Exam pattern
| Paper | One paper, objective MCQs on an OMR sheet |
|---|---|
| Part 1: Mathematics | 75 questions |
| Part 2: General Ability Test | 75 questions |
| Total | 150 questions, 600 marks, 3 hours |
| Marking | +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer |
| Medium | English |
Mathematics topics (Class 8 to 10)
- Number system, ratio and proportion, percentage
- Profit and loss, time and work, speed-time-distance
- Algebra and linear and quadratic equations
- Geometry, mensuration and trigonometry basics
General Ability Test topics
- English (about one third of the paper): grammar, comprehension, error spotting, synonyms and antonyms
- General Science: Physics and Chemistry fundamentals
- Social Studies: History, Geography and Civics
- General Knowledge and current affairs
- Logical reasoning and mental ability
How to use the 3 hours
With 150 questions in 180 minutes you have about 72 seconds per question. Solve the questions you are sure of first, and avoid guessing blindly because every wrong answer costs 1 mark. Timed full-length mocks are the fastest way to build this habit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the SPI exam?
Yes. Each correct answer gives +4 marks and each wrong answer costs 1 mark.
How many questions come from English?
About one third of the General Ability Test, roughly 25 of the 75 questions, is English.
Which class syllabus is asked?
The paper is set from the Class 8 to 10 syllabus of the State Board and CBSE, with some general knowledge, current affairs and mental ability questions.
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