byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 2 Apr, 2024
The PESSAT (PES Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a university entrance test held at PES University, Bangalore, using the PESSAT test as the means to admissions into different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The test is designed to evaluate candidates on elements of the skills that include the mathematical ability, the capacity to think and the command of the English language. PESSAT is the two-hour-long computer-based multi-choice exam that consists of physics, chemistry, mathematics, English comprehension, verbal ability, and logical reasoning as its components.
The PESSAT results are generally available within 15 days of the completion of the exam. The report, among other things, details the candidate's score on the combined entrance test, the proficiency levels in different sections, percentile rankings, and shortlisting for counselling and admission. High scores in PESSAT will certainly heighten the whats of applicants for the admission into the popular programs like engineering, law, design, management and hospitality programs offered by PES University.
| Exam | Date |
|---|---|
| PESSAT | August 2024 |
| Subjects | English Comprehension, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning (for all courses except B.Des), Basic Knowledge of Colors 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 (for B.Des) |
| Exam Pattern | Multiple choice questions |
| Weightage | English Comprehension: 30%, Analytical & Logical Reasoning: 45%, Quantitative Reasoning: 45%, Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form: 20%, General Knowledge: 20%, Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography: 10%, Spatial Sense: 10%, Ability to Visualize / Imagine: 10%, 3D Visualization: 10%, Free-Hand Sketching: 10%, Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering: 10%, Basic English: 10%, Basic Analytical Ability: 10% (for B.Des) |
| Subject | CBSE Class 11 | CBSE Class 12 |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension | Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, usage | Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, usage, critical thinking |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Puzzles, logical reasoning, problem-solving | Puzzles, logical reasoning, problem-solving, data interpretation |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability | Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, calculus |
| Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form | Color theory, form theory, visual perception | Color theory, form theory, visual perception, color mixing, color harmony |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, social science, science, technology | Current affairs, social science, science, technology, humanities |
| Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography | Types of typography, principles of typography, visual hierarchy | Types of typography, principles of typography, visual hierarchy, typography and meaning |
| Spatial Sense | Visualizing objects in three dimensions, spatial reasoning | Visualizing objects in three dimensions, spatial reasoning, perspective |
| Ability to Visualize / Imagine | Generating new ideas, creating mental images | Generating new ideas, creating mental images, visualizing complex concepts |
| 3D Visualization | Creating and manipulating 3D objects | Creating and manipulating 3D objects, 3D modeling, 3D animation |
| Free-Hand Sketching | Basic drawing techniques, sketching from observation | Basic drawing techniques, sketching from observation, perspective drawing |
| Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering | Physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering principles | Physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering principles, applied physics, applied chemistry |
| Basic English | Grammar, vocabulary, usage | Grammar, vocabulary, usage, critical thinking |
| Basic Analytical Ability | Problem-solving, critical thinking, logical reasoning | Problem-solving, critical thinking, logical reasoning, data interpretation |
| Subject | Chapter | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension | Reading comprehension | 10% |
| English Comprehension | Grammar | 5% |
| English Comprehension | Vocabulary | 5% |
| English Comprehension | Usage | 5% |
| English Comprehension | Critical thinking | 15% |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Puzzles | 15% |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Logical reasoning | 15% |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Problem-solving | 15% |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Data interpretation | 5% |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Algebra | 10% |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Geometry | 10% |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Trigonometry | 10% |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Statistics | 10% |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Probability | 10% |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Calculus | 15% |
| Subject | Topics Covered | Frequency of Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension | Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, usage, critical thinking | Frequent |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning | Puzzles, logical reasoning, problem-solving, data interpretation | Frequent |
| Quantitative Reasoning | Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, calculus | Frequent |
| Basic Knowledge of Colors and Form | Color theory, form theory, visual perception, color mixing, color harmony | Less frequent |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, social science, science, technology, humanities | Less frequent |
| Sensitivity to Aspects of Typography | Types of typography, principles of typography, visual hierarchy, typography and meaning | Less frequent |
| Spatial Sense | Visualizing objects in three dimensions, spatial reasoning, perspective | Less frequent |
| Ability to Visualize / Imagine | Generating new ideas, creating mental images, visualizing complex concepts | Less frequent |
| 3D Visualization | Creating and manipulating 3D objects, 3D modeling, 3D animation | Less frequent |
| Free-Hand Sketching | Basic drawing techniques, sketching from observation, perspective drawing | Less frequent |
| Interpreting Natural Laws and Basic Engineering | Physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering principles, applied physics, applied chemistry | Less frequent |
| Basic English | Grammar, vocabulary, usage, critical thinking | Frequent |
| Basic Analytical Ability | Problem-solving, critical thinking, logical reasoning, data interpretation | Frequent |
| Exam | Date | Duration | Subjects | Question Type | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PESSAT | August 2024 | 120 minutes | English Comprehension, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning (for all courses except B.Des), Basic Knowledge of Colors 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 (for B.Des) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking |