I got 7.16/10 in NSAT but was not shortlisted for interview at Newton School of Technology. What could be the possible reason?

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    PANKAJ MAURYA

    2 months ago

    Getting 7.16/10 in NSAT (Newton Scolastic Aptitude Test) is a good score, but card listing for interview in Newton School of Technology (NST) depends on several criteria, not just on NSAT. Here are some possible reasons why you have not been listed despite a good score:

    1. High cut due to competition

    The intersection for interview is not resolved and depends on each year:

    Number of applicants

    General difficulty level for test

    Number of available seats

    It is possible that many candidates scored above or more than 8.0, and pressed the cut over 7.16 this year.

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    Arpit gupta | Contributor-Level 6

    2 months ago

    A 7.16/10 in NSAT, while a decent score, may not have met the specific shortlisting criteria for an interview at Newton School of Technology for a few reasons. The most common possibilities include: a higher overall cutoff for that particular admission round due to a strong applicant pool, not meeting potential sectional cutoffs in subjects like English, Maths, or Logical Reasoning, or simply the limited number of interview slots available for the batch. Additionally, while the NSAT is crucial, the overall strength of one's application, including academic performance and any stated extracurriculars, might also be considered in the shor

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