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NPAT Exam Guide (NMIMS UG Admission)

A clear guide to NMIMS NPAT — the university's official undergraduate entrance test for BBA, B.Com, B.Sc and integrated programmes. Format, programmes, retakes, application steps, and how to verify details on npat.nmims.edu.

Last updated 1 July 2026

Key facts

Exam: NPAT — NMIMS's official UG / integrated-degree entrance test
Conducting body: NMIMS (SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, deemed-to-be university)
Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
Attempts: One main attempt + two retakes; highest score is used
Official website: npat.nmims.edu (verify programmes, eligibility, fees, dates)
Not to confuse with: SNAP (the PG / MBA-level test)

What NPAT is (and is not)

NPAT is the official undergraduate entrance test conducted by NMIMS (SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, a deemed-to-be university) for admission to its undergraduate and integrated degree programmes.

It is important not to confuse NPAT with SNAP. NPAT is for undergraduate/integrated UG admission at NMIMS; SNAP is a postgraduate MBA-level test. If you are finishing Class 12 and want an NMIMS undergraduate seat in management, commerce, economics or related fields, NPAT is the test you take.

NPAT = NMIMS's official UG / integrated-degree entrance test
Conducted by NMIMS (a deemed-to-be university)
Different from SNAP, which is the PG/MBA-level test

Programmes and campuses covered

NPAT scores are used for a broad set of NMIMS undergraduate and integrated programmes — for example BBA and its specialised variants, B.Com (Hons), B.Sc (Finance), B.Sc (Economics), the integrated BBA-MBA, BA (Liberal Arts) and similar courses, offered across several NMIMS campuses in different cities.

Some programmes may not require mathematics, and specialised or dual-degree programmes can have their own higher eligibility bar. Because the exact programme list and campus availability are refreshed each cycle, confirm the current offering for your target city on the official site.

Management, commerce, finance, economics and liberal-arts UG programmes
Integrated options such as BBA-MBA are included
Offered across multiple NMIMS campuses — availability varies by city
Confirm the current programme + campus list on the official site

Exam format and the retake structure

NPAT is a computer-based test (CBT). A distinctive feature is its attempt structure: NMIMS allows one main attempt plus two retakes, and the highest score across your attempts is the one considered for admission. This rewards steady preparation and reduces the pressure of a single bad day.

The paper is organised into sections that broadly assess quantitative and numerical ability, reasoning and English/verbal skills. The exact number of questions, sectional split, timing and marking scheme are set each cycle, so read the current pattern from the official test website rather than an older summary.

Computer-based test (CBT)
One main attempt + two retakes; the highest score is used
Sections broadly cover quantitative/numerical, reasoning, and verbal/English
Exact question count, timing and marking — verify on npat.nmims.edu

Eligibility — read your programme's clause

General eligibility is based on passing Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board, and specific programmes add their own minimum-percentage and subject requirements. Certain flagship or dual-degree programmes require a higher aggregate than the general threshold.

Because minimum marks, age limits and single-attempt rules are programme-specific and can change, this guide does not quote fixed numbers. Match your Class 12 stream and marks to the exact eligibility clause of the programme you want, on the official site, before you apply.

Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board is the base requirement
Programme-specific minimum percentage and subject rules apply
Dual-degree / flagship programmes can need a higher aggregate
Verify your programme's exact eligibility on the official site

How to register and apply

Registration is done online through the official NMIMS NPAT portal: you create an account, fill your details, select the programmes you want to apply to (a single registration typically lets you apply to several), pay the fees, book a slot, and download your admit card.

After results, admission proceeds on merit through NMIMS's declared process, followed by document verification and fee payment for the allotted seat. Keep your account credentials, documents and deadlines organised — applying to multiple eligible programmes can widen your options.

Register and create an account on the official NPAT portal
Select programmes (a single registration usually allows several applications)
Pay fees, book your slot, and download the admit card
Complete admission on merit with document verification + fee payment

Preparation and verify-before-you-pay

Prepare across the three broad areas — quantitative/numerical ability, logical reasoning, and English/verbal — using the sectional weights and sample structure from the official information. Because retakes are allowed with the best score counting, a plan that lets you improve between attempts is realistic.

Every hard detail — the exam window, fees, per-programme eligibility, and the final admission timeline — is cycle-specific. Treat the official NPAT website as your single source of truth and confirm each figure before you register or pay.

Prepare quantitative, reasoning and verbal sections
Use the retake structure to your advantage with a staged plan
Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official site before paying

Frequently asked questions

Is NPAT the same as SNAP?

No. NPAT is NMIMS's undergraduate / integrated-degree entrance test taken after Class 12, while SNAP is the postgraduate MBA-level test. If you want an NMIMS undergraduate seat in management, commerce or economics, NPAT is the one to take.

How many times can I attempt NPAT?

NMIMS allows one main attempt plus two retakes, and the highest score across your attempts is used for admission. Confirm the current attempt rules and window on the official NPAT website, as details can change each cycle.

Which programmes can I get into through NPAT?

A range of NMIMS undergraduate and integrated programmes — BBA and its variants, B.Com (Hons), B.Sc (Finance), B.Sc (Economics), integrated BBA-MBA, BA (Liberal Arts) and similar — across several campuses. Check the exact current list and campus availability on the official site.

Do all NPAT programmes require mathematics in Class 12?

Not necessarily — some programmes do not require mathematics, while others do. Eligibility is programme-specific, so match your Class 12 subjects and marks to the exact clause of the programme you want on the official NMIMS site.

What exam fee and dates should I expect?

Fees, the exam window and per-programme charges are set each cycle and can change, so this guide does not quote figures. Verify the current fee and dates on the official NPAT website before you register and pay.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: NMIMS NPAT — Official website; NMIMS — Official university website.

Last verified: 1 July 2026.