ZECST is an offline (pen paper mode) test consist of multiple choice questions as per NCERT syllabus. Test paper consists of three divisions like mathematics, Science and MAT (Mental Ability Test). Number of questions in this test paper 40, which is categories like in mathematics 15 Questions, in Science 15 Questions and in MAT (Mental Ability Test) 10 Questions. Each subject in this paper consists of multiple choice questions with only one correct answer. 4 marks will be awarded for correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect answer.