The Career Guidance Test is designed to recommend the suitable career options and skill based interventions. Select the answer choice which is right as per your understanding and truly reflect your action or reaction in a given scenario.
The test assesses your performance across 14 skill areas selected to represent Physical Quotient, Intelligence Quotient and Social Quotient. You can access the Career Guidance Report to get your Skill Mapping Analysis , Holistic Score and Career Alignment.
General Instructions
Please read the following instructions very carefully:
- You have a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the test.
- Click on the most appropriate option to mark it as your answer.
- You can flag a question for reviewing it later by clicking on the “Review” button. Click Deselect to remove the review flag.
- You can move back and forth between the questions by clicking the buttons Previous and Next respectively.
- A Number list of all questions appears at the right hand side. You can access the questions by clicking on the question number.
- You can use rough sheets while taking the test. You can use calculators, but don't use printed/online reference material.
- Do not click the button “Submit Test” before completing the test. A test once submitted cannot be resumed.
- By submitting the Career Guidance Test, I hereby agree to share the data of the test related to my skills and interest to the Counselor for advising me on appropriate career recommendations.
About SAT
In essence, achieving higher scores on the SAT and/or ACT can broaden your opportunities for college acceptance and financial aid.
Structure of the test:
The SAT is divided into two primary sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math, each with two distinct modules and a 10-minute intermission between them.
Here's a breakdown of the Digital SAT structure:
- Reading & Writing: This section is split into two 32-minute modules, featuring a total of 54 multiple-choice questions. You'll have 64 minutes to complete this section, which includes passages or pairs of passages focusing on Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas.
- Math: This section consists of two 35-minute modules, with 44 questions altogether. You'll have 70 minutes to tackle problems covering Algebra I and II, geometry, and some trigonometry.
In summary, the SAT format comprises 98 questions across these two sections, designed to test your skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Test Dates & Deadlines:
| Test Dates | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Sept 20, 2024 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| March 8, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
Structure of the test:
The IELTS exam, which lasts 2 hours and 45 minutes, is divided into four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are all completed on the same day, while the Speaking section can be scheduled for the same day or within seven days before or after the main test date. These sections collectively assess the candidates' English proficiency.
The ELTS assesses all essential English skills and enjoys broad recognition, offering more frequent test dates throughout the year. The C1 Advanced, a Cambridge exam, also evaluates all key English skills. Both exams are globally recognized.
Why should you write IELTS?
IELTS serves as the premier test for three main purposes:
- Education: Many prestigious universities and colleges worldwide recognize IELTS as proof of English proficiency for admission.
- Professional Registration: Various professional bodies, such as those in accounting, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and teaching, accept IELTS results for registration in English-speaking countries. This familiarity with the IELTS format can be advantageous if you later seek professional registration.
- Migration: Governments of several countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, require IELTS scores for permanent residency applications. The specific score needed depends on visa requirements.
Test Dates & Deadlines:
*Test dates are flexible. Advised to take a year before the intake date.
About UCAT:
Structure of the test:
The UCAT gauges a spectrum of cognitive abilities prized by medical and dental schools. This 2-hour exam is divided into five distinct multiple-choice subtests, each with its focus:
- Verbal Reasoning: Sharpens your skill in critically assessing written content.
- Decision Making: Challenges you to make well-reasoned decisions based on intricate information.
- Quantitative Reasoning: Tests your knack for critically analyzing numerical data.
- Abstract Reasoning: Exercises your ability to use both convergent and divergent thinking to identify relationships.
- Situational Judgement: Evaluate your grasp of real-world scenarios and your ability to pinpoint crucial elements and appropriate actions.
Each subtest is introduced with a 1-minute instructional segment. Once you embark on this journey, there are no pauses—you're in it for the full ride.
Test Dates & Deadlines:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 July | Testing starts |
| 15 September | Access Arrangement application deadline |
| 19 September | Booking deadline UCAT Account creation closes |
| 26 September | Last test day |
| 27 September | Bursary Scheme application deadline |
| 15 October | UCAS deadline |
About TOEFL:
Structure of the test:
| Section | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL Reading section | Duration: 35 minutes Questions: 20 |
Engage with passages and tackle the accompanying questions. |
| TOEFL Listening section | Duration: 36 minutes Questions: 28 |
Respond to inquiries based on short lectures or classroom discussions. |
| TOEFL Speaking section | Duration: 16 minutes Questions: 4 |
Delve into a familiar subject and elaborate on the information you've both read and listened to. |
| TOEFL Writing section | Duration: 29 minutes Questions: 2 |
Express and substantiate your viewpoint in an interactive online class forum. |
Test Dates & Deadlines:
*The test dates are flexible. Advisable to be taken one year prior (during the application cycle)
About LNAT:
The LNAT focuses on assessing aptitude rather than academic achievements. The skills tested align closely with those required for success in legal education.
It complements traditional selection methods like A Level results, university applications, and interviews, providing a comprehensive view of a student's capabilities.
Structure of the test:
the LNAT is divided into two parts:
Section A features 42 multiple-choice questions reminiscent of a driving theory test. These questions, which determine your final LNAT score, are based on 12 argumentative passages, with 3 to 4 questions per passage.
Section B presents you with 3 essay topics to choose from, and you must write on one. These essay questions span various subjects, making it advantageous to stay informed on current events.
Test Dates & deadlines:
Registration Timeline:
- 1 August 2024: UCAS registration opens, and LNAT registration begins.
- 1 September 2024: LNAT testing starts.
- Mid-September 2024: UCAS applications can be submitted.
Deadlines for Cambridge & Oxford Applicants:
- 1 August - 15 September 2024: Register and book your LNAT test slot to take the test on or before 15 October 2024.
- 15 October 2024: Submit your UCAS form and take the LNAT on or before this date.
Deadlines for King's College London (KCL), London School of Economics (LSE), and University College London (UCL) Applicants:
- 31 December 2024: Take the LNAT on or before this date.
Deadlines for All Other LNAT Universities Except the University of Bristol and the University of Durham:
- 20 January 2025: Register and book your LNAT test slot by this date.
- 29 January 2025: Submit your UCAS form by 6:00 pm UK time.
- 25 January 2025: Take the LNAT on or before this date.
Deadlines for the University of Bristol and the University of Durham:
- 20 January 2025: Register and book your LNAT test slot by this date.
- 29 January 2025: Submit your UCAS form by 6:00 pm UK time.
- 25 January 2025: Take the LNAT on or before this date.
About ACT:
Its goal is to gauge a high school student's preparedness for college and offer colleges a consistent benchmark for comparing applicants. Admissions officers consider ACT scores alongside factors like GPA, high school coursework, teacher recommendations, extracurricular activities, interviews, and essays. The weight given to ACT scores in college applications differs across institutions.
Structure of the test:
The ACT is composed of four multiple-choice sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science, along with an optional Writing section. Some colleges and universities require or accept ACT Writing scores, so you might want to consider taking this section.
Test Dates & Deadlines:
| Test dates | Registration deadline | Late fee deadline |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | March 8 | March 22 |
| June 8, 2024 | May 3 | May 19 |
| July 13, 2024 | June 7 | June 21 |
| September 14, 2024 | August 9 | August 25 |
| October 26, 2024 | September 20 | October 7 |
| December 14, 2024 | November 8 | November 22 |
| February 8, 2025 | January 3 | January 20 |
| April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9 | May 26 |
| July 12, 2025 | June 6 | June 20 |