Outline of Aptitude Test
The
aptitude test will comprise of questions that could be of the Multiple-Choice
type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and
Numerical Answer type (NAQ).
The
questions will carry either 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks and 125 questions have
to be answered in 180 minutes.
The
medium of Aptitude test will be the English language.
The
aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following
techniques:
•
Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the
ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios
•
Numerical Reasoning – Tests
mathematical ability through simple problems
•
Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the
ability to assess verbal logic.
•
Inductive Reasoning – Tests the
ability to see patterns and analyse given data
•
Situational Judgment – Tests
problem-solving ability.
•
Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to
recognise patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes and imagery.
•
Abstract Reasoning – Will assess
general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.
Questions
could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in
- · mathematics,
physics and geometry,
- · language and
interpretation,
- · elements and
principles of design,
- · aesthetic
sensitivity, colour theory,
- · lateral
thinking and logical reasoning,
- · visual
perception and cognition, graphics and imagery,
- · building
anatomy and architectural vocabulary,
- · basic
techniques of building construction and knowledge of material,
- · general
knowledge and current affairs, etc. and are may not be limited to those
outlined.
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CATEGORISATION
OF THE TEST
1. ARCHITECTURE
APTITUDE
2. DESIGN
APTITUDE
3. VISUAL
APTITUDE
4. REASONING
APTITUDE
5. GENERAL
MATHS
6. BASIC
SCIENCE
7. ENGLISH