SUAT Journalism & Mass Communication & Design Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Sharda University Admission Test 2026 ( SUAT )

Saakshi Varsha Lama
Updated on Sep 2, 2026 22:59 IST

By Saakshi Varsha Lama, Deputy Manager Content

SUAT Exam Pattern 2026: Sharda University has released SUAT 2026 exam pattern at official website. Candidates are advised to check official SUAT exam pattern carefully to know how exam will be conducted by the authorities. Through SUAT exam pattern 2026, they can understand what to expect in the exam and prepare for it accordingly. This will help them to score well in the exam. Some important information that will be available through SUAT pattern are exam duration, mode, sections, marking scheme and more. As per official pattern, SUAT exam is held as an online/home proctored test. Candidates have to attempt objective multiple choice questions during the exam.

During preparation, candidates are also advised to check official SUAT syllabus 2026. Knowing the syllabus will help them to understand which topics have to be prepared for the examination. Read to know more about SUAT 2026 Exam Pattern.

Table of contents
  • SUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Highlights
  • SUAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Details
  • SUAT 2026 Marking Scheme
  • SUAT 2026 Exam Sections and Important Topics
  • SUAT 2026 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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SUAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Key Highlights

SUAT 2026 exam pattern is released online. Candidates should check pattern to know how examination will be held. According to pattern, exam will be held as a computer based or home proctored test. Question paper will consist of topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Aptitude, English Communication. Candidates can check exam pattern given in table below.

SUAT Exam Pattern

Particulars Details
Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test/Home Proctored Based Test
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Sections Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, General Aptitude, English Communication
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Number of Questions 150
Marking Scheme 1 mark will be given for each correct answer
Negative Marking There will be no negative marking
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What type of questions will be present in the SUAT paper?
A: 

SUAT paper will have objective questions. Each question will have four options. Candidates have to select correct one and submit it. Question paper will be prepared from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Aptitude.

Q:   What is the duration of SUAT?
A: 

SUAT exam pattern is released online. Candidates are given 1 hour and 30 minutes for exam. They have to answer 150 objective questions within given time. They will not be given extra time to complete exam.

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SUAT Exam Pattern 2026: Section-Wise Details

Candidates can check section wise details of the SUAT 2026 exam pattern below.

SUAT Section-Wise Exam Pattern

Course level

Subjects/Sections

Marks

UG course (PCM category)

  • English Communication

  • General Aptitude

  • Physics

  • Chemistry 

  • Mathematics

100 Marks

UG Course (Non-PCM category)

  • General Awareness

  • English Communication

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Critical Thinking

  • Quantitative Aptitude

100 Marks

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which subjects do I have to study for SUAT?
A: 

While preparing for SUAT, candidates will have to study topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Communication and General Aptitude. The level of SUAT syllabus will be similar to the 12th class (or equivalent) qualifying exam syllabus. While preparing for the exam, candidates should carefully check syllabus.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of SUAT?
A: 

As per SUAT exam pattern, candidates will be given one mark for every correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Students should check marking details carefully.

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SUAT 2026 Marking Scheme

SUAT 2026 marking scheme is released along with official pattern. Candidates are advised to check the marking scheme carefully to know how their answers will be marked by the authorities. Since there is no negative marking, candidates can attempt as many questions as they can to have higher chances of scoring more marks in the exam.

Categories Marking Scheme
Correct Answer +1 mark will be given
Wrong Answer There will be no negative marking.

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which items are prohibited in the SUAT exam centre?
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Candidates should check list of prohibited items before reporting at SUAT exam centre. Any electronic items such as mobile phones, laptops, calculators, smart watches, etc., will not be allowed inside centre. If candidates are found with a prohibited item inside centre, then they will be disqualified. Since no provision will be provided at exam centre to store items, candidates are advised to leave them with their guardians outside centre.

Q:   Which documents have to be presented at the SUAT exam centre?
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At the SUAT exam centres, candidates have to bring their admit card and valid identity proof. Any one of the following identity proofs can be presented by the candidates - Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License/any Govt. approved identity proof. If candidates fail to bring these documents then they will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

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SUAT 2026 Exam Sections and Important Topics

Candidates can check the SUAT exam sections with important topics from the table below.

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:   What is the level of SUAT?
A: 

SUAT syllabus will be released online. Level of SUAT syllabus will be similar to 12th class qualifying exam syllabus. Students will have to prepare topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Aptitude.

Q:   Where can I check the SUAT syllabus?
A: 

SUAT syllabus will be available online. Candidates will be able to access the subjects, units and topics to be studied for the entrance exam through the syllabus of SUAT. During the preparation process, the candidates are advised to be careful and check the syllabus so that they are aware of the topics to prepare for the exam. Knowing the syllabus beforehand will allow the candidates to accordingly prepare their study plan for the exam.

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SUAT 2026 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Read for SUAT 2026 Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I check the SUAT exam pattern?
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The authorities will release the SUAT exam pattern online at suat.sharda.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the details regarding how the entrance examination will be held through the exam pattern of SUAT. No other mode will be used to release the SUAT exam pattern. Candidates are advised to carefully check the exam pattern so that they know the details on how the question paper will be prepared.

Q:   When will SUAT 2026 be held?
A: 

SUAT 2026 Phase 1 exam is being conducted. The authorities will conduct SUAT 2026 as per their selected slots.

Q:   Will SUAT be held online?
A: 

SUAT will be held as an online test. Candidates have to report at their respective centres to attempt SUAT. Candidates also have choice of attempting the exam as a home remote proctored test. SUAT question paper will consist of objective questions and candidates will have to select the correct option and submit it online.

Q:   There is a mistake in my SUAT admit card. What should I do?
A: 

Before downloading the SUAT admit card, the candidates are advised to check all of the present details carefully. In case of any mistakes, the candidates should immediately contact the authorities to get it corrected. All corrections should be done before the entrance examination date. However, the authorities will not entertain requests to change the allotted SUAT slots i.e., exam date, timings and centre.

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