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JEE (Main & Advanced)
NEET (UG)
NDA
D-SAT
IB(HL/SL)
GMAT
IMAT(Medicine entrance for Italy)
What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for JEE Main / JEE Advanced?
Students need clarity on how many questions, type (MCQ / numerical / multi‑correct), total marks, duration, negative marking, etc.
How many attempts are allowed for JEE Main and JEE Advanced?
Many wonder if they can re‑attempt if they don’t succeed in first attempt or want to improve scores.
What are the eligibility criteria to appear for JEE Advanced?
Students want to know whether passing Class 12, percentage, board results, and previous attempts affect eligibility.
What’s the difference between JEE Main and JEE Advanced — and which exam is needed for which college/institute?
Aspirants often get confused about which exam is for NITs/IIITs (or other colleges) vs which leads to IITs.
Should I focus on board exams syllabus or JEE syllabus — and how to manage both simultaneously?
Many class‑12 students struggle to balance school board prep and JEE preparation; they need guidance on prioritization.
What is the exam pattern and marking scheme of NEET (UG)?
Students want clarity on number of questions per subject, total questions, marking, negative marking, duration, etc.
How many times can I attempt NEET? Is there any age limit or attempt limit?
How many times can I attempt NEET? Is there any age limit or attempt limit?.
In which languages is NEET conducted, and what is the mode of the exam?
Candidates from different states want to know language options and whether the exam is offline or online.
What are the eligibility criteria to apply for NDA?
Students want to know educational requirements (which class pass required), age limits, nationality/ citizenship rules, and whether open‑school or state board students qualify.
What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for NDA?
Aspirants ask about how many papers, subjects (Mathematics + General Ability Test), number of questions, total marks, duration, negative marking, and language (Hindi/English).
Is there negative marking, and how should I strategize answers?
Because wrong answers result in negative marking (deduction of 1/3rd marks for incorrect answers), many ask whether to attempt uncertain questions or skip them.
Is the NDA exam paper conducted in Hindi and English both?
Many want to know if they can appear in Hindi medium and whether both languages are allowed.
What exactly is D‑SAT and who can apply?
Students want to know eligibility: which class/grade is allowed (in many cases 10th‑passed or 10th‑appeared students).
What is the exam pattern, subjects and marking scheme for D‑SAT?
Aspirants check which subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology, Aptitude or General ability) are included, number of questions, marks per question, duration, and whether there is negative marking.
Is the exam online or offline — and what are the modes of D‑SAT?
Students often want to know if they can appear online (computer/mobile) or have to go to an exam centre (offline pen‑paper).
What are the benefits — scholarship, seat in special batch, or other perks if I do well?
Students want to know what reward they get for good performance: scholarships, fee waivers, admission into special classroom/batch program for JEE/NEET preparation, etc.
What is the difference between HL (Higher Level) and SL (Standard Level) subjects?
Students want clarity on workload, depth of content, and how HL/SL choices affect university applications.
How do I choose the right subjects for HL and SL?
Aspirants are unsure whether to pick subjects based on interest, university requirements, or difficulty level.
How many subjects do I need to take in HL and SL?
Clarifies the IB requirement of 3 HL + 3 SL subjects, plus core components (EE, TOK, CAS).
Can I change subjects after starting the IB Diploma Programme?
Many want to know if switching subjects mid-programme is possible without affecting final assessment.
What is the GMAT exam and who should take it?
Students want to know if GMAT is required for MBA/Management programs and which candidates benefit most from taking it.
What is the GMAT exam pattern and scoring system?
Aspirants want clarity on sections (Quant, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning, AWA), number of questions, duration, and total score range (200–800).
How do I register for the GMAT and what are the fees?
Students ask about registration process, test centers, online vs. in-person options, and associated costs.
What is IMAT and who can apply?
Students want to know what IMAT is — that it’s the entrance test for English‑taught medical courses in Italy, and what the basic eligibility criteria are (schooling, nationality, etc.).
What is the exam pattern and marking scheme for IMAT?
Aspirants need clarity on number of questions, subjects, duration, scoring (+1.5 for correct, –0.4 for wrong), negative marking, and total marks possible.
What subjects are covered in IMAT — what should I prepare?
Students often ask which topics to study: reasoning/general knowledge, biology, chemistry, physics & maths — and how deep the syllabus is (school‑level or more).