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Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University Entrance Test 2025 ( PGRRCDE Entrance Test )

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PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus 2025 comprises three sections- Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability & Communication Ability. The candidates eyeing PGRRCDE Entrance Test 2025 must prepare all the important topics under each section of the exam. PGRRCDE Entrance Test question paper will comprise 100 MCQs based on the PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus. Check the below complete PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus, exam pattern, and best books for exam preparation.

Q:   What are the maximum marks for the PGRRCDE entrance test?
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The maximum mark for the PGRRCDE entrance test is 100 marks. Each question shall carry one mark and for each incorrect answer, there will be no negative marking. Hence, candidates should mark the answer only when they are sure about it. PGGRCDE entrance test question paper will consist of 100 multiple choice questions.

Q:   What is PGRRCDE entrance test marking scheme?
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As per the PGRRCDE entrance test marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. There will be no negative marking for not attempted questions. As per the PGRRCDE entrance test pattern, the question paper will consist of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs), of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The PGRRCDE entrance test is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes.

Q:   What is the PGRRCDE exam duration for each section?
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As per the PGRRCDE exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. PGRRCDE Entrance test question paper will consist of three sections, namely:

  • Analytical Ability
  • Mathematical Ability
  • Communication Ability

Candidates will be required to attempt all three sections within the given time duration. PGRRCDE exam is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes or one hour. PGRRCDE Entrance Test sections will consist of 100 questions in total. Candidates must device strategy to attempt maximum questions within the given time duration. 

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  • PGRRCDE Entrance Test Pattern 2025: Highlights
  • Section-wise PGRRCDE Entrance Test Syllabus 2025
  • Best Books for PGRRCDE Entrance Test
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PGRRCDE Entrance Test Pattern 2025: Highlights

PGGRCDE Entrance Test is conducted in offline mode and the questions are asked in MCQ format. Refer to the following table for details about PGRRCDE Entrance Test Pattern:

Exam Pattern

Details

Exam Name

PGRRCDE Entrance Test

Exam Mode

Offline

Total Duration

90 minutes

Total Questions

100

Number of Answer Choices

4

Sections 

3 (Analytical Ability, Mathematical Ability, Communication Ability)

Marking Scheme

1 mark for correct answers

Negative Marking

No

Total Marks

100

Medium

English

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When should I start preparing for PGRRCDE entrance test?
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It's best for students to start getting ready for the PGRRCDE Entrance Test a few months before the actual test day. It's recommended to focus on studying six to eight months before the exam. This longer study time lets students cover all the topics on the test, practice with mock tests, and improve their test-taking skills. The exact time needed to prepare may vary depending on how someone studies and what they already know about the subjects.

Q:   Will there be a negative marking in PGRRCDE entrance test?
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In PGRRCDE entrance test for each correct answer, students will get one mark while for each incorrect answer, there will be no negative marking. Since there is no negative marking the candidates must try attempting all the questions with maximum accuracy. They should read and understand the question thoroughly and then answer it. 

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Section-wise PGRRCDE Entrance Test Syllabus 2025

PGRRCDE Entrance Test syllabus 2025 and exam pattern are expected to remain the same as last year. Check the tables below for section-wise topics included in the PGRRCDE Entrance Test

PGRRCDE Entrance Test Syllabus 2025 for Analytical Ability

The Analytical Ability section has 35 questions carrying 1 mark each. Check the detailed syllabus for Analytical Ability of PGRRCDE Entrance Test:

Analogies of numbers and alphabet

Odd thing out

Missing number in a sequence or a series

Completion of blank spaces

Data Analysis

Coding and Decoding Problems

Date, Time & Arrangement Problems

Blood relationships

Seating arrangements

Symbol and notation interpretation

Statement-Conclusions

Inferences

PGRRCDE Entrance Test Syllabus 2025 for Mathematical Ability

The Mathematical Ability has 40 questions carrying 1 mark each. Listed below are key topics of this section.

Quadratic Equation

Partnership

Geometry

Pipes and Cisterns

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Time-Speed-Distance

Probability

Allegation & Mixtures

Profit and Loss

Permutations & Combinations

Percentages

Work and Time

In-equations

Quadratic and linear equations

Mensuration

Algebra

Graph

Number System

PGRRCDE Entrance Test Syllabus 2025 for Communication Ability

Apart from General English, the Communication Ability section will also have questions based on Business and Computer Terminology. This section will have a total of 25 questions:

Reading Comprehension

English Usage Errors

Synonyms

English Grammar

Paragraph Completion

Antonyms

Jumbled Para

One-Word Substitution

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Correction

Idioms

Phrases

idioms

Business Terminologies

Fundamentals of Computer

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Q:   When will be PGRRCDE exam conducted?
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PGRRCDE entrance test 2025 exam will be held tentatively on September 07. Candidates who registered for the exam will be able to appear for the PGRRCDE entrance test. The examination for PGRRCDE 2025 will be held in OMR format. Candidates have to report at the alloted exam centre. PGRRCDE entrance test is conducted for a duration of 90 minutes. According to the PGRRCDE entrance test pattern, the question paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have to select the correct answer from among the four options provided. There will be no negative marking.

Q:   What is PGRRCDE entrance test pattern?
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Candidates can refer the table below to know the PGRRCDE exam pattern:

SectionsNumber of Questions
Section-A: Analytical Ability 
Data Sufficiency 10
Problem Solving25
Section-B: Mathematical Ability 
Arithmetical Ability 20
Algebraically and Geometrical Ability15
Statistical Ability5
Section-C: Communication Ability 
Vocabulary 5
Business and Computer Terminology 5
Functional Grammar 5
Reading Comprehension10
Total100
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Best Books for PGRRCDE Entrance Test

For PGRRCDE Entrance Test preparation, candidates can refer to books recommended for CAT and other MBA entrance exams, as the syllabus of all of them is more or less the same. Listed below are the best books for PGRRCDE Entrance Test preparation:

Book Name

Author/Publishers

Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT

Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude

R.S. Aggarwal

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K. Sinha

 

How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT

Arun Sharma

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

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Q:   Which are the important topics for PGRRCDE entrance test Analytical Ability section?
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Some of the important topics for PGRRCDE Entrance Test Analytical Ability Section are:

  • Data Sufficiency
  • Sequences and series
  • Data analysis
  • Coding and Decoding problems
  • Date, Time & Arrangement Problems
Q:   Which are the important topics for PGRRCDE Entrance Test Mathematical Ability section?
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Some of the important topics for PGRRCDE entrance test Mathematical Ability section are:

1. Arithmetical Ability: Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility, l.c.m. and g.c.d; Rational numbers, Ordering.; Percentages; Profit and loss; Partnership, Pipes and cisterns,  time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes,  mensuration, modular arithmetic.

2. Algebraically and Geometrical Ability: Statements, Truth tables, implication converse and inverse,  Tautologies-Sets, Relations and functions, applications- Equation of a line in different forms. Trigonometry - Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°): Trigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances,  Polynomials; Remainder theorem and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem,  Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative; Plane geometry - lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometrydistance between points.

3. Statistical Ability: Frequency distributions, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviations, Correlation, simple problems on Probability. 

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The general cutoff for getting into the MBA programme at PGRRCDE (Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education) in Osmania University usually depends on the entrance test scores, category eligibility, and applicants. Generally, you would need to register in the top 5000–8000 ranks by taking the

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To apply for the PGRRCDE entrance test for MBA or MCA, go to the official admissions page of Osmania University. You will register as a new applicant and provide your personal and educational information. You will then upload the necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.). After that

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No, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for PGRRCDE MBA entrance test. Candidates seeking admission for MBA program can appear for the entrance examination multiple times until they get admission. However, candidates must note that exam is held once in a year.

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If a candidate notices any error or discrepancy in their PGRRCDE entrance test 2025 admit card (such as name, date of birth, exam centre, or photograph), they must immediately contact the examination conducting authority at Osmania University. Candidates must resolve the issue immediately as this wo

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The registration fee for PGRRCDE entrance test 2025 is as follows:

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PGRRCDE entrance test feeINR 900
Late feeINR 500
Mode of paymentDebit/Credit Cards and Net banking

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Yes, PGRRCDE entrance test 2025 exam date has been announced. As per the official notification, PRRCDE entrance test 2025 exam will be held tentatively on September 28, 2025. Registered candidates will be able to appear for the exam and download the admit card online. Candidates who have qualified t

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The last date for PGRRCDE entrance test 2025 registration with late fee is September 25. Candidates registering after September 20 will be required to pay the late fee of INR 500 along with the registration fee of INR 900. Candidates will get a 3 day winow to apply for the entrance exam with late fe

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The last date for PGRRCDE entrance 2025 registration without late fee was September 20. Candidates seeking admission to distance MBA at Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad must fill the online application form on or before the last date. PGRRCDE MBA 2025 e

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