The Nxtwave Admission-Counselling Test 2025 is the admission-counselling test accepted by universities collaborating with NIAT. It is a 90-minute-long online test conducted in CBT mode that has MCQ-type questions. The test focuses mainly on the cognitive and problem-solving skills of a student and doesn’t require any rote learning or memorising. Nxtwave Admission-Counselling Test registration is in online mode with a one-time fee of INR 600 from NIAT’s official website.
NAT 2025 Important Dates
Given below are some of the important dates of the upcoming events of the NxtWave Admission-Counselling Test 2025.
| Exams | Events | Important Dates |
| NxtWave Admission-Counselling Test(NAT) | Online Exam | Closing this week! |
NAT Eligibility and Exam Pattern
NAT Eligibility and Exam Pattern
NAT Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 (PCM) with 50% + NAT + Chaitanya (Deemed-to-be) University’s eligibility criteria.
All the eligible and interested students can apply for the NxtWave Admission-Counselling Test (NAT) conducted by NIAT as part of the admission counselling process for understanding which university suits best for an individual’s requirements. The exam is conducted to enrol students into the NIAT upskilling program, and students may pursue a B.Tech degree awarded by the university offering the NIAT upskilling program. You can check the table below to know the exam pattern of NAT, which is the entrance test accepted by NIAT. The final enrolments will be based on a 1:1 counselling session.
| Test Format | Number of Questions | Time Limit | Focus Area |
| Psychometric Test | 44 | 25 minutes | Personality and emotional traits |
| Critical Thinking | 20 | 30 minutes | Analytical and adaptive skills |
| Mathematics | 17 | 35 minutes | Practical and problem-solving |
Also Read: NIAT Admission-Counselling Process
NxtWave Admission-Counselling Test Syllabus
To prepare for the NAT 2025, which is the admission-counselling test accepted by universities collaborating with NIAT, you should focus more on problem-solving skills and logical reasoning. The test covers topics like number theory, time & work, ratios, coding/decoding, and blood relations. You also need to prepare quantitative aptitude topics like sets, probability, and polynomials.
| Category | Topics & Description |
Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving | |
| Number Theory | Understand concepts like divisibility, prime numbers, factors, and remainders. |
| Ratios & Proportions | Solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and percentages. |
| Time & Work | Calculate work done, time taken, and efficiency in related problems. |
| Coding & Decoding | Learn to decode and encode alphabets and numbers using various patterns. |
| Blood Relations | Understand family relationships and solve problems based on them. |
Quantitative Aptitude | |
| Sets | Understand set operations, Venn diagrams, and related problems. |
| Polynomials | Learn about different types of polynomials, operations, and solving equations. |
| Coordinate Geometry | Understand concepts like lines, points, and shapes in a coordinate plane. |
| Probability | Understand probability concepts and solve problems related to events and outcomes. |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I join a university offering the NIAT upskilling program?Â
Students must have passed class 12th with 50% +, must have qualified for the NxtWave Admission-Counselling Test (NAT), and have to appear for a 1:1 counselling session conducted by NIAT. Students will be offered admission based on their performance in these three stages.
2. What if I fail to attend the NIAT counselling session after qualifying for NAT?
NAT is the admission-counselling test accepted by universities collaborating with NIAT, but if you fail to attend the counselling session even after qualifying for NAT, then your candidature will be cancelled, and you will not be eligible for enrollment in the NIAT’s upskilling program. The counselling session is vital to confirm your admission in NIAT.
3. What is the NAT registration fee? Can I get a refund if I do not appear for NAT?
The NAT is the admission-counselling test accepted by universities collaborating with NIAT, which charges INR 600 as the registration fee. No, you can not get a refund of the registration fee.Â
4. Does NIAT accept JEE Main or TG EAPCET exam for enrollment in the NIAT’s upskilling program?
No, NIAT Hyderabad does not accept any national-level entrance exam like JEE Main or state-level exam like TG EAPCET. However, students need to appear for the NxtWave Admission-Counselling Test (NAT), which is the only entrance test accepted by NIAT and is followed by a counselling session to start their upskilling journey with NIAT at the university.
5. What is the NxtWave NIAT fee structure?
The fee for the NIAT upskilling program offered through collaborating universities ranges from INR 10 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs, depending on the location and the specialisation of the upskilling program.
