NSAT BTech Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

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Updated on Mar 23, 2026 16:28 IST

NSAT exam date 2026 will be shared with candidate once they complete the registration process. NSAT registration 2026 form is available at institute website. Candidates can fill NIU admission 2026 form to register for NSAT. After registration, candidates will be allotted an exam date and admit card for it will sent in email. They will have to appear in exam on the scheduled date and time. Check on this page, key details of NSAT 2026:

Table of contents

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

Q: What is the NSAT 2026 exam date?

There is no particular date for NSAT. Candidates are allotted an exam date and slot as per their registration and availability.

Q: How to prepare for NSAT exam?

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.

Q: How many months are required to prepare for NSAT?

NSAT preparation does not require too much time. It is an easy exam and about 2 months will be enough to prepare for it.

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

Q: Is NSAT exam tough to crack?

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.

Q: How tough is NSAT exam?

NSAT is a low difficulty level exam. The questions are simple and straightforward. All the questions are in MCQ format with four options so it is easier to answer them. There is no sectional cut off requirement.

Q: What is the section wise weightage in NSAT?

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.

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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

Q: What is the application fee for NSAT exam?

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.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for NSAT?

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).

Q: Is it compulsory to attempt all sections of NSAT?

It is not compulsory to attempt all sections of NSAT, but it is recommended to do so. Skipping an entire section will affect your overall score and you might not make the cut.

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is NSAT mandatory for admission to NIU?

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.

Q: What is the syllabus of NSAT exam?

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.

Q: Which section has the highest weightage in NSAT?

Sectional weightage in NSAT is equal for all sections. NSAT BTech paper has 25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Similarly, NSAT BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB papers have 25 questions each in English, Logical Reasoning and General Awareness.

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

The following topics are included in 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

The following topics are included in 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

The following topics are included in 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

The following topics are included in NSAT syllabus for General Knowledge:

Current Affairs
Business Affairs
World Record
Awards and Prizes
Static GK
Personalities
Books and Authors
Geography and History
Politics

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is NIU admission process through NSAT?

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.

Q: What is the pattern of NSAT exam?

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

Q: Is NSAT syllabus difficult?

No, NSAT syllabus is not difficult. It includes topics and chapters studied in Class 11 and 12. Candidates can crack the NSAT syllabus by revising the topics studied in school.

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Is NSAT syllabus difficult?

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No, NSAT syllabus is not difficult. It includes topics and chapters studied in Class 11 and 12. Candidates can crack the NSAT syllabus by revising the topics studied in school.

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Which section has the highest weightage in NSAT?

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Is it compulsory to attempt all sections of NSAT?

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It is not compulsory to attempt all sections of NSAT, but it is recommended to do so. Skipping an entire section will affect your overall score and you might not make the cut.

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How tough is NSAT exam?

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Vipra Shrivastava

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How many months are required to prepare for NSAT?

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NSAT preparation does not require too much time. It is an easy exam and about 2 months will be enough to prepare for it.

Nitesh Vimal

Contributor-Level 7

Which subjects do I have to study for NSAT?

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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

Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 7

What are the important topics of English section in NSAT exam?

Answered a month 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.

Vipra Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 10

What is the difficulty level of NSAT?

Answered a month 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.

Nitesh Vimal

Contributor-Level 7

Is the NSAT syllabus based on the Class 12 level?

Answered a month 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.

Pallavi Gupta

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