SCREENING TEST

Assalam-u-Alaikum Dear Aspirants.

I would start this article with the name of Allah Rabb-ul-Izzat who is the
Merciful and The Gracious.
I am writing down this detailed document which will comprise the pattern
and preparation of the newly announced SCREENING TEST for the CSS
aspirants. There is just NO need to worry about this test whatsoever. You just
need to keep it simple and play smartly. This is actually based on the pattern
adopted by NTS for GAT, GRE and even NAT. Let me proceed step-by-step.
NOTE: THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC AT ALL. JUST CHALK OUT YOUR
TIME MANAGEMENT AND KEEP THINGS SIMPLE ALONG WITH
FOLLOWING THE BASICS.
Part-I: English (weightage = 20%)
Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Comprehension
Vocabulary: Well, I have been taking NTS classes for almost a year now and
am accustomed to such types of test. Nobody can claim to have a complete
command over Vocabulary at all. Therefore, instead of cramming a whole lot
of words, I suggest and teach learning the skill of LEXICOGRAPHY. It enables
you to understand the formation and meaning of words. There are 7-8 very
simple techniques of Lexicography which Ill definitely share with you all.
Grammar usage: The Grammar portion also comprises the basics of
grammar that are not difficult whatsoever. Ill be rendering my services in
this regard. InshaAllah.
Comprehension: The Comprehension portion simply comprises the
paragraph given. It has five questions and each question contains 5 options.
You just have to select the right option. There are certain technical methods
for attempting this question too. Ill share every bit of stuff I have for it.
Part-II: General Abilities (weightage = 20%)
a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)
b) Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
c) General Mental Ability
a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)
Well, this portion has been something quite alarming for the aspirants. Well, you
dont have to worry at all. You just have to go through the Mathematics of 5 th and 8th

standard. Keep it in mind that this very portion of Mathematics contains hardly 10
marks out of the paper of 200. Therefore, give it the time and value of 10 marks
ONLY.
b) Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
This is the most interesting of all portions of NTS and my most favorite one too.
There are hardly 25 to 30 TIPS for attempting this portion. It merely requires a
delicate touch of IQ level along with good sense tinge of Common Sense. Ill
definitely share the TIPS and also the MCQs for this portion as well.
c) General Mental Ability
Well, this is another portion that basically requires a good IQ level along with a good
Common Sense. This is just like the Command Task given in the ISSB. For this, Ill
share the TIPS along with the MCQs type test for the aspirants.
Part-III: General Knowledge (weightage 15x3 = 45%)
a) Everyday Science (15%)
b) Current Affairs (15%)
c) Pakistan Affairs (15%)
Well, there should be no ambiguity regarding this portion whatsoever. You just need
to go through more and more and more MCQs.

DURATION:
Numerous aspirants are found wondering as to how much time the
preparation for the Screening Test generally takes.
Well, preparation for Screening Test is merely a game of study of 3 months in
total and 6 hours a day. Therefore, PLANNING is something that matters the
most.
Well, let us sort it out in the simplest of manners without complicating the
matter.
Total hours = 6
Sessions = 3
Each session = 2 hours
FIRST 30
Session #
Session #
Session #

DAYS:
1 = Everyday Science / Current Affairs
2 = Pak. Affairs
3 = Islamiyat

Next 30 DAYS:

Session # 1 = Everyday Science / Current Affairs

Session # 2 = Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Comprehension
Session # 3 = a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)
b) Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Next 30 DAYS:
Session # 1 = Current Affairs / Everyday Science
Session # 2 = Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Comprehension
Session # 3 = a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)
b) General Mental Ability

Total Duration : 90 days ( 3 months )