NPAT 2026 Important Topics: Quant, Logical & Verbal Reasoning

SVKM’s NMIMS will conduct the NPAT 2026 exam for admission to undergraduate courses in business, management, design, and law. Candidates can attempt the exam three times in one admission cycle, offering multiple opportunities to improve their scores and enhance admission chances. NPAT consists of three equally weighted sections: Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. Understanding the most important topics from each section is crucial for targeted preparation and effective time management.

NPAT 2026 Sectional Overview

NPAT 2026 has a total of 120 questions spread evenly across three sections. Each section carries 40 marks, and all questions are objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

All sections are equally important, and candidates must aim for consistent performance across the board.

Quantitative Reasoning: Key Topics for NPAT 2026

The Quantitative Reasoning section evaluates numerical and problem-solving skills. Major topics include:

• Number System: Fractions, Surds, Decimals, Number Series
• Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Time, Work & Distance, 2D & 3D Figures
• Algebra: Linear & Quadratic Equations, Algebraic Identities, Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
• Sets & Functions: Venn Diagrams, Set Operations, Functions
• Statistics & Probability: Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Probability, Permutations & Combinations
• Trigonometry: Ratios, Heights & Distances, Trigonometric Identities

Topic-wise weightage for Quantitative Reasoning helps prioritize preparation:

Logical and Verbal Reasoning: Focus Areas

The Logical Reasoning section tests analytical and critical thinking skills, including topics such as seating arrangements, coding-decoding, puzzles, blood relations, and series. The Verbal Reasoning section focuses on reading comprehension, grammar, synonyms & antonyms, para-jumbles, and vocabulary. Candidates should practice previous years’ NPAT papers to strengthen their performance in these sections.