Structure and Syllabus of the Aptitude Test
Structure of the Aptitude Test
- Common aptitude tests will be conducted for admission in classes 9th and 11th. The tests will be based on the syllabus of classes 8th and 10th, respectively. Tests will be conducted in bilingual mode, i.e., English and Punjabi medium.
- Format of the test:
- There will be 150 questions for the Class IX and XI aptitude tests.
- Each question will carry 1 mark.
- The aptitude test duration will be 3 (three) hours.
Syllabus of the Aptitude Test
3. The distribution of questions as per subject will be as follows for the aptitude test of Class IX:
| Section | Syllabus | Total no. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Proficiency (English: Hindi: Punjabi 10:10:10) |
Reading comprehension and language ability based on the syllabus of grade 8 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Science (Physics: Chemistry: Biology 10:10:10) |
Basic mathematics based on the syllabus of grade 8 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Maths | Basic science based on the syllabus of grade 8 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Social Science (Geography: History: Civics 09:12:09) |
Basic social science based on the syllabus of grade 8 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | Visualize shapes and structures based on described dimensions. Demonstrate how shapes combine with each other by visualizing shapes and forms. Reason with signs and shapes; to notice details in graphical presentations quickly. Demonstrate perception of the operating principles behind changes in pattern and use the evidence to find what would logically follow. | 15 | 15 |
| Verbal Reasoning | Understand concepts hidden in words, with the ability to abstract or generalize beyond mere vocabulary recognition. Demands a good level of vocabulary. | 15 | 15 |
4. The distribution of questions as per subject will be as follows for the aptitude test of Class XI:
| Section | Syllabus | Total no. of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Proficiency (English: Hindi: Punjabi 10:10:10) |
Reading comprehension and language ability based on the syllabus of grade 10 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Science (Physics: Chemistry: Biology 10:10:10) |
Basic mathematics based on the syllabus of grade 10 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Maths | Basic science based on the syllabus of grade 10 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Social Science (Geography: History: Civics: Economics 09:09:06:06) |
Basic social science based on the syllabus of grade 10 as recommended by the Punjab School Education Board | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | Visualize shapes and structures based on described dimensions. Demonstrate how shapes combine with each other by visualizing shapes and forms. Reason with signs and shapes; to notice details in graphical presentations quickly. Demonstrate perception of the operating principles behind changes in pattern and use the evidence to find what would logically follow. | 15 | 15 |
| Verbal Reasoning | Understand concepts hidden in words, with the ability to abstract or generalize beyond mere vocabulary recognition. Demands a good level of vocabulary. | 15 | 15 |
