NBSAT is management aptitude exam designed to test a candidates’ analytical skills, logical reasoning, data interpretation and communication ability. Since the exam is conducted for selection of candidates for MBA programme, it includes topics and subject of the same field. The NBSAT exam pattern is prescribed by Narayana Business School, Sarkhej and is conducted in proctored online mode for two hours. NBSAT 2026 exam is a low difficulty level exam but it focuses on holistic skills of the candidate. Check below NBSAT exam pattern and syllabus 2026.
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- NBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
- NBSAT Marking Scheme
- NBSAT Question Paper Break Up
- NBSAT 2026: Online Proctored Mode
NBSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
Check the table below for key highlights of NBSAT exam pattern:
| NBSAT 2026 Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| NBSAT sections |
|
| Exam duration |
120 minutes |
| Exam mode |
Proctored online |
| Exam timing |
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Question type |
Objective (4 options to each question) |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Negative marking |
No |
Commonly asked questions
There are no subjective type questions in NBSAT. All of the questions will be in MCQ format, having four options to choose the correct answer from. Candidates are required to select the correct option with the help of computer mouse. NBSAT is held in remote proctored mode.
There are 100 questions in NBSAT. Time duration is 120 minutes. It is not mandatory to solve all questions, but candidates must aim to attempt as many questions as they can in every section. In a section having 30 questions, they must target nearly 20 questions and in a section having 20 questions they must target nearly 12-15 questions to get a good score.
NBSAT Marking Scheme
Given below is the marking scheme for NBSAT:
- Total number of questions: 100
- Marks per question: 1
- Negative marking: No
It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions but candidates must aim to solve atleast 2/3 of the total questions in every section of the NBSAT exam.
Commonly asked questions
The main topics of NBSAT include Quant & Data Interpretation, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Business & Economic Awareness, Communication & Language Proficiency, Creativity & Innovation, and Decision-Making & Ethical Reasoning.
NBSAT test is mandatory for all MBA and PGDM programmes offered by Narayana Business School. Candidates can also use CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT and scores for admission.
NBSAT Question Paper Break Up
The question paper of NBSAT 2026 will have 100 MCQs. The difficulty level of the questions will be easy to moderate. Check the table below for section wise break up of NBSAT 2026:
| NBSAT sections | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning and Analytics | 20 |
| Business & Economic Awareness | 15 |
| Communication & Language Proficiency | 15 |
| Creativity & Innovation | 15 |
| Decision Making & Ethical Reasoning | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
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The difficulty level of NBSAT is usually easy. There is no negative marking in the exam so there is no added pressure. With basic preparation and practice of Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy, Analytical Reasoning, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension, one can crack NBSAT with good scores.
NBSAT is an easy exam. One can prepare for it with 3 to 6 months of preparation, depending upon their familiarity with NBSAT syllabus. Candidates from Engineering and Technical backgrounds will find it easy to cover Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy in less time than students from non-Engineering and non-Technical backgrounds.
NBSAT 2026: Online Proctored Mode
Check below important guidelines to follow at the time of NBSAT exam:
- The NBSAT form will open at 11 am and close at 2 pm.
- Candidates will have to login at 10:45 am.
- Sit in a well lit room with no disturbance
- Do not leave your seat or turn off the camera during the exam
- Ensure there is no disruption to internet connectivity
- Do not indulge in cheating or any malpratice.
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