YASASVI General Awareness covers 25 questions from current affairs, Indian polity, history, geography, and sports - each worth 4 marks with no negative marking. Download the 2023 official paper below and use the topic-wise weightage table to see which topics NTA draws most GA questions from.
Official website: yet.nta.ac.in
- YASASVI 2026: NTA will announce dates on yet.nta.ac.in | last exam held in September 2023
- General Awareness: 25 questions out of 100 total in the paper
- Marks: 4 per correct answer | Negative marking: None
- Eligible students: OBC, EBC, and DNT students in Class 9 and Class 11
- Scholarship: Rs 75,000/year for Class 9 | Rs 1,25,000/year for Class 11
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes for all 100 questions
YASASVI General Awareness Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
Solve Paper 1 untimed to find your baseline, then check the weightage table before moving to Paper 2 with a 20-minute timer.
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| YASASVI General Awareness Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
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| YASASVI General Awareness Sample Paper 10 | Download PDF |
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The 2023 YASASVI paper is the only official PYQ available. Download from Collegedunia and score with the official answer key.
| Year | Sets Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Paper | Available | Collegedunia |
YASASVI General Awareness Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
GA is one of four sections with no section-wise time limit - manage 2 hours 30 minutes across all 100 questions yourself.
- Total questions: 100 | Total marks: 400
- GA questions: 25 | GA marks: 100
- Question type: Multiple choice, 4 options per question
- Marking: Plus 4 for correct | No deduction for wrong or unattempted
Attempt all 25 GA questions every time you practise. No negative marking means a blank is a guaranteed zero, not a safe choice.
YASASVI Sample Papers with Current Affairs - Why the 2023 Paper Is Your Most Valuable Resource
YASASVI 2023 is the only official paper available. It shows NTA's question style clearly: direct factual questions, no trick phrasing, and a roughly 60-40 split between static GK and current affairs.
- Static GK (history, polity, geography) covered around 14 to 15 of the 25 GA questions in 2023
- Current affairs covered events from the 6 months before the September 2023 exam date - not older events
- Start with the 2023 official paper before any sample paper so you know what NTA's actual style looks like
YASASVI General Awareness Topic Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
| Topic | Expected Questions | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs (National) | 5-6 | Easy-Moderate | Government schemes, awards, summits from last 6 months |
| Indian History | 4-5 | Easy | Freedom movement events, key dates, major personalities |
| Indian Polity and Constitution | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate | Fundamental rights, Parliament structure, constitutional bodies |
| Indian Geography | 3-4 | Easy | Rivers, national parks, states and capitals |
| Sports and Awards | 3-4 | Easy | Olympic results, Bharat Ratna, Padma awards |
| Science and Technology | 2-3 | Moderate | ISRO missions, national science achievements |
| Economy and Government Schemes | 2-3 | Easy-Moderate | PM flagship schemes, budget highlights |
| Books, Authors and Culture | 1-2 | Easy | Literary awards, folk traditions |
| Computer Basics | 1-2 | Easy | Hardware, software terms, internet concepts |
Do not skip Sports and Awards or Computer Basics. Together they carry 4 to 6 marks and need almost no study time if you follow current events during prep.
YASASVI General Awareness Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
A walkthrough before your first paper shows the right pace - most YASASVI GA questions should take under 45 seconds each.
This video covers important General Awareness MCQs from the PM YASASVI 2023 paper with explanation of why each option is correct or wrong.
Watch: PM Yashasvi Scholarship 2023 - General Awareness Important Questions and MCQs
Source: YouTube | Coverage: 2023 paper GA section
How to Use YASASVI General Awareness Sample Papers to Clear in First Attempt
- Solve Paper 1 with no time pressure. Mark every guess, even ones you got right.
- After checking answers, write the topic of each wrong question. Update this error log with every paper you solve.
- From Paper 3 onwards, attempt all 25 GA questions within 20 minutes - that is your target time split in the real exam.
- On your final two papers before the exam, aim for 80 per cent accuracy in static GK before revising current affairs.
YASASVI General Awareness Current Affairs vs Static GK - The Balance That Determines Your Score
The 2023 paper confirmed a 60-40 split: roughly 60 per cent static GK and 40 per cent current affairs.
- Static GK: Class 6 to 10 NCERT Social Science covers all History, Geography, and Polity NTA asks in YASASVI. No extra books needed.
- Current affairs: cover only the 6 months before the exam date. Events older than 6 months rarely appear.
- Government schemes and PM programs appear in almost every paper. Keep a list of schemes launched that year.
YASASVI General Awareness 30 Day Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1 - Solve the 2023 official paper untimed. List every wrong topic. Read those chapters from Class 9-10 NCERT Social Science - one chapter per day.
- Week 2 - Solve Sample Papers 1 and 2 with a 20-minute timer on GA. Revise any topic where you score below 60 per cent.
- Week 3 - Solve Sample Papers 3 and 4. Shift focus to current affairs: cover sports, awards, government schemes, and science news from the last 6 months.
- Week 4 - Solve Sample Paper 5 as a full mock. Final 2 days: revise your error log and current affairs notes only. Start no new topic.
FAQs on YASASVI General Awareness Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many YASASVI General Awareness sample papers are enough to clear the exam in the first attempt?
Ans. 5 sample papers plus the 2023 official PYQ is enough if you review every mistake. Solving 20 papers without an error log rarely moves the score.
Ques. Which topics carry the highest weightage in YASASVI General Awareness?
Ans. Current Affairs (National) and Indian History together cover 9 to 11 of the 25 GA questions. Focus on these two first, then Indian Polity and Sports.
Ques. Is NCERT enough for YASASVI General Awareness static GK preparation?
Ans. Yes. Class 6 to 10 NCERT Social Science covers all History, Geography, and Polity NTA asks. No extra books needed.
Ques. How many months of current affairs should I cover for YASASVI General Awareness?
Ans. Cover the 6 months before the exam date - events older than that rarely appear. Focus on government schemes, sports results, national awards, and science news.
Ques. Where can I download YASASVI General Awareness previous year question papers for free?
Ans. The 2023 official paper is available on Collegedunia and at yet.nta.ac.in. Download the question paper and the official answer key together to score your attempt accurately.
Ques. Can I score 90 or more in YASASVI General Awareness in 30 days using sample papers?
Ans. Yes, with NCERT revision and 6-month current affairs coverage. Students who maintain an error log across 5 to 6 papers consistently reach 85 to 95 marks.
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