Scheme of the Examination :

• Paper I - Assesses the teaching / research aptitude by testing reasoning ability, comprehension and divergent thinking. The 1 hour 15 minute paper carries a maximum of 100 marks and is common for all subjects.
• Paper II - Corresponds to the subject of postgraduate study. This 1 hour 15 minute paper also carries a maximum of 100 marks and the candidate has the option to choose the subject. Generally each of Papers I and II consist of a test booklet, each of 50 objective-type questions. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in Papers I and II.
• Paper III - Descriptive-type questions are asked on the subject chosen by the candidate. This 2 hour 30 minute paper carries a maximum of 200 marks. Only those who score a prescribed minimum aggregate in Paper I and II will have their Paper III evaluated.