Navodaya Entrance Test 2015 Syllabus

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Composition of the Test


The selection test will be of two-hour duration and will have 3 sections with only
objective type questions. There are 100 questions in all of 100 marks. Each question
carries one mark:

A single test booklet comprising of the 3 sections will be given to each candidate.


4. Method of Recording Answers
a) A separate Answer sheet will be provided. Candidates are required to indicate their
answers at an appropriate place on the answer sheet itself. The Answer sheet will be of
intelligence Character Recognition (ICR)/Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Sheet. A
copy of specimen Answer Sheet is enclosed.b) Only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen is to be used to write on the answer sheet. Candidates
should bring their own ballpoint pens. Use of pencil is strictly prohibited.
c) For each question, there are four probable answers, out of which only one is correct. The
candidate is required to select correct answer and indicate correct corresponding
number (1, 2, 3, 4) given against the probable answers on the answer sheet. Any
other mode such as marking (  ) OR (a, b, c, d) OR (A, B,C, D) OR (BÉE, JÉ, MÉ,
PÉ) etc. to indicate the answers on the answer sheet will not be accepted. For example if
your answer for Question no. 37 is 3, write as
37 3
d) No change in the answer once written is allowed. Overwriting, cutting and erasing on the
Answer Sheet is also not allowed.
e) One mark will be given for every correct answer.
f) No negative marking will be done.
5. About Instruction and Example
a) The candidate must carefully read the instructions given on the cover page of the test
booklet as well as those for each test/section before attempting the questions.
b) Candidates are advised to confirm that the test booklet received by them is of the
language opted for the test. In case test booklet of correct language opted for is not
provided, the candidate should get it changed before start of the examination. It is the
responsibility of the candidate to obtain the test booklet of his choice as opted in the
application form. No representation in this regard will be entertained after the
examination is over.
c) About one minute may be needed to answer each question. Therefore, the candidate
should not spend too much of time on a particular question. If a question is found
difficult to answer he/she may leave it and move on to the next one. This will help to
save time. Once the candidate completes all the questions in a test, he/she may try those
questions, which he/she had left in the first attempt.
d) The total time would be two hours without any break.
e) Securing qualifying marks in each of the three tests is essential. Candidates are advised
not to spend more time on each section of test than suggested, although they are free to
adjust the total time, as they like.
f) There will be a bell after every 30 minutes.
(1) No candidate will be allowed to appear in the selection test without proper Admit
Card.
(2) No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall/ room after 30 minutes
of the commencement of the selection test.
(3) No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall / room before
completion of 60 minutes after commencement of the test.
6. Nature of the test
3Section-1 Mental Ability Test (MAT)
This is non – verbal test. Questions are based on figures and diagrams only. Questions
are meant to assess general mental functioning of the candidates. The section is divided
into ten paras having 5 questions each. Given below are some examples:
PART-I ( ODD-MAN OUT)
Directions:
In questions 1 to 5, four figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been given in each question. Of these
four figures, three figures are similar in some way and one figure is different. Select the
figure which is different.
PART- II ( FIGURE MATCHING)
Directions:
In questions 6 to 10, a problem figure is given on the left side and four answer figures
marked 1, 2, 3, 4 are given on the right side. Select the answer figure which is exactly the
same as the problem figure.
PART- III ( PATTERN COMPLETION)
Directions:
In questions 11 to 15 there is a problem figure on the left hand side, a part of which is
missing. Observe the answer figures 1, 2, 3, 4 on the right hand side and find out the
answer figure which without changing the direction, fits in the missing part of the
problem figure in order to complete the pattern in the problem figure.PART- IV ( FIGURE SERIES COMPLETION)
Directions:
In questions 16 to 20, there are three problem figures on the left hand side and the space
for the fourth figure is left blank. The problem figures are in a series. Find out one figure
from among the answer figures given on the right hand side, which occupies the blank
space for the fourth figure on the left hand side and completes the series.
PART - V ( ANALOGY)
Directions:
In questions 21 to 25, there are two sets of two problem figures each. The second set has
a mark of interrogation (?). There exists a relationship between the first two problem
figures. Similar relationship should exist between the third and fourth problem figure.
Select one of the answer figure which replaces the mark of interrogation.
PART - VI { Geometrical Figure Completion (Triangle, Square, Circle) }
Directions:
In questions 26 to 30 one part of a square is on the left hand side as question figure and
the other one is among the four answer figures 1, 2, 3, 4 given on the right hand side.
Find out the figure that completes the square.
PART – VII (MIRROR IMAGING)
Directions:
In questions 31 to 35 there is a problem figure on the left side and four answer figures
marked 1, 2, 3, 4 are given on the right side. Select the answer figure which is exactly the
mirror image of the problem figure when the mirror is held at X Y. PART - VIII (PUNCHED HOLD PATTERN - Folding/Unfolding)
Directions:
In question 36 to 40 a piece of paper is folded and punched as shown in problem figures
on the left side and four answer figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 are given on right side. Select
the answer figure which indicates how the paper will appear when opened (unfolded).
PART - IX (SPACE VISUALISATION)
Directions:
In questions 41 to 45 a problem figure is given on the left side and four answer figures,
marked 1, 2, 3, 4 are given on the right side. Select the answer figure which can be
formed from the cut-off pieces given in the problem figure.
PART –X (EMBEDDED FIGURE)
Directions:
In questions 46 to 50 a problem figure is given on the left side and four answer figures,
marked 1, 2, 3, 4 are given on the right side. Select the answer figure in which the
problem figure is hidden/ embedded.



Section 2: Arithmetic Test
The main purpose of this test is to measure candidate's basic competencies in
Arithmetic. All the Twenty-five questions of this test will be based on the following 15
topics
1. Number and numeric system.
2. Four fundamental operations on whole number.
3. Fractional number and four fundamental operations on them.
4. Factors and multiple including their properties.
5. LCM and HCF of numbers.
6. Decimals and fundamental operations on them.
7. Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa.
8. Applications of number in measure length, mass, capacity, time, money etc
9. Distance, time and speed.
10. Approximation of expressions.
11. Simplification of Numerical Expressions,
12. Percentage and its applications.
13. Profit and loss.
14. Simple interest.
15. Perimeter, area and volume.

Section 3: Language Test.
The main purpose of this test is to assess reading comprehension of the candidates. The
test consists of three passages. Each passage is followed by 5 questions. Candidates shall
read each passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. In addition, there will
be 10 questions to test grammar and writing skills of candidates.
Given below is a specimen passage and the questions that follow the passage.
PASSAGE

Forests are useful to us in many ways. They provide us with timber to
build houses and make furniture. Forests also provide us with wood for
fuel and making paper. They provide shelter for birds, wild animals and
insects. Forests bring rainfall. Existence of forests is very important for
the preservation of the ecosystem. The fact that we have to care for an
ecosystem is indisputably established. Wise use of the environment and
its resources are essential for man's continued survival.
1. To preserve the ecosystem, existence of...............is essential.
1. forests
2. animals
3. human beings
4. resources
2. Opposite of preservation' is...............
1. conservation
2. construction
3. shelter
4. destruction

3. Which one of the following is not a synonym of 'wise'?
1. Sensible
2. Intelligent
3. Humorous
4. Judicious
4. Carpenters depend on forests because they provide...............
1. wood for fuel
2. wood for making paper
3. timber to make furniture
4. houses for animals

5. Wild animals will become homeless if...............
1. paper mills are destroyed
2. houses are built
3. forests are destroyed
4. ecosystem is taken care of