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DUET Part I Syllabus

Delhi University Entrance Test (Postgraduate, M.Phil, PhD, UG Merit-based)

4
Topics
19
Sub-topics
25
Questions

Part I is one of 5 sections in the DUET syllabus. It has 4 topics and 19 sub-topics, tested in Quantitative Aptitude, with about 25 questions (25 marks). Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability.

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DUET Part I: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Arithmetic

    ~8 marks
    • Number System — Natural, Whole, Integers, Rational, Real, HCF/LCM, Divisibility, Surds, Indices, Simplification
    • Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Mixture & Alligation, Averages, Age Problems
    • Time, Work, Speed, Distance, Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns, Races, Clocks, Calendars, Partnerships
    • Mensuration, Unit Conversion, Estimation, Tax, Cost, GST, EMI, Budgeting, Practical Mathematics
  2. 2

    Algebra & Geometry

    ~7 marks
    • Algebraic Expressions, Identities, Factorization, Polynomials, Linear/Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Progression (AP/GP/HP)
    • Sets, Relations, Functions, Venn Diagrams, Binary Operations, Inverse, Composition
    • Basic Geometry — Lines, Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Polygons, Properties, Theorems, Congruence, Similarity
    • Areas & Volumes — 2D, 3D, Surface Areas, Conversion, Applications
    • Coordinate Geometry — Cartesian, Distance, Slope, Equation, Section, Area, Midpoint
  3. 3

    Data Interpretation

    ~5 marks
    • Tables — Data Tabulation, Index, Lookup, Cross-reference
    • Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Histograms, Scatter Plots, Bubble Charts
    • Caselets, Data Sufficiency, Comparison, Ratio Analysis, Missing Data
    • Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode, SD, Variance, Quartiles, Percentiles, Skewness, Distribution
    • Probability, Permutation & Combination, Binomial, Bayes' Theorem, Random Variables
  4. 4

    Trigonometry & Heights & Distances

    ~5 marks
    • Trigonometric Ratios, Identities, Compound, Multiple, Sub-multiple Angles
    • Trigonometric Equations, Inverse Trig, Properties
    • Heights & Distances, Bearings, Angle of Elevation/Depression, Applications
    • Properties of Triangles — Sine, Cosine Rules, Area, Heights
    • Complex Numbers with Trigonometry, Argand, Demoivre, Roots of Unity

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the DUET Part I syllabus?

Part I for DUET has 4 topics: Arithmetic, Algebra & Geometry, Data Interpretation and Trigonometry & Heights & Distances, with 19 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Part I in DUET?

About 25 questions (25 marks) in Quantitative Aptitude. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Part I topics matter most for DUET?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Arithmetic (~8 marks), Algebra & Geometry (~7 marks), Data Interpretation (~5 marks).

How do I practise DUET Part I on Topicly?

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