Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar will conduct the PAMCAT every year for the admission of eligible candidates to its MCA programme. Those who have done their graduation can apply for the same. The exam will be very competitive and those clearing the test only be admitted to the post graduate degree in compute application.

Structure of Guru Nanak Dev University PAMCAT

Question paper will comprise of 5 sections. There will 50 objective type questions each in each of the sections. The candidates will need to answer the same in 45 minutes (for each section). Each correct answer will be awarded with 1 mark and moreover there shall be no negative marking. The first 3 sections are compulsory ones which all the candidates need to answer. From the last 2 sections, the candidates can choose any one section.

Syllabus of the Guru Nanak Dev University PAMCAT

Paper - I: Mental and Numerical Ability

• Analytical reasoning
• Profit and loss
• Ratio & Proportion
• Graphical analysis
• Logical reasoning
• Quantitative comparisons
• Interest
• Averages
• Series formation

Paper - II: General Knowledge

• Current affairs related to science & technology
• Politics
• Important personalities
• Historical, political and geographical facts
• International, national and regional events
• Ecology
• Sports
• Books

Paper - III: General English

• Completion of sentences with suitable propositions/articles
• One word substitution
• Meaning of idioms and phrases
• Filling the blanks with correct form of verb, adjectives, adverbs
• Choosing correct spellings
• Word meaning
• Synonym & Antonym
• Correcting grammatical errors in a part of given sentence

Paper - IV: Mathematics

• Coordinate Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Sequence and Series
• Mathematical Operations
• Differential and Integral Calculus
• Number System
• Functions
• Quadratic Equations and in equations
• Matrices and Determinants
• Algebra
• Statistics and Probability

Paper -V: Computer Science

• Data Representation
• Binary arithmetic
• Data Structures
• Introduction to Data Processing
• Object oriented programming
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering
• Computer Fundamentals
• Number System
• Computer Architecture
• Operating System
• Basic Concepts of Programming Languages
• Overview of DBMS
• Reference models

Reference Books for Guru Nanak Dev University PAMCAT

• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non Verbal Reasoning by R S Agarwal
• Quantitative Ability by Career Launcher
• Objective Mathematics by Murtuza Gadiwala
• English, Numerical Ability & Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exams by Subburaj VVK
• A New Approach to Numerical Ability by Manpreet Cheema
• General Awareness and Current Affairs Digest P.B by Reddy K Krishna
• Macmillan’s General Knowledge Manual by Muktikanta Mohanty
• Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal, Deepak
• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Sharma
• How to Prepare For Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
• General Awareness Digest by Laxmikanth

Study Plan for Guru Nanak Dev University PAMCAT

As a primary step, the candidates have to set up a timetable for studies. Also make certain that one follows it and covers all the topics in the syllabus.  Furthermore, the candidates have to practice all the problems and should also take special steps to memorize all the important formulas and points. The candidate should pay attention to vocabularies so as to improve their language skills. Moreover, give prior importance to revision. All the topics have to be revised at least 2 – 3 times so that the candidates can remember all the topics in a better manner.