NPAT Exam consists of 2 papers. Where, first paper is common for all programs except B.Des. Candidates should have to qualify second paper to get admission in B.Des.
Paper.1 Common Paper (All courses Except Design)
Section |
No. of Questions |
Time in Minutes |
Quantitative and Numerical Ability |
40 |
100 Minutes |
Reasoning & General Intelligence |
40 |
|
Proficiency in the English Language |
40 |
|
Total |
120 |
Number of Questions Quantitative and Numerical Ability
Topic |
Number of Questions |
Trigonometry |
4 |
Mensuration |
4 |
Sequences/Series |
3 |
Statistics |
3 |
Arithmetic based |
2 |
Set Theory |
2 |
Quadratic Equations |
2 |
Algebraic expressions |
2 |
Profit and Loss |
2 |
Time-Speed-Distance |
2 |
Simple and Compound Interest |
2 |
Time and Work |
2 |
Coordinate Geometry |
2 |
Functions |
2 |
Surds and Indices |
2 |
Linear Equations |
1 |
Percentages |
1 |
Probability |
1 |
BODMAS based |
1 |
Number of Questions of Reasoning and General Intelligence
Topic |
Number of Questions |
Data Interpretation case lets (Pie chart, Line graph, Bar graph, Table) |
10 |
Selection criteria |
5 |
Data Sufficiency |
5 |
Linear arrangement |
3 |
Venn Diagram based |
3 |
Visual Reasoning (Analogy, Odd Man out) |
3 |
Syllogisms |
2 |
Symbol based logic |
2 |
Statement-Assumption |
2 |
Deductive reasoning |
2 |
Groups-Conditionality |
1 |
Logical inequality |
1 |
Alphanumeric Series |
1 |
Number of Questions Proficiency in English Language
Topic |
Number of Questions |
Reading Comprehension - 3 passages of 5Q each (Ranging between 200-300 words) |
15 |
Fill in the blanks (Part of speech, prepositions) |
8 |
Error identification within the sentence |
5 |
Vocabulary |
4 |
Fill in the blanks (Cloze test) Grammar (Sentence correction) |
4 |
Para jumbles |
4 |
Design Programs: Paper I & Paper II
Paper.1 Common Paper: Same pattern as for other courses, mentioned above.
Paper.2 NPAT Design
Sections |
No. of Questions |
Time in Minutes |
Spatial Ability and Visualisation Skills |
20 |
90 Minutes |
Observation and Problem Solving |
20 |
|
GA and Design Sensibility |
20 |
|
Total |
60 |
Section 1: Spatial ability and Visualization |
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Construct |
Sub Construct |
No. of Ques. |
Principle of perception and visual design |
Gestalt Principles of Perception - Proximity, Similarity, Continuation and Closure |
1 |
Huxley-Lester Model: Sight and thought perception, |
1 |
|
Cognitive Perception involves a myriad of mental processes: interpretation, memory, comparison, salience, association, inventory, analysis and recognition |
1 |
|
Principles of Design: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Contrast, Pattern, Movement, Emphasis and Unity, |
2 |
|
Semiotics (Science of signs and symbols): Iconic, Symbolic, Indexical |
1 |
|
Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics of Graphics Design |
1 |
|
Spatial relationships assessment |
Interpretation of Space- Light and Scale (Spatial Properties) |
2 |
Constructivism—visual blueprinting (relating a pattern of shapes or, visually arranging series of planes together) |
2 |
|
Orthographic representations, |
1 |
|
Isometric representations |
1 |
|
Perspectives |
1 |
|
Knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts |
Knowledge of form and material, usability, and emotional impact (day-today objects) |
2 |
Basic Mechanics |
2 |
|
Concept of Patterns in data |
2 |
Section 2: Observation and Problem Solving |
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Construct |
Sub Construct |
No. of Ques. |
Ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events, and thinking critically about them. |
Ability to detect complexity/problems related to ease-of-use of modern/day-to-day devices, |
4 |
Ability to understand spatial relations among 2D and 3D objects |
2 |
|
Apply attention t o certain details, analysing, reasoning, classifying, inferring and predicting. |
Creative Problem Solving Techniques (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, and Verification) |
4 |
Bottom to top and top to down approaches |
2 |
|
Ability to discern subtle Differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes |
Knowledge of spatial composition, lighting, Golden Ratio, Rule of Thirds, Balance, Color preference (Hue, Saturation, lightness) |
3 |
Using these to solve problems |
Use of fonts as element for communication or merely font awareness, |
2 |
design elements, design and perception principles, spatial properties, cultural preferences and structured design process |
3 |
Section 3: General Awareness and Design |
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Construct |
Sub Construct |
No. of Ques. |
General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources etc., and their impliNPATions on the design of products, images, infrastructure and environment |
Design for Environment to achieve sustainability- Green Design, |
3 |
Process changes and Product changes( focus on intangible products) |
3 |
|
Awareness of social and cultural connection with design, history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses. |
Designing for social and cultural sustainability- Inclusive Design, |
4 |
Principles of Inclusive design: Responsive, Flexible, Convenient, Accommodating, Welcoming and Realistic |
3 |
|
Visual culture-> Culture expressed in visual images. |
3 |
|
Isometric representations |
2 |
|
History of art, sculpture and literature |
Art Movements/Periods- Basic Info |
2 |
Pattern for B.tech
Section |
No of Ques. |
Time in Minutes |
Total Marks |
Physics |
30 |
30 |
30 |
Chemistry |
30 |
30 |
30 |
Maths |
30 |
30 |
30 |
Logical Intelligence |
30 |
30 |
30 |
Language Proficiency |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Total |
120 |
120 |
120 |