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Key Facts: Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Exam

General entry tests required of all applicants (English and Mathematics)

Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Tests

Questions on the Password Mathematics test, in 4 sections

Bahrain Polytechnic, Taking the Password Maths Test

~3 hours

Continuous duration of the entry test session

Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Tests

70%

Minimum secondary school cumulative average

Bahrain Polytechnic Admissions

All applicants to all Bahrain Polytechnic programmes must complete two general entry tests: English, using the Oxford Online Placement Test (Use of English and Listening), and Mathematics, using the Password Mathematics for Bahrain Polytechnic Test (41 timed questions in 4 sections). Both are online, sat on campus in a single session of approximately three hours, with a calculator required for the maths test. Applicants need a secondary school average of at least 70% and must meet the required standard in both tests; IELTS and TOEFL are explicitly not accepted and do not exempt anyone from the English entry test. This bank is a study aid built from the Polytechnic's published Maths Refresher topics and sample selection test - it is not an official test simulation, and it cannot rehearse the adaptive delivery or the listening section of the Oxford test.

Sample Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Bahrain Polytechnic Entry exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 106+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Simplify the algebraic fraction expression: (3x^2 - 12) / (x^2 + 4x + 4) for x != -2.

A.3(x - 2) / (x + 2)

B.3(x + 2) / (x - 2)

C.3(x - 4) / (x + 4)

D.(3x - 6) / (x - 2)

Explanation: Factor the numerator by taking out the common factor 3, then factoring the difference of squares: 3x^2 - 12 = 3(x^2 - 4) = 3(x - 2)(x + 2). Factor the denominator as a perfect square: x^2 + 4x + 4 = (x + 2)^2. Canceling the common term (x + 2): 3(x - 2) / (x + 2).

2Solve the linear equation for x: (2x - 3) / 4 + (x + 1) / 3 = 5.

A.x = 6.5 (13/2)

B.x = 7

C.x = 5.5

D.x = 8

Explanation: Multiply the entire equation by the lowest common denominator (12): 12 * [(2x - 3)/4] + 12 * [(x + 1)/3] = 12 * 5 => 3(2x - 3) + 4(x + 1) = 60 => 6x - 9 + 4x + 4 = 60 => 10x - 5 = 60 => 10x = 65 => x = 65 / 10 = 6.5 (or 13/2).

3Make variable 't' the subject of the physics formula: s = u*t + (1/2)*a*t^2 when initial velocity u = 0 and acceleration a > 0.

A.t = sqrt(2s / a)

B.t = 2s / a

C.t = sqrt(s / 2a)

D.t = (2s / a)^2

Explanation: When u = 0, the equation simplifies to s = (1/2)*a*t^2. Multiply both sides by 2: 2s = a*t^2. Divide by a: t^2 = 2s / a. Take the positive square root: t = sqrt(2s / a).

4Solve the quadratic equation 3x^2 - 10x + 3 = 0 using factorization.

A.x = 3 and x = 1/3

B.x = -3 and x = -1/3

C.x = 1 and x = 3

D.x = 10 and x = 3

Explanation: Find factors of a*c = 3*3 = 9 that add to -10: -9 and -1. Rewrite: 3x^2 - 9x - x + 3 = 0 => 3x(x - 3) - 1(x - 3) = 0 => (3x - 1)(x - 3) = 0. Roots are x = 1/3 and x = 3.

5What is the distance between the two points P(-3, 2) and Q(5, -4) in the Cartesian coordinate plane?

A.10.0 units

B.14.0 units

C.8.0 units

D.100.0 units

Explanation: Use the distance formula: d = sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2) = sqrt((5 - (-3))^2 + (-4 - 2)^2) = sqrt(8^2 + (-6)^2) = sqrt(64 + 36) = sqrt(100) = 10.0 units.

6Find the equation of the line passing through (2, -1) that is parallel to the line 2x - y = 7.

A.y = 2x - 5

B.y = 2x + 5

C.y = -(1/2)x

D.y = 2x - 1

Explanation: Rearrange the given line into slope-intercept form: y = 2x - 7, giving a slope m = 2. Parallel lines have equal slopes (m = 2). Using point-slope form with (2, -1): y - (-1) = 2(x - 2) => y + 1 = 2x - 4 => y = 2x - 5.

7If f(x) = (2x + 5) / 3, what is the inverse function f^(-1)(x)?

A.f^(-1)(x) = (3x - 5) / 2

B.f^(-1)(x) = (3x + 5) / 2

C.f^(-1)(x) = 3 / (2x + 5)

D.f^(-1)(x) = (2x - 5) / 3

Explanation: Set y = (2x + 5) / 3 and solve for x: 3y = 2x + 5 => 2x = 3y - 5 => x = (3y - 5) / 2. Swapping variables gives the inverse function: f^(-1)(x) = (3x - 5) / 2.

8In a right-angled triangle, angle theta has opposite side = 7 and adjacent side = 24. What is the value of cos(theta)?

A.24/25

B.7/25

C.7/24

D.25/24

Explanation: Find the hypotenuse using Pythagoras: h = sqrt(7^2 + 24^2) = sqrt(49 + 576) = sqrt(625) = 25 (a 7-24-25 right triangle). cos(theta) = adjacent / hypotenuse = 24 / 25.

9A logistics warehouse in Hidd increases its storage capacity by 15% in Year 1 and then by an additional 20% in Year 2. What is the overall percentage increase in capacity over the two-year period?

A.38%

B.35%

C.30%

D.40%

Explanation: Let initial capacity be 100%. After Year 1: 100 × 1.15 = 115%. After Year 2: 115 × 1.20 = 138%. Overall percentage increase = 138% - 100% = 38% (using successive percentage formula: 15 + 20 + (15*20)/100 = 35 + 3 = 38%).

10What is the derivative dy/dx of the polynomial function y = 4x^3 - 5x^2 + 6x - 7?

A.12x^2 - 10x + 6

B.12x^3 - 10x^2 + 6x

C.4x^2 - 5x + 6

D.12x^2 - 5x + 6

Explanation: Differentiate each term using the power rule d/dx(a*x^n) = a*n*x^(n-1): d/dx(4x^3) = 12x^2; d/dx(-5x^2) = -10x; d/dx(6x) = 6; d/dx(-7) = 0. Combining terms gives 12x^2 - 10x + 6.

About the Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Exam

The compulsory English and Mathematics entry tests every applicant to Bahrain Polytechnic must sit, delivered online at the Isa Town campus and used to select students competitively into undergraduate and diploma programmes.

Assessment

Question count varies by module

Time Limit

Approximately 3 hours continuous for both tests; the Password Mathematics test alone is 90 minutes

Passing Score

Not published as a numeric mark - applicants must meet the required standard in both tests, and selection is competitive against available seats

Exam Fee

No separate entry-test fee; a non-refundable application fee applies (Bahrain Polytechnic)

Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Exam Content Outline

1 of 2 general entry tests

Mathematics - Password Mathematics for Bahrain Polytechnic Test

41 timed questions in 4 sections, 90 minutes, calculator permitted. Published refresher topics: numeracy and percentages, ratio, Pythagoras' theorem, rearranging formulae, solving and simplifying equations, differentiation, and measures of central tendency

1 of 2 general entry tests

English - Oxford Online Placement Test

Use of English (grammar, vocabulary and language in context) and Listening, delivered adaptively online. IELTS and TOEFL certificates are not accepted in place of this test

How to Pass the Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not published as a numeric mark - applicants must meet the required standard in both tests, and selection is competitive against available seats
Assessment: Question count varies by module
Time limit: Approximately 3 hours continuous for both tests; the Password Mathematics test alone is 90 minutes
Exam fee: No separate entry-test fee; a non-refundable application fee applies

Keys to Passing

Work through all 106 available questions
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Track weak areas and revisit them
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Bahrain Polytechnic Entry Study Tips from Top Performers

1Work through the Polytechnic's own Maths Refresher pages first - numeracy, ratio, Pythagoras, rearranging formulae, solving and simplifying equations, differentiation and measures of central tendency are the topics it names

2Practise with the calculator you will actually bring; graphic-display and text-save calculators are barred, and the Polytechnic publishes a guide on using a scientific calculator for the test

3Pace the maths test at roughly two minutes per question - 41 questions in 90 minutes across 4 sections

4Take the free Oxford Online Placement Test sample tests, including the listening sections, because listening is half of what the English entry test measures and no written bank can substitute for it

5Both tests are online and sat back to back in about three hours, so rehearse working on screen rather than on paper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bahrain Polytechnic entry assessment?

Bahrain Polytechnic states that all applicants must complete the required entry tests for their programme of choice, and that applicants to all programmes must complete the general entry tests in English and Mathematics. English uses the Oxford Online Placement Test and Mathematics uses the Password Mathematics for Bahrain Polytechnic Test.

How long are the entry tests?

The Polytechnic states the duration of the tests is approximately 3 hours, sat continuously. The Password Mathematics component alone is 90 minutes for 41 questions across 4 sections.

What is the passing score?

Bahrain Polytechnic does not publish a numeric pass mark. It states that applicants must meet the required standard in both tests to be considered for selection, and that selection is competitive - decisions depend on meeting the entry requirements and on the number of seats available in each programme.

Can IELTS or TOEFL exempt me from the English test?

No. The Polytechnic states that international English tests such as IELTS and internet-based TOEFL are not accepted as part of the application process and will not exempt applicants from the English entry testing. They can be submitted for credit recognition only after an offer of a place has been made and accepted.

What do I need to bring on test day?

Your Test Appointment card, your smart card, and a calculator. Graphic-display and text-save calculators are not allowed. Bags and mobile phones are not permitted in the test rooms, and late applicants are not admitted.

Are there extra requirements for some programmes?

Yes. Applicants to the Bachelor of Visual Design must submit a portfolio before the published due date, which falls before the close of admission, and applicants to any programme may be invited for further tests or an interview.

Is this practice bank an official test simulation?

No. It is an independent study aid built from Bahrain Polytechnic's published Maths Refresher topics and sample selection test, and from the Use of English skills the Oxford Online Placement Test assesses. It does not reproduce either official test, does not replicate their adaptive delivery, and cannot rehearse the listening section of the English test. Use the Polytechnic's own sample maths test and the Oxford sample tests alongside it.