NMIMS - NPAT Preparation

When closely evaluated, the Quantitative and Numerical Ability is the most difficult and time-taking section in the NPAT exam over the year. However, few questions from the reasoning ability section are foudn to be lengthy as well as time taking but are on an easy to moderate side. The difficulty level across different sections may vary based on the exam session, and can be subjective to candidate's preparation. Therefore, candidates may find other section of the NPAT exam difficult.

The NPAT sample paper has questions similar to those asked in NPAT exam. Candidates who prepare using NPAT sample papers tend to have better problem-solving and time-management skills. Candidates also get to know previous years questions which help them analyse the important topics, marking scheme, difficulty level, etc.

Different type of questions in NPAT Quantitative Reasoning section include solving the value of x, converting fraction into decimal, calculating percentage, analysing graph and more.

Logical Reasoning section of the NPAT exam comprises questions to analyse critical thinking skills of the candidates. Candidates can refer to SAT question papers to know the type of questions that appear in NPAT.

While preparing for Verbal Reasoning section of NPAT exam, candidates must recognise grammatical structure and usage, use prepositions, determiners, connectives, tenses appropriately. 

SVKMs NMIMS assesses critical thinking and analytical skills using the Reasoning and General Intelligence section of NPAT Exam. In this section of NPAT exam, in order to solve questions that are based on critical thinking, test takers should try to analyse the roles and conditions and based on it, solve the questions. For questions related to problem-solving, try to analyse the information and assimilate them in a suitable form to answer those questions. Candidates must practise as many questions as possible to get aware of different types of questions.

The Reasoning and General Intelligence section of NPAT exam primarily examines candidate's critical and analytical thinking abilities. To get a good hold on this section, it is critical to understand all the concepts and to practice different types of questions regularly. Books that can be helpful to prepare for the reasoning and general intelligence section of NPAT are:

• A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Short-cuts in Reasoning by Disha Publications
• A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical by Arihant publications
• Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey

Apart from the books available for general english preparation, candidates can also prepare using these materials: newspapers, journals, and English news channels. This would help improve overall vocabulary and increase general knowledge as well. Candidates can also read different novels as per their interests. Candidates can also try and resource the books as study material recommended by the past year’s toppers. Also, try to practise NPAT mock tests to familiarise with the test software beforehand.

General English section of NPAT exam does not require rigorous preparation if the candidate have good hold on English Proficiency. The books that will help the candidate to prepare for NPAT General English section include:

• Word Power Made Easy By Norman Lewis
• Objective General English 01 Edition By R. S. Aggarwal
• Proficiency in Reading Simplifying the Passage for you by Ajay Singh

In this section candidates must prepare these topics as they carry most weightage:

• Error Recognition
• Applied Grammar
• Contextual Usage
• Sequencing of Ideas
• Reading Comprehension (Passages of 400-500 words with five questions per passage)