NSAT syllabus 2026 has been prescribed by Noida International University. The exam syllabus of each course is subject specific to judge the candidate's aptitude as per their academic history and interest. Candidates planning to appear for the NSAT exam, must study every topics included in the syllabus thoroughly to meet the admission cut off. Check below, course wise NSAT syllabus.
- NSAT 2026 syllabus for BTech
- NSAT 2026 syllabus for BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB
- NSAT Exam Pattern 2026
- Tips to prepare for NSAT 2026
NSAT 2026 syllabus for BTech
In the NSAT question paper for BTech course. Subject specific questions will be asked from the topics that you've studied in class 11 and 12.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Biology
There will be 75 questions in total of 2 marks each.
Commonly asked questions
The topics included in NSAT syllabus for Reasoning are, Analytical reasoning, Series & sequences, Analogy, Data Interpretation, Blood relation, Syllogisms, Visual reasoning, Bar Graph, Line Graph and Pie Chart, Table Chart. Candidates must practice a good number of and a wide variety of Logical Reasoning practice questions to prepare for this section.
The NSAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude includes all Maths topics you studied in Class 9 and 10 such as, Number System, Ratio & SI/ CI, Trigonometry, Percentages, Time, speed and distance/ Time and Work, Geometry & mensuration, Profit, loss and discount, Algebra, PnC, Probability & Set theory. To prepare for this section, refer to sample papers and question banks.
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.
NSAT 2026 syllabus for BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB
BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB aspirants must prepare the following topics to crack NSAT 2026:
NSAT syllabus for English
Prepare following topics of English section:
| Reading comprehension |
Synonyms and antonyms |
Cloze test (fill in the blanks) |
| Spot the error/Sentence completion |
Para- Jumble |
Grammar |
NSAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
Prepare following topics of Quantitative Aptitude section:
| 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
Prepare following topics of Reasoning section:
| 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
Prepare the following topics of General Knowledge section:
| Current Affairs |
Business Affairs |
World Record |
| Awards and Prizes |
Static GK |
Personalities |
| Books and Authors |
Geography and History |
Politics |
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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 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 Pattern 2026
NSAT is an MCQ based exam. Every question has 4 options to choose the correct answer from. Check below, key highlights of the exam.
| Specifications |
NSAT Pattern |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of Questions |
Objective-Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
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| Medium of Exams |
English |
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| Duration |
1.5 hours |
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| Number of questions |
75 |
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| Total marks |
150 |
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| Marks per question |
2 marks |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
Tips to prepare for NSAT 2026
- NSAT is an easy exam, so it will not take much time to prepare for it.
- BTech applicants need to revise their Class 12 subjects and they will be sorted.
- BBA, BA LLB and BBA LLB applicants need to study quants, reasoning and general awareness.
- Candidates can prepare for these subjects with NSAT sample papers and BBA entrance practice questions.
- About 2-3 months will be more than enough to prepare for NSAT.
- Those who have prepared for JEE Main or CUET may need lesser time.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
NSAT Exam
Student Forum
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
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.
J
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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