AAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Latest Pattern & Marking Scheme

AAT exam pattern will be released online at jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the details on how the examination will be held through the AAT exam pattern. No other mode will be used to release the information of the exam pattern. AAT will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test. All candidates will have to attempt the 16 questions within the 3 hour exam duration. No extra time will be provided to the candidates to complete the examination.

As per the official AAT exam pattern, the duration of the entrance examination is 3 hours. During the examination, the candidates will have to attempt 16 questions. No extra time will be provided to the candidates to complete the examination. There is no sectional duration for the examination. All of the questions have to attempted and completed before the examination. 

AAT paper is divided into five sections. The total number of questions available in the paper will be different for every section. For Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing and Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity, there will be 3 questions in each section. However, for the General Knowledge section, the candidates will have to answer 4 questions. The total number of questions in the AAT paper are 16 questions.

AAT paper will consist of various types of questions. The authorities will prepare multiple-choice questions as well as drawing-based questions. While there are some sections that require multiple-choice questions, there are some in which the candidates will have to prepare a drawing. In case of multiple-choice questions, the candidates will have to select the correct answer from the provided options.

Yes. Candidates are advised to study and prepare entire AAT syllabus. Since the question paper will be prepared based on official syllabus of AAT, it will be helpful to the candidates if they are familiar with the entire syllabus. Being familiar with the syllabus will also allow the candidates to plan out their preparation and be aware of the kind of questions that may appear in the examination.

AAT syllabus is released online by the authorities online at jeeadv.ac.in. No other mode will be used to release the AAT syllabus. Candidates will be able to check the topics and concepts that they will have to prepare for the examination through the syllabus of AAT. All candidates are advised to check the official syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation so that they are able to plan out their studies accordingly.

No. The authorities will conduct AAT offline i.e., as a pen-and-paper-based test. The candidates will have to attempt the examination offline by marking the answers in the OMR sheet or drawing the answers. No other mode will be used to conduct AAT. The examination will be prepared to assess the candidate's General Knowledge,  Geometry Drawing,  3D Aspects,  Freehand Drawing and Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity.

AAT 2026 was conducted on June 4 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM as wriiten test, and candidates had to complete within 3 hours in English language.

Yes. AAT exam pattern is very important for the preparation process. The candidates are advised to check the exam pattern carefully beforehand so that they are aware of how the examination will be held. Being familiar with the AAT exam pattern will allow the candidates to plan out their studies and become comfortable with how the examination will be conducted. AAT exam pattern will also give the candidates an insight on the type of questions that they can expect. 

The authorities will conduct AAT in English medium. The question paper of AAT will be prepared in English and no other medium will be used to conduct the examination. All candidates are advised to be prepared accordingly. In case of any issues, the candidates can contact the official invigilators at the exam centre. AAT will be held as a pen-and-paper-based test at various centres.