NSAT BA LLB, BBA LLB Pattern 2027: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

NIU Scholarship Cum Admission Test 2027 ( NSAT )

Vipra Shrivastava
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 22:46 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. Check below 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
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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. 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:

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
Q:   What is the pattern of NSAT exam?
A: 

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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.

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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. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which subjects do I have to study for NSAT?
A: 

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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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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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. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I complete NSAT syllabus?
A: 

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?
A: 

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:   What is NIU admission process through NSAT?
A: 

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.

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NSAT Pattern FAQs 2027

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

Q:   How tough is NSAT exam?
A: 

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?
A: 

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?
A: 

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 many months are required to prepare for NSAT?
A: 

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

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Answered 2 months ago

No, candidates don't have to fill a separate form for NSAT counselling.

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Answered 2 months ago

To get admission, candidates should have passed NSAT exam with high scores and clear the counselling round.

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Candidates who have qualified the NSAT exam can participate in the counselling process.

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