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iSET Question Bank & Exam Pattern

Sample question patterns, exam format reference, and subject-wise breakdowns.

Exam Format

Pattern of Questions

iSET questions are designed to test understanding, not rote memory. The pattern progresses with each level, and is calibrated to each grade group.

Format
MCQ
Multiple Choice Questions 4 options, 1 correct answer
For Grade 3+
OMR
Optical Mark Recognition Answer sheets for fast evaluation
Duration
60
Minutes per paper Timed competitive format
Offline
3
Levels of examination Progressive difficulty

Sample questions shown are for illustration purposes. For actual previous-year papers, see the Previous Questions link below.

LKG & UKG, Foundation Level

Sample Question Types

Questions are picture-based and oral/visual for early learners.

  • 1
    Which colour is the sky on a clear day?
    A) Red   B) Blue   C) Green   D) Yellow
    General Awareness, Colours & Environment
  • 2
    Which shape has three sides?
    A) Circle   B) Square   C) Triangle   D) Rectangle
    Mathematics, Shapes & Patterns
  • 3
    What comes next? 2, 4, 6, ___
    A) 7   B) 8   C) 9   D) 10
    Mathematics, Number Patterns
Grade I to VII, Primary & Middle

Sample Question Types

Questions test reasoning, vocabulary, science knowledge, and current awareness.

  • 1
    Choose the word that is most opposite to "EXPAND":
    A) Grow   B) Enlarge   C) Contract   D) Stretch
    English, Vocabulary & Antonyms
  • 2
    If a train travels 60 km in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours?
    A) 120 km   B) 150 km   C) 180 km   D) 200 km
    Mathematics, Mental Math & Problem Solving
  • 3
    Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
    A) Oxygen   B) Carbon dioxide   C) Nitrogen   D) Hydrogen
    Science, Environmental Awareness
  • 4
    Complete the pattern: AZ, BY, CX, ___
    A) DY   B) DW   C) EW   D) DX
    Logical Reasoning, Patterns & Analogy
Grade VIII to X, Secondary

Sample Question Types

Advanced reasoning, data interpretation, and analytical questions for secondary students.

  • 1
    A sum of money doubles itself in 5 years at simple interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?
    A) 10%   B) 15%   C) 20%   D) 25%
    Numerical Reasoning, Finance & Calculation
  • 2
    Which of the following careers best suits someone with high emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills?
    A) Software Engineer   B) Counsellor   C) Data Analyst   D) Accountant
    Life Skills, Career Awareness & Decision Making
  • 3
    In a group of 5 people, if every person shakes hands with every other person exactly once, how many handshakes take place?
    A) 5   B) 8   C) 10   D) 12
    Analytical Thinking, Logical Aptitude
XI to XII (Common Group), Higher Secondary

Sample Question Types

Higher secondary questions covering language, numerical ability, social sciences, and current affairs.

  • 1
    Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
    A) Article 14   B) Article 17   C) Article 21   D) Article 32
    Civics, Constitutional Awareness
  • 2
    If the cost price of 20 articles equals the selling price of 16 articles, what is the profit percentage?
    A) 20%   B) 25%   C) 30%   D) 35%
    Numerical Ability, Commercial Mathematics
  • 3
    Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation?
    A) Troposphere   B) Stratosphere   C) Mesosphere   D) Thermosphere
    General Science, Environmental Awareness
Subject Distribution

Subject-wise Question Breakdown

Papers draw on all major subject areas with roughly equal weight across subjects (Grade I to VII pattern shown).

English Language

Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension

Mathematics

Mental math, problem solving

Science

Environmental, basic science

Logical Reasoning

Patterns, analogy, sequences

General Awareness

Current affairs & GK, life skills
Downloads

Question Bank

Download previous years' iSET question papers by grade.

Pre-Primary

STD 1 to 10