Mode: Online computer-based test (CBT) conducted in English only.
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes), divided into two sections:
SUPR (Subject Proficiency Test): 60 minutes
REAP (Research Aptitude Test): 120 minutes CollegeDekho+9CollegeBatch.com+9CollegeBatch.com+9
Sections & Structure:
SUPR assesses core Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
REAP examines critical/creative reasoning, including logic, puzzles, linguistics, and data interpretation Propelld+4CollegeBatch.com+4CollegeDekho+4
Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme:
SUPR: +1 for correct; –0.25 for incorrect
REAP: +2 for correct; –0.5 for incorrect CollegeDekho
Based on Class 11–12 CBSE/State board NCERT as in JEE Main/State Boards IITian GuideCollegeBatch.com
Topics include: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work-Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Induction, AC Circuits, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Dual nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Communication Systems, Electronic Devices CollegeBatch.com
Topics include: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Periodicity, Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Solid State, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry (biomolecules, polymers), Biomolecules, Environmental Chemistry Scribd+2CollegeBatch.com+2CollegeDekho+2
Topics include: Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences & Series, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry, Limit, Continuity & Differentiation, Integration & Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics, Mathematical Reasoning CollegeDekho+3CollegeBatch.com+3Scribd+3
Designed to evaluate critical thinking, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and imagination.
Key areas include:
Arithmetic & Basic PCM reasoning (time-work, interest, graphs, train problems)
Algebra & Geometry-based puzzles and progressions
Reasoning & Data Interpretation, including: cubes & dice, data sufficiency, coding-decoding, linguistics, logical Venn diagrams, direction sense, and finding missing terms Reddit+9CollegeBatch.com+9Propelld+9
Note: Candidates have reported more subjective interpretation-based questions than textbook logic puzzles in REAP Reddit
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | Online CBT |
Duration | 180 minutes (SUPR: 60 min; REAP: 120 min) |
Sections | SUPR (PCM knowledge); REAP (Critical reasoning) |
Number of Questions | ~50 SUPR; ~50 REAP |
Marking | SUPR: +1/−0.25; REAP: +2/−0.50 |
Syllabus Basis | Class 11–12 NCERT Physics/Chemistry/Math; Aptitude skills |
Eligible for | IIIT Hyderabad dual‑degree and engineering programmes Reddit+10ugadmissions.iiit.ac.in+10IITian Guide+10PropelldCollegeDekho |
Master Class 11–12 NCERT PCM content, especially calculus, mechanics, and organic chemistry fundamentals.
Practice REAP-type questions: data interpretation, logical puzzles, behavior-based and linguistic reasoning.
Use BITSAT or similar aptitude resources for REAP prep and SUPR-question overlap Reddit.
Simulate exam conditions with mock tests—note separate timing and marking rules for SUPR & REAP.
Develop strategies to minimize negative marking, especially in REAP where penalties are higher.
Review official sample papers and mock tests published by IIITH (available on IIIT website or Edurev) CollegeDekhoPropelld+4Shiksha+4CollegeDekho+4CollegeDekho+8Reddit+8Shiksha+8.
The UGEE procedural and syllabus outline above is based on the verified 2025 structure, which IIIT Hyderabad is expected to carry forward into 2026.
Official UGEE 2026 brochure—once released—should be referenced for final changes in format, marking, or syllabus specifics.
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