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Qualifying Examination for Mains Shortlisting · 20-Minute Individual Sectional Timer Active
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
1English Language Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fill in Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Improvement (Time: 20 Min) | 30 | 30 | -0.50 |
2Quantitative Aptitude Simplification, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Word Problems, Data Interpretation (Time: 20 Min) | 35 | 35 | -0.50 |
3Reasoning Ability Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense (Time: 20 Min) | 35 | 35 | -0.50 |
4Total (Prelims Examination) Composite Time: 60 Minutes (20 Min each) | Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks per wrong answer | 100 | 100 | -0.50 |
| Total Aggregate Scheme | 100 | 200 | 1/4th penalty |
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Prioritize <b>Puzzles & Seating (20 Marks)</b> in Reasoning, <b>DI + Quadratic + Series (20 Marks)</b> in Quant, and <b>RC + Cloze Test (15 Marks)</b> in English.
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