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NPAT Previous Year Question Papers: PDF (Available), Topic-Wise Weightage

Last Updated on 23 Jun 2026

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NPAT previous year question papers are provided here. Students can download past papers and practice questions for timed practice.  Over the years, the question difficulty level has been moderate. DI dominated the Quant section; Reading Comprehension is highly important for Verbal Reasoning; Coding and the Family Tree cover 10 to 12 questions each in the Logical Reasoning section.

NPAT Exam is held for a total of 120 marks. There are 3 sections, and each has 40 marks. To answer 120 questions, 100 minutes are provided. To answer all the questions within the stipulated time, candidates need to build their speed to answer questions accurately. Download the NPAT question papers here.

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NPAT 2026 Question Paper

  • Exam Mode: Online
  • Exam Duration:100 minutes
  • Total Number of Questions: 120
  • Negative Marking: No
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NPAT 2025 Question Paper

  • Exam Mode: Online
  • Exam Duration:100 minutes
  • Total Number of Questions: 120
  • Negative Marking: No
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NPAT 2024 Question Paper

  • Exam Mode: Online
  • Exam Duration:100 minutes
  • Total Number of Questions: 120
  • Negative Marking: No
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NPAT 2023 Question Paper

  • Exam Mode: Online
  • Exam Duration:100 minutes
  • Total Number of Questions: 120
  • Negative Marking: No
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NPAT Question Paper Pattern

Get a quick overview of the NPAT question paper pattern, exam mode, duration, and marking scheme.

Features Details
Exam frequency Once a year
Exam mode Online
Exam duration 100 minutes
NPAT subjects English Language, Quantitative & Numerical Ability, Reasoning & General Intelligence.
Total number of questions 120 questions 
Question paper format MCQ
Medium English
Negative marking No negative marking

High-weightage Topics in NPAT

Having analysed the past papers, here are some key topics you should focus on for the upcoming NPAT.

Quantitative Reasoning

A good number of questions are asked from Data Interpretation, Trigonometry, Arithmetic, SET Theory, Number System and Statistics. Check the weightage of these chapters below

Topic Number of Questions
Progressions 3-5
Time, Speed, Distance, Time and Work 3-5
Functions 3-6
BODMAS 2-3
Trigonometry 4-8
Set Theory 3-5
Statistics 2-6
Quantitative Comparisons 3-4
Probability, Permutation and Combinations 2-3
Arithmetic 4-5

Logical Reasoning

Critical Thinking, Data Sufficiency, Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning dominate the Logical Reasoning section. Check the topics’ weightage below.

Topic Number of Questions
Data Interpretation (graph-based) 8-10
Syllogisms 4-5
Abstract Reasoning 6-8
Verbal Reasoning 8-10
Data Sufficiency 4-5
Arrangement/Coding-Decoding 3-5
Venn Diagrams 3-4

Verbal Reasoning

Focusing on Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Idioms, and Vocabulary would maximise your score. Check the weightage below.

Topic Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension 16-20
Para completion 5
Parajumbles 5
Vocabulary 5-7
Grammar and idioms 6-8

NPAT Last Year Question Paper Analysis

An analysis of past question papers provides us with which topics to prioritise, the answer technique, and the mark distribution. Here is the NPAT exam analysis of the previous year.

Section Difficulty Level Good Attempt
Quantitative and Numerical Ability Easy to Moderate 26-28
Reasoning and General Intelligence Easy to Moderate 32-34
Proficiency in the English Language Easy to Moderate 34-36
Overall Easy to Moderate 92-98

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Why Solve the NMIMS NPAT Past Papers?

  • Solving the NMIMS NPAT previous year question paper during the preparation stage helps you identify the chapter’s weightage and the question format.
  • You will master the most-asked topics and train yourself to spot the key terms that will help you answer the questions.
  • Solving the past papers will help you revise the entire section thoroughly.
  • You will be exposed to difficult questions and learn to answer those under timed conditions.

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FAQs On Previous Year Question Papers

The NPAT exam is for admission to a bachelor’s degree in management. The exam’s difficulty is moderate. The questions in quant are for the 10th standard.

For NPAT, you need at least 6 months of dedicated preparation. A month before the exam, you can focus on high-weightage topics, revision and mocks.

No, the NPAT exam does not include the General Knowledge section. NPAT question paper is categorised into three parts: Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning.

No, NPAT PYQ is not enough to prepare for the exam. Students can use the PYQ to practice and understand the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, and the question structure.

Quantitative Reasoning is considered challenging in NPAT. Some of the important chapters you must cover are DI, Algebra, Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Set Theory, etc.

Some of the key topics to cover for the NPAT exam are DI and Trigonometry from Quant; Visual Reasoning and Data Sufficiency from Logical Reasoning; and Reading Comprehension, Cloze Passage, and Spot the Error from Verbal Reasoning.

No, there is no negative marking in NPAT. The total marks are 120, each question having 1 mark.
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