About this test
This UPSC GNCTD Principal & Vice-Principal mock test follows the pattern of the General Aptitude Test – Education used by the Union Public Service Commission for Principal and Vice-Principal posts in the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD). It is built after studying the last two years' question papers and uses the same UPSC style: statement-based items ("Consider the following statements"), matching of pairs, assertion–reason, chronological ordering, passage-based and data-based questions, and application scenarios instead of direct recall.
What this mock test contains
- 120 questions in a single section, four options each, 120 minutes.
- 360 marks: +3 for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer, 0 for unattempted questions.
- Passage-based and data-table questions with the passage shown alongside the questions.
- Detailed explanation for every answer in the result review.
Subjects covered
General Knowledge including contemporary social, economic and cultural issues; Hindi and English language skills; Reasoning ability and Quantitative Aptitude; Educational policies, Educational measurement and evaluation; Management and Financial administration; Office procedure; Pedagogy in education; and Digital literacy.
Who should attempt this test
Candidates preparing for UPSC recruitment of Principal and Vice-Principal in GNCTD schools, and for other Principal, Vice-Principal and Head of School selections that test education, administration and general aptitude. Attempt it in exam conditions, review the explanations, and use your section-wise accuracy to plan revision.
Highlights
- 120 UPSC-style questions, 360 marks, 120 minutes
- +3 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer, no penalty for unattempted
- Statement, pairs, assertion-reason, passage and data-table questions
- Covers Educational Policies, Pedagogy, Measurement, Management and Digital Literacy
- Detailed explanation for every answer
- Based on the pattern of last two years' GNCTD Principal and Vice-Principal papers
Test pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude Test - Education | 120 | 360 | +3 / −1 |
| Total | 120 | 360 | 120 min |
Instructions
Read the following instructions carefully before you start the test.
- This test contains 120 items (questions) in a single section. Each item has four options (A, B, C and D).
- You have to select one response for each item which you consider the best or most appropriate answer.
- All items carry equal marks. The maximum marks for the paper are 360 (3 marks for each item).
- The time allowed for the test is 2 hours (120 minutes). The timer starts when you click Start Test and the paper is submitted automatically when time ends.
- Marking scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each wrong answer and 0 for each question left unattempted.
- If you select more than one option for a question, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the options happens to be correct, and the same penalty will apply. (In this online test only one option can be selected at a time.)
- If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question.
- Some items are based on a passage or a data table. The passage is shown with the questions based on it; read it carefully before answering.
- In statement-based items, read all the statements and select the answer using the code given below the statements.
- Items in Hindi test Hindi language skills and are answered in the same way.
- Do not refresh or close the browser during the test. You may mark a question for review and return to it before submitting.
- After you submit, your score, section-wise analysis and explanations for all answers will be available in the result review.
- The test has 120 questions and must be completed in 120 minutes. The timer starts when you press Start Test and the test is submitted automatically when time is over.
- Each question has one correct answer. Every correct answer carries +3 marks. Each wrong answer deducts 1 mark. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
- You can move freely between questions and sections, clear a response, or mark a question for review.
- This test can be attempted only once per user.
- Do not refresh or close the window while attempting. If your connection drops, log in again and use Resume Test.
- Calculators are not allowed for this test.
- Your result is shown immediately after submission, along with explanations for the answers.
Syllabus / topics covered
- General Knowledge including contemporary social, economic and cultural issues (18 questions)
- Hindi and English language skills (16 questions)
- Reasoning ability (12 questions)
- Quantitative aptitude (10 questions)
- Educational policies (14 questions)
- Educational measurement and evaluation (12 questions)
- Management and financial administration (10 questions)
- Office procedure (8 questions)
- Pedagogy in education (12 questions)
- Digital literacy (8 questions)
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in UPSC GNCTD Principal & Vice-Principal Mock Test 1 – General Aptitude Test (Education)?
This test has 120 questions with a total of 360 marks.
What is the time limit?
You get 120 minutes to complete the test. The timer starts when you click Start Test and the paper is submitted automatically when time ends.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Can I attempt this test more than once?
This test can be attempted only once per user.
Will I get the result and explanations?
Yes, your score is shown immediately after you submit. Answer explanations are available in the result review.