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Aliah University Admission Test 2026 ( AUAT )

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Updated on Jan 15, 2026 16:17 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

AUAT Exam 2026: Aliah University conducts the AUAT entrance exam for many undergraduate, PG, and doctoral programs. The official notification will be released at the official website aliah.ac.in/. The admission cycle is expected to begin with the release of the AUAT Application Form in March 2026. Along with the activation of the form link, the university will also release the information brochure for various programs. The main events related to the AUAT exam will

AUAT Exam Date(UG): May 2026

AUAT Exam Date(PG): June 2026

Candidates must verify the admission requirements for courses (BTech, BA, BSc, and so on) offered by Aliah University before applying. Based on last year, AUAT 2026 is likely to be held in May 2026. Read further to learn more about Aliah University's AUAT.

Table of contents
  • What is AUAT?
  • AUAT 2026 Important Dates
  • AUAT 2026 Exam Highlights
  • Courses Offered through AUAT 
  • AUAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • AUAT 2026 Admission Process
  • AUAT 2026 Admit Card
  • AUAT 2025 Pattern
  • AUAT Merit List 2026
  • FAQs on AUAT Exam
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What is AUAT?

The Aliah University Admission Test, also known as AUAT,  is held by Aliah University, Kolkata, itself. This entrance test is for getting admission into lots of different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at this renowned university. The AUAT is an offline test, meaning it's done with a pen-and-paper test. The registered will be given exactly 2 hours to complete this AUAT entrance exam. Candidates must register online on the official website of Aliah University if they want to fill out the AUAT application forms.

AU is a public university where programs like BTech, BA, BSc Nursing, BEd, BCA, BSc, Integrated BBA-MBA, MA, MSc, MA in Education, MCA, MTech, LLM, Lateral Entry to BTech, and so on. There are many affiliated Institutes that accept AUAT entrance test scores.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is AUAT required for B.Tech at Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus)?
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Yes, AUAT or Aliah University Admission Test is required for BTech at Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus). The university conducts the Aliah University, Kolkata in order to offer students admission into various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses offered by the university. AUAT is conducted offline (pen and paper test) and the duration of the entrance exam is 2 hours. Candidates have to register themselves online on the official website of Aliah University in order to fill out the AUAT application forms.

Q:   What is AUAT marking scheme?
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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

AUAT 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AUAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26

AUAT 2026 Applications for PG Courses

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26

AUAT 2026 Applications for UG Courses

TENTATIVE
To Be Notified

AUAT 2026 Admit Card for UG Courses

To Be Notified

AUAT 2026 Admit Card for PG Courses

To Be Notified

AUAT 2026 UG Exam

To Be Notified

AUAT 2026 PG Exam

To Be Notified

AUAT 2026 Results

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AUAT 2026 Exam Highlights

We have provided an overview and important details about the AUAT exam 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

Exam Date

May 2026 for UG and June 2026 for PG

Duration

90 minutes (UG and MM courses) and 120 minutes (PG Courses)

AUAT Total Marks

100

AUAT Pattern

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Official Website

aliah.ac.in

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Q:   What are AUAT exam centres?
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AUAT exam centres are located in the following cities. The exam centre address, reporting time, etc. will be mentioned on the AUAT admit cards. 

KolkataBurdwan
BehramporeMalda Town 
SiliguriCoochbehar
RaiganjArambag
RampurhatKalyani 
Bardhaman Town Durgapur 
Medinipur Town Basirthat
Haldia 

 

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Courses Offered through AUAT 

The Aliah University Admission Test (AUAT) is the primary entrance exam for various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and professional programs at Aliah University.

AUAT UG & PG Courses

AUAT 2026 UG Courses  AUAT 2026 PG Courses
BA Hons in Arabic MA in Arabic
BA Hons in Bengali MA in Bengali
BA Hons in English MA in English
BA Hons in Urdu MA in Urdu
BA Hons in History MA in History
BA/ BSc Hons in Geography MA/MSc in Geography
BA/ BSc Hons. in Economics MA in Education
BA Hons. in Islamic Theology MA in Islamic Theology
BA Hons. in Islamic Studies MA in Islamic Studies
BSc Hons. in Physics MA/ MSc in Economics
BSc Hons. in Chemistry MSc in Physics
BSc Hons. in Mathematics/ Statistics MSc in Chemistry
BSc Hons. in Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology MSc in Mathematics
Lateral Entry to the 2nd Year of BTech Programmes  MSc in Statistics
BSc in Nursing MSc in Botany 
BEd MSc in Microbiology
5-Year Integrated BBA-MBA  MSc in Zoology
  MTech in Civil Engineering
  MTech in Mechanical Engineering
  MTech in Electrical Engineering 
  MTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
  MTech in Computer Science & Engineering
  MCA
  MA in Journalism & Mass Communication
  Master of Law (LLM)

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AUAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who fulfil the AUAT eligibility criteria for various programmes will be able to fill out the AUAT 2026 application form. The eligibility requirements for some popular courses offered through AUAT are mentioned in the table below.

Programme

Eligibility Criteria

BA in various subjects

The candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% in 10+2 and should have the relevant subjects.

BTech/ Integrated 5-year

The candidates should have done 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and should have secured a minimum of 60%.

BSc/ Integrated 5 years

The candidate should have the relevant subjects and should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60%.

BSc (Nursing) (4 years)

The candidate should have secured a minimum of 45% in 10+2 and should have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the subjects taken in 10+2.

BBA

The candidate should done 10+2 with the relevant subjects and should have secured a minimum of 60% in 10+2.

Integrated 5 years – BA/ MA in English

The candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% in 10+2.

MCA

The candidate should have pursued a BSc (H) in Maths/ BSc. The candidates should have secured a minimum of 45%.

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AUAT 2026 Admission Process

AUAT admission process is explained in the steps mentioned below. 

Registration

Register yourself on the official website of Aliah University for AUAT 2026. Fill some basic details to make your login ID and password. Make sure the details you typed are right before going next.

Fill the Application Form

Fill the AUAT form online after registration. Write your personal and academic information properly. Upload all the asked documents and then pay the application fee. Once everything is filled and submitted, AUAT application is completed. Just check once if you uploaded things correctly before you close it.

Admit Card

Students who have successfully filled and submitted the AUAT 2026 application form can download their admit card from the official website of Aliah University. You can log in by entering their application form number and date of birth in order to download the AUAT admit card. Candidates are advised that the university will not send the admit card and the aspirant will have to download the AUAT admit card.

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Appear for AUAT exam

Candidates will then have to appear for the AUAT exam which is in offline mode. Candidates are advised to go through the AUAT exam pattern, marking scheme, and AUAT syllabus to ace the exam. It is mandatory for the candidate to carry their respective AUAT admit card to the allotted exam centre. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam if found without the admit card.

AUAT Result

AUAT results are declared in the form of a rank list, which is based on the marks secured by the candidate in the AUAT exam. Merit lists will be released after the AUAT results have been announced. Candidates can view the AUAT results on the official website of the university once released.

To know how to check the AUAT results, candidates can click here.

E-Counselling

Candidates’ names that are mentioned in the merit list will have to register themselves via e-counselling. The candidate will have to enter their application ID number and date of birth in order to log in. The candidate will have to select the programs according to their admission and pay a counselling fee. Once all formalities have been completed online, the candidate will have to appear in person for the counselling session at the university. The dates will be released online.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will reserved category candidates get a concession on AUAT application fee?
A: 

No, reserved category candidates do not get a concession on the application fee of AUAT. However, the AUAT application fee differ for men and women. Male candidates have to pay INR 500 and females have to pay INR 300 for a single course. While for every additional course they have to pay INR 250 and INR 150 extra respectively.

Q:   What is the application fee for Aliah University's AUAT?
A: 

The application fee for AUAT is provided in the table below. 

Course Applied for

Application Fee

 

Male Candidates

Female Candidates

Single Course

INR 400

INR 300

Each additional course

INR 250

INR 150

Q:   What are the documents that I need to send to Aliah University after filling the AUAT application form?
A: 

Once the applicants have filled and submitted the AUAT application form online, they must take a printout of it and send it to the university along with photocopies of the following documents. 

  • Application Confirmation sheet
  • Mark sheets
  • Age proof
  • Residential Proof
  • Proof for quota (if required)
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AUAT 2026 Admit Card

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For those who pass, the exam body issues the AUAT admit card. For both UG and PG courses, separate admission cards will be released. To access and download their admit cards, applicants must check in with their usernames and passwords.

How to Download the Admit Card for the AUAT

Below are the instructions for downloading the AUAT 2026 admission card. Go to the official website.

  • Locate the "AUAT 2026" link on the homepage.
  • For UG and PG programs, locate the AUAT 2026 admission card link and click the download button next to it (the link is sometimes included inside the admit card announcement).
  • You will be taken to a new page where you must input your password and username.
  • Press the "Login" button.
  • Your admit card will be displayed on the screen, download and take at least two printouts. 

The AUAT admit card is an important document. It is mandatory to carry this document to the exam centres; without it, applicants won't be allowed to take the exam. It is also advised that the candidates preserve their AUAT admit cards until the entire admission process has concluded. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the details mentioned on AUAT admit card?
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Candidates can find the below mentioned details on the AUAT admit card:
Name of Candidate, Address of Candidate, Category, Photograph, Signature, Name of Exam, Exam Centre, Venue, Time of Exam, Rules and Instructions.

Q:   I have submitted the application form but I am unable to download my AUAT admit card. What can I do?
A: 

If you are unable to download your AUAT admit card, you must contact the university. Next, check about the same. It may be possible that your application must not have processed successfully. 

 

Q:   What are the documents required to be carried to the AUAT exam centre with the admit card?
A: 

Along with the AUAT admit card, candidates also need to carry a valid identity proof. Candidates are advised to carefully examine the AUAT admit card. If candidate find any discrepancy in the AUAT admit card, they are suggested to immediately inform the AUAT office.

Q:   Will I get any hardcopy of AUAT admit card?
A: 

AUAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried at AUAT allotted exam venue. No hard copy of AUAT admit card will be sent to the respective candidate. Students can only download AUAT admit card by entering their application ID number and date of birth.

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AUAT 2025 Pattern

According to AUAT pattern, 1 mark will be given for every correct answer. AUAT has no negative marking system. Total number of questions and marks details for AUAT are mentioned in the table below. 

Sections

Number of Questions

Number of Marks

Part A

25

25

Part B

75

75

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important topics covered under AUAT UG courses?
A: 

Some of the important courses covered under UG courses (except Arabic, Urdu, Islamic Theology, B.Ed and Nursing) will comprise of concern subjects as per syllabi of classes XI and XII of West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE).

Q:   Is AUAT exam conducted online or offline?
A: 

AUAT exam is conducted online and candidates from any location can appear for the exam. In order to appear for the Adamas AUAT exam, candidates need to first register for the exam and fill the application form. After completing the application process, candidates are considered eligible for appearing in the exam. To know more details about the Adamas AUAT exam, candidates can refer the Shiksha's page or the official website of the exam.

Q:   What are the important topics covered under MJMC and MCA course?
A: 

Some of the important topics covered under MJMC will be on English (concept of Language and Literature), Fundamentals of Journalism & Mass Communication having its role as the fourth pillar of Indian Democracy, Sports and Cinema. Meanwhile, MCA course will comprise of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Problem Solving Questions, Discrete Quantitative Analysis and Basic Mathematics.

Q:   What are the important topics of BTech and BCA syllabus in AUAT exam?
A: 

Candidates interested to pursue B.Tech and BCA course through AUAT are required to know about various important topics related to the exam. Notably, candidates applying for the B.Tech and BCA course through AUAT will be required to study Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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AUAT Merit List 2026

Once the AUAT results are announced, the exam conducting body i.e., Aliah University releases the merit lists on the official website of the exam. Notably, the AUAT merit list is prepared on the basis of the performance of the students in the AUAT exam. However, in the case of a tie even after the evaluation, the ranks will be decided by the tie-breaker mechanism as prescribed by the varsity.

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FAQs on AUAT Exam

Some FAQs on AUAT are provided below. 

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Q:   Who conducts AUAT exam?
A: 

The Aliah University in Kolkata administers the Aliah University Admission Test to candidates seeking admission to any of the university's undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate programmes. The two hours of the entrance exam for the AUAT are dedicated to an offline, pen and paper format. To fill out the AUAT application forms, candidates must first register online on Aliah University's official website.

Q:   Is the AUAT only in MCQs?
A: 

The question papers of AUAT are answered in MCQ (multiple choice questions) format exept for BA (Hons) / MA in English, Arabic, Bengali and MA in Journalism and Mass Communication. Candidates can check the below mentioned AUAT exam pattern for more details:

Exam ModeOffline (Pen and Paper Test)
Exam Duration2 hours
Exam MediumEnglish except for language subjects
AUAT Total Marks100
AUAT PatternMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for BSc / Integrated 5 years, BSc (Nursing) (4 years) and BBA?
A: 

In order to pursue BSc / Integrated 5 years, candidate should have the relevant subjects and should have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60%. For BSc (Nursing) (4 years) course, candidate should have secured a minimum 45% in 10+2 and should have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the subjects taken in 10+2 and for BBA, candidates should done 10+2 with the relevant subjects and should have secured a minimum of 60% in 10+2.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Aliah University is located in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal. 

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Guidelines for documents uploading for AUAT registration are as follows:

  • Image Dimensions: 300x100 pixels
  • Background: White
  • Colour of Pen: Black
  • Image Size: 200 KB
  • Format: JPG/JPEG/PNG

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Guidelines of photo for AUAT registration are as follows:

  • Image Dimensions: 200x200 pixels
  • Background: Coloured
  • Image Size: 200 KB
  • Format: JPG/JPEG/PNG

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Porishmita Paul

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3 Institutes accepting AUAT

Aliah University, New Town

24 Parganas (South), Kolkata Public

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