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A candidate aspiring to join a PGDM/ MBA program offered by NBS has to undertake Narayana Business School Admission Test ( NBSAT Entrance Exam) – Proctored online test 2021.
| Sr. No. | Program |
| 1. | PGDM - Data Science & Analytics |
| 2. | PGDM - Quantitative Finance |
| 3. | PGDM – Dual Specialization |
| 4. | MBA + PGPCE |
| Program |
| PGDM (Data Science & Analytics) |
| PGDM (Quantitative Finance) |
| PGDM – Dual Specialization |
| MBA + PGPCE |
NBSAT (NBS aptitude test), a management entrance exam devised by Narayana Business School, which accesses the candidates ability in Quantitative Techniques (QT), Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy (DI & DA), Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning (AR) and Reading Comprehension (RC).
Prior Work Experience: There is no minimum or maximum work experience required to apply for NBS programs. However, having work experience will be an add on advantage which brighten the chances of selection.
NBSAT ENTRANCE Exam is designed to measure the candidate’s ability in Quantitative Techniques (QT), Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy (DI & DA), Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning (AR) and Reading Comprehension (RC). The NBSAT 2021 consists of all important topics as covered in the other MBA exams like CAT, XAT and MAT.
Nature of the Question Paper / Topics and Marks Allotted
| Sections | Questions | Marks per correct Answer | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Techniques (QT) | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy (DI & DA) | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning (AR) | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Reading Comprehension (RC) | 20 | 1 | 20 |
Students will be evaluated on the following parameters
| NBSAT Score (out of 100, scale down to 50 marks) | 50 |
| Academic Performance & Prior Work Experience | 20 |
| Group Discussion | 15 |
| Personal Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Merit List and Wait List will be displayed on the website of Narayana Business School. Waitlist movement will depend upon the vacant seats available if any.
Please note that this admission is provisional and will be confirmed on payment of fees on or before the due date and subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions of the respective program(s) and in accordance with the rules of the NBS.
The candidate is urged to note that no donation fee is required to be paid for admission to any program offered by NBS. The candidate is cautioned against falling prey to any such assurance/offer by any individual or outside agency.
Shortlisting for Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD-PI)
A candidate will be shortlisted for further admission process (GD-PI) based on her/his overall NBSAT Score. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated for GD/PI dates.
The cut off for shortlisting is calculated separately for each program based on her/his overall NBSAT Score.
Disclaimer
It is mandatory to attend GD-PI to be eligible for admission to any PG/UG programs. Only the candidate who attends NBSAT + GD-PI shall be considered as eligible for generation of final merit/wait/reject list. The candidate who remains absent for any one of the component/test will be ineligible for the selection process.
NBSAT is a national level entrance exam conducted by Narayana Business School for admissions into its PGDM/MBA PROGRAMS.
NBSAT Exam application forms are available online on the official website of NBS https://admission.nbs.edu.in/.
While filling NBSAT application form, candidates are required to enter all the past academic details.
NBSAT Exam will be conducted on December 12 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in online proctored mode.
The last date to apply for NBSAT Exam is December 8, 2021. The candidates must apply before the deadline to be able to appear in the exam.
The NBSAT Exam application fees is Rs.1000/- to be paid in online mode only through credit/debit card or internet banking.
NBSAT can be appeared once only.
NBSAT Exam aptitude test is mandatory for taking admission in PGDM–Dual specialization, PGDM Data Science & Analytics, PGDM-Quantitative Finance, and MBA+PGPCE.
NBSAT Entrance Exam is proctored online test.
The validity of NBSAT 2021 score will be for admissions of 2022-24 at Narayana Business School.
There is no reservation policy in NBSAT Entrance Exam.
No, there is no age limit to appear for NBSAT Entrance Exam 2021. However, the candidate must have completed Graduation or must be in the final year of their bachelor’s degree.
The selection will be based on consolidated score of NBSAT Exam 2021, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
| Programs | Fees |
|---|---|
| MBA + PGPCE | 6.5 Lakhs |
| PGDM – Dual Specialization | 6.5 Lakhs |
| PGDM – Data Science & Analytics | 10.85 Lakhs |
| PGDM – Quantitative Finance | 10.85 Lakhs |
Yes, the eligibility criteria of NBSAT Entrance Exam clearly lays down that, any candidate who is in their final year Bachelor's Degree can apply for NBSAT Exam.
No, the candidate's work experience is not counted in the selection process. However, it does act in favour of the candidate's selection.
NBSAT Entrance Exam will not be delayed due to COVID-19. The NBSAT 2021 exam will be computer-based and will be held in remote Proctored mode.
For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks required is 45 per cent aggregate in graduation (any stream).
Yes, 60% is the cut off for admission in NBS
The paper will be divided into four sections -Quantitative Techniques (QT), Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy (DI & DA), Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning (AR) and Reading Comprehension (RC). The total number of questions will be 100 and the duration of the test is two hours.
NBSAT 2021 exam has in total 100 questions (one mark each) and there is no negative marking for the wrong answers
There will be 100 questions in a total of one mark each. The QT section will have 30 Questions, DI & DA will have 30 Questions, AR will have 20 Questions and RC will have 20 Questions.
The best way to prepare for the NBSAT 2021 exam is to collect good resources like preparation books and study guides. The second is to make a timeline to complete the syllabus and take up mock tests to understand individual pace.
No, NBSAT Entrance Exam answer key will not be released
