PGRRCDE Entrance Test MCA Syllabus 2024: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University Entrance Test 2024 ( PGRRCDE Entrance Test )

Exam On: 25 Feb '25

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PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus 2024 comprises three sections- Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability & Communication Ability. The candidates eyeing PGRRCDE Entrance Test 2024 must prepare all the important topics under each section of the exam. PGRRCDE Entrance Test question paper will comprise 100 MCQs based on the PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus. Check the below complete PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus, exam pattern, and best books for exam preparation.

Q:   What is the PGRRCDE exam duration for each section?

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As per the PGRRCDE exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. PGRRCDE Entrance test question paper will consist of three sections, namely:

  • Analytical Ability
  • Mathematical Ability
  • Communication Ability

Candidates will be required to attempt all three sections within the given time duration. PGRRCDE exam is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes or one hour. PGRRCDE Entrance Test sections will consist of 100 questions in total. Candidates must device strategy to attempt maximum questions within the given time duration. 

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Q:   What is PGRRCDE entrance test marking scheme?

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As per the PGRRCDE entrance test marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. There will be no negative marking for not attempted questions. As per the PGRRCDE entrance test pattern, the question paper will consist of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs), of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The PGRRCDE entrance test is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes.

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Q:   What are the maximum marks for the PGRRCDE entrance test?

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The maximum mark for the PGRRCDE entrance test is 100 marks. Each question shall carry one mark and for each incorrect answer, there will be no negative marking. Hence, candidates should mark the answer only when they are sure about it. PGGRCDE entrance test question paper will consist of 100 multiple choice questions.

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PGRRCDE Entrance Test Pattern: Highlights

PGGRCDE Entrance Test is conducted in offline mode and the questions are asked in MCQ format. Refer to the following table for details about PGRRCDE Entrance Test Pattern:

Exam Pattern

Details

Exam Name

PGRRCDE Entrance Test

Exam Mode

Offline

Total Duration

90 minutes

Total Questions

100

Number of Answer Choices

4

Sections 

3 (Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, Communication Ability)

Marking Scheme

1 mark for correct answers

Negative Marking

No

Total Marks

100

Medium

English

Q:   Will there be a negative marking in PGRRCDE entrance test?

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In PGRRCDE entrance test for each correct answer, students will get one mark while for each incorrect answer, there will be no negative marking. Since there is no negative marking the candidates must try attempting all the questions with maximum accuracy. They should read and understand the question thoroughly and then answer it. 

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Q:   When should I start preparing for PGRRCDE entrance test?

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It's best for students to start getting ready for the PGRRCDE Entrance Test a few months before the actual test day. It's recommended to focus on studying six to eight months before the exam. This longer study time lets students cover all the topics on the test, practice with mock tests, and improve their test-taking skills. The exact time needed to prepare may vary depending on how someone studies and what they already know about the subjects.

To prepare well for the PGRRCDE entrance test, students should:

  1. Look at their own performance to see what they're good at and what needs work.
  2. Get the right study materials for the PGRRCDE entrance test.
  3. Make a plan for studying that's organized.
  4. Practice regularly and take part in mock tests.
  5. Write down short notes to help with reviewing efficiently.
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Section-wise PGRRCDE Entrance Test Syllabus

PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus and exam pattern are expected to remain the same as last year. Check the below tables for section-wise topics included in PGRRCDE Entrance Test

PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus for Analytical Ability

The Analytical Ability section has 35 questions carrying 1 mark each. Check the detailed syllabus for Analytical Ability of PGRRCDE Entrance Test:

Analogies of numbers and alphabet

Odd thing out

Missing number in a sequence or a series

Completion of blank spaces

Data Analysis

Coding and Decoding Problems

Date, Time & Arrangement Problems

Blood relationships

Seating arrangements

Symbol and notation interpretation

Statement-Conclusions

Inferences

PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus for Mathematical Ability

The Mathematical Ability has 40 questions carrying 1 mark each. Listed below are key topics of this section.


Quadratic Equation

Partnership

Geometry

Pipes and Cisterns

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Time-Speed-Distance

Probability

Allegation & Mixtures

Profit and Loss

Permutations & Combinations

Percentages

Work and Time

In-equations

Quadratic and linear equations

Mensuration

Algebra

Graph

Number System

PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus for Communication Ability

Apart from General English, the Communication Ability section will also have questions based on Business and Computer Terminology. This section will have a total of 25 questions:


Reading Comprehension

English Usage Errors

Synonyms

English Grammar

Paragraph Completion

Antonyms

Jumbled Para

One-Word Substitution

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Correction

Idioms

Phrases

idioms

Business Terminologies

Fundamentals of Computer

Q:   Is it necessary to study all the topics mentioned in PGRRCDE entrance test syllabus?

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Yes, it's important to study all the topics mentioned in the PGRRCDE entrance test syllabus. Covering the entire syllabus helps ensure that you're prepared for any question that might appear on the test. Each topic could be a source of questions on the exam, and knowing something about every part of the syllabus can improve your chances of scoring well. It also reduces the risk of being caught off guard by questions on topics you might have skipped or overlooked. So, to maximize your performance, it's a good idea to have a grasp of all the subjects listed in the syllabus.

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Q:   When will be PGRRCDE exam conducted?

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PGRRCDE entrance test 2024 exam was held on February 25 from 10.30 AM to 12.00 Noon. Candidates who registered for the exam were able to appear for the PGRRCDE entrance test. The examination for PGRRCDE 2024 was held in OMR format. Candidates had to report at the alloted exam centre. PGRRCDE entrance test is codncuted for a duration of 90 minutes. As per the PGRRCDE entrance test pattern, the question paper consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Candidates had to choose a correct answer among the four options provided. There will be no negative marking.

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Q:   What is PGRRCDE entrance test pattern?

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Candidates can refer the table below to know the PGRRCDE exam pattern:

SectionsNumber of Questions
Section-A: Analytical Ability 
Data Sufficiency 10
Problem Solving25
Section-B: Mathematical Ability 
Arithmetical Ability 20
Algebraically and Geometrical Ability15
Statistical Ability5
Section-C: Communication Ability 
Vocabulary 5
Business and Computer Terminology 5
Functional Grammar 5
Reading Comprehension10
Total100
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Best Books for PGRRCDE Entrance Test

For PGRRCDE Entrance Test preparation, candidates can refer to books recommended for CAT and other MBA entrance exams, as the syllabus of all of them is more or less the same. Listed below are the best books for PGRRCDE Entrance Test preparation:

Book Name

Author/Publishers

Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT

Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude

R.S. Aggarwal

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K. Sinha

 

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT

Arun Sharma

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

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Q:   Which are the important topics for PGRRCDE entrance test Analytical Ability section?

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Some of the important topics for PGRRCDE Entrance Test Analytical Ability Section are:

  • Data Sufficiency
  • Sequences and series
  • Data analysis
  • Coding and Decoding problems
  • Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
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Q:   Which are the important topics for PGRRCDE Entrance Test Mathematical Ability section?

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Some of the important topics for PGRRCDE entrance test Mathematical Ability section are:

1. Arithmetical Ability: 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, distance and work problems, areas and volumes,  mensuration, modular arithmetic.

2. Algebraically and Geometrical Ability: Statements, Truth tables, implication converse and inverse,  Tautologies-Sets, Relations and functions, applications- Equation of a line in different forms. Trigonometry - Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°): Trigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances,  Polynomials; Remainder theorem and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem,  Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative; Plane geometry - lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometrydistance between points.

3. Statistical Ability: Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviations, Correlation, simple problems on Probability. 

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The medium of the PGRRCDE (Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education) entrance test is English. All the questions, instructions, and required responses in the exam are presented in English, and candidates are expected to answer in the same language. This ensures a uniform evaluation process a

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Registered candidates will be able to download the PGRRCDE 2024 entrance test hall ticket till the date of examination. Candidates must ensure to download and take the print of the PGRRCDE entrance test admit card soon after the release. The authroties are expected to release the phase 1 PGRRCDE ent

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After downlaoding the PGRRCDE entrance test 2024 admit card, candidates can check for the following details:

  • Candidate’s name
  • Date of Birth
  • Registration number
  • Exam date
  • Exam time
  • Exam venue
  • Contact details of the candidate
  • Instructions related to the exam

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To download the PGRRCDE entrance test 2024 admit card, candidates must follow the steps below:

Step 1- Visit the official link of PGRRCDE

Step 2- Click on tab displaying ‘Hall ticket Download’

Step 3- Select ‘MBA entrance test’ select from the drop-down

Step 4- Enter following login detauils:

  • Registratio

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Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education will issue te PGRRCDE entrance test admit card 2024 week prior to the entrance test date. Registered candidates will be able to download the PGRRCDE 2024 entrance test admit card online when released. The registrations for PGRRCDE 2024 entrance test p

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To fill the PGRRCDE entrance test application form, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Go to the official PGRRCDE website at ouadmission.com.

Step 2- Register by providing basic details such as your name, gender, date of birth, and email ID.

Step 3- Pay the application fee.

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No, candidates willing to apply for MBA and MCA programmes of PGGRCDE can fill the single PGRRCDE entrance test 2024 application form. Candidates will be able to apply for both courses through single application form. However, if candidates wishes to apply for other Postgraduate courses, he/she must

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For MBA admission, student qualified in TS ICET 2024 /AP ICET 2024 or Entrance Test conducted by PGRRCDE, OU & securing will be eligible for admission.

For MCA admission, candidate qualified in TS ICET 2024 or AP ICET 2024 or Entrance Test conducted by PGRRCDE, OU will be eligible for MCA admission.

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PGRR Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University offered the following courses through PGRRCDE entrance test score:

  • MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
  • MCA (Masters of Computer Application)

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The last date to fill PGRRCDE entrance test form will be notified. Candidates seeking admission to distance MBA from PGRRCDE must fill the online application form online. PGRRCDE entrance test 2024 form is available online. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria to qua

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