AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test (AME CET) 2026 ( AME CET )

Saakshi Varsha Lama
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 17:31 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

AME CET Exam Pattern 2026: The authorities have released official AME CET 2026 exam pattern online at amecet.in. Before starting preparation, candidates are advised to check official AME CET exam pattern to understand how the examination will be conducted. Knowing exam pattern beforehand is beneficial, as it will held them to prepare accordingly. AME CET 2026 exam pattern will consist of important details such as mode, duration, type of questions, section, marking scheme and more. AME CET question paper will be prepared according to the official pattern.

Candidates will be able to attempt AME CET 2026 exam in both online and offline mode. During the examination, they will have to attempt questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and General Awareness. Level of AME CET exam will be similar to 12th standard examination. The authorities will conduct AME CET exam 2026 in both English and Hindi. Candidates are advised to check official AME CET syllabus 2026 along with pattern to be well prepared for the exam. Read to learn more about AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern.

Table of contents
  • AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern - Highlights
  • AME CET Exam Pattern 2026: Eligibility Wise Pattern
  • AME CET 2026 Marking Scheme
  • AME CET 2026 Sections and Important Topics
  • AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern - Highlights

AME CET exam pattern 2026 is now available online. Candidates can check pattern to know how entrance examination will be held by authorities. 

Particulars   

Details  

AME CET full form   

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test  

Medium of exam  

Hindi and English  

Mode of exam  

Online and offline  

Marking scheme  

Correct answer: +4  

Incorrect answer: -1  

Duration of exam  

90 minutes 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What kind of questions are asked in AME CET?
A: 

The AME CET exam pattern is available at amecet.in. There will be 90 multiple-choice questions in the AME CET exam. Every question will have four alternatives. Candidates will have to choose one correct alternative out of four. AME CET exam will be conducted for 360 marks. All candidates are advised to go through AME CET exam pattern 2026 thoroughly to understand the scheme of the exam.  

Q:   How many questions will be asked in the AME CET exam?
A: 

The exam authority mentions the AME CET 2026 exam pattern on the official website. As per the AME CET pattern, there will be 90 multiple-choice questions in the exam. The questions will be prepared from topics of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and General Awareness. Candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete the exam. As there is a negative marking of one mark for the wrong answer, candidates are advised to attempt questions in which they are quite sure.  

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AME CET Exam Pattern 2026: Eligibility Wise Pattern

10+2th PCM Exam Pattern

Subjects 

Questions 

Marks 

General Awareness 

15 

60 

English 

15 

60 

Mathematics 

20 

80 

Physics 

20 

80 

Chemistry 

20 

80 

Total 

90 

360 

3 Years Engineering Diploma Holders / B Tech / Higher qualification in science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Pattern

Subjects 

Questions 

Marks 

General Awareness 

15 

60 

English 

15 

60 

Aptitude Test 

60 

240 

Total 

90 

360 

10th Pass Pattern

Subjects 

Questions 

Marks 

General Awareness 

30 

120 

English 

30 

120 

General Intelligence & Reasoning 

30 

120 

 Total

90 

360 

12th Non PCM Pattern

Subjects 

Questions 

Marks 

General Awareness 

30 

120 

English 

30 

120 

General Intelligence & Reasoning 

30 

120 

 Total

90 

360 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I qualify for the AME CET exam?
A: 

To qualify AME CET, candidates are advised to study very diligently. Applicants can follow the below mentioned tips to ace the exam with a good score. 

  • Prepare a proper strategy 

  • Make a timetable 

  • Focus on each and every subject. 

  • Dedicate big chunks of time to the difficult subjects. 

  • Take self-tests. 

Q:   What is AME CET 2026 exam date?
A: 

AME CET 2026 Phase 1 exam was conducted in both offline and online mode from May 7 to 10, 2026. 

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AME CET 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates should know official AME CET marking scheme to be prepared for the exam. Through official marking, they can check how their responses will be marked by the authorities.

Categories Marking Scheme
Correct Answer +1 marks will be added
Incorrect Answer -1 mark will be deducted

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are sample papers important for AME CET preparation?
A: 

Yes, AME CET sample papers are important for preparation. Candidates should use sample papers to prepare for examination and know important topics and questions.

Q:   How can I prepare timetable for AME CET preparation?
A: 

Candidates should prepare a study plan for AME CET. They should plan out their studies to complete syllabus before examination Study plan should also have daily mock tests and revision.

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AME CET 2026 Sections and Important Topics

Candidates can check AME CET 2026 exam sections and important topics here.

Subjects Important Topics
Physics 

Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Gravitation, Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Atoms & Nuclei

Chemistry

Equilibrium, p-Block Elements, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Hydrocarbons, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Coordination Compounds, Electrochemistry

Mathematics

Coordinate Geometry, Sets And Functions, Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Binomial Theorem, Quadratic Equations

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download AME CET syllabus PDF?
A: 

Candidates can refer to the steps given below to download AME CET syllabus.  

  • Visit the AME CET official website - amecet.in. 

  • Click on the AME CET exam tab from the home page. 

  • Select the syllabus icon from the dropdown menu. 

  • AME CET syllabus will appear on the screen. 

  • Download the syllabus PDF for future reference.  

Q:   What is the syllabus of the AME CET exam?
A: 

The exam authority has released the AME CET 2026 syllabus on the official website. Candidates appearing in the exam are advised to refer to the AME CET syllabus for their preparation. The syllabus of the AME CET exam is released separately for all the course levels.  AME CET syllabus 2026 comprises topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Aptitude, General Awareness, English and General Intelligence & Reasoning and others.  

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AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for AME CET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Q:   What are the important books to cover AME CET syllabus effectively?
A: 

Candidates are advised to refer to the best books to cover the AME CET 2026 syllabus. Applicants can refer to the table given below to cover the AME CET syllabus effectively.  

  • Physics - NCERT Books, Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by H.C Verma, Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker 
  • Chemistry - NCERT Books, Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R.C. Mukherjee, Organic Chemistry by O P Tandon 
  • Mathematics – NCERT Books, Objective Mathematics by R D Sharma, Plane Trigonometry by S L Loney
 
Q:   Can I carry the calculator to the AME CET exam?
A: 

No, candidates are not allowed to carry calculators to the AME CET exam centre. Applicants are avoid carrying any restricted item like calculator, mobile phone, pager and others while appearing in the exam. Applicants will be allowed to carry their personal pen/pencil, water bottles and other items inside the exam hall.  

Q:   What is the marking scheme of AME CET exam?
A: 

The exam authority has released the AME CET exam pattern 2026 at the official website. As per the AME CET marking scheme, the candidates will be awarded four marks for every correct answer. However, there will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. The authorities will not award any marks for unattempted questions. Candidates are advised to attempt the AME CET carefully to avoid negative marking. Candidates are advised to double-check their answer before marking it on the question paper.  

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