AIIMS / PGIMER Pharmacist Exam – General Aptitude & Logical Reasoning Syllabus, Preparation & MCQs

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Exam Instructions:

  • ✅ This exam contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge effectively.
  • ⏳ Time is an important factor — either each question has a time limit or there is a fixed total time for the full exam.
  • 🕒 Stay focused and answer questions within the given time to avoid missing out.
  • 🎯 Although the exam includes a large pool of over 500 MCQs, only a limited number will be shown randomly per attempt. Refreshing the page presents a new set of questions.
  • ⏭️ You may skip questions, but unanswered ones could be counted as incorrect, so manage your attempts wisely.
  • ⏱️ Practice good time management to maximize your score and finish within the allotted duration.
  • 📚 Make sure to review the related study material before starting for better preparation.
  • 📚 Before starting the exam, read related content to better prepare. Study Material
  • 🌟 Best of luck! Stay confident and give your best — success is just a step away!


📖 Sample Questions

Study Material

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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.

At Read Rife, you can practice topic-wise Aptitude & Reasoning MCQs, attempt time-per-question based exams, and track your growth & accuracy to gain full confidence before the exam.

 

📚 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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  • 📝 All MCQs in One Place – Topic-wise Aptitude & Reasoning collections.
  • 📊 Result Saved in Profile – Check your performance & growth anytime.
  • 🔄 Regular Practice Updates – Always aligned with latest exam patterns.

 

📌 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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