Aur Allah jise Chahta hai Izzat deta hai aur jise Chahta hai zillat deta hai.

(Surah Imran )

SCREENING TEST

Assalam-u-Alaikum Dear Aspirants.

I would start this article with the name of Allah Rabb-ul-Izzat who is the Merciful and The
Gracious.
I am writing down this detailed document which will comprise the pattern and preparation of
the newly announced SCREENING TEST for the CSS aspirants. There is just NO need to worry
about this test whatsoever. You just need to keep it simple and play smartly. This is actually
based on the pattern adopted by NTS for GAT, GRE and even NAT. Let me proceed step-by-step.

NOTE: THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC AT ALL. JUST CHALK OUT YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT AND
KEEP THINGS SIMPLE ALONG WITH FOLLOWING THE BASICS.

Part-I: English (weightage = 20%)

Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Comprehension

Vocabulary: Well, I have been taking NTS classes for almost a year now and am accustomed to
such types of test. Nobody can claim to have a complete command over Vocabulary at all.
Therefore, instead of cramming a whole lot of words, I suggest and teach learning the skill of
LEXICOGRAPHY. It enables you to understand the formation and meaning of words. There are
7-8 very simple techniques of Lexicography which I’ll definitely share with you all.
Grammar usage: The Grammar portion also comprises the basics of grammar that are not
difficult whatsoever. I’ll be rendering my services in this regard. InshaAllah.
Comprehension: The Comprehension portion simply comprises the paragraph given. It has five
questions and each question contains 5 options. You just have to select the right option. There
are certain technical methods for attempting this question too. I’ll share every bit of stuff I have
for it.

Part-II: General Abilities (weightage = 20%)

a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)

b) Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
c) General Mental Ability

a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)

Well, this portion has been something quite alarming for the aspirants. Well, you don’t have to worry at
all. You just have to go through the Mathematics of 5th and 8th standard. Keep it in mind that this very
portion of Mathematics contains hardly 10 marks out of the paper of 200. Therefore, give it the time
and value of 10 marks ONLY.

b) Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

This is the most interesting of all portions of NTS and my most favorite one too. There are hardly 25 to
30 TIPS for attempting this portion. It merely requires a delicate touch of IQ level along with good sense
tinge of Common Sense. I’ll definitely share the TIPS and also the MCQ’s for this portion as well.

c) General Mental Ability

Well, this is another portion that basically requires a good IQ level along with a good Common Sense.
This is just like the Command Task given in the ISSB. For this, I’ll share the TIPS along with the MCQ’s
type test for the aspirants.

Part-III: General Knowledge (weightage 15x3 = 45%)

a) Everyday Science (15%)

b) Current Affairs (15%)
c) Pakistan Affairs (15%)

Well, there should be no ambiguity regarding this portion whatsoever. You just need to go through more
and more and more MCQ’s.

DURATION:
Numerous aspirants are found wondering as to how much time the preparation for the
Screening Test generally takes.
Well, preparation for Screening Test is merely a game of study of 3 months in total and 6 hours
a day. Therefore, PLANNING is something that matters the most.
Well, let us sort it out in the simplest of manners without complicating the matter.
Total hours = 6
Sessions = 3
Each session = 2 hours

FIRST 30 DAYS:
Session # 1 = Everyday Science / Current Affairs
Session # 2 = Pak. Affairs
Session # 3 = Islamiyat

Next 30 DAYS:
Session # 1 = Everyday Science / Current Affairs
Session # 2 = Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Comprehension
Session # 3 = a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)
b) Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

Next 30 DAYS:
Session # 1 = Current Affairs / Everyday Science
Session # 2 = Vocabulary, Grammar usage, Comprehension
Session # 3 = a) Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry, (SSC Level)
b) General Mental Ability

Total Duration : 90 days ( 3 months )

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STUDY PLAN FOR THE SCREENING TEST

DEAR ASPIRANTS.
I have chalked out and composed this study-plan for the aspirants who find it difficult to kick-start their
preparation. It happens because they can’t properly and efficiently manage their time. Thus, they are in
a kind of mental block.
Well, to me CSS is the name of management of time and chalking out your course properly. You have to
keep things simple and play smart. Therefore, I am sharing this very time-table as well as study-plan dor
the preparation of Screening Test.

Ainu.

Total Number Of Days = 70

Study Hours / Day = 8
Total Hours = 560

Portions to cover :

1. Current Affairs.
2. Everyday Science
3. Pak. Affairs
4. Islamic Studies
5. Vocabulary
6. Grammar
7. Comprehension
8. Logical Reasoning
9. Analytical Ability
10. Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry

Time division:
1. Current Affairs = 140 Hours
2. Everyday Science = 70 Hours
3. Pak. Affairs = 80 Hours
4. Islamic Studies = 60 hours
5. Vocabulary = 25
6. Grammar = 15
7. Comprehension = 10
8. Logical Reasoning = 20
9. Analytical Ability = 20
10. Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry = 20

DAILY STUDY-PLAN:

Current Affairs (15%)

For Current Affairs, prepare the Nobel prize winners , Academy awards , Presidents and Prime Ministers,
Foreign Ministers of different countries ,the Capitals of different countries, Election in Pakistan (
Provincial seats, National Seats, etc )
WHO IS WHO< WHAT IS WHAT is the book best in this regard. And also have an eye at current National
and International Events. Don’t forget having a look at the first and the last, the smallest and the
biggest, the shortest and the longest type of questions.

Current Affairs = 2 Hours ( 70 Days )

Newsapaper = 1:30 Hours
MCQ’s = 30 Minutes

Everyday Science (15%)

Well, for Everyday Science, go for Abbreviations, Inventions, Discoveries, Devices, and other such
objective type of stuff. I am going to share a file containing information in this regard. Furthermore, you
may practice the past papers of Everyday Science.
Everyday Science = 1 Hour ( 70 Days )
One Topic = 30 Minutes
MCQ’s = 30 Minutes

Pakistan Affairs (15%)

Well, for Pakistan Affairs, try and go for the MCQ’s of past papers. Prime focus should be on dates and
events. Keep a close eye at the books by the renowned writers and scholars of the past. Have a thoughly
detailed study of the lives and Services of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad
Iqbal. I am going to share a file containing MCQ’s in this regard.
Pakistan Affairs = 4 Hours ( 20 Days )
Two Topics = 3 Hours
MCQ’s = 1 hour

Islamiat:
Well, Islamiat portion must be the easiest one for all of you. You must practice the past papers of CSS.
And I am going to share a very detailed and effective file that contains loads of knowledge of Islamiat. It
will help you all immensely.

Islamiat = 2 Hours ( 30 Days )

One Topic = 1 Hours
MCQ’s = 1 Hour

Vocabulary: Well, I have been taking NTS classes for almost a year now and am accustomed to such
types of tests. Nobody can claim to have a complete command over Vocabulary at all. Therefore, instead
of cramming a whole lot of words, I suggest and teach learning the skill of LEXICOGRAPHY. It enables you
to understand the formation and meaning of words. There are 7-8 very simple techniques of
Lexicography which I’m sharing with you all.
Vocabulay = 1 hour ( 25 Days )
Lexicography = 5 Hours
Etymology = 5 Hours
Cramming = 10 Hours
Tests & Tests = 5 Hours

Grammar usage:
The Grammar portion also comprises the basics of grammar that are not difficult whatsoever.
Nobody can claim to have a complete command over grammar whatsoever. Tere are two
methods of handling this portion of the test.
i. Learn all the English Grammar right from the basic till the end
ii. Read a good book and listen to the commentaries during matches or even English news. It
will enable you get used to listenibg to Correct English. This very induction of listening to
correct English will enable you find out the grammatical mistakes.
I still remember that even prior to my admission in an English Language Academy, I knew how
to speak correct English. I was able to do so because I was used to listening toCorrecr English
while watching matches on TV or even Cartoons. We have never learnt the Noun, Promoun, Very,
Adjective, etc of our mother tongue, still we are able to trace whenever anyone errs somewhere while
speaking our language. Similarly, if you are used to reading and listening to correct English, you will
surely be able to spot the error you come across.
e.g. Larka apna kaam kar rahi hai.
Now, you’ll quickly notice the mistake because neither your eyes nor ears are used to such errors.
Similarly, if you are accustomed to listening and reading Correct English, you’ll quickly be able to spot
the error. Even if you are still not satisfied with it, you may well read the book “ English Grammar In Use
“ by Raymond Murphy for better understanding. It is a very good booj that contains loads of exercises.
And nothing can be better for you than PRACTICE.
Here is a test for you to check your Grammar.

Grammar = 1 Hour ( 15 Days )

Rules = 10 Hours
Tests & Tests = 5 Hours

Comprehension:
The Comprehension portion simply comprises the paragraph given. It has five questions and
each question contains 5 options. You just have to select the right option. There are certain
technical methods for attempting this question too.
The best techinque for attempting this section would be the Sandwich Method. It means that
you sandwich the questions between the paragraph.
i. Read The Questions
ii. Read The Paragraph
iii. Read The Questions
Moreoer, try and underline the words that indicate the Interrogative Sense of the questions.
i.e. 5 W’s and 1 H : Why, Where, When, What, Whi, How.

Comprehension = 1 Hour ( 10 Days )

Rules = 2 Hours
Tests & Tests = 8 Hours

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

This is the most interesting of all portions of NTS and my most favorite one too. There are hardly 25 to
30 TIPS for attempting this portion. It merely requires a delicate touch of IQ level along with good tinge
of Common Sense.
Analogy means comparing more or less similar situations and then drawing some result. The symbol ( : )
represents Analogy. Here are some tips for it.
i. Try and put the first pair of words into a sentence
ii. Try and eliminate the wrong answers using the limination Method in case you don’t know the right
one.
iii. Try and develop a closer comparison in case you have more than one correct option
e.g. If
Imran Khan : Pakistan
then
i. Steve Waugh : Australia
ii. M. S. Dhoni : India
iii. Allan Border : Australia
iv. Jayasuriya : Sri Lanks
v. David Camaron : England

Now try and develop a relation between Imran Khan and Pakistan. If you say that Imran Khan is the
citizen of Pakistan, then all the options would be correct since they are the citizins of their respective
countries. Therfore, try and draw a closer relation. Imran Khan was the Pakistani Cricketer. And now you
have 4 options as correct ones. Now, even closer relation. Imran Khan was Pakistan’s Cricket Team
captain in World Cut. And now you have 3 right options. Closer relation would be that Imran Khan was
Pakistan’s first cricket team captain who lifted the world cup. And now you have Allan Border as the
right analogical answer. As neither Steve Waugh nor M. S. Dhoni was the first to lift the world cup for his
country,

Logical Reasoning = 2 Hours ( 10 Days )

Rules and Practice
Analytical Reasoning:
Well, this is another portion that basically requires a good IQ level along with a good Common Sense.
This is just like the Command Task given in the ISSB. For this, I’ll share the TIPS along with the MCQ’s
type test for the aspirants.
General mental ability (GMA) is a term used to describe the level at which an individual learns,
understands instructions, and solves problems. Tests of general mental ability include scales that
measure specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical, numerical, social, and spatial ability.
You can come across several websites having such Online Tests. I am sharing a specimen here.

Analytical Reasoning = 2 Hours ( 10 Days )

Rules and Practice
Basic Arithematic = 2 Hours ( 10 Days )
Rules and Practice