
NSAT exam pattern 2026 is same as last year. 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. Check below latest NSAT exam pattern.
- NSAT Pattern 2026 (Course wise)
- NSAT Pattern: Section-wise Distribution of questions
NSAT Pattern 2026 (Course wise)
The NSAT exam pattern is prescribed by Noida International University. The NSAT 2026 question paper will carry multiple choice questions from the relevant subjects. Read below all about NSAT exam pattern 2026 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 |
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| Total marks |
150 |
|
| Marks per question |
2 marks |
|
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Commonly asked questions
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 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 Pattern: Section-wise Distribution of questions
NSAT BTech Course
Check below sectional break up of NSAT BTech test:
| 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:
| Topics |
Distribution of questions |
|---|---|
| English/Verbal Ability | 25 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
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Commonly asked questions
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 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 |
NSAT Exam
Student Forum
Answered 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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
Answered 5 days ago
NSAT exam is conducted for 1.5 hours. There is no break inbetween. There is no sectional time limit too, so candidates will have to be mindful of time distribution for each section.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
There is no negative marking in NSAT. Candidates will get 0 if they have made a wrong attempt.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
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 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
There is no particular date for NSAT. Candidates are allotted an exam date and slot as per their registration and availability.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
1 Institutes accepting NSAT
School of Law and Legal Affairs, Noida International...
Greater Noida • Private
Can I fill NSAT application form now and pay the fee later?