topic	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	12
Para Completion	8
Para Jumbles	5
Fill In the Blanks (FIB)	5
Antonyms / Synonyms (Sentence)	5
Error Detection	5

NPAT 2023 Exam Analysis

The table provides a summary of the section-wise difficulty and the difficulty standards of the NPAT 2023 examination:

Section	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Reasoning	Moderate to Hard
Logical Reasoning	Moderate
Verbal Reasoning	Moderate

NPAT 2022 Exam Analysis

The table provides a summary of the section-wise difficulty and the difficulty standards of the NPAT 2022 examination:

Sections	Difficulty Level
Quantitative Reasoning	Moderate
Logical Reasoning	Moderate
Verbal Reasoning	Moderate
Overall	Moderate

FAQs on NPAT Exam Analysis

Find important FAQs related to NMIMS NPAT exam analysis below:

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Q: What is the best study material for Verbal Reasoning preparation in NPAT exam?

Apart from the books available for general english preparation, candidates can also prepare using these materials: newspapers, journals, and English news channels. This would help improve overall vocabulary and increase general knowledge as well. Candidates can also read different novels as per their interests. Candidates can also try and resource the books as study material recommended by the past year’s toppers. Also, try to practise NPAT mock tests to familiarise with the test software beforehand.

Q: What questions are asked across sections in NPAT exam?

Questions across NPAT exam are similar to the question pattern appearing in the SAT exam. Candidates must practise NPAT sample papers for better understanding of the NPAT questions.

Q: How can I solve maximum questions in the NPAT exam?

NPAT test takers should always attempt answering questions from the section in which they are most comfortable. This will help reduce stress on the test day. Owing to huge competition for 3,000+ seats, candidates must devise exam day strategy while practising mock tests. NPAT exam has 120 questions to be answered within 100 minutes. Therefore, candidates must work on their speed and accuracy to answer the questions in NMIMS NPAT exam.

Q: Is NPAT syllabus lengthy?

Yes, however, most of the topics included in the NPAT syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied until their Class 12 level education. However, questions from sections such as Logical Reasoning will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Most of the topics are from the 10th and 12th standard syllabus. With conceptual clarity, any test taker can crack the test with a high score.

Primary focus of the candidates must remain on preparing for NPAT based on the syllabus prescribed by SVKMs NMIMS.

Q: What are the courses available for admission based on NMIMS NPAT exam?

SVKMs NMIMS conducts NPAT exam for admission to several streams, including Commerce, Management, Liberal Arts, Economics, Finance, etc. Courses offered based on NMIMS NPAT exam is as follows:

BBA
Bachelor in Business Management and Marketing
BCom (Hons)
BSc (Finance)
BSc (Economics)
BA (Liberal Arts)
BBA (International Business) in collaboration with Kingston University
BBA (Branding and Advertising)

Candidates have to choose course and college preferences while filling the NPAT application form.

Q: What are the best books available for Verbal Reasoning preparation for the NPAT exam?

General English section of NPAT exam does not require rigorous preparation if the candidate have good hold on English Proficiency. The books that will help the candidate to prepare for NPAT General English section include:

Word Power Made Easy By Norman Lewis
Objective General English 01 Edition By R. S. Aggarwal
Proficiency in Reading Simplifying the Passage for you by Ajay Singh

In this section candidates must prepare these topics as they carry most weightage:

Error Recognition
Applied Grammar
Contextual Usage
Sequencing of Ideas
Reading Comprehension (Passages of 400-500 words with five questions per passage)

Q: Are there any books with NPAT question papers?

Yes. Candidates can check out the nelow books having NMIMS NPAT previous year question papers:

NMIMS-NPAT: Previous Years' Papers With Answers (Entrance Exams) Kindle Edition available on amazon.
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai for admission to B.B.A / B.Com (Hons.) / B.Sc. Finance Programme - NMIMS NPAT Max Success Book By Chandresh Agrawal available on amazon

Q: What topics should the NPAT books cover?

The NPAT books must cover the entire syllabus of NPAT. candidates must check that the books they select for pre [aration have the following topics:

Quantitative and Numerical Ability: Number System, Arithmetics, Algebra, Sets and Functions, Elementary Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, among others.
Reasoning and General Intelligence: Verbal and Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Sufficiency, Numerical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Spatial Reasoning, among others.
English Proficiency: Error Rectification, Vocabulary, Applied Grammar, Sequencing of Ideas, Contextual Usage, Reading Comprehension, among others.

Q: How can I memorise answers for the NPAT exam?

When covering topics from the NPAT syllabus, it is important that test takers prepare short notes. At the end of each day, test takers should ensure to revise the notes created to memorise all that one has studied until the test day. Candidates must focus on practicing the questions and making notes, this the only way to remember the topicson the day of the NPAT exam. Candidates must ensure that they organise the information first. Information that is organised is easier to understand and memorise.