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Key Facts: ЦВЭ Component A — Cluster 2 Exam

102

Official Exam Items

National Testing Center

200 min

Session Duration

National Testing Center

370 TJS

Registration Fee (2026)

National Testing Center

500

Max Scaled Score

National Testing Center

4

Subtests

Tajik, Math, Geography, English

Grade 11

Target Education Level

General Secondary Education

Tajikistan's ЦВЭ Component A Cluster 2 evaluates applicants for university degree programs in economics, business, and geography across four subtests (Tajik language, mathematics, geography, and English) over 200 minutes with 102 items.

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1Under the 2021 Tajik orthography rules, which letter is written at the end of words such as моҳӣ, далерӣ and деҳотӣ to show the long, stable i-sound?
A.Ӣ (ҳарфи ӣ)
B.И (ҳарфи и)
C.Э (ҳарфи э)
D.Й (ҳарфи й)
Explanation: The rules write ӣ at the end of a word for the long stable i-sound (моҳӣ, шоҳӣ, бародарӣ, далерӣ), in verbal and predicative endings ((ту) омадӣ, (ту) ҳунармандӣ) and in кӣ? and чӣ?. When a suffix or the izofa is added, ӣ becomes и: моҳӣ — моҳиҳо, ободӣ — ободии кишвар.
2How many letters are in the official modern Tajik Cyrillic alphabet (алифбои тоҷикӣ)?
A.33 letters
B.35 letters
C.38 letters
D.31 letters
Explanation: The 2021 orthography rules open with the alphabet: «Алифбои забони тоҷикӣ 35 ҳарф дорад» — from Аа to Яя, including the six specifically Tajik letters Ғ, Ӣ, Қ, Ӯ, Ҳ and Ҷ. Russian letters such as Ц, Щ, Ы and Ь are not part of it (in loanwords ц is written с or тс: семент, конститутсия).
3In literary Tajik, what phonetic function does the apostrophe / hard sign (аломати сакта / ҳарфи ъ) perform in words of Arabic origin such as 'маъно' (meaning) or 'эълон' (announcement)?
A.It indicates nasalization of the preceding vowel
B.It lengthens the preceding consonant into a geminate stop
C.It represents a glottal stop (сакта) or distinct syllabic break
D.It shifts primary word stress to the initial syllable
Explanation: In Tajik orthography, the hard sign 'ъ' (аломати сакта / ҷудоӣ) represents a glottal stop consonant /ʔ/ (corresponding to Arabic 'ayn or hamza). It creates a momentary closure of the vocal cords and a distinct syllabic division between phonemes, as heard in words like 'маъно' (ma'no - meaning) and 'эътибор' (e'tibor - attention).
4In the izofa construction (бандаки изофӣ), what role does the unstressed vowel -и play in the phrase «китоби нав» (the new book)?
A.It functions as an accusative direct object marker
B.It indicates that the noun is plural and indefinite
C.It transforms the following adjective into an adverb of manner
D.It acts as a syntactic connective linking the head noun to its modifier
Explanation: The izofat (изофат) suffix '-и' in Tajik is an unstressed syntactic connective morpheme appended to a head noun to connect it to an attributive adjective, possessive noun, or modifying phrase. In 'китоби нав', it links the head noun 'китоб' to the adjective 'нав'.
5Which Tajik suffix is added to a cardinal numeral to form an ordinal numeral (шумораи тартибӣ), such as transforming 'даҳ' (ten) into 'даҳум' (tenth)?
A.-ум / -юм
B.-гона
C.-то
D.-тоӣ
Explanation: In Tajik morphology, ordinal numerals (шумораҳои тартибӣ) are formed by adding the suffix '-ум' to cardinal numerals ending in consonants (e.g., 'даҳум' - tenth, 'бистум' - twentieth) or '-юм' after vowels (e.g., 'сеюм' - third). The extended suffix '-умин' / '-юмин' is also used.
6Which form of the verb рафтан is in the presumptive mood (сиғаи эҳтимолӣ), presenting a past action as supposed or inferred ('he has evidently gone')?
A.рафта бошад
B.рафтагист
C.рафта истодааст
D.хоҳад рафт
Explanation: Presumptive forms are built from the participle in -агӣ plus the short copula -ст: рафтагист, мерафтагист. They present an action as inferred or supposed rather than directly witnessed; NTC sample tasks use the same type of form (наҷот бахшидагист).
7What grammatical role does the enclitic postposition '-ро' express when attached to a noun in Tajik, as in 'Ман ин китобро хондам' (I read this book)?
A.Locative relation (location inside or at a place)
B.Genitive relation (possession or ownership)
C.Definite direct object (пуркунандаи бевосита)
D.Instrumental relation (means or tool of action)
Explanation: In Tajik grammar, the enclitic postposition '-ро' marks a definite direct object (пуркунандаи бевоситаи муайян). In 'Ман ин китобро хондам', 'китобро' is the direct object of the transitive verb 'хондам' (I read), indicating a specific, identified book.
8How is the past participle (сифати феълии замони гузашта) formed from the infinitive 'навиштан' (to write) in literary Tajik?
A.Нависанда
B.Менавишта
C.Навишта истода
D.Навишта
Explanation: The past participle (сифати феълии замони гузашта) in Tajik is formed by adding the suffix '-а' to the past stem of the verb. For 'навиштан', the past stem is 'навишт-', yielding 'навишта' (written / having written). It is used as an adjective or in compound verb tenses (e.g., 'навиштаам', 'навишта буд').
9Which of the following groups consists exclusively of compound nominal prepositions (пешояндҳои номӣ / таркибӣ) in literary Tajik?
A.Дар бораи, бо мақсади, ба назди
B.Дар, ба, бо, аз
C.То, бе, барои, пеш аз
D.Чун, агар, зеро, вале
Explanation: Compound nominal prepositions (пешояндҳои номӣ / таркибӣ) are constructed by combining primary prepositions with nouns or relational terms via izofat, such as 'дар бораи' (about / concerning), 'бо мақсади' (for the purpose of), and 'ба назди' (towards / to the presence of).
10In Tajik lexicology, what semantic relationship exists between the words 'рӯз' (day) and 'шаб' (night)?
A.Муродифҳо (Synonyms)
B.Мутазодҳо (Antonyms)
C.Ҳамовозҳо (Homonyms)
D.Ибораҳои рехта (Idioms)
Explanation: 'Рӯз' (day) and 'шаб' (night) express diametrically opposite concepts and are therefore classified as antonyms (мутазодҳо). They form fundamental lexical antonym pairs in the Tajik language.

About the ЦВЭ Component A — Cluster 2 Exam

The Centralized Entrance Examinations (ЦВЭ / ИМД) Component A Cluster 2 is the official entrance examination for secondary school graduates seeking admission to university programs in economics, finance, management, international economic relations, and geography across higher education institutions in Tajikistan. The exam tests four core academic disciplines: Tajik language, mathematics, geography, and foreign language (English).

Exam sponsor: National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (NTC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

4 subtests totaling 102 items: Tajik language (25 items), Mathematics (27 items), Geography (25 items), and Foreign Language (English, 25 items). Format includes single-choice MCQs, matching, and short-answer tasks.

Time Limit

200 minutes

Passing Score

Competitive ranking based on scaled scores (maximum 500 scaled points across 4 subtests)

Exam / Certification Fees

370 TJS

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Tajik Language (Забони тоҷикӣ)

24 practice questions covering phonetics, orthography, morphology, syntax, and lexicology.

26%

Mathematics (Математика)

26 practice questions covering algebra, equations, geometry, percentages, and word problems.

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Geography (География)

25 practice questions covering physical and economic geography of Tajikistan and global geography.

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Foreign Language — English (Забони хориҷӣ)

25 practice questions covering English grammar, conditionals, passive voice, and reading comprehension.

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  • Passing score: Competitive ranking based on scaled scores (maximum 500 scaled points across 4 subtests)
  • Assessment: 4 subtests totaling 102 items: Tajik language (25 items), Mathematics (27 items), Geography (25 items), and Foreign Language (English, 25 items). Format includes single-choice MCQs, matching, and short-answer tasks.
  • Time limit: 200 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: 370 TJS Official sources

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ЦВЭ Component A — Cluster 2: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review core Tajik grammar rules, including noun suffixes, verb conjugation forms (замонҳо), and sentence structure (сохтори ҷумла)
2Master algebraic problem-solving, linear and quadratic equations, system of equations, and ratio and percentage calculations
3Memorize Tajikistan's physical geography: mountain ranges (Pamir, Tien Shan, Zeravshan), peaks (Ismail Somoni Peak), and major rivers (Panj, Vakhsh, Syr Darya, Zeravshan)
4Understand Tajikistan's economic geography, including key industries like aluminum production (TALCO in Tursunzoda), hydropower stations (Nurek, Rogun), and cotton agriculture
5Strengthen English grammar fundamentals, focusing on verb tenses, passive voice constructions, conditional sentences, and modal auxiliaries
6Practice time management: with 102 items in 200 minutes on the real exam, allocate approximately 1.5 to 2 minutes per question and leave time to verify calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ЦВЭ Component A Cluster 2 in Tajikistan?

ЦВЭ (Централизованные вступительные экзамены / Имтиҳонҳои марказонидаи дохилшавӣ) Component A is the national centralized university entrance examination in Tajikistan for graduates of general secondary (grade 11) education. Cluster 2 specializes in Economics and Geography, admitting students to university programs in economics, finance, banking, management, logistics, and geography.

What subjects are included in Cluster 2?

Cluster 2 consists of four examination subtests: Tajik Language (Забони тоҷикӣ, 25 items), Mathematics (Математика, 27 items), Geography (География, 25 items), and Foreign Language (English, Забони хориҷӣ, 25 items), totaling 102 items administered in a single 200-minute session.

How is the ЦВЭ Cluster 2 exam scored?

Raw scores from each subtest are converted into scaled scores up to a maximum total of 500 points. The Tajik language subtest has a fixed maximum of 75 scaled points, while the remaining three subtests scale up to 425 points depending on the priority discipline weightings of the specific academic specialty chosen. University admission is based on competitive merit ranking by total scaled score against available university quotas.

What is the registration fee for the 2026 ЦВЭ exam?

The official registration fee set by the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for the 2026 examination campaign is 370 TJS (Tajikistani Somoni) for general secondary education graduates.

Is this practice bank affiliated with the National Testing Center?

No. This practice resource is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation created by OpenExamPrep. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. It is designed to assist candidates with self-study and practice of the underlying academic concepts.