CAP TEST Pattern 2025: Check Paper Format & Marks

Communication Aptitude Test 2024 ( CAP Test )

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Nupur Jain
Updated on Aug 7, 2025 11:54 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

The CAP Test 2025 exam pattern is prescribed by the exam conducting authority. Candidates planning to take the CAP Test 2025 examination are advised to go through the exam pattern of CAP Test 2025 to understand the sections, marking scheme, and time duration of the exam. As per the exam pattern of the CAP Test 2025, the exam is conducted in two stages - a written test and an interview. Along with the CAP Test 2025 exam pattern, candidates must also start preparing for the interview so that they can score well in all the stages of the selection process. Candidates shortlisted in the test result are called for an interview. Candidates must prepare for the interview such that they can speak well without any hesitation on the final day. The CAP Test exam structure is based on similar entrance exams, with multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be solved within a specific test duration. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CAPTEST?
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The questions in the CAP Test are prescribed by the subject matter experts of Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The CAP Test question papers are based on current affairs, logical reasoning, general awareness, English, media, advertising, etc.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for MA in Communication through CAP Test?
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According to the official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the selection criteria for admission to M.A. in Communication through CAP Test entrance exam is Online Interview. The institute opens its registration forms on the website at applypg.amrita.edu/home.

Q:   What is the duration of CAPTEST?
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As prescribed by the exam body, Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham the time duration of the CAP Test written exam is two hours/ 120 minutes. Candidates who fill in the application form will have to appear in the exam and qualify in it to secure a seat to pursue their mass communication course.

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  • CAP Test 2025 Pattern - Highlights
  • CAP Test Pattern 2025
  • FAQs on CAP Test Pattern 2025
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CAP Test 2025 Pattern - Highlights

Some details about the pattern of the CAP Test are provided in the table below.

Particulars  Details 
Total Questions  50
Mode of the Test Online 
Marking Scheme  No negative marking 
Total Sections 6

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there negative marking in CAP Test?
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No, according to the CAP Test exam pattern and marking scheme laid down by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, there is no negative marking in the CAP Test entrance exam for admission to BA in Communication, MA in Communication & Ph.D in Communication.

Q:   How many questions are there is CAP Test entrance exam?
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According to the last years' trends, the CAP Test entrance written exam included 50 questions of one mark each. The question paper is divided into six sections including Know your English, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, People in the News, and Media and Advertising. 

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CAP Test Pattern 2025

Some of the important points related to the CAP Test exam pattern are mentioned below. However, this year, instead of the written exam, only online interviews will be conducted. Students can go through the pattern for reference.

  • The exam is conducted in both pen and paper mode as well as computer-based mode
  • Candidates have to attempt multiple-choice questions
  • The paper is usually divided into 6 sections.
  • The division of the sections is as follows:

Section

Marks

Know your English

15

Logical Reasoning

05

Current Affairs

10

General Awareness

05

People in the News

05

Media and Advertising

10

Total

50

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will there be group discussion also along with the interview?
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No, after qualifying in the CAP Test written test candidates will have to appear for the online interview only and their will be no group discussion for the same. Candidates will be informed about the CAP Test result by email after the online interviews are over. Candidates need to keep checking their email inbox, official website of Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham as well as this page for the latest information.

Q:   How will I get to know about the details of online interview?
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Candidates will be informed about the date and time of the online interview through an email. Candidates must ensure that they use their valid and active email addresses while registering for CAP Test 2024.

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FAQs on CAP Test Pattern 2025

FAQs related to CAP Test 2025 are provided below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What kind of questions will be asked in the online interview?
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The questions asked in the interview round of the Common Admission Process (CAP) of the Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will be based on current affairs, education background, career aspirations, media aptitude etc.

Q:   How should I prepare for the online interview?
A: 

Candidates should plan their CAP Test preparation as per the points mentioned below:

  • Prepare for questions based on your education background.
  • Try to get some information about the course you are applying for and be prepared to explain why you chose that course.
  • Prepare your answers for questions related to your career aspirations, general knowledge, currernt affairs etc.
  • Go through the latest happenings in the country and the world to get a grip on current affairs.
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Answered 6 days ago

The exam duration of CAP Test entrance exam is 120 minutes. As the mode of examination is online, the exam will automatically end once 2 hours are over. Thereore, candidates will not get extra time to solve the CAP Test question paper.

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Shailja Singh

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Answered 2 months ago

According to the last years' trends, the CAP Test entrance written exam included 50 questions of one mark each. The question paper is divided into six sections including Know your English, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, People in the News, and Media and Advertising. 

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Vikrant Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, according to the CAP Test exam pattern and marking scheme laid down by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, there is no negative marking in the CAP Test entrance exam for admission to BA in Communication, MA in Communication & Ph.D in Communication.

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Nishtha Singh

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

According to the official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the selection criteria for admission to M.A. in Communication through CAP Test entrance exam is Online Interview. The institute opens its registration forms on the website at applypg.amrita.edu/home.

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