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Key Facts: Peru Admission Exam Exam

A 100-question, 3-hour merit-based admission exam (UNMSM model) split into 30 reasoning and 70 subject-knowledge items; UNI uses three test days on a 600-point cumulative scale.

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1In a numerical reasoning sequence, the terms are 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ... What is the next term?

A.36

B.40

C.42

D.44

Explanation: The differences between consecutive terms are 4, 6, 8, 10, increasing by 2 each time. The next difference is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42. These terms also follow n(n+1) for n = 1, 2, 3, ..., and for n = 6 that gives 6 x 7 = 42.

2A father is three times as old as his son. In 12 years he will be twice as old as his son. How old is the son now?

A.12 years

B.10 years

C.14 years

D.16 years

Explanation: Let the son be x and the father 3x. In 12 years: 3x + 12 = 2(x + 12), so 3x + 12 = 2x + 24, giving x = 12. The son is 12 and the father is 36; in 12 years they will be 24 and 48, where 48 = 2 x 24.

3If 5 workers build a wall in 12 days, how many days would 3 workers take to build the same wall, working at the same rate?

A.20 days

B.18 days

C.15 days

D.24 days

Explanation: Worker-days are constant: 5 x 12 = 60 worker-days. With 3 workers, days = 60 / 3 = 20. This is an inverse proportion: fewer workers means proportionally more days.

4In a group of 40 students, 25 study mathematics and 18 study physics. If 8 study both, how many study neither?

A.5

B.3

C.7

D.9

Explanation: Students taking at least one subject = 25 + 18 - 8 = 35 (inclusion-exclusion). Those studying neither = 40 - 35 = 5. Subtracting the overlap once avoids double-counting the 8 who study both.

5A clock shows 3:00. What is the measure of the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands?

A.90 degrees

B.75 degrees

C.60 degrees

D.120 degrees

Explanation: Each hour mark represents 30 degrees (360 / 12). At 3:00 the minute hand points to 12 and the hour hand to 3, a gap of 3 hour marks = 3 x 30 = 90 degrees.

6Following the pattern, which figure logically completes the analogy: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ...?

A.EV

B.EU

C.FV

D.DV

Explanation: The first letters advance forward (A, B, C, D, E) while the second letters move backward from Z (Z, Y, X, W, V). The fifth pair is therefore E paired with V, giving EV.

7A merchant buys an item and marks it up 40%, then offers a 25% discount on the marked price. What is the net percentage change relative to the cost price?

A.A 5% gain

B.A 15% loss

C.A 10% gain

D.No change

Explanation: Marked price = 1.40 of cost. After a 25% discount the selling price = 1.40 x 0.75 = 1.05 of cost, a 5% gain. Successive percentages must be multiplied, not added or subtracted.

8How many distinct ways can the letters of the word 'LIMA' be arranged?

A.12

B.16

C.24

D.8

Explanation: LIMA has 4 distinct letters, so the number of arrangements is 4! = 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 24. Since no letters repeat, there is no need to divide out repetitions.

9Three friends share a prize in the ratio 2:3:5. If the largest share is S/ 250, what is the total prize?

A.S/ 500

B.S/ 400

C.S/ 450

D.S/ 550

Explanation: The ratio parts sum to 2 + 3 + 5 = 10. The largest share corresponds to 5 parts = S/ 250, so one part = S/ 50. The total is 10 parts = 10 x 50 = S/ 500.

10A water tank is filled by pipe A in 4 hours and emptied by pipe B in 6 hours. With both open, how long to fill the empty tank?

A.12 hours

B.10 hours

C.5 hours

D.8 hours

Explanation: Pipe A fills 1/4 per hour and B empties 1/6 per hour. Net rate = 1/4 - 1/6 = 3/12 - 2/12 = 1/12 per hour, so the tank fills in 12 hours.

About the Peru Admission Exam Exam

The Peru University Admission Exam is modeled on the two most prestigious and competitive public-university entrance exams in Peru: the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM, the Americas' oldest university) and the Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria (UNI). The UNMSM general exam consists of 100 single-answer multiple-choice questions taken in 3 hours, split into about 30 reasoning (habilidad) items and 70 subject-knowledge (conocimientos) items, with the subject distribution varying by career area (A-E). UNI runs three separate exams over three days, covering Academic Aptitude and Humanities, Mathematics, and Physics and Chemistry, scored cumulatively on a 600-point scale with penalties for wrong answers. Both exams test razonamiento matematico, razonamiento verbal, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and humanities (language, Peruvian history, geography, civics, economics, and philosophy). Admission is by merit ranking against a limited number of vacancies, making these among the most selective exams in Peru.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

UNMSM: 3 hours for 100 questions. UNI: three exams across three days, each about 105 minutes.

Passing Score

Merit-based ranking against limited vacancies; no universal pass mark. UNMSM references a minimum qualifying score near 900 points; UNI scores on a cumulative 600-point scale across three days.

Exam Fee

UNMSM: approximately S/ 400 (public-school) or S/ 800 (private-school) inscription, plus S/ 70 for the prospectus. UNI: a separate applicant fee per admission process. (Oficina Central de Admision, UNMSM, and the Direccion de Admision, UNI)

Peru Admission Exam Exam Content Outline

15%

Razonamiento Matematico

Sequences, age and clock problems, proportions, percentages, combinatorics, and logic-based math puzzles.

15%

Razonamiento Verbal

Reading comprehension, analogies, antonyms, sentence completion, connectors, and argument analysis.

25%

Mathematics

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry: equations, factoring, logarithms, mensuration, and trig ratios.

12%

Physics

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work and energy, momentum, waves, and electricity.

12%

Chemistry

Atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, acids and bases, redox, and solutions.

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, human physiology, evolution, and photosynthesis.

12%

Humanities

Spanish language and literature, Peruvian and Universal history, geography, civics, economics, and philosophy.

How to Pass the Peru Admission Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Merit-based ranking against limited vacancies; no universal pass mark. UNMSM references a minimum qualifying score near 900 points; UNI scores on a cumulative 600-point scale across three days.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: UNMSM: 3 hours for 100 questions. UNI: three exams across three days, each about 105 minutes.
Exam fee: UNMSM: approximately S/ 400 (public-school) or S/ 800 (private-school) inscription, plus S/ 70 for the prospectus. UNI: a separate applicant fee per admission process.

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Peru Admission Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master razonamiento matematico and verbal reasoning early; these reasoning sections appear on both UNMSM and UNI and reward speed and pattern recognition.

2For UNI, prioritize mathematics, physics, and chemistry, since these dominate two of the three test days and carry the heaviest weight.

3Practice with the optical answer sheet and pacing: UNMSM gives 3 hours for 100 questions, so aim for under two minutes per item.

4Because UNI penalizes wrong answers, learn when to skip rather than guess blindly on its exams.

5Build a strong base in Peruvian history, geography, and the 1993 Constitution for the humanities and civics items.

6Use past admission papers (solucionarios) from prior UNMSM and UNI processes to match the real question style and difficulty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Peru university admission exam?

It is the entrance exam for Peru's leading public universities, modeled here on UNMSM (Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos) and UNI (Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria). The UNMSM general exam has 100 single-answer multiple-choice questions over 3 hours, while UNI splits its test across three days.

How many questions are on the UNMSM admission exam?

The UNMSM general exam has 100 multiple-choice questions: roughly 30 reasoning (habilidad) and 70 subject-knowledge (conocimientos) items, with the subject mix varying by the career area (A through E) you apply to.

How is the UNI admission exam structured?

UNI runs three separate exams over three days: Academic Aptitude and Humanities, Mathematics, and Physics and Chemistry. It is cumulative and non-eliminatory on a 600-point scale, and incorrect answers carry point penalties.

How much does it cost to take the exam?

For UNMSM, the inscription fee is about S/ 400 for public-school applicants or S/ 800 for private-school applicants, plus around S/ 70 for the prospectus, paid through the Banco de la Nacion. UNI charges a separate applicant fee per process.

Is there a passing score?

There is no universal pass mark. Admission is by merit ranking against a limited number of vacancies. UNMSM references a minimum qualifying score near 900 points, and many top careers admit only a small fraction of applicants.

What subjects should I study?

Focus on razonamiento matematico, razonamiento verbal, mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry), physics, chemistry, biology, and humanities (language and literature, Peruvian history, geography, civics, economics, and philosophy). UNI emphasizes math, physics, and chemistry more heavily.