Admission to Newton School of Technology(NST) is based on the Newton Scholastic Aptitude Test(NSAT). To be considered for the BTech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at NST, candidates must complete a 180-minute online entrance exam. Upon qualifying for the exam, candidates are asked to appear for the interview, which will be conducted online.
Candidates are asked to appear for the counselling process and document verification after appearing for the interview. A personal interview is conducted to test the cognitive abilities and understand their interests, and to know their goals. Based on the entrance test scores and performance in the personal interview candidates are allotted admissions to Newton School of Technology. The counselling process at NST evaluates the students’ academic records, performance in NST, and determines their eligibility for scholarships.
Counselling Process at Newton School of Technology
Upon qualifying for NSAT, candidates have to appear for the personal interview and are asked to block their seats based on their performance in both rounds. After blocking the seats, candidates are asked to appear for the counselling process, which will be conducted both online and offline. Candidates’ academic documents and test scores are evaluated, and upon successful document verification, candidates are allotted admission in their preferred course.
Areas of Evaluation for Students
Short-Term Goals
Students will be asked about their plans, what they are interested in, and why they wish to pursue a career in CSE, etc.
Long Term Goals:
Students are asked to state their long term goals, job roles they are interested in, plans about higher studies, etc.
Soft skills:
Students’ soft skills are assessed in the personal interview and counselling processes.
Areas of Interest:
Students are assed based on their interests apart from the academics, hobbies they pursue, etc.
Insights about NST:
Students are given a brief about the Newton School of Technology’s offerings, their expectations, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to get a seat in NST?
Students need to qualify for NAT 2025 and attend the one-on-one counselling session to secure admission at Newton School of Technology. A 100% scholarship for the first year may be awarded based on their performance.
2. How to apply for NST?
Students can visit the official NST website to register for the admission test. A non-refundable INR 600 registration fee is required for applying to NST 2025.
3. Â What is NSAT?
 The Newton Scholastic Aptitude Test (NAT) is an entrance test like the NxtWave Admission Test(NAT) for admission into Newton school of Technology.
4. What are the fees at NST?
The 1st-year fee for the BTech program at NST ranges around 5 lakhs and the course fee for four years will be around 22 lakhs.
5. When did NST start?
Newton School of Technology (NST) was established in 2019.
6. Is the NST course free?
The 4-year BTech course at NST is not free, though eligible students may receive a 100% scholarship for the first year based on their performance in NSAT and the counselling session.
