QAT – Institute of Actuarial & Quantitative Studies

Quantitative Aptitude Test (QAT)

What is QAT?

Quantitative Aptitude Test is an entrance test at IAQS which is based on Mathematics and Statistics (70%) and English (30%).

Since the Degree can be opted by students from All Streams (Given they have opted for Mathematics) and All Boards, to remove any disparity, QAT acts as a means of getting all students who opt for the Degree at IAQS.

QAT for Bachelor’s Degree

Students will be tested on topics areas from their 11-12th syllabus.

After successful registration, students will be able to download the sample question paper for the examination from their profile.

It is an Online test and students need to pick their slot.

Total Marks

100 Marks

30 English Questions – 1 Marks

35 Math And Stats Questions – 2 Mark

Total Duration

2 Hrs (120 Mins)

Total no. of Questions

Sectional Details

Maths & Stats (70%)
English / Verbal Ability (30%)

Incorrect Answers

25% Negative Marking

Passing % for current intake of 2024

50%

Fees

INR 1,000/-

Syllabus for QAT

Mathematics

Syllabus

Set, Relations and Functions
Sequence and series
Determinants
Matrices
Derivatives and Integration
Limit and Continuity

Note: Trigonometry won’t be tested in the QAT exam.

Mathematics

Syllabus

Set, Relations and Functions
Sequence and series
Determinants
Matrices
Derivatives and Integration
Limit and Continuity

Note: Trigonometry won’t be tested in the QAT exam.

Statistics

Syllabus

Permutations and Combination
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Probabilities
Random Variable
Discrete Probability Distribution

Statistics

Syllabus

Permutations and Combination
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Probabilities
Random Variable
Discrete Probability Distribution

English

Syllabus

Grammar
- Tenses & Types of sentences
- Clauses, Voice & Reported speech
- Uses of ‘too’ and ‘enough’
- Modal Auxiliaries, Articles & Prepositions
- Linking words/discourse markers
- Word formation
Synonyms and Antonyms
Sentence Correction
Comprehension

English

Syllabus

Grammar
- Tenses & Types of sentences
- Clauses, Voice & Reported speech
- Uses of ‘too’ and ‘enough’
- Modal Auxiliaries, Articles & Prepositions
- Linking words/discourse markers
- Word formation
Synonyms and Antonyms
Sentence Correction
Comprehension

How could one be exempted from taking QAT?

QAT is mandatory for all students unless you have cleared ACET or any actuarial paper from Institute and Faculty of Actuaries – IFOA, UK/Institute of Actuaries of India – IAI, India.