IB MTS Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
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What is the IB MTS syllabus for 2026?
The IB MTS syllabus covers 4 subjects: General Awareness (Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, General Science), Quantitative Aptitude (Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Simple/Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Work), Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability & Reasoning (Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense), English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Comprehension). The exam has 100 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking.
IB MTS Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 24 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 12 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability | 20 | 12 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| English Language | 20 | 12 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 60 min |
Marking scheme: +1 correct · -0.25 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the IB MTS Syllabus
- General Awareness (Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, General Science)
- Quantitative Aptitude (Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Simple/Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Work)
- Numerical / Analytical / Logical Ability & Reasoning (Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense)
- English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Comprehension)
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Is there negative marking in IB MTS?
Yes. IB MTS deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
How should I cover the IB MTS syllabus?
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