{"id":9740,"date":"2026-05-27T11:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T11:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/?page_id=9740"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:00:57","slug":"exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"NPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Marking &amp; Test Format"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NMIMS NPAT 2026 entrance test is conducted for admission to various undergraduate courses offered by SVKM\u2019s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). The latest NPAT paper pattern follows a computer-based format. With 120 multiple-choice questions, the paper is divided equally among Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates get 100 minutes to complete the exam with no sectional time limits. As per the NPAT marking scheme, each correct answer carries 1 mark, while no marks are deducted for incorrect or unattempted questions. Candidates are also allowed to switch freely between sections during the <a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT exam<\/a>, making time management and accuracy important for scoring well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/free-online-ipmat-coaching\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=npat-exam-pattern\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-1024x299.webp\" alt=\"free online ipmat coaching\" class=\"wp-image-5371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-1024x299.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-768x224.webp 768w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-1536x448.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#Highlights_of_NPAT_Exam_Pattern\" >Highlights of NPAT Exam Pattern&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#NPAT_Paper_Pattern\" >NPAT Paper Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#NMIMS_NPAT_Paper_Pattern_Sectional_Weightage_and_Syllabus\" >NMIMS NPAT Paper Pattern: Sectional Weightage and Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#NPAT_Marking_Scheme\" >NPAT Marking Scheme&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#NPAT_Exam_Pattern_Previous_Year_Trends\" >NPAT Exam Pattern: Previous Year Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#Importance_of_Mock_Tests_Past_Year_Papers_to_Understand_NPAT_Paper_Pattern\" >Importance of Mock Tests &amp; Past Year Papers to Understand NPAT Paper Pattern&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#Tips_to_Prepare_as_Per_NMIMS_NPAT_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >Tips to Prepare as Per NMIMS NPAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-pattern\/#FAQs_on_NPAT_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >FAQs on NPAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_NPAT_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>Highlights of NPAT Exam Pattern&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPAT exam has 3 sections, and the total marks is 120. Check the highlights of the NPAT paper pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Particulars<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exam Mode<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Computer-based Test (CBT)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total Questions<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exam Duration<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">100 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total Sections<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sections Included<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quantitative, Logical, and Verbal Reasoning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Questions per Section<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Marking Scheme<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">+1 for Correct Answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Negative Marking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sectional Time Limit<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Section Switching<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Allowed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPAT_Paper_Pattern\"><\/span>NPAT Paper Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NPAT exam pattern is designed to test candidates in Quantitative, Logical, and Verbal Reasoning skills. This online test includes 120 questions to be completed in 100 minutes with no negative marking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NMIMS NPAT exam pattern is provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sections<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No. of Questions<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time in Minutes<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quantitative Reasoning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" rowspan=\"3\">100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Logical Reasoning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Verbal Reasoning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">120<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NMIMS_NPAT_Paper_Pattern_Sectional_Weightage_and_Syllabus\"><\/span>NMIMS NPAT Paper Pattern: Sectional Weightage and Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below explains the section-wise weightage and important topics covered in the NPAT syllabus. According to the latest NPAT exam pattern, all 3 sections carry equal weightage of 33%, covering Quantitative, Logical, and Verbal Reasoning topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Section<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Weightage<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Important Topics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Quantitative Reasoning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">33%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Arithmetic (Percentages, Ratio &amp; Proportion, Averages, Simple &amp; Compound Interest), Algebra, Linear &amp; Quadratic Equations, Geometry &amp; Mensuration, Probability, Permutations &amp; Combinations, Statistics, Data Interpretation, and Speed-Distance-Time&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Logical Reasoning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">33%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Coding-Decoding, Series Completion, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles, Syllogisms, Analogy, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Input-Output, and Seating Arrangements&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Verbal Reasoning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">33%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reading Comprehension, Synonyms &amp; Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary Usage, Grammar, Idioms &amp; Phrases, and Verbal Analogies&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/free-ipmat-mock-tests\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=npat-exam-pattern\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-1024x299.webp\" alt=\"free ipmat mock test\" class=\"wp-image-5374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-1024x299.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-768x224.webp 768w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-1536x448.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPAT_Marking_Scheme\"><\/span>NPAT Marking Scheme&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below highlights the marking criteria followed in the NPAT paper pattern. Candidates get 1 mark for each correct answer, while no marks are deducted for wrong or skipped questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Response Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Marks Awarded<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Correct Answer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">+1 Mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Incorrect Answer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0 Mark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unattempted Question<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0 Mark<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-16b4b44f5c02935719db93d09fc9860e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Resources For NPAT Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NPAT Cut Off<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT Result<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/previous-year-papers\/2026-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT 2026 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT Exam Date<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/exam-centres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT Exam Centres<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT Admit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPAT_Exam_Pattern_Previous_Year_Trends\"><\/span>NPAT Exam Pattern: Previous Year Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below shows that the NMIMS NPAT exam pattern has remained mostly consistent from 2018 to 2026. It explains the exam structure, duration, marking scheme, and key changes introduced over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exam Year<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exam Structure<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Duration &amp; Marking<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Key Highlights<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2021-2026<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">120 questions divided equally across 3 sections<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">100 minutes with no negative marking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Online computer-based test with flexible section switching and no sectional time limits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2020<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3 sections with 40 questions each<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">100 minutes, +1 mark for correct answers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exam conducted in remote proctored mode due to health restrictions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2018-2019<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">120 questions across Quantitative, Logical, and Verbal sections<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">100-minute duration with no negative marking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Introduction of the current fast-paced and speed-oriented exam format<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Mock_Tests_Past_Year_Papers_to_Understand_NPAT_Paper_Pattern\"><\/span>Importance of Mock Tests &amp; Past Year Papers to Understand NPAT Paper Pattern&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practising mock tests and previous year question papers is important for understanding the latest NPAT exam pattern and improving test preparation. Regular practice helps candidates become familiar with the question format, section-wise distribution, marking scheme, and difficulty level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attempting timed mock tests also improves speed, accuracy, and time management skills, which are essential for the 100-minute exam. By following the latest NMIMS NPAT exam pattern, candidates can identify weak areas, improve problem-solving ability, and build confidence before the actual examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Prepare_as_Per_NMIMS_NPAT_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>Tips to Prepare as Per NMIMS NPAT Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing according to the NPAT paper pattern can help candidates improve speed, accuracy, and overall exam performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some important preparation tips:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the complete NPAT exam pattern, including sections, marking scheme, and exam duration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the latest exam pattern and prepare all 3 sections equally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/management-ug\/free-npat-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT mock test<\/a>s and <a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/npat\/previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPAT previous year papers<\/a> regularly to improve speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on important topics like Arithmetic, Puzzles, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since the paper includes 120 questions and lasts 100 minutes, work on time management skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse mock test performance regularly and consistently revise weak topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise formulas, reasoning shortcuts, and grammar rules daily for quick problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Explore the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/bba-colleges\/jodhpur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBA Colleges in Jodhpur<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=npat-exam-pattern\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-1024x299.webp\" alt=\"free ipmat notes bundle\" class=\"wp-image-5373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-1024x299.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-768x224.webp 768w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-1536x448.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_NPAT_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>FAQs on NPAT Exam Pattern 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779880388399\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the latest NPAT exam pattern for 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per the latest NPAT exam pattern, the exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions divided across Quantitative, Logical, and Verbal Reasoning sections.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779880401875\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the duration of the NMIMS NPAT exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the updated 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