NSAT BTech Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here
NIU Scholarship Cum Admission Test 2026 ( NSAT )
NSAT exam date 2026 will be shared with candidate once they complete the registration process. NSAT registration 2026 has commenced with release of the application form. Candidates can fill the NIU admission 2026-2027 form to register for NSAT. Check below other details of NSAT 2026:
- NSAT Exam Highlights
- NSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
- NSAT Registration Process 2026
- NSAT Exam Pattern
- NSAT exam syllabus
NSAT Exam Highlights
NSAT 2026 is a pan-India test. Any candidate who meets the eligibility criteria for the exam can apply for it. Check below NSAT exam highlights:
| NSAT Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NIU Scholarship cum Admission Test (NSAT) |
| Conducting Institute | Noida International University (NIU) |
| Exam Level | University level |
| Courses Offered | B Tech, BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB, BTech+MTech, BBA+MBA, BAJMC |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Total questions | 75 |
| Total marks | 150 |
Commonly asked questions
There is no particular date for NSAT. Candidates are allotted an exam date and slot as per their registration and availability.
NSAT exam preparation includes covering the syllabus topics wise and practice of sample questions. The syllabus pertains to subjects studied in class 11 and 12, so essentially it will require revision of the same.
NSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
NSAT is a UG level entrance exam so the minimum academic qualification required is as follows:
- Class 12 pass with 50% marks in relevant stream or equivalent from a recognised board or university
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 exam or awaiting result are also eligible for NSAT. Such candidates will have to submit marksheet of final scores by a certain deadline
- There is no age limit for NSAT but candidate should be minimum 17 years old.
Commonly asked questions
NSAT exam is of low difficulty level. Candidates can get a high score in the exam by studying the basics of topics included in syllabus and practicing a few sample papers.
Check below section wise weightage in NSAT:
BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB | BTech | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Topics | Distribution of questions | Topics | Distribution of questions |
English/Verbal Ability | 25 | Physics | 25 |
Logical Reasoning | 25 | Chemistry | 25 |
General Awareness | 25 | Maths or Biology | 25 |
NSAT Registration Process 2026
To apply for NSAT, candidates have to fill the NIU admissiom form. Check below the process of NSAT registration 2026:
- Visit NIU website https://niu.edu.in/
- Click on 'apply now 2026' tab
- Enter basic information, select course and click on ‘apply online’
- After successful registration, login with shared login ID
- Fill NSAT 2026 form with academic and personal details
- Upload a passport size photo in prescribed dimension
- Pay application fee
Candidates must note that if applying for admission through a national level exam score such as JEE Main and CUET UG, then they will need to mention marks scored in the exam, in the NSAT application form.
Also Read: NSAT registration process 2026
NSAT Application Fee and Mode of Payment
NSAT application fee is to be paid online through debit//credit card or net banking. Check below the fee amount.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1100 |
| Reserved | INR 1100 |
Commonly asked questions
NSAT is conducted for admission to UG courses, thus the minimum eligibility criteria is class 12 or equivalent pass. The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50 percent in their class 12 exam. For, BBA, BBA LLB course, the stream of education can be ARrts, Commerce or Science. BTech applicants must have completed their class 12 from Science stream (with maths).
NSAT application fee is INR 1100. The fee is to be paid at the time of form submission. There is no fee relaxation for any candidate. Candidates must ensure that they pay NSAT fee before application closure to be eligible for the exam. The fee can be paid online.
NSAT Exam Pattern
NSAT is an objective type exam having 75 questions. Candidates have to solve the NSAT question paper in 1.5 hours. The exam mode is online as well as offline. Marks per question is 2 and there is no negative marking. Check below subjects included in NSAT exam.
| Course |
Subjects |
|---|---|
| BTech |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology |
| BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB |
English/Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & General Awareness |
Read more: NSAT exam pattern 2026
Candidates can expect questions based on chapters included in the syllabus of Class 11 and 12, for BTech. The BA/BA LLB/BBA LLB question paper will have usual questions based on English/Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & General Awareness. To prepare for NSAT, candidates can refer to sample papers for BBA entrance exams.
Commonly asked questions
No, NSAT or NIU Scholarship cum Admission Test is not mandatory for NIU admission. The institute also accepts CUET for technical programmes. If a candidate has CUET score they can directly seek admission to NIU through counselling. However, if a candidate wishes to appear for NSAT and use its score for admission, they are allowed to do so.
NSAT syllabus for BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB courses include all the important topics of English/Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & General Awareness. NSAT syllabus for BTech includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology. Candidates planning to appear for NSAT, must study all the topics included in the syllabus for up to Class 12 level.
NSAT exam syllabus
Candidates applying for BTech, must prepare the PCMB topics studied in class 11 and 12. The questions are asked from the same. BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB candidates need to study the following subjects and topics for NSAT.
NSAT syllabus for English
- Reading comprehension
- Spot the error/Sentence completion
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Para- Jumble
- Cloze test (fill in the blanks)
- Grammar
NSAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- Percentages
- Profit, loss and discount
- Ratio & SI/ CI
- Time, speed and distance/ Time and Work
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry & mensuration
- PnC, Probability & Set theory
NSAT syllabus for Reasoning:
- Analytical reasoning
- Series & sequences
- Analogy
- Data Interpretation
- Blood relation
- Syllogisms
- Visual reasoning
- Bar Graph, Line Graph
- Pie Chart, Table Chart
NSAT syllabus for General Knowledge:
- Current Affairs
- Business Affairs
- World Record
- Awards and Prizes
- Static GK
- Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Geography and History
- Politics
Also Read: NSAT syllabus 2026
Commonly asked questions
NIU admission process through NSAT includes shortlisting of candidates for counselling, conduct of counselling round and final selection. Candidates who meet NSAT cut off or CUET cut off, are shortlisted for admission and a provisional merit list is released. Selected candidates are then required to reserve seat by paying 50 percent of the semester fee. The remaining fee is to be paid within a month to confirm admission.
NSAT is an MCQ based exam. Check below the NSAT exam pattern.
Particulars | Details |
Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology (BTech) English/Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & General Awareness (BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB) |
Type of Questions | Objective-Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
Duration | 1.5 hours |
Number of questions | 75 |
Total marks | 150 |
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Exams for which admit card has been released
Feb '26 - Jun '26
NSAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
To clear the NSAT exam, candidates have to study the following subjects:
Course | Subjects |
|---|---|
BTech | Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology |
BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and GK |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Some of the important topics of English section in NSAT exam are Reading comprehension, Spot the error, Sentence completion, Synonyms and antonyms, Para- Jumble, Cloze test (fill in the blanks), Grammar.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
NSAT is an easy exam. The questions asked are familiar and easy. Candidates can crack NSAT with about 2-3 months of preparation. Those who have appeared for JEE Main or CUET find NSAT very easy.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, NSAT syllabus for BTech is based on class 12 chapters of Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology. The NSAT BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB syllabus includes English and Maths of class 9 -10 level. Reasoning and GK are additional subjects.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
To complete NSAT syllabus within the given time limit, make a day-wise plan to cover all the topics. Keep aside some time for practice questions and revision, too.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
NSAT BTech syllabus can be said to be same as JEE Main syllabus because it also includes Physics, Chemistry, Maths but NSAT syllabus is not as vast as JEE Main and the exam is not as tough as JEE Main either.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
NSAT syllabus for BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB is somewhat same as CUET syllabus. However, if you plan to appear for the exam, check for NSAT syllabus specifically and prepare only those topics that are included in it.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can fill the NSAT application form first and pay the fee later. But make sure to pay the fee before the last date otherwise, your application will be cancelled.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
After NSAT result announcement, candidates selected for admission have to pay 50% of the semester fee and confirm admission before the deadline. If they fail to do so, their candidature will be cancelled.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No, it is not allowed to change the test centre after NSAT 2026 admit card has been released. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the centre as mentioned in the NSAT admit card.
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Contributor-Level 6
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