Scholarship Exam Instructions
Please read carefully before exam day
The Scholarship Exam will be conducted on 18 April at 7:30 PM.
This page explains how the exam will work, what you need to do before the exam, how the check-in process works, and the important rules you must follow.
Please read everything carefully so you are fully prepared and do not face avoidable problems on exam day.
If you do not complete your check-in before 7:30 PM, you will not be allowed to enter the exam. The check-in window closes automatically at 7:30 PM.
This is a fixed exam schedule. You cannot take the exam later in the day or at a different time.
Exam Day Timeline
How the process will work
You will receive your seat number by email or find it using the seat number lookup
Eligible students will receive their seat number by email between 11 April and 16 April.
This seat number will be required for exam-day entry, so please check your email carefully during that period.
If you cannot find your seat number in your email, you can also use the seat number lookup page to find it directly using the same email address or mobile number used during registration.
Your seat number will be available only for students who:
- successfully completed registration
- were verified successfully
- did not violate any registration rules
- did not submit duplicate or multiple invalid entries
If you do not receive your seat number by email, please use the seat number lookup before contacting support.
Save our email addresses in your Safe Sender list
To improve the chance of receiving your seat number email properly, please add these email addresses to your Safe Sender list:
Also check your: Inbox, Spam folder, Promotions folder, Updates folder, Any other filtered folder in your email account.
Please make sure your inbox is not full. If your email address was entered incorrectly, your inbox storage is full, or your email provider filters the message, you may not receive your seat number properly.
Important note: Seat numbers are sent automatically from our system. It is your responsibility to provide a valid email address, keep your inbox active, and check all folders carefully. If you do not receive your seat number due to email issues on your side, our support team may not be able to help with those cases.
On 18 April, go to the official exam page
On exam day, visit the official exam page:
Enter your seat number during check-in
Check-in will open at 7:15 PM and remain open only until 7:30 PM.
You must enter the seat number sent to you by email and complete the required pre-exam steps during this 15-minute check-in window.
Read the instructions and complete the required confirmation
Before starting the exam, you will need to carefully read the exam instructions, guidelines, and required declarations on the exam page.
Start the exam at 7:30 PM
The exam begins sharp at 7:30 PM.
If you completed the check-in correctly within the allowed window, you will be able to take the exam.
Complete the exam in one sitting
The exam runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM and must be completed in one uninterrupted sitting.
The exam will close automatically when the time ends.
Trial check-in session on 17 April
To help students feel more comfortable before the actual exam, a trial check-in session will be made available on:
This is not the actual exam.
It is only meant to help you understand how the process will look on the real exam day, including: how to access the exam page, how the check-in flow works, what kind of instructions you will see before starting.
If you are unsure about the process, it is strongly recommended that you join the trial session.
Exam format
The Scholarship Exam will be conducted in multiple-choice question (MCQ) format and will test Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability.
Key format details
Total questions: 50
Duration: 1 hour
Question type: MCQs
Scoring: +1 for every correct answer
Negative marking: -1 for every wrong answer
Skip option: No skip option available
Question review: You will see each question only once
Backtracking: You will not be able to go back to previous questions once you move ahead
Please read that carefully again:
You will not be able to go back.
You will not be able to skip questions.
Each question must be answered when it appears.
So stay calm, read carefully, and answer with focus.
Round 2 advancement
The candidates who score in the top 30% will advance to Round 2.
Example
If 1000 students appear for the exam, then only the top 300 students will advance to the next round.
This means your performance will be judged relative to the candidate pool appearing in that round.
Tie-breaker rules
If two or more participants receive the same score in the same round, ranking will be decided in the following order:
1) Less time taken gets priority
If two students have the same score, the student who completed the exam in less time will rank higher.
Example:
Participant A scores 40/50 and completes the exam in 38 minutes.
Participant B scores 40/50 and completes the exam in 44 minutes.
Participant A will rank higher.
2) Earlier scholarship registration gets priority
If the score and completion time are both the same, the participant who registered earlier for the scholarship will get priority.
Example:
Participant A registered on 15 November 2025 at 10:32 AM.
Participant B registered on 16 November 2025 at 4:45 PM.
Both scored 40/50 and completed the exam in 42 minutes.
Participant A will rank higher because the registration was completed earlier.
If the tie still remains after score, time taken, and registration timestamp, then a random draw will be used.
Scholarship test syllabus
Section 1 – Verbal Reasoning
Topics: Statements & Assumptions, Statements & Arguments, Statements & Conclusions, Cause & Effect, Course of Action
Section 2 – Non-Verbal Reasoning
Topics: Classification, Analogy, Series Completion, Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures
Section 3 – Analytical Reasoning
Topics: Number Series, Letter Series, Mixed Series, Coding & Decoding, Letter Coding, Number Coding, Mixed Coding, Sentence Coding, Blood Relations, Directions & Distance, Syllogisms, Linear Seating Arrangements, Circular Seating Arrangements, Puzzle Problems, Matrix and Mixed Logic Puzzles
Section 4 – Data Interpretation & Analytical Ability
Topics: Data Sufficiency, Logical Deductions, Coded Inequalities, Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Section 5 – Clocks & Calendars
Topics: Clocks, angles, overlaps, opposite times, Calendars, odd days, leap years, day calculation
Important exam rules
Please treat this exam seriously, just like a real exam hall environment.
You must:
- sit in a quiet place
- avoid all distractions
- keep a stable internet connection
- preferably use a laptop or computer
- keep your device fully charged
- complete the exam in one sitting without interruption
- You can use pen, paper and calculator
Device guidance
You may be able to take the exam on a mobile phone, but a laptop or computer is strongly recommended for a smoother and safer experience.
Mobile phones are more likely to face interruptions from: calls, notifications, app pop-ups, battery issues, accidental switching between screens.
A laptop or desktop setup is usually much safer for uninterrupted completion.
Very important anti-cheating instructions
Any suspicious interruption or behavior may cause the exam to close automatically.
Please silence everything before the exam starts.
Your exam may close automatically if you:
- close the browser
- refresh unnecessarily
- switch tabs
- open another website or app
- minimize the browser
- leave the exam screen
- receive outside help from another person
- allow someone else to assist you
- trigger suspicious camera/photo behavior during the exam
- cause interruptions that make the system treat the attempt as invalid
That includes:
phone calls, WhatsApp notifications, text messages, email pop-ups, desktop notifications, social media alerts, any other on-screen notification
These interruptions may be treated as external interference or help from another source, which can cause the exam to close automatically.
Before the exam starts, do this: put your phone on silent, disable notifications on your computer, close unnecessary apps, close background tabs, connect your charger, sit in a place where no one will interrupt you for one hour
Think of this as an uninterrupted exam-hall session at home.
If you arrive after 7:30 PM, you will not be allowed to take the exam.
The check-in process closes automatically at 7:30 PM, and late entry is not allowed.
Please do not wait until the last minute. Join early and finish your check-in calmly.
Before exam day checklist
Practice before the real exam
If you want to prepare seriously, we strongly recommend taking the official Scholarship Exam Pattern Practice Test before exam day.
The practice exam is designed to help you get familiar with: the style of questions, the level of the exam, the flow of answering under time pressure, the type of reasoning expected in the actual scholarship exam.
This can be a very helpful step if you want to feel more confident before 18 April.
Full rules and policy
If you want to read the full scholarship rules and detailed policy, please visit:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the exam at any time during the day?
No. The exam is held only during the official window on 18 April. Check-in is from 7:15 PM to 7:30 PM, and the exam runs from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Can I enter after 7:30 PM?
No. Once the check-in window closes at 7:30 PM, late entry is not allowed.
Where will I get my seat number?
Your seat number will be sent to your email between 11 April and 16 April, if you are eligible and successfully verified.
What if I do not receive my seat number email?
Please check: inbox, spam, promotions, updates, other folders.
Also make sure: your email was entered correctly, your inbox is not full, our email addresses were added to your Safe Sender list.
Seat numbers are sent automatically from our system, so it is your responsibility to monitor your email properly.
Can I take the exam on mobile?
It may work on mobile, but a laptop or computer is strongly recommended for a smoother and safer experience.
Can I go back to a previous question?
No. Once you move ahead, you will not be able to return to previous questions.
Can I skip a question and answer it later?
No. There is no skip option.
What is the marking scheme?
Each correct answer carries +1 mark and each wrong answer carries -1 mark.
When will the result be announced?
The result will be published on 19 April at 8:00 AM on the website.
How will Round 2 selection happen?
The top 30% of candidates will advance to Round 2.
Final reminder
Please do not wait until the last minute.
Keep your seat number ready, check your email properly, silence all notifications, arrange a quiet place, and be prepared to complete the exam in one sitting.
This exam is meant to be conducted in a serious and disciplined manner. If you follow the instructions properly, the process will be smooth.