NPAT (National test for Programmes after Twelfth) is a common entrance exam organizeed and managed by Mumbai campus of SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Admission to undergraduate and integrated degree Program in all campuses of the university is given.
NPAT 2018 Exam will be an online exam to be organizeed in 2 shifts in 2 days. All questions are objective type multiple choice questions and total marks for Paper-1 are 120 marks and for Paper-1, it is 60 marks. Program. Each Shift consists of 2 papers; one is common for all aspirants and another is for participants applying for B.Des.
Exam format table is being given below for reference:
Exam Format Highlights | |
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NPAT 2018 Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Number of papers in NPAT 2018 | 2 Paper Paper-1 (Common for all Participants) Paper-2 (for B.Des Participants) |
Number of sections | Paper-1, 3 Sections Paper-2, 3 Sections |
Question Paper Type | Objective Type, Multiple Choice |
NPAT 2018 Total Marks | Paper 1- 120; Paper 2- 60 |
NPAT 2018 Exam duration | Paper-1: 120 minutes Paper-2: 90 minutes |
NPAT 2018 Exam language | English |
NPAT 2018 Exam Format is organizeed to test reasoning, analytical, general intelligence and command over the English Language. Weightage is given to questions topic-wise under each subject.
For every section, a specific time limit is set which will be indicated by a clock on computer test screen. The clock will be set at the server and countdown timer in the top right corner of the screen will display the remaining time available for completing NPAT 2018 exam. The participant will not need to end or submit NPAT 2018 examination. When the timer reaches zero, NPAT 2018 exam will over by itself.
Paper 1 is common for all participants. It consists of Multiple Choice Questions and there is no negative marking.
Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time Limit (Minutes) |
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Quantitative & Numerical ability | 40 | 40 | 45 |
Reasoning & General Intelligence | 40 | 40 | 45 |
Proficiency in English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 |
Total | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Paper 2 is only for B.Des participants. It consists of Multiple Choice Questions and no marks are deducted for an inaccurate answer.
Subjects | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time Limit (Minutes) |
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Spatial Ability and Visualization Skills | 20 | 20 | 30 |
Observation & Problem Solving | 20 | 20 | 30 |
General Awareness & Design Sensibility | 20 | 20 | 30 |
Total | 60 | 60 | 90 |
Topics under each subject and their weightage:
NPAT 2018 Syllabus is based on 10+2 standard. Considering various backgrounds of participants, the syllabus is constructed involving subjects and topics which are widely and commonly understandable and approachable with common sense and general intelligence.
Subject topic wise details of Syllabus for NPAT 2018 is as follows:
Contents | Description |
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Number System | Fractions, Surds and Decimals, Number Series |
Arithmetic | Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Compound Interest & Annuities, Ratio & Proportions, Time, Work & Distance, 2 D & 3D Figures- Areas & Volumes |
Algebra | Basic Algebraic Identities, Equations - Linear & Quadratic sequence and Series (AP, GP) |
Sets and Functions | Sets, Operation on Sets and their Applications, using Venn Diagrams, functions |
Elementary Statistics & Probability | Mean, Mode, and Median, Measures of Dispersion |
Trigonometry | Trigonometric Rations, identities, Height and Distances |
Contents | Description |
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Critical Thinking | Judgement Making (Take into cognizance different rules/conditions and make judgements based upon those rules/conditions) Problem Solving (To analyse the given information and condense all the information in an appropriate form and response the questions asked) |
Verbal-logical reasoning | Derive conclusions from logical premises or assess the validity of arguments based on statement of facts |
Data sufficiency | Judge if the information given is sufficient to response the question or some additional information is need |
Numerical Reasoning | Venn Diagram (Identify the class-subclass relationship among given group of items and illustrate it diagrammatically) Mathematical Equalities |
Data Interpretation | Be able to use the information given in graphs and charts to response questions |
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 format in the pattern of figures in a sequence to be able to clear the series / identify the missing figures) |
Contents | Description |
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Mistake Recognition | Recognising grammatical structure and usage. |
Applied Grammar | Using prepositions, determiners, connectives, tenses suitablely. |
Vocabulary | Grasping the meaning of underlined words in sentences |
Contextual Usage | Using suitable words in the given context |
Sequencing of Ideas | Putting ideas into logical sequence by putting jumbled sentences in the accurate order |
Reading Comprehension Total 3 Passages; 400-500 words in each passage & 5 Questions will be per Passage | Locating Information, grasping ideas, identifying relationships, interpreting ideas, moods, characteristics of characters, tone of passage, inferring, getting the central theme, evaluating |
Contents | Description |
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Principle of perception and visual design | Principles of Perception - Continuation and Closure, Similarity, Proximity by Gestalt |
Sight and thought perception according to Huxley-Lester Model | |
Cognitive Perception involving a multitude of mental procedures: analysis and recognition, interpretation, comparison, memory, salience, association and inventory, | |
Principles of Design: Emphasis and Unity, Format, Balance, Rhythm, Contrast, Movement and Proportion, | |
Semiotics (Science of signs and symbols): Indexical, Iconic and Symbolic, | |
Pragmatics of Graphics Design with its Syntax, Semantics | |
Spatial relationships assessment | Explanation of Space- Light and Scale (Spatial Properties) |
Constructivism— visual blueprinting (relating a format of shapes or arranging series of planes together visually) | |
Orthographic representations | |
Isometric representations | |
Perspectives | |
Knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts | Knowledge of form and material, usability, and emotional impact (day-to-day objects) |
Basic Mechanics | |
Concept of Formats in data |
Contents | Description |
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Ability to reveal hidden attributes in situations, people, and normal things, events, and creating critical view | Skill to detect complications/problems concerned with ease-of-use of modern / routinely used devices |
Ability to understand and analyse relations between 2D and 3D objects | |
Implementing awareness of certain details, inferring and predicting. analysing, reasoning, classifying | Creative Problem-Solving Techniques (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, and Verification) |
Bottom to top and top to down approaches | |
Skill to differentiate devious differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes. | Knowledge of spatial composition, lighting, Golden Ratio, Rule of Thirds, Balance, Colour preference (Hue, Saturation, lightness) |
Using these to solve problems | Fonts and symbols used as part of communication or awareness of fonts |
Understanding the principles of design and its perception, Usage of design component, & spatial properties, cultural tendency and structured design process |
Contents | Descriptions |
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General awareness of environmental factors i.e. natural resource, water, weather, climate, population, pollution, vegetation etc., and their suggestions on the product design, different images, wide infrastructure and changing the environment. | Environmental Design to gain sustainability- Green Design |
Changes in Procedure and Products ( focus on subtle products) | |
Awareness of social and cultural relationship with design, historical artefact, and social responsibility and environmentally sustainable design answers. | Designing for social and cultural sustainability- Inclusive Design |
Principles of Inclusive design: Responsiveness, Flexibility, Convenience, Accommodation, Welcoming and Real | |
Visual culture- Expression of Culture via visual images. | |
History of art, sculpture and literature | Art Movements / Periods- Basic Info |
Renowned sculptures, historical artists and their paintings. |
As the topics of NPAT Exam are common and more or less similar to other entrance and competitive exams so there are several options available in the books market.
Subject | Book Name | Author | ISBN |
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Quantitative and Numerical Ability | Quantitative Aptitude Numerical Ability - 1276: Numerical Ability (Fully Solved) 7000 + Objective Questions | Kiran Prakashan (Author), Pratiyogita Kiran (Author) | ASIN: B00U241N14 |
Reasoning and Gen. Intelligence | General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning 2016 | S Chand Experts | ISBN-10: 9325994151 ISBN-13: 978-932599415 |
English Language | Objective General English (Old Edition) Paperback – 2011 | R.S. Aggarwal | ISBN-10: 8121915317 ISBN-13: 978-812191531 |
Design Sensibility and Awareness | UCEED Design Environment & Social Awareness In Design Perspective Combined With Mental & Verbal Aptitude | Institute of Creative Sciences | ASIN: B01MY2M6Z6 |
Observation and Problem Solving | The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition Kindle Edition | by Don Norman | ASIN: B06XCCZJ4L |
Please read the instructions cautiously regarding Question & Responses System
As per the regulations for NPAT 2018 exam some instructions regarding the organization of NPAT 2018 for maintaining a branch, transparency and smooth operations of all activities of the exam. The aspirant must follow all the instructions.