AUAT Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Aliah University Admission Test 2026 ( AUAT )

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Porishmita Paul
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 22:46 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

AUAT 2026 Pattern - Aliah University prescribes the exam pattern and marking scheme for AUAT. It is important that the aspirants get familiar with the AUAT 2026 pattern well before appearing and preparing for the test. Doing so will give them clarity and help them prepare better. The same goes for AUAT 2026 syllabus. According to the AUAT 2026 pattern, the entrance test will be conducted offline (pen & paper-based test). There will be a total of 100 multiple-choice questions in the AUAT paper. Examinees will be given 2 hours to take all the questions. Learn more about AUAT pattern in the table below. 

Also Read: AUAT Application Form 

Q:   What is AUAT marking scheme?
A: 

The AUAT marking scheme is as such that for every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded. There is no negative marking. The marking scheme is as mentioned below:

SectionsNumber of QuestionsNumber of Marks
Part A2525
Part B7575
Q:   Can I pursue a nursing course at Aliah University?
A: 

Yes. The Aliah University offers candidates Nursing courses at the university. There are number of courses offered at Aliah University through AUAT. Some of the popular courses are BA in various subjects, BTech / Integrated 5 -years, BSc / Integrated 5 years, BSc (Nursing) (4 years), BBA, Integrated 5 years – BA/MA in English, MCA.

Q:   What is Aliah University Admission Test (AUAT) exam?
A: 

Aliah University Admission Test is held by Aliah University, Kolkata to provide admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. AUAT is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper test). Duration of the entrance exam is 2 hours. Candidates have to register themselves online on official website of Aliah University to fill out AUAT application forms.

Table of contents
  • AUAT Exam 2026 Highlights
  • AUAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • AUAT Marking Scheme 2026
  • AUAT Contact Information
  • FAQs on AUAT Pattern
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AUAT Exam 2026 Highlights

Some key details about the AUAT pattern are provided in the table below. 

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Aliah University Admission Test (AUAT)

Conducting Body

Aliah University

Programmes Offered

UG (Undergraduate)

PG (Postgraduate)

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen and Paper Test)

Exam Duration

2 hours

Exam Medium

English except for language subjects

AUAT Total Marks

100

AUAT Pattern

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Official Website

https://aliah.ac.in

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AUAT Exam Pattern 2026

The question papers of AUAT-2026 will carry 100 marks. The test will be 2 hour long. There will be 100 objective-type or multiple-choice questions (MCQ) for each course except for B.A.(Hons.)/ M.A. in English, Arabic, Bengali and M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. For these courses, there will be 84 objective types or multiple-choice questions (MCQ) (84 marks) and rest (16 marks) will be allotted to descriptive type questions.

All questions of AUAT- 2026 (UG and PG) will be 20% on General knowledge, General English and Islamic Culture, and 80% from the relevant subject. The AUAT question paper will be divided into two parts which is Part A and Part B.

  • Part A – Questions asked will be on general knowledge and testing English skills.
  • Part B – Questions asked in Part B will be based on the course opted by the candidate.
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AUAT Marking Scheme 2026

The AUAT marking scheme is as such that for every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded. There is no negative marking. The marking scheme is as mentioned below:

Sections

Number of Questions

Number of Marks

Part A

25

25

Part B

75

75

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AUAT Contact Information

Aliah University is located in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal. University has a well-developed campus and proper academic facilities. Students can contact university for admission and exam related queries. Official website and email help students get correct and updated information. Phone support is also available during working hours. 

Address
ll-A/27, Action Area II, New Town Kolkata, West Bengal -700160
aliah.ac.in
Email: info@aliah.ac.in
Phone No: 033 2341 6444

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FAQs on AUAT Pattern

Candidates can check the space below to know about the FAQs related to AUAT exam pattern.

3 Institutes accepting AUAT

Aliah University, New Town

24 Parganas (South), Kolkata Public

Aliah Univ
    • 8,800
    • 3 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 8,800
    • 3 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala)

    Taltala, Kolkata Public

    Aliah Univ
      • 3,600
      • 3 years
      • |
      • Full Time

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