NPAT
NMIMS NPAT
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NMIMS NPAT (also written NMIMS-NPAT) is the entrance test described on the official NPAT portal as the route into undergraduate programmes at SVKM's NMIMS Deemed-to-be University. The portal lists programmes across six areas - Commerce, Economics, Liberal Arts, Branding & Advertising, International Studies and Management - spanning BBA, B.Com, B.Sc. (Finance), BBA (FinTech), Integrated BBA-MBA, B.Sc. Economics, BBA (Branding & Advertising), BA (Liberal Arts), BBA (Management & Marketing), BBA Finance and BBA (International Business). Teaching happens across the Mumbai, Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad campuses; campus preferences are given during one common registration rather than separate campus applications. It suits school-leavers who want a business-focused degree and are willing to sit a single computer-delivered test instead of applying campus by campus. Candidates may apply to a maximum of five programmes, and some listed programmes - BBA, B.Com, BBA (Branding & Advertising), BBA (International Business), BA (Liberal Arts) and BBA (Management & Marketing) - are open to applicants without mathematics. Preparation should follow the official admissions handout and sample paper, both downloadable from the NPAT portal, and should be built around the six subject areas above rather than generic aptitude drills. Registration for NPAT 2026 closes on 26 May 2026. There is no management quota, and the university warns that no third-party agent can secure direct admission. This page is independent study material, not an official NMIMS publication.
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Which programmes can I apply for through NPAT?
The official portal lists BBA, B.Com, B.Sc. (Finance), BBA (FinTech), Integrated BBA-MBA, B.Sc. Economics, BBA (Branding & Advertising), BA (Liberal Arts), BBA (International Business), BBA (Management & Marketing) and BBA (Finance). These sit under Commerce, Economics, Liberal Arts, Branding & Advertising, International Studies and Management.
How many programmes can one application cover?
The official FAQ states you can apply to a maximum of five programmes. Plan that list before you register: choose a mix of ambitious and safer programmes across campuses, since campus preferences are indicated inside the same common registration rather than through separate forms.
Do I need to register separately for each campus?
No. The official FAQ says you indicate your campus preferences during the common registration process. NMIMS lists campuses at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, so rank the ones you would genuinely accept before you fill the form.
Can I take the test more than once?
Yes. The official FAQ says you can take one main attempt and two retakes, and the highest score out of your three attempts is considered. Because the best result counts, a weak first attempt is not fatal - but treat each attempt seriously rather than assuming a later one will rescue you.
Can I reschedule my exam date?
No. The official FAQ states plainly that rescheduling the NPAT exam is not possible. Pick your slot only after checking your board exam and school commitments, and keep the whole test day free, since a missed appointment cannot be moved to another date.
How do I get my admit card?
The official FAQ says your admit card will be emailed to you separately. Watch the inbox and spam folder of the address you registered with, and keep that mailbox accessible through the exam window, since the admit card is not something you download from a dashboard according to the published answer.
Which programmes can I apply to without mathematics?
The official FAQ lists BBA, B.Com, BBA (Branding & Advertising), BBA (International Business), BA (Liberal Arts) and BBA (Management & Marketing) as options for applicants without maths. B.Sc. (Finance), BBA (FinTech), BBA (Finance), B.Sc. Economics and Integrated BBA-MBA are not on that list.
Can I apply using SAT or ACT scores instead?
Yes. The official FAQ confirms students are eligible to apply through SAT or ACT scores. If you already hold a strong SAT or ACT result, ask the admissions office how to submit it alongside your NPAT application so your file is assessed on the route you intend.
Can I change campus after paying fees in phase 1?
The official FAQ indicates yes: paying fees after phase 1 does not block an upgrade in phase 2, and upgrades depend on your updated merit number and seat availability. Treat any campus move as conditional, not guaranteed, and confirm the process with admissions before relying on it.
How do I prepare, and what should I avoid?
Start from the admissions handout and sample paper linked on the official NPAT portal, then build a study plan around the six subject areas the test feeds: Commerce, Economics, Liberal Arts, Branding & Advertising, International Studies and Management. Ignore social media claims of direct admission - NMIMS states there is no management quota and no authorised agent.