Praxis Aptitude Test (PAT) Question Papers, Sample Papers PDF: Download Free

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PAT Sample Papers: Praxis Tech School has not released official Praxis Aptitude Test (PAT) question papers in past exam sessions, though it may do so in the future. Because previous years' papers are useful for preparation, candidates can study using question papers from other competitive exams that have a similar structure and sections. This article provides a direct download link for PAT 2026 sample papers. Candidates can also access exam preparation guides to help them study for the test.

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PAT Question Paper Pattern
PAT Question Paper Weightage 2026
How does PAT Question Papers help during Preparation?

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PAT Question Paper Pattern

Find some of the important highlights of PAT question paper below:

PAT 2026 Exam Features	Details
Medium of the Exam	English
Duration of the Exam	120 Minutes
Mode of PAT Exam	AI Proctored Test
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Marking Scheme	3 Marks for Correct Answer -1 Mark for Wrong Answer
Total Number of Questions	40
Number of Answer Options	Four
Total Marks	120

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are few of the important topics of the Critical Thinking section of PAT syllabus?

Few important topics of the Critical Thinking section of PAT syllabus are Family Tree, Arrangement, Calendars, Coding and Decoding, Numeric Grid, Syllogism, Course of Action.

Q: Will there be passage writing in Verbal ability section of PAT?

No, there will not be any passage writing or descriptive pattern question in PAT exam. All questions of PAT will be multiple-choice questions.

PAT Question Paper Weightage 2026

The table below mentions the sectional weightage in PAT question paper

Sections	Number of Questions	Sectional Time Limit
Data Analysis	25	30
Numerical Ability	20	25
Critical Thinking	20	25
Verbal Ability	15	20
Reasoning Ability	20	20

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the important topics of the PAT syllabus?

Topics in PAT exam include

Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension
Verbal Ability
Critical Reasoning
Visual Reasoning
Data interpretation
Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

Q: How many sections are there in PAT exam?

PAT 2024 exam has five main sections that are Data Analysis, Numerical Ability, Critical Thinking, Verbal Ability and Reasoning Ability

Q: Is there a General Awareness section in PAT syllabus?

No, the PAT syllabus does not have General Awareness section. However, it is recommended that candidates stay informed about current affairs. This will help them in the Essay Writing and PI rounds.

How does PAT Question Papers help during Preparation?

Candidates preparing for PAT exam using the previous year's question paper tend to score better in the exam. Once a candidate has practised using the original question paper of PAT exam, he/she can obtain the knowledge of the test structure, and important topics that have high weightage in the exam. Solving PAT question papers help candidates know what type of questions appear in the exam and what are their strengths and weaknesses.

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