General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning - AIIMS / PGIMER Pharmacist Exam
The General Aptitude / Logical Reasoning section of the AIIMS / PGIMER Pharmacist Exam is optional, but it can provide an edge over other candidates. This section evaluates a candidate’s problem-solving ability, quick decision-making, and logical thinking, which are highly useful in hospital inventory management, drug regulation, and patient safety decisions.
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📚 Detailed Syllabus – General Aptitude / Logical Reasoning 🧠
🔢 Basic Arithmetic
- Percentages, Ratios & Proportions
- Averages, Mixtures & Alligations
- Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Speed, Distance & Time problems
- Age-related and Work problems
🧩 Logical Reasoning
- Number series & letter series
- Coding-decoding patterns
- Syllogisms & logical deductions
- Blood relations, directions, and seating arrangement
- Puzzles & analytical reasoning
📊 Data Interpretation (DI)
- Tabular DI (Tables & Caselets)
- Graphical DI (Bar graph, Pie chart, Line graph)
- Mixed Data problems
- Percentage & ratio analysis in DI
💡 Analytical Thinking in Healthcare Context
- Case-based reasoning for drug distribution
- Interpretation of hospital statistical data
- Problem-solving relevant to regulatory compliance
- Decision-making in inventory management & audits
📘 How to Prepare for Aptitude & Reasoning
- Daily Practice – Solve 10–15 questions each from arithmetic and reasoning.
- Time Management – Focus on speed & accuracy using Time Per Question mode.
- Short Tricks & Formulas – Memorize basic formulas (percentages, averages, ratios).
- Mock Tests – Attempt full-length reasoning tests weekly to simulate exam conditions.
- Focus on DI – Since hospital & pharmacy exams involve data interpretation, give extra practice to tables and graphs.
📚 Recommended Books
- Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarwal
- Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
- Fast Track Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma
- Previous Year Pharmacist Exam Papers (AIIMS/PGIMER)
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📌 Conclusion
Though General Aptitude / Logical Reasoning is an optional section, mastering it can boost your AIIMS / PGIMER Pharmacist score significantly. With systematic preparation, daily MCQ practice, and Read Rife’s advanced platform, you can sharpen your problem-solving and analytical thinking skills—giving you a competitive edge in the final exam.
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