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PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024 is prescribed by PES University at its official website. For better preparation, it is advised that candidates must go through the complete PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern. Candidates can also check the syllabus and sample papers for the PESSAT 2024 exam to secure good marks in the qualifying exam. The mode of examination will be online through a computer-based test.
As per the PESSAT 2024 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 answer.
The paper will be available in the English language only. For detailed information regarding the PESSAT exam pattern 2024, candidates can read the entire section below.
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PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
Candidates who are preparing for the PESSAT exam can check the PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024 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 |
| Type of Questions | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Number of Questions |
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| PESSAT Negative Marking | Not Applicable |
Attempt Free: PESSAT Mock Test 2024
PESSAT Marking Scheme 2024
Marking Scheme plays a significant role in calculating the expected marks of the candidates in the qualifying exam. With the help of the PESSAT exam marking scheme, candidates can analyze 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.
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KCET 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
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KCET 2024 Answer Key
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KCET Answer Key
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KCET 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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KCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 2
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TS EAMCET 2025 Practice Question Paper 1
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TS EAMCET 2024 Practice Question Paper 2
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TS EAMCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 3
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TS EAMCET 2019 Practice Question Paper 4
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JEE Main 2025 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2023 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2022 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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JEE Main 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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JEE Main 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
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JEE Main 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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TANCET 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
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TANCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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VITEEE 2025 Answer Key
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VITEEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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GUJCET 2025 Answer Key
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GUJCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Rajasthan JET 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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CUET PG 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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WBJEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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BITSAT 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
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BITSAT 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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BITSAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 2
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SRMJEEE 2021 Practice Question Paper 2
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JCECE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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COMEDK UGET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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CUSATCAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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ITM NEST 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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ISI Admission Test 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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IEMJEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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UPESEAT 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
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UPESEAT 2019 Practice Question Paper 1
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GEEE 2019 Practice Question Paper 1
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JNU CEEB 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
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JNU CEEB 2018 Practice Question Paper 1
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DCECE Answer Key
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PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Tech
The PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Tech comprises two sections. Section I will contain questions from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry of the 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 the PESSAT question paper pattern, candidates can refer to the table below.
| Sections | Total Number of Questions |
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Mathematics | 40 |
| English | 20 |
Download: PESSAT Syllabus 2024
PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024 Other Courses
The PESSAT entrance exam pattern for the other courses is discussed below. As per the test pattern, for the B.Tech stream, the time allotted for the entire exam is 180 minutes whereas, for other courses, it is 120 minutes only.
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for BBA/BBM-HEM/B.Com
| Subject | No.Of.Questions |
| English Comprehension/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 45 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 45 |
| Total | 120 |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for BBA-LLB
| Subject | No.Of.Questions |
| English Comprehension/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 20 |
| Basic Law | 30 |
| Total | 110 |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Des
- 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.
| Subjects |
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| Basic knowledge of Colours and Form | Ability to visualize/Imagine |
| General Knowledge | 3D visualization |
| Sensitivity to aspects of Typology | Freehand sketching |
| Spatial Sense | Interpreting National laws and Basic Engineering |
| Basic Analytical Ability | Basic English |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for MBA/M.Com
| Subject | No.Of.Questions |
| English Comprehension/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for 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 |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for M.Com
| Subject | No. of Question |
| English Comprehensive/Verbal Ability | 30 |
| Analytical and Logical Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Total | 120 |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for BCA/MCA/M.Tech
| Subjects | No.Of.Questions |
| Mathematics | 60 |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 20 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 |
| English Comprehension | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
PESSAT 2024 Exam Pattern for M.Pharm/Pharm.D Post Baccalaureate
| Pharmaceutics | 30 |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | 30 |
| Pharmacology | 30 |
| Pharmacognosy | 30 |
| Total | 120 |
| Subject | No. of Questions |
Also Read: PESSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
PESSAT Important Topics & Preparation Tips
The important topics from which questions can be asked in the PESSAT entrance examination will be different for each course. The candidates can take a look at the detailed PESSAT Exam Pattern 2024 and syllabus to prepare well for the exam.
The tips mentioned below will also help the candidates ace the exam.
- Understand the exam structure and the time duration you have at your disposal to solve the question paper.
- Understand the latest updated PESSAT Syllabus.
- Solve PESSAT previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level of the exam.
- Solve PESSAT Mock tests to get clarity on the paper structure.
- Analyze your strengths and weakness, and play along with them. It is not advisable to waste time on questions in areas you are weak in the exam.
- Attempt all questions as PESSAT doesn't have negative marking.
- Keep calm and maintain your composure during the exam.
