NSAT
PREPARATION
KIT
Newton School of Technology
The test is designed to evaluate students’
competency in
1. Core mathematical concepts
2. Structured reasoning & data analysis
Objective 3. Written communication skills
Sections
Test Guidelines
Section 1: Advanced Mathematics
11th and 12th Maths - 15 Questions • Advanced maths section is mandatory to attempt,
there is a sectional cut-off for this section to clear the
NSAT exam.
Section 2: Basic Mathematics • Multiple choice questions have only one correct
10th Maths - 15 Questions answer.
• Select the most accurate and appropriate answer from
the given options.
Section 3: General Aptitude • Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers and -1 for
incorrect answers.
Logic & Data Interpretation - 20 Questions
• Students will receive a normalised score in the range of
Algorithmic Thinking - 10 Questions 0-10.
• In any section, students can answer questions in the
order they want, i.e. students can go back and forth
Section 4: English
across questions.
Reading Comprehension - 10 Questions
Language Reasoning - 10 Questions Total Time: 180 Minutes for 80 Questions
• The test would be conducted online.
• Students can appear for tests virtually from their
PC/Laptop on a chrome browser.
• Students need to appear for the test from a quiet location
without any background noise. The test would be proctored
via webcam & microphone.
Test Taking Setup Recommended Computer configuration:
Operating System: Windows or MacOS, Browser: Chrome
(updated version) | RAM: 8 GB or more | WebCam & microphone
Review sample questions to get an
understanding of the difficulty level of
questions. Test takers don’t need to
memorise specific facts or proofs for this
exam. Just basic familiarity with concepts
covered till class 12th Mathematics will be
sufficient.
Avoid last minute hassles. Studying a new concept will not add a
lot of value as compared to strengthening concepts you already
know.
Be calm & confident during the exam, this will result in better
General Preparation performance than any other factor.
Why do we test Advanced Maths?
A strong foundation in advanced mathematics reflects a student’s
ability to handle abstract thinking, complex problem-solving, and
logical formulation. These are all skills that are essential for tackling
real-world engineering, research, and technological obstacles.
Knowledge in this area also shows signs that the student is ready for
challenging academic and professional tasks.
Prerequisite
Students are expected to have a solid grasp of core mathematics
topics typically covered in Classes 11 and 12. No prior coding
knowledge is required.
Section 1
Advanced Maths • Sets, Functions, PnC
• Sequences & Series
• Differentiation & Integration
This section is designed to assess students'
• Matrices & Determinants
proficiency in the advanced concepts of higher
• Probability & Statistics
secondary mathematics.
Why do we test Basic Maths?
A strong grasp of basic mathematical concepts is essential for logical
thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving. These
fundamentals serve as building blocks for more advanced topics and
are crucial for navigating technical and analytical tasks in both
academic and professional settings.
Prerequisite
Students should be comfortable with simple mathematical equations,
typically taught up to Class 10. No prior coding knowledge is required.
Section 2
Basic Maths
• Number system - LCM, HCF, Divisibility, etc.
• Arithmetic - Ratios, Averages, Percentages, etc.
• Algebra - Polynomials,
This section is designed to evaluate students' Inequalities, Linear Equations, etc.
understanding of the foundational concepts of • Applied Mathematics - Speed, Profit & Loss, Interest, etc.
secondary school mathematics.
Data Analysis - Analyse & Synthesise Insights
Section 3
From Different Type Of Data Sources Like:
General • Tables
Aptitude
• Graphs (Line, Column, Pie, Etc.)
• Venn Diagrams
• Scatter Plots
This section aims to evaluate students’ competency in
Analogical & Sequential Reasoning - identify
structured reasoning & data analysis.
patterns from different real world scenarios like:
Why do we test General Aptitude? • Arrangement of people & objects
• Navigation using directions
Students having strong competency in general aptitude have higher order
• Family relations
reasoning ability and have ability to synthesise information from multiple
• Encryption-decryption
sources into meaningful insights, which is critical for success in the career
of prospective students. Computational Thinking - ability to understand
instructions & predict outcomes.
Prerequisite
Students need to have a good understanding of basic mathematics Outcome from specific set of instruction.
concepts covered till class 10th. No coding knowledge is required.
Why do we test English?
Majority of feats in technology & business are achieved through teams. To achieve
success in the B.Tech program as well as your career beyond that, be it a swanky
tech job or building your own startup, the ability to communicate your ideas and
understand others' ideas is essential to a high-functioning team. Additionally,
in our digital-first era, ability to understand and express your voice accurately &
effectively can be a game changer for your career trajectory.
Prerequisite
Students should have good command in reading & writing English.
Students will not be tested on their ability to memorise rules of English grammar.
The complexity of texts would be equivalent to prominent news publications
and 10th Class English Textbooks.
Section 4
English
The texts will be followed up by questions
in following formats
• Summary, tone & of passage
This section aims to evaluate a students’ • Supporting & opposing arguments
ability to read, comprehend, and reason • Error & correct usage identification
in English. • Cause & effect relationships
• Higher order inferences from texts
Basic Mathematics
Question 1:
Cinderella bought 63 Disney shares at a price of $12.49 per share
and sold them at $100.07 per share after 7 years. She pays a 1.3
percent transaction charge on both purchase & sale of shares.
Which of the below options most accurately describes her overall
return on investment?
Option 1: 900%
Option 2: 700%
Sample
Option 3: 500%
Option 4: 300%
Questionnaire
Option 5: None of the above
Option 1:
To answer the above question, each statement is
independently sufficient.
Basic Mathematics
Option 2:
To answer the above question, both statements are together
Question 2:
sufficient, but neither statement is independently sufficient.
Gaurav is travelling from Mumbai to Pune on a bullet train. You are
Option 3:
provided with the following two statements:
To answer the above question, both statements are together
not sufficient.
Statement 1. Gaurav's average speed during the trip was higher
Option 4:
than 55 metres per second. Statement 2. Gaurav's average speed
To answer the above question, statement 1 is independently
during the trip was lower than 65 metres per second.
sufficient but statement 2 is not independently sufficient.
Option 5:
Is Gaurav's average speed during the trip less than 200 kilometres
To answer the above question, statement 2 is independently
per hour?
sufficient but statement 1 is not independently sufficient.
Advanced Mathematics
Question 2:
x-7
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Advanced Mathematics
Evaluate the integral of f(x). (x)=
Question 1: (x + 7) 7
A bag contains 5 red, 4 blue and 3 green balls. Two balls
are drawn at random. What is the probability that they
Option 1: 1
are of different colours? +C
6(x + 7) 6
Option 2:
1 (x+7) -5 7 (x+7) -6 +C
Option 1: 65% 5 3
Option 2: 67%
Option 3: 69% 7 (x+7) -6 (x+7) -5 +C
Option 3:
Option 4: 71% 3
5
Option 5: None of the above
1 7
Option 4:
5(x+7) 5 3 (x+7) 6 +C
Option 5: None of the above
Question 1: What does Vishwa love?
Logic and Data Interpretation
Option 1: Burger
Vishwa, Harleen, Aniket, Rutvik, Vaibhavi & Nishant are studying
Option 2: Pizza
for their end sem exam in a library. After studying for a few hours,
Option 3: Pasta
they take a break & play a game where they have to guess their
Option 4: Biryani
most liked & most disliked food items. Can you guess who loves &
Option 5: None of the above
hates what based on the hints below?
Question 2: For which member are you unable
1. Three people love Pizza. to determine their loved food item?
2. Vaibhavi & Nishant either love or hate Biryani.
3. Only one member hates Pasta. Option 1: Vishwa
4. Vishwa hints about two food items, pizza and burger, Option 2: Harleen
but doesn't specify which one he likes and which one he hates. Option 3: Aniket
5. Nishant loves paratha, while Rutvik hates pizza. Option 4: Rutvik
6. Aniket & Vaibhavi hate Paratha. Option 5: None of the above
Example of route plan with 10
Algorithmic Thinking instructions, assuming X, Y & Z are blank:
SpaceX is planning their next rover mission to Mars. Below is the
Start
miniature map of the landing site. You have to plan the route for
1. Move forward
the rover from "Start" to "End". Rover can move freely in all blank
2. Move forward
squares and cannot travel into squares marked as volcano, crater,
3. Move forward
lake or mountain. Squares marked as X, Y & Z are unknown as of
4. Move forward
now and can be assumed as blank squares unless specified otherwise.
5. Move forward
6. Turn right
Rover is initially at square "Start", facing the square marked as X.
7. Move forward
Coordinates of square Y are described as (3,6). Rover understands
8. Move forward
only these 3 instructions:
9. Move forward
10. Move forward
> "Move forward"
> "Turn right"
End
> "Turn left"
Option 2 Option 3 Option 4
Question 1:
Start Start Start
While the rover is landing, the early spatial scans reveal that square 1. Turn right 1. Turn right 1. Turn right
marked as X is an Ammonia lake. In context of this information, which of 2. Move forward 2. Move forward 2. Move forward
the below instruction set best describes the new route for the 3. Move forward 3. Move forward 3. Move forward
rover to reach from "Start" to "End"? 4. Move forward 4. Move forward 4. Turn left
5. Move forward 5. Turn left 5. Move forward
6. Turn left 6. Move forward 6. Move forward
7. Move forward 7. Move forward 7. Move forward
8. Move forward 8. Move forward 8. Move forward
9. Move forward 9. Move forward 9. Turn right
10. Move forward 10. Turn right 10. Move forward
11. Move forward 11. Move forward 11. Move forward
Option 1 End 12. Move forward 12. Move forward
End End
Start
1. Turn right 2. Move forward 3. Move forward 4. Turn left 5. Move forward
6. Move forward 7. Move forward 8. Move forward 9. Move forward
10. Turn right 11. Move forward 12. Move forward. End
Option 5 None of the above
Reading Comprehension:
According to psychologist Rachel Herz, disgust is one of our
basic emotions - (along with joy, surprise, anger, sadness and
Question 2:
fear)- but it is the only one that we have to learn, and nothing
triggers it more reliably than the strange foods of others,
Due to some malfunction, instead of landing on the "Start"
especially every culture's favourite fermented food.
square (1,1) rover accidentally lands on square (1,6) facing the
Ammonia lake. Now the rover needs a new set of instructions
Cheese is included in this list. Few varieties look pretty sweaty
to reach "End" square. As Mars is very far away from Earth,
and slimy. The odour of cheese is repulsive to many. Cheese can
each instruction that is sent from Ground Station on Earth to
actually be described as "the rotted body fluid of ungulate". But
the rover on Mars takes around 15 minutes. What is the minimum
Herz says that controlled rot tastes good "in this case". The most
time in which this communication can be completed?
important thing is to manage decomposition in such a way that
the food has the desired flavour and does not make people sick.
In a few cases, decay is necessary as the fresh version is poisonous.
Option 1: 150 Minutes
Option 2: 135 Minutes For even an avid cheese lover, eating casu marzu is a challenge.
Casu marzu is a sheep cheese popular on the Italian island of
Option 3: 120 Minutes
Sardinia. Colloquially, it is known as "rotten cheese" or
Option 4: 75 Minutes
"maggot- ridden cheese" because by the time the fermentation
Option 5: None of the Above process is over and casu marzu is ready for consumption, it is laden
with thousands of maggots.
Natives consider it unsafe to eat casu marzu once the larvae have died, so Question 1:
it is served while translucent white worms, about one-third of an inch long,
are still squiggling. Some people take out the maggots from the cheese Which food is known as
before eating it, others don't. Those who eat it with maggots may have to
"rotten cheese" or "maggot-ridden cheese"?
cover the cheese with their hands when disturbed, the maggots can jump
up to six inches.
Option 1: Kimchee
Option 2: Gravlax
Some other favourite fermented foods include kimchi in Korea, which is
Option 3: Chorizo
fermented vegetables (usually cabbage); gravlax, the fermented raw
salmon enjoyed in Norway; injera in Ethiopia, a pongy, fermented flatbread; Option 4: Casu marzu
chorizo in Spain, which is fermented and cured uncooked pork sausage; Option 5: None of the above
chicha, an Ecuadorian beverage made from chewed corn flour; and the
many forms of fermented dairy that are adored and consumed from Question 2:
India to Indiana.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the emotion
Herz says that it is only natural to feel revolted by some of these descriptions. of disgust, according to Rachel Herz?
"The most elemental purpose of the emotion of disgust is to make us avoid
rotted and toxic food," she avers. Disgust is not an automatic reaction like Option 1: To make us avoid toxic food
fear; it's "an unfolding and cognitive emotion". Food is a marvellous window Option 2: To enhance our cultural values
through which the multifaceted emotion of disgust can be examined. Option 3: To trigger fear responses
Disgust for a "foreigner" can be easily overcome if he/she eats the right kind
Option 4: To create joy and surprise
of food. Acceptance of food implies acceptance of the larger system of
Option 5: None of the above
cultural values at hand.
Language Reasoning 4. This multinational engaged in activities such as spice
trading, shipbuilding, and colonisation, and it wielded
Question 1: significant military and administrative powers in its
The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) below, when properly sequenced territories.
would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the best sequencing of
the order of the sentences from below options.
Option 1: 1342
1. It was one of the world's first multinational corporations and held a Option 2: 3142
monopoly on trade between the Netherlands and the lucrative markets Option 3: 4213
of Asia.
Option 4: 1234
Option 5: None of the above
2. However, factors such as corruption, conflicts with rival colonial
powers, and economic decline eventually led to the dissolution of the
VOC in 1799.
3. The Dutch East India Company, commonly known as the VOC
(Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie), was a powerful trading and
colonial enterprise established in 1602 by the Dutch Republic.
Question 2: Option 1:
Nuclear energy is a topic that often sparks debates. Nuclear energy is a The author expresses trust in the stringent safety measures,
low-carbon source that doesn't release greenhouse gases during operation. regulations, and advanced designs in place to ensure the safe
It holds immense potential in mitigating climate change while meeting our operation of nuclear power plants.
increasing energy demands. Nuclear power packs an incredible punch. A
small amount of uranium or plutonium can produce a significant amount of
Option 2:
energy, making it a highly efficient energy source.
The author acknowledges gaps in scientific research and
technological threats in the fission process, indicating a disbelief in
Unlike other renewable energy sources like wind or solar, nuclear power
the potential of nuclear energy.
plants can provide a stable and consistent electricity supply. This reliability is
crucial for meeting the needs of a modern society. Stringent regulations,
Option 3:
advanced designs, and robust containment systems ensure that accidents
The author does not feel safe because of long term effects of
are highly unlikely and can be mitigated effectively. Through innovative
nuclear waste, suggesting that even innovative technologies cannot
technologies and storage methods, we can safely handle and store
minimise risks to the environment and public health.
radioactive waste, minimising any potential risks to the environment and
public health. It's crucial to have open and informed discussions about
nuclear energy, weighing its benefits and risks. While it presents challenges, Option 4:
advancements in safety measures and waste management continue to make The author would promote adoption of nuclear energy across
it a viable option in our diverse energy mix. countries irrespective of safety laws and waste management
processes.
Based on the given passage, what beliefs would the author of this text likely Option 5:
hold? None of the above
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