NBSAT 2025 exam registration is currently open. Candidates can apply for entrance exam and admission at the official website of the institute. Selection of candidates for admission round will be based on their NBSAT score. The admission criteria includes Academic Score, Work Experience, Statement of Purpose and Personal Interview. Read all about NBSAT 2025 below including application process, exam pattern, result, admission criteria and fees.
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- What is NBSAT?
- NBSAT 2025 Dates
- NBSAT 2025 Highlights
- NBSAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- NBSAT 2025 Selection and Shortlisting Process
- NBSAT 2025 Contact Information
What is NBSAT?
Narayana Business School Admission Test or NBSAT is a common entrance test conducted by Narayana Business School for admission to its PGDM/MBA programmes. NBSAT is a two-hour online proctored test that can be taken from home. The NBSAT comprises questions from Quantitative Techniques (QT), Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy (DI & DA), Vocabulary & Analytical Reasoning (AR) and Reading Comprehension (RC). NBSAT is a holistic entrance test which aims to assess the candidate on two parameters:
- Aptitude Skills (55%) – which includes assessment of quantitative ability, reasoning, language, and business awareness.
- Holistic Skills (45%) – which includes assessment of candidate's creativity, innovation, ethical reasoning, and real-world decision-making.
NBSAT 2025 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NBSAT 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb ' 25 | NBSAT 2024 Exam II |
| 16 Dec ' 24 - 29 Jan ' 25 | NBSAT 2025 registration Exam II |
| 01 Dec ' 24 | NBSAT 2025 Exam I |
NBSAT 2025 Highlights
NBSAT is a moderately difficult exam. Preparation of 2-3 months will be enough to crack the exam with desirable score. Check the table below for key highlights of NBSAT 2025.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
Narayana Business School Admission Test (NBSAT) |
| Conducting Institute |
Narayan Business School |
| Exam Timing |
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Exam Mode |
Proctored online |
| Exam Fees |
INR 2,000 |
| NBSAT assessment parameters (syllabus) |
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| Courses offered through NBSAT |
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| Contact number |
844 8444 981 |
| Exam Website |
NBSAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the NBSAT exam, candidates have to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria. Check below the academic requirement for NBSAT:
- Candidate should be a graduate with minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent from a recognised university/institute
- Candidates appearing for the final year of the bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications are also eligible to apply
- Candidates who have scored (CAT ≥ 75, XAT ≥ 70, CMAT ≥ 80, NMAT ≥ 180) will not have to appear for NBSAT.
- Candidates having CA/CA/ICWS degree are also eligible to apply if they meet the minimum score requirement.
Eligibility Criteria for PGDM Data Science
- Candidate must have studied Mathematics/Statistics at class 12 level. Bachelor’s degree in IT Engineering, Computer Applications or Statistics is desirable.
Eligibility Criteria for PGDM Quantitative Finance
- The candidate must have studied Mathematics/Statistics at Class 12 level. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Engineering or Economics is desirable.
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After the NBSAT result is declares, the institute conducts Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). It is mandatory for the shortlisted candidates to appear for GD/PI to be eligible for admission. The final merit list is released post GD/PI round. Candidate shortlisted for admission are sent offer letters. Check below the evaluation criteria for MBA admission:
NBSAT Admission Parameters | Weightage |
|---|---|
NBSAT score ( normalised to 40 marks) | 40 |
Academic performance and work experience | 20 |
Statement of Purpose | 20 |
Personal Interview | 20 |
Total | 100 |
NBSAT 2025 Selection and Shortlisting Process
NBS selection and shortlisting process for MBA/PGDM process includes NBSAT, psychometric profiling and personal interview. The candidates who will qualify NBSAT 2025, will be shortlisted for selection round on the basis their test score. The cut off for shortlisting is 50 per cent in NBSAT but it may vary different programmes based on candidate’s overall NBSAT score.
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Candidate Evaluation Criteria for Admission
Candidate will be evaluated on the following parameters for MBA admission.
| Parameter |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| NBSAT score |
50 |
| Academic performance and work experience |
15 |
| Psychometric Profiling |
10 |
| Personal Interview |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
NBSAT 2025 Contact Information
Narayana Business School
Sarkhej Bavla Road, Nr. Sanathal Cir,
Sanathal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 382210
844 8444 981
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NMAT 2025 Registration Window 1 Aug '25 - 18 Oct '25