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ACME - 2 Year Postal Programme-Cum-Test Series for Class XI Students

ZENITH - 1Year Postal Programme-Cum-Test Series for Class XII/XII Pass Students

BANK OF CRITICALLY THINKING QUESTIONS (CTQs)

Testing is an integral part of preparation for any competitive examination. Tests are the index of student's weak and strong topics. They can really motivate a student to become a fierce competitor. AKV runs various test series on All India basis, in an environment similar to the one, student is likely to face during the actual examination.

AKV offers the following All India Test Series:

QUARK (for Class XI Students, 2 Year Integrated Test Series Programme)

SIRIUS (for Class XII/ XII Pass students, 1 Year Test Series Programme)

All India Test Series (AITS) Centres
Presently AKV has 45 test centres. Any of these test centres can be withdrawn or more can be added. In case none of the centres suits you, then you can take these tests at your home also. The tests will be sent to you by post.
Note: AKV reserves the right to add or delete new centres without prior notice in advance. If the any of the centres is deleted the student will be automatically connected to Postal Test Series.

Test timing and their duration
The suggested time is 10:00 AM onwards on Sundays. There can be change of timings according to suitability of a particular centre. Each test of CORPUS and SAGE will be of 3 hours duration and that of test series ACID will be of 6 hours duration.

Test Series by Post
This series is meant for the students who cannot come to any of the centres for tests. Any of the above mentioned series can be availed by post. Tests are mailed to such students at their home address. Students are supposed to be self responsible. They should take the test at home and send the answer sheet back to us in the supplied envelope. The same will be checked by us and sent back to the student along with answers and copy of hints and solutions to these problems. All India Rank of the students is also intimated by post. Students must send back their answer sheets to us immediately. If we receive the answer sheets after one week, then the AIR can’t be sent to such students.

A.K. Vidyamandir Pvt. Ltd. shall not be responsible for any postal delay.

Tips for Taking Tests
The multiple choice tests are designed to accurately reflect the extent of student's knowledge and ability. The Tests probe into every corner of the syllabus and cover more ground than conventional essay type tests, and there is no allowance for large gaps in knowledge. A Multiple choice question has three parts.
1. A stem which asks a question, poses a problem or an incomplete sentence.
2. The answer to the stem.
3. A number of incorrect answers called ‘distracters’.

The answers to these questions are either ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ and some marks are docked for any guess work. The following tips may, however, be helpful. But remember, the golden rule is, that there is no golden rule.

• Come to the test centre well prepared and early: Late arrival will make you anxious and anxiety is the root cause of a racing pulse and a mind going blank.
• Bring all the materials you will need: Bring all the materials you will need, such as, pens, pencils and a watch. This will help you to focus on the task at hand.
• Stay relaxed, do not panic: Do not talk too much to other students, before taking the exam; anxiety is contagious. Several deep slow breaths before and during exam, will help reducing anxiety. Slight anxiety is unavoidable; the rise in adrenalin is useful to keep you alert.
• Know when to guess: Guess when there is no penalty for wrong answers or you can eliminate options. Do not blindly fill in answer to a totally unknown question - odds may swing against you.
• Use the process of elimination procedure: Read the stem of the question all the way through, followed by each possible answer all the way through. The options themselves will provide a hint for the correct answer. If you are not sure of the answer, cross out the options, you know are wrong. It is okay to write on the test booklet. Mark the question for re-consideration later on.
• Circle all ‘100% words’: Circle all ‘100% words’ (that do not allow exceptions, like ‘all’) and negative words within the question stem and options. Then ‘all the above’ is a strong possibility.
• Check for ‘look alike’ options: If you are sure of the answer check for ‘look alike’ options: the option that contains the most information should be studied closely.
• Analyse your Test results: Analyse your test results. It will be your preparation for the next test. Identify which strategies worked best, and which did not work well. Use your tests to review when studying for final exams.
• Spend time on reading the questions before marking the answer: Underline the keywords in the question before looking at the alternatives. Try to recall wherefrom your text, lecture notes, the question is drawn from. Do some calculations, where possible.
• Predict Answer before looking at alternatives: This will help prevent you to be swayed by incorrect alternatives.
• Be wary of changing your mind: You should not change an answer unless you are absolutely certain. There is evidence to suggest that, students more frequently change right answers to wrong ones than vice versa. Always mark the answers in the answer sheet only. No extra time is allowed to transfer your answer to the answers sheet.
• Pace yourself properly throughout the test: You will have just about one minute per question. Avoid getting bogged down on one question. Return to problematic questions after completing the test. A good strategy for taking a multiple choice test is to go through the test answering all the questions you can, without worrying about questions you find problematic. Doing the easier questions will help allay some of the anxiety that tests so often evoke. If you control your time in the examinations you will not run out of time or face increased stress.

Avoid the following
• Relying on myth and misconceptions: Do not choose your answer on the pattern of earlier responses. Another poor strategy is ‘if in doubt pick c’. It is a myth.
• Relying on recognition: Sometimes students select alternatives because they recognise them as being from the course. Recognition entails choosing a familiar item. Understand the meaning of each alternative with respect to the context of the question.
• Running out of time: Some students can better manage their time, attempt more questions than others in the same duration of time. This will definitely give them an edge upon others. Track your progress at intervals: halfway through the test you should be more than halfway through the questions. Some questions take longer than others.
• Dismissing alternatives because they seem too obvious: Some students have tendency to dismiss certain alternatives because they seem too obvious. It is your own assumption that MCQs are tricky and always require application of complex concepts.

Admission Procedure
The admission form must be sent to the corporate office or alternatively submitted in the test centre of your choice. The prospectus containing the admission form can be had, either from the head office or from any of the test centres. Completed admission form, along with testimonials, three photographs and a demand draft for course fee in favour of A.K. Vidyamandir Pvt. Ltd., payable at Chandigarh, must be submitted either by hand or sent by post. Students are advised to deposit the fee, preferably by DD.

SCHOLARSHIPS (only for students of All India Test Series QUARK, SIRIUS I and SIRIUS II)
To encourage the young scholars, AKV offers handsome scholarships, as fee waiver on the basis of marks obtained in Class X as per the details given below. Students are eligible for these scholarships on the submission of copy of proof attested by the school principal.
1) 100% fee waiver to students who scored 95% or more or who have cleared any Olympiad
2) 50% fee waiver to students who scored 90-94%
3) 30% fee waiver to students who scored 85-89%
4) 20% fee waiver to students who scored 80-84%

AKV honours and awards the success of its students. The awards called “Achiever’s Awards” are given on the basis of the rank of the students in the competitive examination, conducted on All India basis like CBSE (PMT)/AIIMS or any other State Level Entrance Examination, as per details given below:
• First Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000
• Second Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 75,000
• Third Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 50,000
• Fourth Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 30,000
• Fifth Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 20,000
• Sixth Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 15,000
• Seventh Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 10,000
• Eighth Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 9,000
• Ninth Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 8,000
• Tenth Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 7,000

Note: Students enrolled in any of our Postal or Classroom Contact Programme, Test Series etc. are eligible for the cash Awards. Students who are enrolled in more than one Course will be entitled only to a single cash award. These awards are given according to student’s rank in General Category only.
• First Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 3100
• Second Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 2100
• Third Rank will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1100

Above awards will be given on basis of overall performance.

General Instructions
• Each student will be issued Examination Hall Ticket on enrolment.
• Entry in the examination hall at every centre is with the Hall Ticket only.
• The duration of each test will be 3 hours.
• It is mandatory to use Ball Point Pen to darken the appropriate circle in the answer sheet.
• Rough work must not be done on the answer sheet.
• Do not use white-fluid or any other rubbing material on answer sheet. No change in the answer once marked is allowed for objective tests.
• Log tables, calculators, mobile phones are not allowed in the examination hall.
• Before attempting the question paper, student should ensure that the test contains all the pages in continuation and no pages are missing.
• Before handing over the answer sheet at the test centre to the invigilator, candidate should check that Roll No. and Centre Code have been filled in and marked correctly.
• Centre Code of each candidate will be allotted on the Examination Hall Ticket after enrolment.
• In objective tests, the term ‘objective’ means MCQs, True / False, Fill in the blanks, Match the Columns, Assertion and Reasoning type questions.
• Students Registered in the mid session will receive all previous papers in a single lot.
• Any error or misprint must be intimated to the office immediately.
• Any request for change of address, for test series by post, must be accompanied by photocopy of admit card.
• All correspondence regarding AITS must be addressed directed to the Director, A.K. VIDYAMANDIR Pvt. Ltd., SCO 214, Sec 36-D, Chandigarh - 160036.
• 24 Hours Helpline Number for Distance Learning and AITS: 09815070479.