NPAT Syllabus 2021
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus consists of subjects such as Logical Reasoning & General Intelligence, and Quantitative & Numerical Ability. NMIMS NPAT Paper 2 is held to test candidates’ ability in Spatial Ability and Visualization Skills, Observation & Problem Solving, and General Awareness & Design Sensibility.
- NMIMS NPAT 2023 is scheduled from January 4 to May 31, 2023. Candidates appearing for NMIMS NPAT 2023 should be aware of NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus and practice accordingly. It is important to know about NMIMS NPAT Exam Pattern before discussing the NMIMS NPAT Syllabus.
- There are 2 papers conducted in NMIMS NPAT- NMIMS NPAT Paper 1 (Common) and NMIMS NPAT Paper 2 (Design). Each paper is further divided into 3 sections. In NMIMS NPAT 2023 Paper 1, candidates will be tested based on their Proficiency in the English Language,
What is NPAT? NMIMS Programs After Twelfth or NMIMS NPAT is conducted by constituent schools of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. The exam is conducted for students seeking admission to various Undergraduate and Integrated Degree Programs offered by NMIMS at Mumbai, Shirpur, Indore, Navi Mumbai, and Bengaluru Campuses.
Paper 1 Detail
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Paper 1 in Detail
Check Paper 1 section-wise syllabus, books, and preparation tips:
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus for Proficiency in the English Language
This section will test the candidates’ proficiency in grammar and comprehension. The questions will be asked from the following topics:
- Reading comprehension
- Synonyms
- Cloze test (fill in the blanks)
- Para- Jumble
- Spot the error/Sentence completion
| Construct | Sub-construct | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Error Recognition | Recognizing grammatical structure and usage. | 5 |
| Applied Grammar | Using prepositions, determiners, connectives, tenses appropriately. | 8 |
| Vocabulary | Grasping the meaning of underlined words in sentences | 4 |
| Contextual Usage | Using appropriate words in the given context | 4 |
| Sequencing of Ideas | Putting ideas into a logical sequence by putting jumbled sentences in the correct order | 4 |
| Reading Comprehension (3 Passages of 400-500 words with 5 Questions per Passage) | Locating Information, grasping ideas, identifying relationships, interpreting ideas, moods, characteristics of characters, tone of a passage, inferring, getting the central theme, evaluating | 15 |
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Preparation Books for English Language
- Word Power Made Easy By NORMAN LEWIS (ISBN-10: 0143424688)
- OBJECTIVE GENERAL ENGLISH 01 Edition By R. S. Aggarwal (ISBN-10: 8121915317)
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Preparation Tips
- Candidate should get into the habit of regular reading of a newspaper and any magazine which covers the contemporary events well. This will help in building a good vocabulary and also help with the General Knowledge section.
- Brush up on the basics of grammar to tackle the error detection questions and sentence correction.
- Identify the words you are not familiar with and try to understand their meaning and usage.
- Listen to speeches or watch movies and/or documentaries with subtitles. This will increase the knowledge of spoken English and might come in use while attempting sentence completion and para jumble questions.
- Candidates should talk to people in English. They may feel sluggish and shy at first and will make lots of mistakes but soon they will discover that with more talking, their confidence, as well as their accuracy, is increasing.
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus for Quantitative & Numerical Ability
This section carries 40 questions out of 120 of 1 mark each. Questions will be asked from the following topics in Quantitative & Numerical Ability:
- Number System
- Set Theory
- Percentages
- Profit, Loss, and Discount
- Ratio
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Time and Work
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry & Mensuration
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability
| Construct | Sub-construct | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Number System | Fractions, Surds and Decimals, Number Series | 4 |
| Arithmetic | Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Compound Interest & Annuities, Ratio & Proportions, Time, Work & Distance, 2 D & 3D Figures- Areas & Volumes | 16 |
| Algebra | Basic Algebraic Identities, Equations - Linear & Quadratic sequence, and Series (AP, GP) | 8 |
| Sets and Functions | Sets, Operation on Sets and their Applications using Venn Diagrams, functions | 4 |
| Elementary Statistics & Probability | Mean, Mode, and Median, Measures of Dispersion | 4 |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric Ratios, identities, Height and Distances | 4 |
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Preparation Books for Quantitative and Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal (ISBN-10: 8121924987)
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths by Tyra (ISBN-10: 8190458922)
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha (ISBN-10: 9351343553)
Preparation Tips
- The candidate should brush up on the basics to get a grip on the fundamental topics.
- Practice is the key to Mathematics, so candidates must practice as many mock tests as possible.
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus for Reasoning & General Intelligence
This section test candidate’s ability to identify patterns, understanding of logical links. Questions will be based on the following topics:
- Analytical reasoning
- Series & sequences
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Table Chart)
- Blood relation
- Analogy
- Syllogisms
- Visual Reasoning
| Construct | Sub-construct | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | Decision Making (Take into cognizance various rules/ conditions and take decisions based upon those rules/conditions) Problem Solving (To analyze the given information and condense all the information in a suitable form and answer the questions asked) | 10 |
| Verbal-logical reasoning | Derive conclusions from logical premises or assess the validity of arguments based on the statement of facts | 5 |
| Data sufficiency | Judge if the information given is sufficient to answer the question or some additional information is required | 5 |
| Numerical Reasoning | Venn Diagram (Identify the class-sub class relationship among a given group of items and illustrate it diagrammatically) Mathematical Equalities | 6 |
| Data Interpretation | Be able to use the information given in graphs and charts to answer questions | 10 |
| Spatial Reasoning | Figure Analogy (Choosing the figure from the alternatives that match with relationship specified by a given figural pair) Figure Matching / Classification (Notice the common quality in figures to be able to match figures or find the odd one out) Figure Series (To discover a pattern in the formation of figures in a sequence to be able to complete the series / identify the missing figures) | 4 |
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Preparation Books for Reasoning & General Intelligence
- Model Approach to Logical Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal (ISBN-10: 8121919053)
- Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pandey (ISBN-10: 8190458914)
Preparation Tips
- Spend some seconds over a question and study each question carefully. A brief explanation of why each choice is correct or incorrect should go into candidates’ minds.
- Candidates should never assume or use any information which is not given in the question. Observe only the information given in each question when choosing among the alternative responses.
- Read both the factual passage and the sentence completion instruction carefully. Both must be considered in making your choice.
- Be sure to read all the response choices carefully before eliminating or choosing one of them.
- The candidate can solve most of these questions by following certain tricks and shortcut methods. Therefore, a practice of previous year papers and chapter-wise questions is important.
- The candidate should solve questions regularly to get a good grip of it as ample practice should be there.
- Candidate can also prepare for this section is by regularly solving crossword puzzles, Sudoku, riddles etc.
Paper 2 – Design
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Paper 2 – Design
NMIMS NPAT 2023- NMIMS NPAT Paper 2 is held to test candidates’ ability in Spatial Ability and Visualization Skills, Observation & Problem Solving, and General Awareness & Design Sensibility. NMIMS NPAT Syllabus for Design Paper is as follows:
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus for Spatial Ability and Visualization
The total time allotted to this section is 30 minutes. This section consists of 20 MCQs which should be completed in a duration of 20 minutes. NMIMS NPAT Syllabus for Spatial Ability and Visualization is represented in the following table:
| Construct | Sub-construct | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Principle of perception and visual design | Gestalt Principles of Perception - Proximity, Similarity, Continuation and Closure | 1 |
| Huxley-Lester Model: Sight and thought perception | 1 | |
| Cognitive Perception involves a myriad of mental processes: interpretation, memory, comparison, salience, association, inventory, analysis and recognition | 1 | |
| Principles of Design: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Contrast, Pattern, Movement, Emphasis and Unity | 2 | |
| Semiotics (Science of signs and symbols): Iconic, Symbolic, Indexical | 1 | |
| Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics of Graphics Design | 1 | |
| Spatial relationships assessment | Interpretation of Space- Light and Scale (Spatial Properties) | 2 |
| Constructivism—visual blueprinting (relating a pattern of shapes or visually arranging series of planes together) | 2 | |
| Orthographic representations | 1 | |
| Isometric representations | 1 | |
| Perspectives | 1 | |
| Knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts | Knowledge of form and material, usability, and emotional impact (day-to-day objects) | 2 |
| Basic Mechanics | 2 | |
| Concept of Patterns in data | 2 |
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus for Observation and Problem Solving
The total time allotted to this section is 30 minutes. This section consists of 20 MCQs which should be completed in a duration of 20 minutes. NMIMS NPAT Syllabus for Observation and Problem Solving is represented in the following table:
| Construct | Sub-construct | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events, and think critically about them. | Ability to detect complexity/problems related to ease-of-use of modern/day-to-day devices | 4 |
| Ability to understand spatial relations among 2D and 3D objects | 2 | |
| Applying attention to certain details, analyzing, reasoning, classifying, inferring, and predicting. | Creative Problem Solving Techniques (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, and Verification) | 4 |
| Bottom to top and top to down approaches | 2 | |
| Ability to discern subtle differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes. | Knowledge of the spatial composition, lighting, Golden Ratio, Rule of Thirds, Balance, Colour preference (Hue, Saturation, lightness) | 3 |
| Using these to solve problems | Use of fonts as the element for communication or merely font awareness | 2 |
| Use of design elements, design and perception principles, spatial properties, cultural preferences, and structured design process | 3 |
NMIMS NPAT 2023 Syllabus for General Awareness and Design
The total time allotted to this section is 30 minutes. This section consists of 20 MCQs which should be completed in a duration of 20 minutes. NMIMS NPAT Syllabus for General Awareness and Design is represented in the following table:
| Construct | Sub-construct | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources, etc., and their implications on the design of products, images, infrastructure, and environment. | Design for Environment to achieve sustainability- Green Design | 3 |
| Process changes and Product changes (focus on intangible products) | 3 | |
| Awareness of social and cultural connection with the design, history of the designed artifact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. | Designing for social and cultural sustainability- Inclusive Design | 4 |
| Principles of Inclusive design: Responsive, Flexible, Convenient, Accommodating, Welcoming, and Realistic | 3 | |
| Visual culture-> Culture expressed in visual images. | 3 | |
| History of art, sculpture, and literature | Art Movements/Periods- Basic Info | 2 |
| Renowned Historical Artists and their paintings, sculptures. | 2 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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