DRAT Syllabus
The Digital University Research Aptitude Test (DRAT) is the entrance test for PhD admissions. It consists of a common aptitude test followed by a subject-specific test and interview.
Test Structure
- DRAT-C: Common aptitude test (for all applicants)
- DRAT-S: Subject-specific test (based on research area)
- Interview: Final stage of selection
Candidates must qualify DRAT-C to proceed to DRAT-S and interview.
DRAT-C (Common Test)
- Online examination (AI- and human-proctored)
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
- Total marks: 35
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50% (relaxation of 5% for eligible categories)
DRAT-C Syllabus
English Comprehension (5 marks)
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary, grammar
- Sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms
Quantitative Aptitude (10 marks)
- Number systems, percentages
- Profit and loss, ratios, averages
- Time and work, algebra
- Data interpretation
Research Aptitude (10 marks)
- Types of research and research design
- Hypothesis testing
- Sampling methods
- Data collection and referencing
- Research ethics
Analytical Aptitude (10 marks)
- Logical reasoning
- Series and patterns
- Syllogisms and analogies
- Data sufficiency and critical reasoning
DRAT-S (Subject-Specific Test)
The DRAT-S is based on the specific research area and school applied for. It is conducted after qualifying DRAT-C and is followed by an interview.
Detailed DRAT-S syllabus will be published soon separately for each programme and research area.