Jan 06, 2025: The registration schedule for 2026 has not been officially announced yet. The expected February to May 2026 timeline is tentative and subject to confirmation through an official notification. Check Here.

Jan 06, 2025: The registration schedule for 2026 has not been officially announced yet. The expected February to May 2026 timeline is tentative and subject to confirmation through an official notification. Check Here.
The NMIMS NPAT 2026 is the entrance exam for NMIMS's undergraduate programs, like BBA, B.Com, BA Liberal Arts, and specialized BBA streams.
NMIMS NPAT or National Test for Programs After Twelfth (NPAT) is an entrance exam conducted by the SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). This university-level entrance test is conducted for admission into undergraduate courses of NMIMS such as BBA, B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc, BA (Hons) and BBMM across various specializations. Different campuses of NMIMS off UG admission based on the NMIMA NPAT scores. The NPAT exam is conducted once a year in CBT mode (Computer Based Test) at various centers located across India.
The authorities are yet to release the NMIMS NPAT exam dates for 2026. According to the official announcement, a tentative schedule of the NMIMS NPAT exam is mentioned below:
| Tentative Date | NPAT 2026 Event |
|---|---|
| 20 February 2026 | Commencement of NPAT Registration |
| 1 March 2026 | Start of NPAT Exam Window |
| 26 May 2026 | Last Date to Register |
| 31 May 2026 | Closing of NPAT Exam Window |
| First week of June 2026 | Release of NPAT Merit List / Results |
| Exam Name | NMIMS NPAT |
| Full Form | National Test for Programs After Twelfth |
| Exam Level | University-level |
| Conducting Authority | SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) |
| Courses Offered | BBA FinTech BA (Hons.) BBMM |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Eligibility | Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with 50 – 60% marks from a recognized board. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees | INR 2000 for to apply in one school |
| Exam Mode | Online; Computer-Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 100 Minutes |
| Exam Language | English |
| Number of Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Official Website | npat.nmims.edu |
The NMIMS offers various UG courses through NPAT examination. Check out the courses offered through NMIMS NPAT along with its seat intake:
| School | Programs under NPAT | Years | Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | BBA | 4 years | 1620 |
| B.Com (Hons) | 4 years | 660 | |
| B.Sc. Finance | 4 years | 760 | |
| BBA FinTech | 4 years | 60 | |
| Economics | B.Sc Economics | 4 years | 300 |
| Branding & Advertising | BBA in Branding & Advertising | 3 years | 240 |
| Liberal Arts | BA (Hons.) in Liberal Arts | 4 years | 120 |
| International Studies | BBA (International Studies) in collaboration with Kingston University, London | 3 years (2 years at Mumbai Campus and 1 year at Kingston University) | 240 |
| Management | Bachelor in Business Management & Marketing | 3 years | 420 |
Candidate must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria for NMIMS NPAT 2026. If the candidate fails to do so, their application can be rejected at any time during the examination process. The eligibility criteria for the NMIMS NPAT exam are given below:
The NPAT registration for 2026 is conducted online by NMIMS via the official website npat.nmims.edu.
Follow these steps to register for NMIMS NPAT exam 2026:
Candidates must pay the non-refundable NPAT registration fees to apply for the examination. The fees required for NPAT exam is as follows:
| School Name | No. of Schools Chosen by the candidate | First attempt in category | Retake-1 in same category | Retake-2 in same category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce/ Economics/ Liberal Arts/ Branding & Advertising/ International Studies/ management | 1 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| 2 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | |
| 3 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | |
| 4 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | |
| 5 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | |
| 6 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 |
After the completion of scheduling the exam, the NMIMS NMAT Admit card is generated for each registered candidate. Candidates can download their admit card by logging in to their Dashboard. The NPAT admit card contains details such as the candidates’ photograph, chosen date of examination, test city, and test center.
A candidate is required to carry their admit card (Soft/ hard copy) to the test center for verification. The staff at the test center will compare the photograph of the candidate on the admit card with the person appearing for the NPAT exam. Candidates also need to carry any one ID proof (Voter ID/ passport/ Aadhaar Card/ Driving License/ class 12th Admit Card/ PAN card) in original and photocopy to the test center.
Knowing the NPAT exam pattern plays a pivotal role while preparing for the examination. The exam paper of NPAT contains 120 objective types of questions divided in three major sections. Candidates are required to complete the question paper in 100 minutes. The exam pattern of the NMIMS NPAT 2026 is given below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test |
| Medium | English |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Number of sections | Three |
| Number of Questions in Each Section | 40 questions in each section |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +1 mark is awarded for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | Not applicable |
According to the official notification released by the NMIMS, the NPAT syllabus comprises of three sections. Each section in the syllabus has equal weightage and several topics. Candidates are required to prepare all the topics that fall under the following sections:
After the MNIMS NPAT result are declared on the official website of the institute in the form of a merit list. Candidates can download their results by logging into their accounts using their email ID and password. The NMIMS NPAT merit list is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the examination. Decisions taken by the institute will be considered final in this regard without entertaining any inquiries or correspondence. Candidates who are shortlisted in the NMIMS NPAT merit list are called for the counselling process.
The NMIMS conducts NPAT counselling process in online mode. The selected candidates receive an offer letter from the respective institute. Based on their NPAT Admission letter, candidates are required to submit the admission along with all the necessary documents. After verifying the documents, the NMIMS will release a fee deposit notice for all selected candidates along with the RTGS or NEFT details. Candidates must pay the admission fee before the stipulated date to secure their seats.
The list of NMIMS NPAT participating institutes are given below:
| School Name | City |
|---|---|
| Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce | Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Dhule, Chandigarh |
| Sarla Anil Modi School of Economics | Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru |
| School of Branding & Advertising | Mumbai |
| Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts | Mumbai |
| Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management | Mumbai |
| Center for International Studies | Mumbai |
Ques. Who is eligible for NPAT?
Ans. Candidates who have passed class 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply for the NMIMS NPAT exam. Also, the candidate should not exceed the maximum age limit of 25 years.
Ques. Is NPAT compulsory for BBA?
Ans. Yes, NPAT is compulsory for candidates who want to take admitted to the BBA program offered by the NMIMS institute. Admission to the NMIMS BBA program is solely based on the market acquired by a candidate in the NPAT examination.
Ques. What is NPAT exam?
Ans. The NMIMS NPAT is the computer-based entrance exam conducted by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies for admission of candidates into their undergraduate degree programs and integrated degree programs.
Ques. Can we get into NMIMS without NPAT?
Ans. No, one cannot get into NMIMS without qualifying an entrance exam. To get admission into School of Commerce, economics, Branding & Advertising, Liberal Arts, International Studies, and Management, candidates must have obtained a valid score in the NMIMS NPAT exam.
Ques. How many times NPAT exam is conducted in a year?
Ans. The NPAT exam is conducted once a year by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) for admission to undergraduate courses offered by the institute. However, students can give maximum of three attempts for the NPAT exam within a specified window.
Ques. How do I schedule an NPAT exam?
Ans. Candidates can schedule the NPAT exam after paying the NPAT application fee online. Candidates will be able to book a slot through the login portal available on the official website of NMIMS NPAT. The last day to book a slot for NPAT 2026 is May 20, 2026.
Ques. What are the subjects in NPAT?
Ans. There are three major sections in the NPAT exam namely Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and, Verbal Reasoning. Candidates are required to prepare for each topic that falls under these three categories to score well in the NPAT exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.