All about NPAT: An entrance test for students aiming to pursue graduation in arts, science or commerce 

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies have recently opened their application window for the upcoming National Test for Programs After Twelfth (NPAT) for the session 2022. This is a national level college entrance exam for undergraduate students who wish to study undergraduate degree programmes like BBA, B.Sc in Economics, B.Sc in Finance and B.Com in this institute. The official application window till 5^th June 2022. The institute has its campus across six cities in India, namely: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Indore and Dhule. The entrance exam is scheduled for the end of June 2022 and will be conducted across 49 cities in India. Here’s everything an aspiring candidate needs to know about NPAT. 

Eligibility criteria 

• Candidates need to be Indian nationals with valid identity proofs. 
• Candidates should not be more than 25 years of age during the time of the test. 
• Candidates need to have secured minimum 50 percent aggregate marks in their 10+2 finals with compulsory English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Statistics.  
• Candidates who are yet to appear in their class XII board exams are also eligible for this entrance exam. 
• Candidates who have a diploma in engineering or any other Indian Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with 60 percent or above qualifying marks are also eligible. 

Exam pattern 
This entrance exam comprises of a single paper (Paper I) having 120 multiple choice questions (MCQs). The paper is divided into three sections: Quantitative and Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning and General Aptitude, and Proficiency in the English Language. Each section has 40 questions each. The syllabus follows any 10+2 curriculum.  

Marking scheme 
The total marks for this entrance exam are 100. While the first two sections have 40 questions with 40 marks each, the last section has 40 questions, out of which only 20 needs to be attempted. Therefore, this section consists of 20 marks. There are no negative markings for incorrect answers or unattempted questions.  

Mode and duration 
The entrance exam is conducted online via computer-based mode. The medium of the exam in English only. The duration is 100 minutes.