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.

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.

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.

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.

NPAT Exam Analysis 2026: Get Detailed Paper Analysis & Review

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BBA BSc BCom (Hons)

Updated on Dec 12, 2025 23:23 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial 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

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