NPAT Books 2026: Check Subject-wise best books for preparation

In the previous sessions of NMIMS NPAT exam, there was a section for General Knowledge. Candidates had toi answer questions from static GK as well as current affairs. However, SVKMs NMIMS do not have questions from GK section after 2020 exam session. The three core sections of NPAT exam are

• Verbal Reasoning: This section includes questions to test English Proficiency of the candidate.
• Logical Reasoning: This section includes questions to measure the ability or aptitude to reason logically.
• Quantitative Reasoning: This section includes questions to gauge the basic mathematical skills of the candidate.

NPAT exam does not include questions from GK or current affairs.

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.

NMIMS does not release the NPAT syllabus in detail. However, the official admission handout for NPAT exam indicates the sections from where the questions are framed in the exam. Additionally, the NPAT admission handout mentions the difficulty level of the NPAT exam is similar to the SAT exam. Candidates can refer to the SAT exam syllabus for all three sections to prepare for the NPAT exam.

To answer questions from the critical thinking section of NPAT exam, test takers need to work on their decision-making and problem-solving skills. Solving past question papers will help candidates preparing for NPAT.

Quantitative & Numerical Ability section of NMIMS NPAT exam assesses candidates mathematical skills. Candidates can check out some of the most recommeneded books for NPAT Quantitative & Numerical Ability section:

• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
• Arihants Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publication
• Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
• Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
• The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for competitive exams by Pearson
• Mathematics Class IX to XII by NCERT

As many as six b-schools participate in the NPAT examination process. These b-schools offer more than one course for admission. Candidates aspiring for admission can apply for all participating colleges and all courses based on the eligibility and NPAT scores. The table below mentions the NPAT registration fee:

• Candidates who choose one school: INR 2,000
• Candidates who choose two schools: INR 3,000
• Candidates who choose three schools: INR 4,000
• Candidates who choose four schools: INR 5,000
• Candidates who choose five schools: INR 6,000
• Candidates who choose six schools: INR 7,000

Candidates have to pay the application fee in an online mode.

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.

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)

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

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.

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.