Paper Pattern

Part I

Part I has 5 MCQs (multiple-choice questions) from each of the four disciplines (Biology/Computer, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) of the competition (so there is a total of 20 MCQs), and all the candidates are expected to attempt this part. It carries 20 marks.

Part II (MCQs Portion)

Part II consists of 50 MCQs from your particular discipline (in which you have applied). It carries 50 marks. 

In parts I and II, each correct answer will carry 1 mark. There will be negative marking (deduction of 1/3 mark for each incorrect MCQ answer).

Part III (Subjective Portion)

This portion consists of 7-8 descriptive questions. You have to attempt 5-6 questions from this portion. There will be a choice to skip 2 questions in this part. It carries 30 marks. Each question of this portion carries 5-6 marks. [6 marks for each, if there are 5 questions. 5 marks for each, if there are 6 questions.]

Note: You may have seen the sample paper of NBTC, in which there are only 2 descriptive questions in subjective type. Keep in mind that the sample paper is too old (2011). Now the number of questions is increased in the latest papers.

Part	Questions	Marks
I	5 MCQs (Biology/Computer)	20
	5 MCQs (Chemistry)
	5 MCQs (Mathematics)
	5 MCQs (Physics)
II	50 MCQs	50
III	5 Descriptive Questions	30
Total Marks		100

Effective Time Management

The duration of the test is 180 minutes or 3 hours.

Part I

• This section contains 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• The suggested time allocation for this section is 30 minutes, with 90 seconds allocated for each question.

Part II (MCQs Portion)

• This section contains 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 
• The recommended time for this section is 75 minutes, or 1 hour and 15 minutes, with 90 seconds allocated for each question.

Part III (Subjective Portion)

• This section includes 5-6 descriptive questions.
• The recommended time allocation for this section is 60 minutes, with 10-12 minutes allocated for each question.

Commenting

The final 15 minutes of the test should be dedicated to analyzing and providing comments on the question paper. This includes:

• Examining the nature of the questions
• Identifying errors or confusion in the paper
• Expressing your opinion on the difficulty level of the paper
• Identifying areas where the paper could be improved.

In summary, this portion of the test should be used for a post-examination analysis. It is highly recommended that you complete this analysis, as it can give you an advantage over other contestants.