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NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus

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NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus

NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus: NSAT 2025 tests aptitude through a balanced mix of reasoning, English, and math with a moderate time and scoring scheme designed for academic level classes 10 to 12. Questions are based on the NCERT curriculum and test logical reasoning, communication skills, and mathematical knowledge relevant for preparation in competitive exams or aptitude-based courses.

What is NSAT?

PWNSAT 2025 (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test) is a national-level scholarship exam for students in classes 6 to 12, including Class 12 dropouts preparing for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. It offers up to 100% scholarships on Physics Wallah coaching programs, making quality education accessible to economically disadvantaged students. The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions based on the NCERT syllabus, tailored to the student's class and stream—covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Mental Ability for classes 6-10, and focused JEE or NEET subjects for classes 11-12. It is conducted both online and offline, with a 60-minute duration and no registration fee. PWNSAT also provides benefits such as access to experienced faculty, quality study materials, and support at PW Vidyapeeth centers to help students prepare effectively and excel in their competitive exams

NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus Overview

The NSAT 2025 exam format is designed to test students’ subjective knowledge because it is mainly based on the NCERT. Here’s a quick overview of NSAT 2025

NSAT Overview
Exam Name PWNSAT 2025 (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test)
Conducting Body Physics Wallah
Eligibility Classes 7–12 students & droppers (JEE/NEET aspirants)
Exam Mode Online & Offline
Scholarship Amount Up to 100% on PW courses
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Exam Duration 60 minutes
Registration Fee None
Benefits Scholarships, access to study materials, experienced faculty, and Vidyapeeth center support

NSAT Syllabus

The NSAT 2025 (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test) Syllabus is designed based on the NCERT curriculum relevant to each class and stream, and thus, candidates can get an idea about the NSAT difficulty level. It primarily covers:

  • Classes 6 to 10: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Mental Ability.

  • Classes 11 and 12: Split into Medical stream (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) and Engineering stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).

The syllabus aims to evaluate fundamental concepts aligned with competitive exam preparation for JEE and NEET.

NSAT Syllabus
Class Range Subjects Covered Notes
Classes 6 to 9 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Mental Ability NCERT-based topics for each class
Class 10 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Mental Ability Preparation aligned with JEE/NEET foundation
Classes 11-12 Medical Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology Focused on NEET syllabus
Classes 11-12 Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Focused on JEE syllabus

 NSAT Paper Pattern

The NSAT Exam Format is designed as per the NCERT-based curriculum. Candidates need to check the NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus before they start their NSAT preparation to qualify for the exam and get an opportunity to avail the benefits of NSAT. Here is the NSAT paper pattern tabulated below-

NSAT Paper Pattern

Exam Name PWNSAT 2025 (Physics Wallah National Scholarship cum Admission Test)
Number of Questions 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks 160 (4 marks per question)
Exam Duration 60 minutes
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +4 marks per correct answer, usually no negative marking
Exam Mode Online and Offline

 NSAT Preparation Tips

To prepare effectively for the NSAT 2025, it is so important to have an effective preparation strategy that takes into account the NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus (for your class and stream - medical or engineering). 

  • The first thing you ought to do, is evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, in order to allocate study methods daily and use more study time on revising your weaker subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Mental Ability). 

  • When studying, create short notes to be able to quickly revise from time to time and practice with past year papers and NSAT mock tests to improve on speed and accuracy. 

  • Do also be aware of your mistakes and similar topics in the week preceding. 

  • Study with some good study material such as PW Vidyapeeth, whenever you find a concept confusing. 

  • Additionally, keep a healthy schedule that includes the basics, like sleep, proper food eaten, and ensure you give your mind some fresh air (5 minutes of a short break) to keep it fresh each day when studying. 

  • When you do tide up in learning about the subject, it is a matter of consistency and methodology in your study/revision. 

  • Self-assessing is so important for mounting it up to heroic scores and getting the chance of getting scholarships, so they don’t get you out of the blue with curved balls. 

Also Check
NSAT EXAM DATE 2025
NSAT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2025
NSAT SYLLABUS 2025
NSAT REGISTRATION 2025

NSAT 2025 Test Pattern and Syllabus FAQs

When will the PWNSAT 2025 exam be conducted?

For 2025, the online test is scheduled from October 1 to 15, while the offline test will be held on October 5 and 12.

What benefits does the PWNSAT scholarship offer?

Top performers may receive up to 100% scholarships on PW coaching programs, cash awards, study materials, access to quality faculty, and support at PW Vidyapeeth or Pathshala centers.

How are NSAT scholarship recipients selected?

Scholarships and rewards are awarded based on performance in the PWNSAT test (exam score and rank).

Can students already enrolled in PW Vidyapeeth/Pathshala apply?

No, students already enrolled in these programs for the current academic year are not eligible to apply for PWNSAT again that year.
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