ISRO Scientific Assistant
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Exam Guide

ISRO Scientific Assistant Preparation Guide

90 mins•60 questions•defense Exam

ISRO Scientific Assistant Preparation Guide 2026

Overview

ISRO Scientific Assistant practice tests in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, with previous-paper style sets for subject-focused preparation. It is aimed at ISRO aspirants, with a medium difficulty level.

Exam Pattern

SectionQuestionsDurationNegative Marking
Observed full-length practice paper6090 minNone

Total: 60 questions in 90 minutes.

Detailed Syllabus

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Previous Papers
  • SDSC
  • VSSC

Marking Scheme

  • Correct answer: +3 marks
  • Wrong answer: 0 marks
  • Unanswered: 0 marks

Preparation Strategy

  1. Map Every Section to Time: ISRO Scientific Assistant splits 60 questions across 1 section in 90 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
  2. Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on Physics and Mathematics, then move to Chemistry, Previous Papers, SDSC, VSSC — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
  3. Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
  4. Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 90-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real ISRO Scientific Assistant — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
  5. Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.
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