Every paper, whether a language, a domain subject or the General Aptitude Test, has 50 multiple-choice questions, all compulsory, to be done in 60 minutes. Each paper is out of 250 marks. Raw marks from different shifts are converted into NTA scores so that tougher shifts do not hurt anyone.
| Part | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section IA: Languages (13 to choose from) | 50 per language | 250 | 60 minutes | -1 per wrong answer |
| Section II: Domain subjects (23 to choose from) | 50 per subject | 250 | 60 minutes | -1 per wrong answer |
| Section III: General Aptitude Test | 50 | 250 | 60 minutes | -1 per wrong answer |
| Your total | Up to 5 papers | Up to 1,250 | 60 minutes per paper | Yes, in all papers |
Notes
- The 13 languages are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
- The 23 domain subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, Physical Education, Sanskrit and others.
- You can choose any 5 subjects in total, including languages and the General Aptitude Test.
- Papers can be answered in 13 mediums; if versions differ, the English version is final.
Source: cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in