NSAT Pattern 2027: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Nov 10, 2026 10:58 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

NSAT exam pattern 2027 has been prescribed by NIU. Exam will be conducted for 150 minutes in which candidates will have to solve 75 objective type questions based on relevant subjects. Every question will carry 2 marks for correct attempt and 0 marks for incorrect attempt. There is no negative marking. Read on this page course wise latest NSAT exam pattern.

Table of contents

NSAT Pattern 2027 Highlights
NSAT Pattern: Section-wise Distribution of questions
NSAT Marking Scheme
NSAT Important Topics and Syllabus 2027
NSAT Pattern FAQs 2027

NSAT Pattern 2027 Highlights

The NSAT exam pattern is prescribed by Noida International University. The NSAT 2027 question paper will carry multiple choice questions from the relevant subjects.There will be on subjective questions or Type In the Answer questions. Read below all about NSAT exam pattern 2027 and prepare for the upcoming test:

Specifications	NSAT Pattern for BTech	NSAT Pattern for BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology	English/Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & General Awareness
Type of Questions	Objective-Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Medium of Exams	English
Duration	1.5 hours
Number of questions	75
Total marks	150
Marks per question	2 marks

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NSAT Pattern: Section-wise Distribution of questions

NSAT BTech Course

Check below sectional break up of NSAT BTech Test. Not all questions are mandatory, but candidates must aim to get maximum questions correct.

Topics	Distribution of questions
Physics	25
Chemistry	25
Maths or Biology	25

NSAT BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB Courses

Check below sectional break up of NSAT BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB Tests. Not all questions are mandatory, but candidates must aim to get maximum questions correct.

Topics	Distribution of questions
English/Verbal Ability	25
Logical Reasoning	25
General Awareness	25

Note: Each question will carry 4 answer options. Candidates will have to select only 1 option as their answer choice. No question will allow selection of more than one option.

Commonly asked questions

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 the NSAT syllabus same as CUET syllabus?

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.

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.

NSAT Marking Scheme

NSAT has no negative marking. Check below marking scheme for all courses:

Number of questions: 75
Marks per question: 2
Total marks: 150

It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions but candidates should aim to attempt a minimum of 50-60 questions to get a good score. Better the score, greater the chances of being shortlisted for admission.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which subjects do I have to study for NSAT?

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

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

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.

Q: Is the NSAT syllabus based on the Class 12 level?

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.

NSAT Important Topics and Syllabus 2027

NSAT syllabus is common for BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB. BTech syllabus for NSAT is subject specific. Check below the main subjects to study for this exam:

NSAT BTech syllabus

NSAT BBA, BA LLB, BBA LLB syllabus

Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology

English
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning
General Knowledge

NSAT Preparation 2027

NSAT is an easy exam but one must not take it lightly. Candidates must study all the topics included in the exam syllabus in detail and practice sample questions too. Ideally, they should study for 2-3 months. This is important as despite having cleared the boards exam, there must be continous revision of subjects and chapters as NSAT questions are of different nature than Boards exam questions.

NSAT Pattern FAQs 2027

Check below some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NSAT 2027.

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.

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: 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.

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.

Q: How do I complete NSAT syllabus?

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.

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

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.