Placement Aptitude Mock Test 6 - 2026 (Timed Full Set with Solutions)
What changed in 2026 drives
Mass-recruiter offer letters are flatter for 2026 batch - the 4-5 LPA ASE band has barely budged in three years while inflation eats real wages. Premium tracks (Digital, Pro, Elite, Specialist) are still where the differential lives, and they are entirely test-driven. If you are aiming higher than the default offer, the coding round is not optional pageantry - it is the entire interview.
What I'd actually study for this
- 01Two solid coding-round answers (1 medium-hard DSA each, with edge-case discussion) > five half-baked ones
- 02One real project you can defend end-to-end - file paths, design decisions, and what you would change
- 03One DBMS schema you actually built (not a textbook ER diagram), with at least 3 join-heavy queries written from memory
- 04Three behavioural STAR stories: failure recovered, conflict handled, ownership taken
Where most candidates trip up
The single biggest mistake is treating company-specific guides as primary prep and DSA as secondary. It is the opposite. Mass recruiters use the test as a filter, but premium tracks at every IT services company use coding to allocate offer band. Spend 70% of prep time on DSA + system fundamentals, 20% on company-specific patterns, 10% on HR rehearsal. Reverse that ratio and you collect the default offer.
Editorial commentary by Aditya Sharma · written for PapersAdda · not generated, not aggregated.
Last Updated: June 2026
Mock Test 6 brings a fresh 40-question set with a heavier focus on multi-step word problems and quick data reading. The mix tracks what candidates report from TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and Cognizant aptitude rounds. Sit it under a 45-minute clock, then study every worked solution.
Test Instructions
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 40 |
| Total Time | 45 minutes |
| Sections | 3 (Quantitative, Logical, Verbal) |
| Marking | +1 correct, -0.25 wrong |
| Target Score | 30+ for placement readiness |
Section Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Time Target |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 18 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | 16 minutes |
| Verbal Ability | 10 | 11 minutes |
Difficulty Distribution
| Tier | Questions | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 14 | Bank fast |
| Medium | 20 | The scoring tier |
| Hard | 6 | Attempt last |
Section 1: Quantitative Aptitude (15 Questions)
Q1. A man spends 75% of his income. If his income increases by 20% and expenditure by 10%, find the percentage increase in his savings.
A) 40% B) 45% C) 50% D) 60%
Q2. The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is ₹50. Find the sum.
A) ₹4000 B) ₹4500 C) ₹5000 D) ₹5500
Q3. A can do a piece of work in 12 days and B in 18 days. They work together for 3 days. What fraction of work is left?
A) 7/12 B) 5/12 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
Q4. The average age of 30 students is 14 years. If the teacher's age is included, the average becomes 15 years. Find the teacher's age.
A) 40 B) 42 C) 44 D) 45
Q5. A sum of money at simple interest amounts to ₹2240 in 2 years and ₹2600 in 5 years. Find the principal.
A) ₹1800 B) ₹2000 C) ₹2100 D) ₹2200
Q6. The ratio of milk to water in a 60-litre mixture is 2:1. How much milk should be added to make the ratio 3:1?
A) 15 litres B) 18 litres C) 20 litres D) 24 litres
Q7. A car travels the first half of a journey at 40 km/hr and the second half at 60 km/hr. Find the average speed for the whole journey.
A) 45 km/hr B) 48 km/hr C) 50 km/hr D) 52 km/hr
Q8. If 20% of A = 30% of B, then A:B is:
A) 2:3 B) 3:2 C) 4:5 D) 5:4
Q9. The marked price of an article is ₹1200. After two successive discounts of 20% and 10%, find the selling price.
A) ₹840 B) ₹864 C) ₹880 D) ₹900
Q10. A and B start a business with ₹30000 and ₹40000. After 6 months, A adds ₹10000. Find the profit ratio at year end.
A) 9:12 B) 21:24 C) 7:8 D) 3:4
Q11. The sum of three consecutive multiples of 5 is 225. Find the largest.
A) 70 B) 75 C) 80 D) 85
Q12. A rectangular field is 80 m by 60 m. A path 2 m wide runs inside along its boundary. Find the area of the path.
A) 528 m² B) 544 m² C) 560 m² D) 576 m²
Q13. A shopkeeper sells an article at a loss of 10%. Had he sold it for ₹50 more, he would have gained 15%. Find the cost price.
A) ₹180 B) ₹200 C) ₹220 D) ₹250
Q14. In an examination, 35% of students failed in Maths, 25% failed in English, and 10% failed in both. Find the percentage who passed in both.
A) 40% B) 50% C) 55% D) 60%
Q15. Two dice are rolled together. What is the probability that the sum is a prime number?
A) 5/12 B) 1/2 C) 7/18 D) 15/36
Section 2: Logical Reasoning (15 Questions)
Q16. Find the next term: 6, 13, 27, 55, ?
A) 105 B) 109 C) 111 D) 115
Q17. If each vowel in the word PUZZLE is replaced by the next letter and each consonant by the previous letter, what is the new word?
A) OVYYKF B) OVYYKD C) OVZZKF D) OWYYKF
Q18. P is the son of Q. Q is the daughter of R. R is the mother of S. How is P related to S?
A) Son B) Nephew C) Grandson D) Brother
Q19. Find the odd one out: January, March, May, July, September
A) March B) May C) July D) September
Q20. A is sitting between B and C. D is to the right of C. E is to the left of B. Who is in the middle of the row of five?
A) A B) B C) C D) D
Q21. Complete the analogy: Book : Author :: Painting : ?
A) Canvas B) Artist C) Colour D) Frame
Q22. If the code for LAMP is MBNQ, what is the code for DESK?
A) EFTL B) EFTK C) EFUL D) DFTL
Q23. A man walks 6 km north, then 8 km east. What is the shortest distance back to the start?
A) 8 km B) 10 km C) 12 km D) 14 km
Q24. Find the missing number: 3, 7, 16, 35, 74, ?
A) 144 B) 148 C) 153 D) 158
Q25. Statement: No teacher is rich. Some rich people are honest.
Conclusions: I. Some honest people are not teachers. II. No honest person is a teacher.
A) Only I follows B) Only II follows C) Both follow D) Neither follows
Q26. If the 5th of a month is a Tuesday, what day will the 26th of the same month be?
A) Monday B) Tuesday C) Wednesday D) Thursday
Q27. Six people sit around a round table. F is second to the right of A. B is between A and C. D is opposite A. Who is to the immediate left of A?
A) B B) C C) E D) F
Q28. Complete: BD, FH, JL, NP, ?
A) RT B) QS C) RS D) ST
Q29. If 3 # 4 = 25, 5 # 2 = 29, 6 # 1 = 37, then 4 # 3 = ?
A) 7 B) 12 C) 25 D) 144
Q30. Arrange logically: 1. Apply 2. Vacancy 3. Interview 4. Selection 5. Appointment
A) 2,1,3,4,5 B) 1,2,3,4,5 C) 2,1,4,3,5 D) 2,3,1,4,5
Section 3: Verbal Ability (10 Questions)
Q31. Synonym of VIVID:
A) Dull B) Bright C) Faint D) Pale
Q32. Antonym of EXPAND:
A) Grow B) Stretch C) Contract D) Widen
Q33. Fill in the blank: He is accustomed ___ hard work.
A) with B) to C) for D) of
Q34. Correctly spelled word:
A) Priviledge B) Privilege C) Privelege D) Privlege
Q35. One word substitution: A speech made without preparation.
A) Extempore B) Lecture C) Oration D) Monologue
Q36. Error spotting: Neither he nor his friends (A) / was present (B) / at the function (C) / No error (D)
A) A B) B C) C D) D
Q37. Idiom: "To add fuel to the fire" means:
A) To cook food B) To make a situation worse C) To help someone D) To stay warm
Q38. Fill in the blank: She is fond ___ music.
A) with B) of C) for D) about
Q39. Synonym of DILIGENT:
A) Lazy B) Hardworking C) Careless D) Slow
Q40. Rearrange: (P) the key to (Q) hard work is (R) in any field (S) success
A) QPSR B) QPRS C) QSPR D) QRPS
Answer Key
Quantitative Aptitude (Q1-Q15)
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 6 | C | 11 | C |
| 2 | C | 7 | B | 12 | B |
| 3 | A | 8 | B | 13 | B |
| 4 | D | 9 | B | 14 | B |
| 5 | B | 10 | C | 15 | A |
Logical Reasoning (Q16-Q30)
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | C | 21 | B | 26 | B |
| 17 | A | 22 | B | 27 | A |
| 18 | B | 23 | B | 28 | A |
| 19 | D | 24 | C | 29 | C |
| 20 | A | 25 | A | 30 | A |
Verbal Ability (Q31-Q40)
| Q | Ans | Q | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | B | 36 | B |
| 32 | C | 37 | B |
| 33 | B | 38 | B |
| 34 | B | 39 | B |
| 35 | A | 40 | A |
Worked Solutions
Quantitative Aptitude
Q1. Let income = 100, expenditure = 75, savings = 25. New income = 120, new expenditure = 75 × 1.1 = 82.5, new savings = 120 - 82.5 = 37.5. Increase = (37.5 - 25)/25 × 100 = 50%. Answer: C.
Q2. Difference for 2 years = P × (R/100)² = P × (0.1)² = 0.01P = 50, so P = 5000. Answer: C.
Q3. Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36. In 3 days = 15/36 = 5/12 done. Left = 7/12. Answer: A.
Q4. Total of 30 students = 420. With teacher, total = 31 × 15 = 465. Teacher = 465 - 420 = 45. Answer: D.
Q5. SI for 3 years (from year 2 to 5) = 2600 - 2240 = 360, so SI per year = 120. SI for 2 years = 240. Principal = 2240 - 240 = 2000. Answer: B.
Q6. 60 litres in 2:1 means milk 40, water 20. For 3:1 with water fixed at 20, milk must be 60. Add 60 - 40 = 20 litres. Answer: C.
Q7. Average speed for equal halves = 2ab/(a+b) = 2 × 40 × 60 / 100 = 4800/100 = 48 km/hr. Answer: B.
Q8. 20% A = 30% B means 0.2A = 0.3B, so A/B = 0.3/0.2 = 3/2. A:B = 3:2. Answer: B.
Q9. SP = 1200 × 0.8 × 0.9 = 1200 × 0.72 = 864. Answer: B.
Q10. A's capital-months = 30000 × 6 + 40000 × 6 = 180000 + 240000 = 420000. B = 40000 × 12 = 480000. Ratio = 420000:480000 = 7:8. Answer: C.
Q11. Three consecutive multiples of 5: middle = 225/3 = 75. So 70, 75, 80. Largest = 80. Answer: C.
Q12. Outer area = 80 × 60 = 4800. Inner rectangle = (80 - 4) × (60 - 4) = 76 × 56 = 4256. Path = 4800 - 4256 = 544. Answer: B.
Q13. Let CP = x. Loss 10%: SP = 0.9x. Gain 15%: SP = 1.15x. Difference = 1.15x - 0.9x = 0.25x = 50, so x = 200. Answer: B.
Q14. Failed in at least one = 35 + 25 - 10 = 50%. Passed in both = 100 - 50 = 50%. Answer: B.
Q15. Prime sums (2,3,5,7,11) have outcomes: 2 has 1, 3 has 2, 5 has 4, 7 has 6, 11 has 2, total = 15 of 36 = 5/12. Answer: A.
Logical Reasoning
Q16. Each term = previous × 2 + 1: 6, 13, 27, 55, 111. Answer: C.
Q17. P (consonant) to O, U (vowel) to V, Z (consonant) to Y, Z to Y, L (consonant) to K, E (vowel) to F. PUZZLE to OVYYKF. Answer: A.
Q18. P is Q's son. Q is R's daughter, and R is the mother of S, so Q and S are both children of R, that is, siblings. P is the son of S's sibling, which makes P the nephew of S. Answer: B.
Q19. January, March, May, July have 31 days; September has 30. Answer: D.
Q20. A is between B and C, so the order around A is B, A, C or C, A, B. With E left of B and D right of C: E, B, A, C, D. The middle of five is A. Answer: A.
Q21. A book is created by an author as a painting is created by an artist. Answer: B.
Q22. LAMP to MBNQ shifts each letter +1. Apply to DESK: D to E, E to F, S to T, K to L, giving EFTL. Answer: A.
Q23. Right triangle legs 6 and 8, hypotenuse = 10 km. Answer: B.
Q24. Pattern: ×2 + 1, ×2 + 2, ×2 + 3, ×2 + 4: 3×2+1=7, 7×2+2=16, 16×2+3=35, 35×2+4=74, 74×2+5=153. Answer: C.
Q25. No teacher is rich and some rich are honest, so those honest-and-rich people are not teachers (I follows). II overstates. Answer: A.
Q26. 5th is Tuesday, so 12th, 19th, 26th are all Tuesdays (7-day cycle). Answer: B.
Q27. D opposite A. B between A and C. The remaining seats place B to one side; immediate left of A works out to B given B is adjacent to A. Answer: A.
Q28. Each pair jumps two letters and skips one: BD, FH, JL, NP, RT. Answer: A.
Q29. Pattern: a # b = a² + b². 3#4 = 9+16 = 25, 5#2 = 25+4 = 29, 6#1 = 36+1 = 37. So 4#3 = 16+9 = 25. Answer: C.
Q30. Vacancy, apply, interview, selection, appointment: 2, 1, 3, 4, 5. Answer: A.
Verbal Ability
Q31. VIVID means bright and clear. Answer: B.
Q32. EXPAND opposite is contract. Answer: C.
Q33. "Accustomed to" is correct. Answer: B.
Q34. Correct spelling: Privilege. Answer: B.
Q35. A speech without preparation is extempore. Answer: A.
Q36. With "neither he nor his friends", the verb agrees with the nearer subject "friends", so it should be "were present". Error at B. Answer: B.
Q37. "To add fuel to the fire" means to make a bad situation worse. Answer: B.
Q38. "Fond of" is correct. Answer: B.
Q39. DILIGENT means hardworking. Answer: B.
Q40. Correct order: Hard work is the key to success in any field. Answer: A.
Score Interpretation
| Score | Performance | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 34-40 | Excellent | Ready for top-tier company tests |
| 28-33 | Good | Push the medium tier |
| 20-27 | Average | Drill the weakest section |
| Below 20 | Needs Work | Rebuild fundamentals |
Mock Strategy Note
Word problems are where time leaks fastest. Candidates report that the fix is translating the words into a one-line equation before doing any arithmetic. If you cannot write the equation in fifteen seconds, the question is a candidate to skip and return to. Protecting your accuracy on the questions you do attempt matters more than attempting all forty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mock Test 6 harder than the earlier mocks?
Mock Test 6 sits at the same overall difficulty but pushes more on data interpretation reading speed and multi-step word problems. Candidates report these are the questions that decide borderline scores, so the practice value is high even if the raw difficulty feels similar.
How do I review a mock effectively?
Review every question, not just the wrong ones. For correct answers, confirm you used the fastest method. For wrong answers, write the root cause. Candidates consistently report that reviewing correct answers for speed is the habit most people skip and the one that produces the biggest jump.
What is a realistic score improvement per mock?
A two to four mark improvement per mock is healthy and sustainable when you review properly. Larger jumps usually mean you fixed a single recurring concept gap. If your score is flat across three mocks, switch from full mocks back to topic-level drilling for a week.
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