PES University will prescribe the PESSAT exam pattern 2021 in online mode at its official website. For better preparation, it is advised that candidates must go through the complete PESSAT entrance exam pattern. Candidates can also check the syllabus and sample papers of PESSAT 2021 exam to secure good marks in the qualifying exam. The mode of examination will be online through Computer-Based Test. By referring to the PESSAT exam pattern 2021, aspirants will get an idea about the PESSAT marks distribution, paper structure, marking scheme, exam duration, etc.
As per the PESSAT 2021 exam pattern, there are four sections- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & English. The exam duration of PESSAT will be 3 hours. There are a total of 180 questions with a negative marking of 1/4 for every wrong answers. The paper will be available in English language only. For detailed information regarding the PESSAT exam pattern 2021, candidates can read the entire section below.
PESSAT 2021 Exam Pattern Highlights
Candidates who are preparing for the PESSAT exam can check the exam pattern in the table below for detailed information.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours for B.Tech & 2 hours for other courses |
| Language Medium | English |
| Total Number of Sections | Physics - 60 Questions Mathematics - 60 Questions Chemistry - 40 Questions English - 20 Questions |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Number of Questions | 180 questions |
| PESSAT Negative Marking | Not Applicable |
PESSAT Marking Scheme
Marking Scheme plays an significant role for calculating the expected marks of the candidates in the qualifying exam. With the help of PESSAT exam marking scheme, candidates can anayse their approximate marks even before the announcement of the result. The marking scheme as per the PESSAT test pattern is discussed below:
- For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
- There will be no negative marking in PESSAT.
PESSAT Exam Pattern for B.Tech
The PESSAT 2021 Exam Pattern for B.Tech comprises of two sections. Section I will contain questions from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry of 11th and 12th CBSE syllabus whereas Section-II will contain 20 Questions from English Grammar. The exam duration of the paper will be 180 minutes and the question types will be objective. For detailed information regarding PESSAT question paper pattern, candidates can refer the table below:
| Sections | Total Number of Questions |
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Mathematics | 40 |
| English | 20 |
PESSAT 2021 Exam Pattern Other Courses
The PESSAT entrance exam pattern for the other courses are discussed below. As per the test pattern, for B.Tech stream, the time allotted for the entire exam is 180 minutes whereas for other courses, it is 120 minutes only.
BBA/BBM - HEM/B.Com
| Subject | No.Of.Questions |
| English Comprehension/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 45 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 |
| Total | 120 |
BBA, LLB
| Subject | No.Of.Questions |
| English Comprehension/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 20 |
| Basic Law | 30 |
| Total | 110 |
B.Des
| Subjects |
| Basic knowledge of Colours and Form |
| General Knowledge |
| Sensitivity to aspects of Typology |
| Spatial Sense |
| Ability to visualize/Imagine |
| 3D visualization |
| Freehand sketching |
| Interpreting National laws and Basic Engineering |
| Basic English |
| Basic Analytical Ability |
- PESSAT for B.Des is Design Aptitude Test and is a Pen and Paper test.
- Candidates for the DAT (Design Aptitude test) are required to bring pens, sketching pencils and a portfolio of their previous creative works.
MBA and M.Com
| Subject | No.Of.Questions |
| English Comprehension/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
B.Pharm/Pharm.D
| Subject | No. of Question |
| Physics | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Mathematics/Biology(Depends upon the candidates choice during registration) | 30 |
| English Comprehension | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
M.Com
| Subject | No. of Question |
| English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
MBCA, MCA, and M.Tech
| Subjects | No.Of.Questions |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
M.Pharm/Pharm.D Post Baccalaureate
| Pharmaceutics | 30 |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | 30 |
| Pharmacology | 30 |
| Pharmacognosy | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
PESSAT Important Topics
The important topics from which questions can be asked in the PESSAT entrance examination are listed below:
Physics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Physical World and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Motion of System of Particles
- Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Oscillation & Waves
Chemistry
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Surface Chemistry
- General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
- p-Block Elements
- d- and f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Polymers
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties
- Structure of Atom
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions
- Hydrogen
- s-Block Elements
- Some p-Block Elements
- Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles & Techniques
- Hydrocarbons
- Environmental Chemistry
Mathematics
- Relations & Functions
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry
- Linear Programming
- Probability
- Sets and Functions
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Statistics and Probability
English
- Analogies & Syllogisms
- Antonyms
- Contextual usage
- Fill in the Blanks
- Idioms
- Jumbled paragraphs
- One word substitution
- Reading Passages
- Sentence completion/Correction
- Verbal Reasoning
Note: The question paper format mentioned above will be standard of all irrespective of specializations selected for M.Pharm in the registration form.
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