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RSMSSB Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

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7
Topics
70
Sub-topics
25
Questions

Quantitative Aptitude is one of 5 sections in the RSMSSB syllabus. It has 7 topics and 70 sub-topics, tested in RSMSSB Exam, with about 25 questions (25 marks). Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, DI, Per RSMSSB Official Notification.

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RSMSSB Quantitative Aptitude: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Number System, HCF-LCM, Indices, Surds

    • Number System (Natural, Whole, Integer, Rational, Real)
    • Divisibility Rules, Factors, Multiples
    • HCF and LCM (Euclidean Algorithm, Properties)
    • Indices, Exponents, Powers (Laws of Indices)
    • Surds, Simplification of Surds, Rationalization
    • Simplification, Approximation, BODMAS Rule
    • Fractions, Decimals, Reciprocals
    • Number Series, Missing Number, Wrong Number
    • Unit Conversion (Length, Weight, Capacity, Time)
    • Place Value, Face Value, Roman Numerals
  2. 2

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI, CI, Discount

    • Percentages (Conversion, Increase, Decrease)
    • Successive Percentage Changes
    • Profit and Loss (Cost Price, Selling Price, Markup, Discount)
    • Simple Interest (SI Formula, Calculations)
    • Compound Interest (CI Formula, Annual/Semi-Annual/Quarterly)
    • Difference between CI and SI (2-year, 3-year)
    • Discount (True Discount, Successive Discounts)
    • Stocks and Shares (Dividend, Brokerage, Market Value)
    • GST, VAT, Sales Tax Calculations
    • Population Growth, Depreciation, Inflation Calculations
  3. 3

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Ratio, Proportion, Mixture, Partnership, Ages

    • Ratio and Proportion (Simple, Compound, Inverse)
    • Variation (Direct, Inverse, Joint)
    • Mixture and Alligation (Replacement Problems)
    • Partnership (Profit Sharing, Capital Ratio, Time)
    • Time and Work (Efficiency, Work Equivalence)
    • Wages Calculation (Time-based, Work-based)
    • Pipes and Cisterns (Inlet, Outlet, Efficiency)
    • Ages (Present, Past, Future, Ratio of Ages)
    • Time and Distance, Relative Speed
    • Trains, Boats and Streams, Races
  4. 4

    Algebra

    ~2 marks

    Linear, Quadratic, Polynomials, Identities, Inequalities

    • Linear Equations in One, Two Variables
    • Quadratic Equations (Roots, Discriminant, Nature of Roots)
    • Polynomials (Degree, Roots, Factorization)
    • Algebraic Identities (a+b)^2, a^2-b^2, etc.
    • Factorization Techniques (Common Factor, Grouping, etc.)
    • Algebraic Expressions (Simplification, Evaluation)
    • Inequalities (Linear, Quadratic, Absolute Value)
    • Linear Programming (Basic — for BBA/MBA)
    • Simultaneous Equations, Word Problems
    • Ratio, Proportion, Variation in Algebra
  5. 5

    Geometry, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry

    ~2 marks
    • Lines and Angles (Types, Properties, Pairs)
    • Triangles (Properties, Congruence, Similarity, Theorems)
    • Quadrilaterals (Types, Properties, Area)
    • Circles (Theorems, Tangents, Chords, Arcs, Sectors)
    • Polygons (Types, Properties, Interior Angles)
    • Coordinate Geometry (Straight Line, Circle, Slope, Distance)
    • Area, Perimeter (2D Shapes — Triangle, Square, Circle, etc.)
    • Surface Area, Volume (3D Shapes — Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Cylinder)
    • Trigonometry (Ratios, Identities, Heights, Distances)
    • Pythagoras Theorem, Similar Triangles, Area Theorems
  6. 6

    Data Interpretation

    ~2 marks

    Tables, Charts, Caselets, Data Sufficiency

    • Table DI (Direct and Calculation-Based)
    • Bar Graph DI (Single, Double, Stacked)
    • Pie Chart DI (Sector Angle, Percentage, Comparison)
    • Line Graph DI (Trend Analysis, Multiple Lines)
    • Caselet DI (Story-Based Data, Multi-Step)
    • Data Sufficiency (Two-Statement, Three-Statement)
    • Comparison DI (Ratio, Percentage, Difference)
    • Missing Data DI (Find the Missing Value)
    • Radar/Web/Mixed Chart DI
    • Quant-Based DI (Averages, Ratios in Data)
  7. 7

    Modern Math

    ~2 marks

    Sets, Relations, Probability, Statistics

    • Sets, Relations, Functions, Venn Diagrams
    • Permutation and Combination (nPr, nCr, Probability)
    • Probability (Conditional, Bayes Theorem, Independent Events)
    • Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Standard Deviation)
    • Matrices and Determinants (Operations, Inverse, Cramer's Rule)
    • Trigonometry (Heights and Distances, Identities)
    • Sequences and Series (AP, GP, HP, Sum of n terms)
    • Logarithms, Antilogarithms, Properties
    • Number Series (Pattern-Based, Fibonacci, Square, Cube)
    • Clock, Calendar, Time-Based Problems

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the RSMSSB Quantitative Aptitude syllabus?

Quantitative Aptitude for RSMSSB has 7 topics: Arithmetic, Arithmetic, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry, Data Interpretation and Modern Math, with 70 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Quantitative Aptitude in RSMSSB?

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

Which Quantitative Aptitude topics matter most for RSMSSB?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Arithmetic (~2 marks), Arithmetic (~2 marks), Arithmetic (~2 marks).

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