Overview of MCA
The structure and pattern of PESSAT for M.Sc. (Applied Economics) The duration of the test is 120 minutes or 2 hours. The format of the question in the test is objective type. Total there are 120 questions. There is no negative marking in PESSAT. The test covers 4 subject or topic.
| Overview of M.Sc. (Applied Economics) |
| Subjects/Topics |
Number of questions |
| English Comprehensive/ Verbal Ability |
30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning |
30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning |
30 |
| Indian Economic Development |
30 |
| Total |
120 questions |
The structure and pattern of PESSAT for B.Design This is the only test of PESSAT which uses paper and pen as the mode of conducting the test. It’s also known as DAT, Design Aptitude Test. The duration of the test is 120 minutes. It covers over 10 subjects or topics.
| Overview of Subjects/Topics for B.Design
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| Basic knowledge of colours and form |
| General knowledge |
| Sensitivity to aspects of typography |
| Spatial Sense |
| Ability to visualize/imagine |
| 3D visualization |
| Free-hand sketching |
| Interpreting Natural laws and basic engineering |
| Basic English |
| Basic analytical ability |
PESSAT 2018 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must qualify class 12th or any equivalent course with minimum 60% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
- Candidates other than CBSE, ICSE, State, IB and IGCSE boards have to take permission before applying for admission to the University for B.Tech programmes.
- There is no specific age criterion by the university.
- A candidate can give the PESSAT aptitude test only once.
Application forms and submission procedure Candidates can register for PESSAT from the following link: http://pessat.cbexams.com/pessatreg/default.aspx STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION AND FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM:
Candidates have to register themselves by selecting the course they want to apply, entering the name, e-mail, date of birth and submitting.
- STEP-2 FILLING OF PERSONAL DETAILS
After registration, the candidate has to fill details about them which contains their religion, caste, mother tongue, place of birth, address, parent’s details, education qualifications, the center of examination etc and select the declaration and submit.
- STEP-3 UPLOAD PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS
After providing all the details the candidate has to upload photos of them and their signature and required educational documents.
- STEP-4 PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES
After uploading the documents candidate has to pay the application fees. Payment can be done either offline or online through net banking, credit/debit card or demand draft and e-challan.
- STEP-5 TAKING APPLICATION PRINTOUT
After confirming and submitting the article candidate must take few printouts of the application for future reference. The application fee for the test is INR 1050/- which the candidates can either pay online or offline. Online the payment can be done by credit/debit cards or net banking. Offline payment can be done by Challan or Demand draft. If the candidate is paying through challan they must print both application form and e-challan, pay at the bank and submit the hardcopy of the stamped challan. If the candidate is paying through demand draft they must pay it in favour of "PES University General Fund" payable at Bangalore. In case of offline submission of form candidates have to submit or send the same to the following address: Manager- Admissions, Office of Admissions, PES University, 100 Ft Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore- 560085 Admit Card Admit card is said to be issued by 21st April 2018. It can be accessed from the official site of PESSAT. Admit card will be issued to the ones who have booked slots before the test. The admit card can be downloaded by entering the candidate’s online registration number and date of birth. Admit card is very important during the day of the examination. Details included in the admit card are as follows:
- Full name of the candidate
- Scanned photograph and signature of the candidate
- Address, Date and Time of the examination
- Guidelines for the examination
Admission Procedure Once the test is done candidates can check their result/rank card from the official site by entering their registration number and date of birth. The candidate must take a printout of the rank card and present it at time of counselling. Admission is merely done on basis of the rank secured by the candidate in the test. The scholarship will be provided to the candidate after they enter the university and prove their merit in an academic year. Documents that a candidate should carry during counselling or personal interview are as follows:
- PESSAT rank card
- PESSAT counselling call letter
- Class 11thmarksheet
- Class 12thmarksheet
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Admission fee in cash/DD
Notification The notification for the examination is published in the month of October/November every year. The notification for PESSAT 2018 is already out and candidates can view the same by visiting the official website. Syllabus The syllabus of PESSAT will differ as per the choice of the course of a candidate. Let us have a glance at the syllabus of the subjects mentioned in the above tables:
| Mathematics |
| Sets |
Relations and Functions |
| Complex Numbers |
Quadratic Equation |
| Matrices and Determinants |
Principles of Mathematical Induction |
| Sequence and Series |
Permutations and Combinations |
| Limits |
Continuity and Differentiability |
| Application of Binomial Theorem |
Integral Calculus |
| Differential Equation |
Vector Algebra |
| Trigonometry |
Coordinate Geometry |
| Three Dimensional Geometry |
Probability |
| Statistics |
Mathematical Reasoning |
| Aptitude Test |
| Awareness of places, persons, buildings, and materials |
Texture and objects related to Architecture and building environment |
| Visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings |
Visualising different sides of 3D objects |
| Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal), Analytical Reasoning |
Three dimensional – perception and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, colour texture, building forms and elements, contrast and harmony. |
| Drawing |
| Drawing and designing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil |
Transformation of forms both 2 D and 3 D union |
| Elevations and 3 D views of objects Rotation |
Development of surfaces and volumes |
| Generation of Plan |
Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shapes and forms |
| Sketching of activities from memory of urban scenes (public space, festivals, market, street scenes, recreational spaces monuments, etc.), landscape (gardens, trees, riverfronts, jungles, plants etc.) and rural life. |
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| Quantitative Ability |
| Algebra |
Fundamentals operations in Algebra, Expansion, Factorization, Simultaneous linear/quadratic equations, Indices, Logarithms, Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic Progression, Binomial Theorem, Permutations and Combinations, Surds, Matrices and Determinants, Application to the solution of simultaneous linear equations. |
| Coordinate Geometry |
Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates, Equations of a line, Midpoint, Intersections etc, Equations of a Circle, Distance Formulae, Pair of Straight Lines, Parabola, Ellipse and Hyperbola, Simple Geometric Transformation (Translation, Rotation, Scaling). |
| Calculus |
Limit of functions, Continuous Functions, Differentiation of Function, Tangents and Normal, Maxima and Minima, Integration of function by parts, substitution and partial fraction, definite integral application to volumes and surfaces of frustums of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and Taylor series. |
| Differential Equations |
Differential Equations of First Order and their Solutions, Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients, Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations |
| Vector |
Position Vector, Addition and Subtraction of Vectors, Scalar and Vector Products and their applications to simple geometrical and problems and mechanics |
| Quantitative Ability |
| Number Systems |
LCM and HCF |
Percentages |
Profit, Loss and Discount |
| Time and Work |
Averages |
Simple Interest |
Speed, Time and Distance |
| Ratio and Proportion |
Compound Interest |
Quadratic Equations |
Complex Numbers |
| Linear Equations |
Logarithm |
Progressions |
Binomial Theorem |
| Surds and Indices |
Inequalities |
Permutation and Combination |
Probability |
| Function and Graphs |
Set Theory |
Mixtures and Alligations |
Geometry |
| Coordinate Geometry |
Trigonometry |
Mensuration |
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For detailed information about other subjects, candidates can refer the official website of the exam. PESSAT 2018 Important Dates Candidates must go through the following tables carefully as it gives away information about the important dates related to PESSAT 2018.
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