Test Overview
Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam
The Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam is a standardised test designed by Pearson VUE that covers quantitative, verbal, and abstract reasoning. We designed this new exam based on experience we’ve gained over more than ten years of developing and delivering admissions tests in India with the goal to support undergraduate admissions decisions for Indian universities.
The exam tests skills required for success when starting university. It requires no subject matter or general knowledge skills.
The test is made up of 108 multiple choice questions. There are no breaks between any of the sections and the exam is taken in one continuous sitting.
Section | Total Questions | Test Time |
---|---|---|
Quantitative Reasoning | 34 | 38 minutes |
Verbal Reasoning | 36 | 32 minutes |
Abstract Reasoning | 38 | 40 minutes |
Intro, NDA, Other Screens | NA | 10 minutes |
Total | 108 | 120 minutes |
Quantitative reasoning
The quantitative reasoning section assesses your ability to read and understand numerical information to solve problems.
If the median of a set consisting of n consecutive odd integers is an even integer, the sum of the mean and the range of the set is an odd integer.
- Always
- Sometimes
- Never
Correct answer: C
Verbal reasoning
The verbal reasoning section assesses your ability to review written information and draw conclusions from the information provided
Select the word or phrase that is incorrect in the sentences below. Select option E if the sentences have no errors.
The incident left her with a fractured leg. With great efforts, she has started to walk again.
- left
- with
- efforts
- to
- No error
Correct Answer: C
Abstract reasoning
The abstract reasoning section assesses your ability to identify and solve a series of logical problems.
Based on the given image, which of the following options must be true?
A. Wheels A and D rotate in the same direction.
B. Wheels A and C rotate in the same direction as wheels B and E.
C. Wheels A and E rotate in the same direction as wheels B and C.
D. Wheels B and C rotate in the same direction as wheels D and E.
E. If wheel A rotates clockwise, wheels B, D and E rotate clockwise.
Correct Answer: A
Scoring
The Pearson Undergraduate Entrance Exam is marked on the number of questions answered correctly. There is no negative marking. Each section of the exam will be scored separately.
Scores are converted to a scale that shares a common scale across all three sections, in the range of 100 to 300.
Here is an example score report:
Section | Score |
---|---|
Quantitative Reasoning | 185 |
Verbal Reasoning | 201 |
Abstract Reasoning | 223 |
Pearson VUE follows the industry standard processes for item review, statistical analysis, and equating to ensure the test is fair, valid, and reliable for all candidates.