AAT Pattern

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.

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. 

No. There is no negative marking in AAT. Therefore, the candidates are advised to attempt all questions to have a higher chance of securing qualifying the entrance examination. The total number of questions that will be present in the AAT paper is 16. In case of any changes in the marking scheme of AAT, the authorities will announce it online. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Candidates can check the table below to know about the AAT exam pattern.