NPAT Exam Dates, Fees, Eligibility & Notification

 

About NPAT

The NMIMS NPAT 2021 is an entrance exam for the NMIMS Programs after class 12. Moreover, the NPAT entrance exam 2021 offers the opportunity to gain admission into undergraduate programs.

 

About NMIMS

NMIMS is a recognized name in management education in India. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) is a university established in 1981. It is commonly known as NMIMS. Its main campus is located in Mumbai. With campuses in over seven cities, NMIMS is best known for its MBA / PGDM programs. Moreover, the NMIMS institution ranks well for its academic courses. NMIMS began its journey by offering a Master’s program in management studies. It offers programs in various fields. It offers courses such as Technology, Science, Commerce, Economics, Management, etc

 

NPAT Basic Information

The scores of NPAT can be used for admission to a variety of courses. B.Tech, BBA, B.Com ,B.Sc, B.Des, BA Hons., MBA Tech and MBA B.Pharm. Each year, more than 80,000 candidates write the NPAT. The NMIMS NPAT 2021 takes place over three days, including June 27, July 2, and July 3.

 

NPAT 2021

This year, the NPAT exam is administered in an online, internet-based test manner. The pattern of the assessment is consistent with the previous year. The exam consists of three sections. It assesses applicants for English language proficiency, reasoning ability, general intelligence, and numerical ability. Candidates need to answer 120 questions in the exam. The level of the test for the quantitative aptitude section is moderate to difficult. Some questions take up the majority of the time. On the other hand, the English proficiency and reasoning skills are at an average level. 

Features	Details
Exam Name	NPAT
Full-Form	National Test for Programs After Twelfth
Conducting Body	SVKM’s NMIMS (Narsi Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Exam Level	University-level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online test
Exam Duration	2 hours
Exam Syllabus	English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Intelligence.
Exam Pattern	120 MCQs
Language	English
Exam Fees	1800 Rs for one institution course. 3000 Rs for two courses of two different institutions. 4000 Rs for three courses of three different institutions. 5000 Rs for four programs of four different institutions.
Exam Purpose	Admission to one of nine campuses of NMIMS for various academic programs
Course Offered	BBA, BTech, BSc, BCom (Hons), MBA (Tech), BDes, integrated courses
No. of Test Cities	49
Exam Website	https://nmimsnpat.in/

NPAT 2021: Key Features

NMIMS advises applicants to follow important guidelines. The exam is scheduled to take place on June 27, July 2, and July 3. Candidates should follow important guidelines to pass the exam. Here are the key features of the NPAT 2021:

• NMIMS requires candidates to ensure the right infrastructure for the online proctored test at home to avoid any technical problems
• The exam will consist of 120 questions divided into three sections with 40 questions in each section.
• The total time to complete the test is 100 minutes.
• Candidates are not allowed to edit their answers.

 

Revised Guidelines for Online Examination

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:

• Sit in front of the desktop or laptop for the exam.
• Do not sit in a dim-lit environment.
• Wear casuals on exam day.
• No one else should be present in front of the camera other than the candidate.

 

NPAT Exam Dates

The exam will take place in three sessions on June 27, July 2, and July 4. The NMIMS National Test for programs after Twelfth (NMIMS NPAT) is an entrance examination taken for admission to university courses of study and an integrated degree offered by SKVM’s Narsee Monjee Institute for Management Studies (NMIMS). Candidates who want UG admission to NMIMS must register for the NMIMS NPAT exam. The online application form can be filled out on the official website. Information on how to complete the application form can be found on this page. Applicants must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria, in addition to the eligibility criteria of the courses and colleges for which they are applying.

 

NPAT 2021	Important Dates
Start of application	Started
Final day to apply	17th June 2021
Availability of the NPAT exam admit card	24th June 2021
NPAT 2021	27th June, 2nd, and 3rd July
NPAT 2021 official result announcement	Result is out
Counseling process starts	Third week of July 2021

 

Exam Notification

The NPAT notification was released on February 16. The online application form can be filled out on the official website. Information on how to complete the application form can be found on this page. Applicants must ensure that they meet the NMIMS NPAT eligibility criteria.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for the NPAT NMIMS 2021 include criteria such as academic qualification, age restriction, and nationality. NMIMS NPAT eligibility requires applicants to meet the NMIMS NPAT eligibility criteria to take the exam. The NMIMS NPAT offers admission to many courses and therefore the eligibility criteria are different for each course. Applicants must meet the NMIMS NPAT eligibility criteria to apply for the desired program.

 

Basic Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility criteria for applying to NMIMS NPAT requires applicants to have cleared Class XII with a minimum of 50% marks. Those who are still in 10+2 can also register for the NMIMS NPAT exam. It is necessary to complete the NMIMS NPAT 2021 eligibility criteria set forth by NMIMS University. Below are the NPAT eligibility criteria for 2021 put out by NMIMS.

• Applicants applying to NPAT must have passed their class 12 exam or equivalent.
• Candidates who pass the 10 + 2 exam from the Open or Distance learning (ODL) equivalent are also eligible to apply for the exam. In this case, the school must be accredited by the National Institute of Open Schools (NIOS).
• Applicants must have a total score of 60% in their 10 + 2 or similar examinations
• IB diploma holders will only be eligible but only if they have math/statistics at the standard level.
• Applicants who have passed the CBSE / ICSE exam must have a score aggregate of all subjects of class 10 or an equal level of examination.

 

Also note:

• The scores of the best four or five subjects will not be taken into account.
• Candidates over 25 are not allowed to register for the exam
• Applicants who are not able to achieve a 10 + 2 CBSE or ICSE Board or IB Diploma on the first attempt will not be eligible for the NPAT Exam

 

Registration Process

The steps below will help you complete the application form successfully:

• The applicants need to visit the official website of the NMIMS NPAT exam: www. npat.in 
• Register by filling in all of the needed information.  
• Enter the required text in the verification box and then click on ‘submit’. 
• Check your mailbox for the verification mail. 
• Click on the link sent in your mailbox to validate your account. 
• Return to the official website of NPAT and log in with the created ‘username’ and ‘password’. 
• Click on the ‘Edit button on the upper right corner of the website. 

 

The application form has a total of 3 categories. Personal Details, Academic qualifications, and School Selection. Each category has several sub-categories that must be completed. Each of the three categories has been explored in-depth below.

Personal details: The candidates must enter the following details.

• Personal Information
• Address
• Contact Information
• Other Information

 

Academic Details: Information regarding the candidate’s educational background

• SSC Details
• HSC Details

 

Note: Mathematics or Statistics is a necessity for candidates applying for certain courses.

School Selection: Select from the participating colleges of the NMIMS NPAT exam. Candidates can apply to multiple colleges on this page.

• Course Preference
• Exam City Preference
• Payment Type

 

NPAT Application Fees Procedure

Follow the steps mentioned below to pay the application fee. 

• Accept the declaration at the bottom right corner. Enter the verification code.
• Click on ‘Submit’.
• The candidate will be can then complete the application fee payment process 

 

Basic Guidelines for Completing the NMIMS NPAT Application Form

The following should be kept in mind while filling the application form: 

• Applicants only need to register once for NMIMS NPAT. Multiple submissions of the application by the same applicant may result in cancellation.
• Applicants who have chosen multiple colleges and courses have the choice of giving the test on both dates. However, the applicants will be needed to pay the application fee for both days separately. 
• Applicants who have selected both Engineering and Non-Engineering courses or colleges in the application form will be needed to appear for the Engineering institution Exam on the first day and the non-Engineering institution Exam on the next day and vice versa. 
• The highest score of a candidate who has given the exam on both days will be considered in the merit list. 

 

NMIMS-NPAT Application Fee 2021

 The basic application fee for submission of the NMIMS NPAT 2021 Application form is Rs.1800 for one institution. However, the application fee will change for candidates applying for more than one institution. Below is the application fee structure for one or multiple institutions. 

Number of Schools	Application fees
1 school	Rs.1800
2 Schools	Rs.3000
3 Schools	Rs.4000
4 Schools	Rs.5000

 

NPAT Exam Pattern

Students willing to take the NPAT 2021 exam should go through the NMIMS NPAT exam pattern and the syllabus. Going through the exam pattern will help the candidates understand the paper. By knowing the exam, candidates can decide which sections they can try solving.

Further Understanding of the Paper Pattern

• The entire exam will consist of three sections.  
• The exam will be conducted in three-day test windows
• The exam shall assess the candidate’s aptitude.
• The candidates will have 100 minutes to solve the 120 questions. 
• The three sections shall contain 40 questions each.  
• The candidate will score one mark for every correct answer.
• There will be no deduction in marks for incorrect answers.

 

NPAT Syllabus

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies decides and prescribes the NPAT 2021 syllabus. The NPAT syllabus 2021 is divided into three main sections: English, Maths, and Reasoning. Candidates must complete 120 questions in 100 minutes during the online proctored NPAT exam, according to the NPAT 2021 exam format.

Important points to keep in mind while preparing:

The number of applicants registering for the NPAT examinations grows year after year. So does the level of competition. So candidates must approach the NPAT 2021 exam in a well-planned manner. Some key points are listed below. 

• Always examine the concepts regularly. 
• Learn how to manage your time properly. 
• Examine past year’s NPAT question papers. 
• Clear your doubts

 

NPAT Admit Card

Candidates are advised to keep a photo identification. It will be to verify identity on the test day. NMIMS did not release the NPAT call letter after the authorities changed the NPAT examination mode from an offline exam to a remotely supervised test. Login to the internet-based test will take place using the login credentials. It will be provided to the candidates through e-mail.  Candidates without a photo identification card will not be allowed to take the NPAT exam.

 

Details in Admit Card

The NPAT 2021 admit card mentions the following details:

• Candidate’s name 
• Candidate’s Picture 
• Date and Time of exam
• Exam Center’s address 
• Candidate’s Roll Number 
• Candidate’s signature  
• Signature of the Issuing Authority 
• NMIMS NPAT 2021 Exam instructions 

Admit card release	24-Jun-2021
Exam date	27-Jun-2021  02-Jul-2021  03-Jul-2021

 

NPAT Result

The NMIMS NPAT 2021 Result will be available online at the university website. Students can view their results by entering their login information. NMIMS will announce the result on the internet in the form of a merit list.

The authorities will create a merit list based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam. To be eligible for the counseling stage, candidates must achieve the minimum cut-off marks. Institutions will grant admission based on the results of the written test.

 

NPAT Merit List

NMIMS University decides on a cut-off, based on which the merit list containing the names of the chosen applicants is announced. The NPAT merit list is prepared by the university based on the marks earned by the candidate in the NPAT 2021 examination and the college preference provided by the candidate at the time of submitting the NPAT 2021 application form.

The merit list for the B.Des, BA (Hons) Liberal Arts, and BBA Branding and Advertising courses is based on the NPAT, PI, and relevant exams scores.

 

NPAT 2021 Selection Procedure

Before looking at the NMIMS NPAT 2021 results, candidates should look at the selection procedure. Check out the selection procedure for NPAT 2021 below.

• The institutions choose candidates for the counseling procedure based on their merit list.
• Institutions will invite the candidates based on their merit number to a counseling session in Mumbai.
• Candidates must be present for the counseling procedure; no one other than the candidate is permitted to appear on their behalf.
• NMIMS will admit the candidates to numerous courses in various disciplines during the counseling session based on their merit, preference, and availability of courses based on eligibility requirements and vacancies.

 

Date of NMIMS NPAT 2021 Result

The following are the official dates for the NMIMS NPAT 2021 Exam, Result, and Counselling Start:

• NMIMS NPAT 2021 Exam will be held on the 2nd and 4th of July, 2021.
• NMIMS will announce the results in July 2021.
• Counseling will begin in July 2021.

 

How to Check the NMIMS NPAT 2021 Score

Candidates may verify their NMIMS NPAT 2021 results by following the procedures below:

• Navigate to the NMIMS NPAT official website.
• To view the result, go to the portal and click on the link.
• Now input the login details, such as user name and password.
• On the computer screen, the merit list/result will be displayed.
• Take a print of it and keep it somewhere secure for future use in the admissions process.

NMIMS NPAT 2021 Merit List gives admission to various NMIMS courses in different campuses will be given based on performance. The authorities will create a merit list on the basis of the marks achieved by the applicants in the entrance test. The names of candidates chosen for the counseling stage will appear on the merit list. Candidates must secure their places by visiting the Institute and paying the admission fee during the counseling process.

 

Important Instructions for the Exam

• The entire exam will consist of three sections. 
• The examination will be conducted in three-day test windows, as per the updated NPAT paper pattern. 
• Paper 1 is the same for all candidates. It shall assess the candidate’s aptitude in Quantitative Ability, Reasoning Ability, and English Language Proficiency.  
• In paper one, the candidates will have 120 minutes to solve the 120 questions.
• The three sections shall contain 40 questions each. 
• The candidates should have a target of spending less than one minute to solve each question. 
• Students will get one mark for every correct answer. There will be no deduction in marks for wrong answers.

 

NPAT 2021 Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When will the NPAT 2021 be held?

A. The NPAT 2021 will be held on June 27, July 2, and July 3. Due to the COVID pandemic, NMIMS decided to organize the NPAT test as an online supervised test. 

 

Q2. How can I begin planning for the NPAT exam? 

A. Learning time management skills for the NPAT examination is a must. Candidates should take practice papers online to prepare for it. Start to solve NPAT sample problems to analyze specific gaps.

 

Q3. What are the major topics covered in the NPAT syllabus? 

A. The NPAT syllabus covers English, Maths, and Reasoning.

Q4. Does NPAT allow calculators?

A. NPAT does not allow calculators in the exam center.

 

Q5. Does NPAT have negative marking?

A. Students will get one mark for every correct answer. There will be no negative marks for wrong answers. Therefore, candidates should work accordingly.

 

Q6. Where will NMIMS release the NPAT admit card?

A. Typically, NMIMS releases the admit card on their official website. This year, NMIMS University will not issue the admit card because the authorities changed the examination mode from offline to online. 

 

Q7. Is NPAT admit card needed for admission?

A. All candidates are supposed to keep their admit cards safe as they will be required during the admission procedure. 

 

Q8. How to download my NPAT admit card?

A. Candidates need to log in to their individual accounts with their login ID and password to download their admit cards. 

 

Q9. Do I need to fill a different form for NPAT admit card?

A. There is no need to fill separate forms for the admit card. NMIMS will release the admit card to candidates based on information on the candidate’s application form. 

 

Q10. How can I begin preparing for the NPAT exam? 

A. Learning time management skills for the NPAT examination is a must. Candidates should take practice papers online to prepare for it. Start to solve NPAT sample problems to analyze specific gaps.

 

Q11. How to manage time in the NPAT exam?

A. Take no more than two additional mock tests and carefully analyze them. Revisit difficult questions from prior mock examinations as well as selected ones from the past study material. Please do not visit numerous websites in search of test advice.

 

Q12. Which Narsee Monjee seems to be the greatest?

A. NMIMS Mumbai is excellent for BBA. Mumbai campus is the finest in terms of education and other records.

 

Q13. Is NPAT tough?

A. The NPAT is not a difficult exam. To pass this entrance test, all you need is good planning and continuous preparation.

 

Q14. What if I am awaiting the results of my Class 12 exams at the time of the exam?

A. If a candidate has not finished Class 12 and their results are unavailable at the time of the exam, they can take the exam on a provisional basis.

 

Q15. When will the 2021 NPAT cut-offs be announced?

A. The cut-offs will be announced following the announcement of the results.