NBSAT 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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 is a student friendly exam. Candidates can appear it from home as it is remote proctored. Check the table below for key highlights of NBSAT 2026.

To appear for NBSAT exam, candidates have to fulfill minimum eligibility criteria determind by the university. Check below the academic requirement for NBSAT:

• Candidate should be a graduate with minimum of 50 per cent marks or equivalent from a recognised university/institute
• Candidates appearing for final year exam of their 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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Also Read:

• NBSAT 2025 Dates
• NBSAT 2025 Exam Pattern
• NBSAT 2025 Application Form
• NBSAT 2025 Result

NBS selection and shortlisting process for MBA/PGDM process includes NBSAT, psychometric profiling and personal interview. The candidates who will qualify NBSAT 2026, 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.