Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TSICET) - Syllabus and Examination Pattern

Section-A: Analytical Ability :-75 Questions (75 Marks)
  • 1.Data Sufficiency (20 Questions and 20 Marks)
    A question is given followed by data in the form of two statements labeled as I
    and II. If the data given in I alone is sufficient to answer the question then
    choice (1) is the correct answer. If the data given in II alone is sufficient to
    answer the question then choice (2) is the correct answer. If both I and II put
    together are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is
    sufficient, then choice (3) is the correct answer. If both I and II put together are
    not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed, then
    choice (4) is the correct answer.
    Q. No. 1 to 15 to be of mathematical in flavor and
    Q. No. 16 to 20 may be verbal in nature.
  • 2.Problem Solving (55 Questions and 55 Marks)
    a) Series: (25 Questions and 25 Marks)
    i. Analogies of Numbers and Alphabets including completion of blank
    spaces in a:b::c:d relationships (Questions containing only letters OR
    questions containing letters and numbers together should be given.)
    ii. Odd things out (The data should contain more number of terms at least
    seven, followed by four options).
    iii. Missing Numbers in a sequence or a series (At least seven terms should
    be given in the hypothesis to arrive at a unique answer).
    b) Data Analysis: (10 Questions and 10 Marks)
    i. Table / Graph to be analyzed for answering the questions
    ii. Bar Diagram/ Pie Chart to be analyzed for answering the questions
    iii. Venn Diagram or a passage to be analyzed for answering the
    questions
    c) Coding and Decoding Problems: (10 Questions and 10 Marks)
    i. A Code Pattern of English alphabet (Group Comprehension)
    ii. A Word or a group of letters to be coded or decoded based on
    certain codes
    d) Date, Time & Arrangement Problems: (10 Questions and 10 Marks)
    Calendar problems, clock problems, blood relationships, arrivals and
    departures schedules, seating arrangements, symbols and notation
    interpretation.
Section -B: Mathematical Ability :- 75 Questions (75 Marks)

I. Arithmetical Ability (35 Questions and 35 Marks)
Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility, L.C.M. and
G.C.D; Rational numbers, Ordering; Percentages; Profit and loss; Partnership,
Pipes and cisterns, time and distance, time and work problems, areas, volumes,
mensuration and modular arithmetic.
II. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability (30 Questions and 30 Marks)
Sets, Polynomials, Remainders theorem & Consequences, Linear Equations in
two Variables, Algebraic expressions, Arithmetic and Geometric progressions,
Trigonometric ratios of angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°), Trigonometric
identities, Heights and Distances, Plane geometry of Lines and Triangles, Plane
geometry of Quadrilaterals, Plane geometry of Circles, Coordinate geometry-
Distance between two points - Coordinate geometry - Section formula, slope
of a line, Lines y=mx, Lines y=mx+c and Lines y - y1=m (x-x1).
III. Statistical Ability: (10 Questions and 10 Marks)
Mean, Median, Mode and simple problems on Probability.

Section-C: Communication Ability :- 50 Questions (50 Marks)

Candidates will be assessed on the ability to:
1. Identify vocabulary used in the day-to-day communication.
2. Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as
well as in the business contexts.
3. Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business
contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc.).
4. Understand written text and drawing inferences.
Part 1: Meanings (sentences with dashes) (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 2: Synonyms and Antonyms (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 3: Verb (Tense & Voice) (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 4: Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 5: Articles & Prepositions (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 6: Computer Terminology (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 7: Business Terminology (5 Questions and 5 Marks)
Part 8: Comprehension (three) passages
(Each passage carries five questions and 5 Marks (3 x 5 = 15 Marks))

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