Your guide to NBSAT – How to prepare and crack
Narayana Business School holds an annual admission test called the NBSAT. The exam is required for candidates seeking admission to the MBA & PGDM programs of Narayana Business School . The NBSAT assesses a student's ability in mathematics, statistics, logical thinking, and English, as well as a student's fundamental understanding of a number of subjects and themes.
Nonetheless, the following advice and instructions can help candidates pass the NBSAT exam.
Maintain a strong foundation
Fundamentals are essential for every level of success or development. Consider a building: unless the foundation is sturdy, the structure cannot be as strong and tall as a skyscraper. The same is true for preparing for admission tests. Students should concentrate more on their basics and ensure that they have a firm grasp on them before taking any tests.
When it comes to completing these admission tests, the emphasis should be more on basics throughout the preparation stage. The stronger the basics, the better the chances of passing the NBSAT with excellent grades.
In order to get admission to MBA at Narayana Business School, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Admission to MBA at NBS Ahmedabad is entrance-based. Candidates are selected based on whose scores above the exemption cut-offs (CAT score is greater than or equal to 75, XAT score is greater than or equal to 70, CMAT score is greater than or equal to 80, NMAT score is greater than or equal to 180) will have an option to Skip appearing for NBSAT.
To enrol for admissiat Narayana Business School, students need to pass complete graduate with 50% aggregate. Candidates are selected based on NBSAT or CAT/XAT/CMAT and NMAT + Psychometric profiling + Personal Interview.
Strategy and Planning
In order to pass any exam, good planning and strategy are required.
Understanding them and using adequate planning and methods can assist students in reaching their goals. Students should arrange their study hours and keep a regular routine for preparations.
Proper tactics should be used to comprehend the ideas of various areas of the test papers, such as Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis, and others. Practice and time management are the most effective exam techniques. Time management and practise will go hand in hand, and the more pupils practise, the more they will be able to master time management.
Concentrate on Weaknesses
Work on your flaws and strengthen your strong areas. The NBSAT has several portions, some of which are simple and others of which are difficult. The numerous aspects that should be kept in mind for enhancing the weak areas include quantitative aptitude, logical thinking, data sufficiency, data analysis, and data interpretation. They are both unavoidable and unavoidable. Sorting out one's deficiencies might aid in the development of new strategies to combat any challenges that may arise during the exam. When it comes to preparations, one should not overlook the strong aspects; both ends should be given equal weight.
Students can check the below table for details regarding important dates for NBS admissions:
Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|
23 Oct '23 - 11 Dec '23 | NBSAT 2023 registration Exam I |
11 Dec’ 23 | NBSAT I Registrations Closes |
16 Dec '23 | NBSAT 2023 Exam I |
19 Dec '23 | NBSAT 2023 Exam I Result Declaration |
20 Dec’ 23 - 22 Dec’ 23 | PI Slot Booking |
18 Dec '23 - 29 Jan '24 | NBSAT 2024 registration Exam II |
29 Jan’ 24 | NBSAT II 2024 Registration Closes |
4 Feb '24 | NBSAT 2024 Exam II |
7 Feb '24 | NBSAT 2024 Exam II Result Declaration |
8 Feb’ 24 - 9 Feb’ 24 | PI Slot Booking |
Practice
While studying for the NBSAT, the classic English phrase "Practice makes perfect" may be utilised and implemented well. Effective practise sessions will significantly enhance one's confidence. Select questions from various categories and practise them thoroughly. Question practise will also aid pupils with time management. Time management is essential in all of these admission tests. The students must answer the questions intelligently in order to efficiently manage their time. This raises pupils' confidence even more, and they become more specialists when it comes to paper solutions.
Avoid Making Common Errors
We all make errors in our lives as humans, but mistakes should not be made at the expense of our professions by placing them in peril. Students who are rushed tend to make foolish mistakes that might cost them a lot of money in these tests. Remember that owing to negative marking patterns, even errors are counted. Simple errors might cost pupils negative marks from their overall score, causing them to lose the competition by receiving more negative marks than good ones.
Students should not answer the exam with wild assumptions. They should only tackle questions that they feel confident in answering. Answering all of the questions incorrectly will not get you any points, but it will certainly fool the students. Try to answer only recognised questions; for this, significant preparation and practise are required.
Sectional Planning
The NBSAT entrance test is divided into three components. Candidates are recommended to develop a productive section-by-section plan before beginning their preparation.
In terms of quantitative ability: Candidates for this part concentrate on learning the fundamentals of mathematics. Topics like as profit and loss, geometry, and number system are commonly questioned and may comprise the main questions.
In terms of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: Candidates should develop a reading habit. Reading anything to improve abilities, whether blogs, newspapers, essays, or journals, will be beneficial to the VARC section. Try to devote one hour every day to this area for the sole aim of reading and expanding your vocabulary. It will be beneficial to solve comprehension, inferences, and passages.
For Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Learn the fundamentals of this part, such as seating configurations, syllogisms, blood ties, and so on.
To summarise, the preceding suggestions will undoubtedly provide a road map for all NBSAT aspirants. Despite this, self-confidence is the key to success. With adequate preparation and self-confidence, anyone can effortlessly crack and score high on the NBSAT. I wish all hopefuls the best of luck with their studies and the NBSAT. You are all one step closer to your objective, which you will attain with tenacity and faith.
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Narayana Business School offers decent placements annually to its MBA courses. As per the latest report, the the highest and average packages offered during Narayana Business School MBA placements 2023 stood at INR 32 LPA and INR 8.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of the Narayana Busine
Answered 2 months ago
The key highlights of the Narayana Business School placements for the Class of 2025 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 20 LPA |
Average package | INR 8.4 LPA |
Median package | INR 10.8 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 5 LPA |
No. of companies visited | 670+ |
PPOs | 40% |
Answered 2 months ago
MBA is the most sought-after course of Narayana Business School. When it comes to placements, the institute offers decent placements annually. The key highlights of the Narayana Business School placements for the MBA Class of 2025 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 20 LPA |
Average package | INR 8.4 LPA |
Median package | INR 10.8 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 5 LPA |
No. of companies visited | 670+ |
PPOs | 40% |
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Narayana Business School conducts placement drives annually for its MBA courses. The key highlights of the Narayana Business School placements for the MBA Class of 2025 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 20 LPA |
Average package | INR 8.4 LPA |
Median package | INR 10.8 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 5 LPA |
No. of companies visited | 670+ |
PPOs | 40% |
Answered 2 months ago
Narayana Business School has a good record of placements to its MBA students. The key highlights of MBA placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 20 LPA |
Average package | INR 8.4 LPA |
Median package | INR 10.8 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 5 LPA |
No. of companies visited | 670+ |
PPOs | 40% |
Answered 2 months ago
Narayana Business School admissions are open now. Till now, no schedule has been released by the institute. Since the application portal is live, candidates can apply online for their preferred course. Narayana Business School, Ahmedabad, offers admission to MBA + PGPCE courses through its in-house
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Narayana Business School admission is open now. The institute offers MBA course at the PG level. The selection criteria are entrance-based, i.e., NBSAT/ CMAT + GD + PI. To get admitted, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute.
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For admission to MBA at NBS, candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria to get shortlisted. Check below the eligibility and selection criteria for the MBA course:
Eligibility: Graduate with 50% aggregate
Selection Criteria: Applicants whose scores are above the exemption cut-offs (CAT ≥ 75, XAT ≥ 70, CMAT ≥ 80, NMAT ≥ 180) will have an option to skip appearing for NBSAT.