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1Which group consists only of sonorant consonants (ҳамсадоҳои сонор)?
2Which native Tajik word is correctly written with a doubled consonant?
3Under the 2021 rules, how is the plural of the interrogative pronoun кӣ? ('who?') written?
4Under the 2021 rules, how is the pair 'wishes and desires' (орзу + -ю + ҳавас) written?
5Which verb is formed with a verbal prefix (пешванди феълӣ)?
6Which suffix forms adjectives of material such as чӯбин (wooden), пашмин (woollen) and заррин (golden)?
7Which of the following is the first-person plural personal pronoun (ҷонишини шахсӣ) in Tajik?
8Which derivational suffix forms abstract nouns denoting profession, activity, or condition from agent nouns in Tajik (e.g., омӯзгор -> омӯзгорӣ)?
9In «Ин китоб барои ту аст», what does the preposition барои express?
10By its communicative purpose, what kind of sentence is «Чӣ қадар зебост кӯҳсори мо!»?
About the ЦВЭ Component B — Cluster 3 Exam
Independent OpenExamPrep practice for the Tajikistan Centralized Entrance Examinations (ЦВЭ / ИМД) Component B, Cluster 3: Philology, Pedagogy and Arts (Филология, омӯзгорӣ ва санъат). Designed for Grade 9 graduates entering secondary vocational colleges such as pedagogical, philological, and arts colleges. This resource is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation providing practice across Tajik language, literature, and English. It is not sponsored by or affiliated with the National Testing Center.
Exam sponsor: National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
3 subtests of 20 items each (Tajik language, Tajik literature or Russian language, foreign language / English) totaling 60 items completed in 150 minutes.
Time Limit
150 minutes
Passing Score
Competitive ranking based on scaled scores (maximum 300 scaled points across 3 subtests)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- NTC Official Portal: Announcements & Examination Rules · Source checked 2026-10-19
- NTC Centralized Entrance Examinations Overview · Source checked 2026-10-19
Our practice resources: topics covered
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Tajik language
Phonetics, orthography, parts of speech, syntax, morphology, and word formation.
Literature
Tajik folklore and dastons, classical Persian-Tajik poets (Rudaki, Ferdowsi, Saadi, Hafez, Jami), modern authors (Ayni, Lahuti, Tursunzoda, Mirshakar), and literary genres. Officially the second subtest is Tajik literature, or Russian language for some specialties.
Foreign language (English)
Basic English grammar, present/past/future simple tenses, pronouns, prepositions, degrees of comparison, and reading comprehension.
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- Passing score: Competitive ranking based on scaled scores (maximum 300 scaled points across 3 subtests)
- Assessment: 3 subtests of 20 items each (Tajik language, Tajik literature or Russian language, foreign language / English) totaling 60 items completed in 150 minutes.
- Time limit: 150 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: 320 TJS Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Component B of the Tajikistan Centralized Entrance Examination (ЦВЭ)?
Component B (Қисми Б) is administered by the National Testing Center (NTC) for Grade 9 school leavers seeking admission to secondary specialized vocational colleges (коллеҷҳо), including pedagogical institutes, language colleges, and arts academies.
What subjects and items are included in Cluster 3?
Cluster 3 ('Philology, Pedagogy & Arts' / 'Филология, омӯзгорӣ ва санъат') consists of 3 subtests with 20 items each (60 items total): Tajik language, Tajik literature (or Russian language for some specialties), and foreign language (English), with a total examination time of 150 minutes.
What is the examination fee for Component B in 2026?
The official registration fee set by the National Testing Center under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026 is 320 TJS.
Is this practice resource an official NTC test?
No. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed by OpenExamPrep. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Testing Center.