RGIPT Sivasagar Campus Diploma Admission Test (DAT-2026) - Admission Exam Pattern and Syllabus

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RGIPT Sivasagar Campus Diploma Admission Test (DAT-2026) follows an MCQ format of 100 questions, with each correct answer carrying one mark. Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response, while unanswered questions receive no marks. The test duration is two hours. The syllabus spans Mental Ability Test, Mathematics, and General Science (Chemistry and Physics), with detailed topic-wise question distribution across the sections.

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Exam Pattern

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Mental Ability Test

Mathematics

General Science

Chemistry

Physics

ENTRANCE EXAM PATTERN OF RGIPT SIVASAGAR CAMPUS DIPLOMA ADMISSION TEST (DAT-2026) The RGIPT Sivasagar Campus Diploma Admission Test (DAT-2026) will consist total 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. All questions will have only one correct option. The total marks for the examination will be 100. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted as part of the negative marking scheme, while no marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. The total duration of the examination will be 2 hours. The syllabus is detailed below: | Part | Subject | No. of Question | | --- | --- | --- | | I | Mental Ability Test | 15 | | II | Mathematics | 35 | | III | General Science (excluding biology) | | | A | Chemistry | 25 | | B | Physics | 25 | | Total Marks | | 100 | Syllabus Part-I MENTAL ABILITY TEST | 1. | Series | 9. | Time and Clock | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2. | Analogy | 10. | Missing Character | | 3. | Coding-Decoding | 11. | Non-Verbal Series | | 4. | Number and Ranking | 12. | Non-Verbal Classification | | 5. | Blood Relation | 13. | Mirror and Water Images | | 6. | Mathematical Operations | 14. | Cube and Dice | | 7. | Direction Sense | 15. | Puzzle Test | | 8. | Venn Diagrams | | | Part – II MATHEMATICS | Chapter | Content | Key Concepts | | --- | --- | --- | | Chapter 1 | Number
Systems | 1. Real Numbers
Euclid’s division lemma, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic-statements after reviewing work done earlier and after illustrating and motivating through examples. Proofs of results-irrationality of √2, √3, √5, decimal expansions of rational numbers in terms of terminating/non-terminating recurring decimals. | | Chapter 2 | Algebra | 1. Polynomials
Zeros of a polynomial, relationship between zeros and coefficients of a polynomial with particular reference to quadratic polynomials, statement and simple problems on division algorithm for polynomials with real coefficients.
2. Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Pair of linear equations in two variables, geometric representation of different possibilities of solutions/ inconsistency, algebraic conditions for number of solutions. Solution of pair of linear equations in two variables algebraically-by substitution, by elimination and by cross multiplication.
3. Quadratic Equations
Standard form of a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0. Solution of quadratic equations (only real roots) by factorization and by completing the square, i.e. by using | | | | quadratic formula. Relationship between discriminant and nature of roots.
4. Arithmetic Progressions (AP)
Motivation for studying A.P. Derivation of standard results of finding the nth terms and sum of first n terms. | | --- | --- | --- | | Chapter 3 | Trigonometry | 1. Introduction to Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios of an acute angle of a right-angled triangle. Values of the trigonometric ratios of 30o, 45o and 60o. Relationship between the ratios. Trigonometric Identities: Applications of the identity sin2 A + cos2A = 1, sec2A-tan2A = 1, cosec2A-cot2A = 1. Only simple identities to be given. Trigonometric ratios of complementary angles.
2. Heights and Distances
Simple and believable problems on heights and distances. Angles of elevation/depression should be only 30o, 45o, 60o. | | Chapter 4 | Coordinate
Geometry | Lines (In two-dimensions)
Review the concepts of coordinate geometry including graphs of linear equations. Awareness of geometrical representation of quadratic polynomials. Distance between two points and section formula. | | Chapter 5 | Geometry | 1. Triangles
Definitions, examples, area of a triangle, counter examples of similar triangles.
2. Circle
Tangent to a circle at any point on it is motivated by chords drawn from points coming closer and closer to the point.
3. Constructions
Division of a line segment in a given ratio (internally) . Tangent to a circle from a point outside it. Const

FAQs

How many questions and marks are included in DAT-2026?

DAT-2026 includes a total of 100 MCQs, and the total marks for the examination are 100. Each question carries one mark for a correct answer.

What is the negative marking and treatment for unanswered questions?

For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.

What are the main sections and their question distribution?

The exam consists of Part I Mental Ability Test (15 questions) and Part II Mathematics (35 questions). Part III General Science is split into Chemistry (25 questions) and Physics (25 questions), totaling 100 questions overall.

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