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NBSAT 2024 Phase1 will be conducted on Dec 16, 2023. NBSAT 1 last date to apply is Dec 11, 2023. NBSAT result 2024 will be released on Dec 19, 2023. NBSAT 1 2024 will be conducted on Feb 4, 2024. NBSAT application form 2024 for phase 2 will open on Dec 18, 2023. NBSAT 2 application form deadline is Jan 29, 2024.
NBSAT exam is proctored remotely. NBSAT 2024 exam fee is INR 1,000, which must be paid online at the time of application. A minimum academic score of 60% in Class 10, 12, and Graduation is necessary to apply for the NBSAT. NBS provides an opportunity to enroll in a PGDM/MBA course through the NBSAT exam 2024. Here is everything you need to know about NBSAT 2024.
NBSAT 2024 Application Form
Narayana Business School began the application process for NBSAT 2024 for phase 1 on Oct 23, 2023. Candidates who are interested in pursuing PGDM/MBA from NBS must apply for the exam before Dec 11, 2023, by paying a registration fee of INR 1000.
NBSAT 2024 registration for Phase 2 will start on Dec 18, 2023. NBSAT 2 application form will close on Jan 29, 2024.
Steps to Apply for NBSAT 2024
The application process for NBSAT is very simple. Candidate may follow the steps given below.
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: Register yourself using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Step 3: Verify the OTP received on the mobile number provided.
- Step 4: Fill in all the necessary information as guided in the application form.
- Step 5: Upload all the necessary documents.
- Step 6: Pay the application fee.
- Step 7: Submit the final application form and save a draft for future reference.
NBSAT 2024 Application Fee
The application fee for the exam is INR 1000, and candidates are supposed to pay the full amount before the last date. Only if the application fee is paid, the candidate is considered registered for the exam. The application fee payment can be done through credit card/debit card/net banking.
NBSAT 2024 Exam Dates
Registrations for the NBSAT exam 2024 have started on the official website. Candidates should mark the following important dates.
| Events | NBSAT 1 | NBSAT 2 |
| NBSAT 2024 Registration Start Date | Oct 23, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| NBSAT 2024 Last Date for Registration | Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 |
| NBSAT 2024 Exam Date | Dec 16, 2023 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| NBSAT 2024 Result | Dec 19, 2023 | Feb 7, 2024 |
| NBSAT 2024 GDPI Slot Booking | Dec 20 - 22, 2023 | Feb 8 - 9, 2024 |
What is NBSAT?
NBSAT (Narayana Business School Admission Test) is conducted by NBS for the admissions in the two years of PGDM/MBA. It is a nationwide test in which a candidate can appear only once. The candidates can apply online, and the exam result will be valid only for the admissions of batch 2024-2024.
The admissions through NBSAT 2024 are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there is no reservation policy.
| Exam Name | NBSAT |
| Full Form | Narayana Business School Admission Test |
| Conducting Authority | Narayana Business School |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Home Based Test (Remotely Proctored) |
| Courses | PGDM/MBA |
| Level | University |
| Category | Post Graduate |
| Official Website | nbsat.nbs.edu.in |
NBSAT 2024 Eligibility
To ensure that the candidate is eligible for admission to the two years PGDM/MBA, they must go through the NBSAT eligibility criteria before registering for the exam.
- Candidates should have completed their 12th (HSSC) or equivalent from recognized institutes/boards with 50% aggregate or should have an equivalent grade.
- For SC/ST candidates, the aggregate marks are 45% or above.
- Candidates appearing for their final year in bachelor’s degree/diploma courses can also apply.
- Candidates should qualify maths in class 12 (only for candidates enrolling for PGDM-DS-A and PGDM-QF).
- Candidates must appear in NBSAT conducted by Narayana Business School.
- The candidates are also required to qualify for the Personal Interview and NBS Group Discussion.
NBSAT 2024 Exam Centres
Since NBSAT is a home-based online test, the candidates do not need to commute to any particular exam centre. However, they are required to obey the instructions given by the authorities conducting the exams.
Here are the guidelines for the NBSAT 2024 exam day.
- The candidate must report online by 10:45 AM to undergo user ID, password, and ID proof verification.
- After 11.00 AM, no candidate will be allowed to appear for the NBSAT 2024.
- The duration of the test is 120 minutes.
- The NBSAT 2024 will automatically close at the end of 120 minutes. NO EXTRA TIME, under any circumstances, will be given to a candidate.
- The candidate found using unfair means will forfeit their chance of admission and will be debarred from receiving the NBSAT 2024 scores.
NBSAT 2024 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
NBSAT 2024 conducted online as a remote-proctored test, and candidates will be given 120 minutes (2 HOURS). The question paper would contain a set of questions regarding Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy, Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension. The question paper would have 100 MCQs/Objective questions carrying one mark each for the correct answer. NBSAT does not have any negative marking.
Here’s the overall structure of the question paper.
| Section | Weightage |
| Quantitative Techniques | 30 |
| Data Interpretation & Data Adequacy | 30 |
| Vocabulary, Analytical Reasoning | 20 |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 |
NBSAT Results 2024
NBSAT 2024 1 result will be released on Dec 19, 2023. Results of NBSAT 2 will be announced on the official website of NBS on Feb 7, 2024. The authorities will not release the NBSAT answer key, and the scores published are not subject to change to any appeal or revaluation.
The cut off set for the exam by NBS is 60% to ensure admission in the NBA. Candidates can check their results on the official website by following these steps:
- Step 1: Log on to the NBSAT website.
- Step 2: Click on NBSAT 2024 result/scorecard tab.
- Step 3: Enter a login username and password.
- Step 4: Check the scorecard and click on download.
- Step 5: Take a printout of the NBSAT 2024 scorecard/result.
NBSAT 2024 Selection Process
After the results, shortlisted candidates will need to go through the Personal Interview and Group Discussion based on their overall NBSAT score. The dates for this process will be intimated directly to them by NBS. It is mandatory to attend GD-PI to be eligible for admission to any UG programs.
Only the candidates who have undergone NBSAT + GD-PI would be considered as eligible for generation of final merit, wait and reject list. The candidate who remains absent for any one of the components will automatically be ineligible for the selection process.
Here are the selection criteria and the weightage.
| NBSAT Score (Scaled Down to 50, out of 100) | 50 |
| Academic Performance and Work Experience | 20 |
| Group Discussion | 15 |
| Personal Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
NBSAT Contact Details
In case of doubts or queries, the candidates can use the below-mentioned details to reach out to the concerned authorities:
Address: Narayana Business School
Sarkhej Bavla Road, Nr. Sanathal Cir,
Sanathal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 382210
Contact Number: 844 8444 981
Email Address: admission@nbs.edu.in
