NBSAT 2026: Application Form (Released), Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Pattern, Syllabus

NBSAT 2026 Application Form has been released through online mode. This is a national level entrance test conducted by Narayana Business School 2026. Students will be admitted to PGDM/PGPCE programs. Narayana Business School conducts its own entrance exam called Narayana Business School Aptitude Test (NBSAT).

The selection of candidates is based on the combined scores of NBSAT series, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can check the article below for more details such as application form, exam date, eligibility, etc.

NBSAT 2026 Notifications – Application Form Released

NBSAT 2026 Overview

Exam Name	NBSAT 2026
Full Form	Narayana Business School Aptitude Test
Conducting	Narayana Business School (NBS)
Exam Level	National
Application mode	Online
Courses Offered	MBA/ PGDM

Courses Offered

The various courses offered by Narayana Business School are: PGDM- Data Science and Analytics, MBA + PGPCE, PGDM- Dual Specialization, PGDM- Quantitative Finance.

NBSAT 2026 Exam Dates

Candidates must check following official dates regarding NBSAT 2026:

Events	Date
Online registration starts	22nd September 2025
Registration closes	To Be Announced
Exam Date	To Be Announced
Declaration of result	To Be Announced
Slot Booking for GDPI	To Be Announced

NBSAT 2026 Application Form

Candidates must check following details regarding NBSAT 2026 application form:

• NBSAT 2026 application form has been made available through online mode.
• Candidates remember to upload a passport-sized photo and signature according to the prescribed form.
• The authority may or may not provide the editing feature in the form, so one must fill the form completely and carefully.
• Applications are only accepted from qualified applicants, so students should remember to check eligibility criteria before applying.
• The application deadline will be the last week of January 2026.
• After filling in all the information, students should not forget to print the completed form for further use.

NBSAT 2026 Application Fee:

• Candidates can pay the admission fee online.
• Payment methods include credit card, debit card or net banking.
• The application fee is Rs. 2000/- for each category candidate.
• In all cases, the application fee will not be refunded.

How to Apply for NBSAT 2026

Follow following steps regarding how to apply for NBSAT:

• Visit the website (link provided above)
• Click on the “Register” option
• Enter name, email id, phone number, state, state and city.
• Through OTP, log in to complete the application form. Select your preferred course
• Enter personal and study information
• Upload a passport-sized photo and signature in the prescribed format.
• Now carefully check the details provided in the form.
• Submit the application fee.
• After you deposit the fee, take the printout and keep it safe until next use.

NBSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must go through following eligibility norms before applying for NBSAT 2026:

• Qualification: Applicants should qualify 12th level examination from any recognized board or university.
• Percentage: He/ She must score atleast 60% marks in the qualifying exam.
• Appearing: Applicants appearing in the qualifying exam will be also eligible to apply for NBSAT.

NBSAT 2026 Admission Procedure

NBSAT 2026 admission procedure includes filling an application, taking an entrance test, merit list and then counseling. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for NBSAT.

The selection of candidates will be based on the combined scores of NBSAT series, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Other shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in a consultation and selection process.

NBSAT 2026 Entrance Exam

The NBSAT entrance exam is designed to test candidates’ abilities in quantitative techniques (QT), data interpretation (DI) and data completeness (DA), reading comprehension (RC), vocabulary vocabulary and analytical reasoning (AR). NBSAT 2026 exam will be conducted as an online exam, to be taken at home.

Candidates will have 2 hours to solve the test. Multiple choice questions (MCQs) will be asked in the article. There will be no negative marks for the test solution. A total of 100 questions will be asked in the article.

NBSAT 2026 Exam Pattern:

Section	No. of Questions
Quantitative Techniques (QT)	30
Vocabulary & Analytical Reasoning (AR)	20
Data Interpretation (DI) & Data Adequacy (DA)	30
Reading Comprehension (RC)	20

NBSAT 2026 Evaluation Criteria

Students will be evaluated on the basis of following parameters:

NBSAT Score (Out of 100, scale down to 50 marks)	50
Group Discussion	15
Personal Interview	15
Academic Performance & Prior Work Experience	20
Total	100

NBSAT 2026 Result

NBSAT 2026 result will be announced in the form of merit list or waitlist. It will be available online in the first week of February 2026. Students will be able to download it via the website in pdf format.

People whose names appear on the merit list will be considered shortlisted. Additionally, seats will be allocated to candidates on the basis of points obtained. Students should remember that results announced by officials will be considered final and will not be subject to appeal or reassessment.

NBSAT 2026 Selection Process

NBSAT 2026 selection process will be done based on group discussion and personal interview (GD and PI). Candidates who will be shortlisted on the basis of merit list will further be required to participate in the counseling process.

Other seats will be allotted to the candidates based on the number of available seats, their performance in the entrance exam, GD and PI exam. Verification of documents and payment of fees will also be mandatory for admission. The following documents will be required for verification:

• Qualifying marksheet
• NBSAT 2026 Admit Card
• NBSAT 2026 Score Card
• D.O.B Proof
• Residential proof
• Caste certificate (If required)
• Multiple passport size photographs