AAT

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. 

The list of topics and concepts that the candidates will have to prepare for the entrance examination will be available through the AAT syllabus. The syllabus has been prepared so that the candidates are assessed for their knowledge in Freehand Drawing, Geometrical Drawing, Three-Dimensional Perception, Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity and Architectural Awareness. Therefore, the topics are picked accordingly so that the candidates are assessed well for the exam.

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.

Authorities will conduct AAT 2026 on June 4, 2026. AAT will be held from 9 AM to 12 PM. AAT 2026 will be conducted as wriiten test, and candidates have to complete examination within 3 hours. AAT will be held in English. The exam will be conducted to check the knowledge of candidates in General Knowledge, Geometry Drawing, 3D Aspects, Freehand Drawing, Imagination, and Aesthetic Sensitivity.

While reporting at AAT exam centre, candidates will have to carry their JEE Advanced admit card. Along with admit card, candidates will also have to present their photo identity proof to invigilators. In case the candidates are not able to present their JEE Advanced admit card and identity proof, then they will not be allowed to attempt examination. Therefore, candidates are advised to read guidelines carefully before reporting to exam centre.

Since the authorities will not release the AAT admit card, they will notify the candidates about the allotted exam centre details separately. An email will be sent to the candidate's registered ID to inform them about their allotted exam centre address, date, guidelines and other important details that they should be aware of. While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their JEE Advanced admit card and photo identity proof.

No. The authorities will not release AAT admit card. The candidates will have to present their JEE Advanced admit card at the examination centre. Therefore, candidates are advised to keep JEE Advanced admit card carefully since it will be required during the AAT admission process. If the candidates are not able to present the admit card and identity proof to the authorities at the centre, then they will not be allowed to attempt the examination.