AUAT Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Aliah University Admission Test 2026 ( AUAT )

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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:   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 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:   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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BA and BTech/Integrated 5-years?
A: 

In order to pursue BA at Aliah University, candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% in 10+2 and should have the relevant subjects and for BA and BTech / Integrated 5 -years candidates should have done 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and should have secured a minimum of 60%.

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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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.

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Commonly asked questions
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 is the eligibility criteria for BA and BTech/Integrated 5-years?
A: 

In order to pursue BA at Aliah University, candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% in 10+2 and should have the relevant subjects and for BA and BTech / Integrated 5 -years candidates should have done 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and should have secured a minimum of 60%.

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.

Q:   Is the application available in offline mode?
A: 

Aliah University releases the AUAT application form in online mode only. Eligible and interested candidates were required to download the AUAT application form by visiting the official website of Aliah University aliah.ac.in. 

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The AUAT syllabus for admissions into BA course at Adamas University is releated to the subjects that students have studied in their Class 12 only. AUAT examination is held online and can be taken by the candidates from any location. The exam duration is 60 minutes and has 60 questions. There are no

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AUAT at Adamas Univeristy, Kolkata is an online proctored exam. Students can appear for this examination after qualifying the minimum eligibility criteria and completing the application form. The results of the exam are announced after 48 hours and will be communicated to the candidates by the Admis

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AUAT at Adamas Univeristy, Kolkata is an online proctored exam. Students can appear for this examination after qualifying the minimum eligibility criteria and completing the application form. The results of the exam are announced after 48 hours and will be communicated to the candidates by the Admis

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The AUAT syllabus for admissions into BCom course at Adamas University is releated to the subjects that students have studied in their Class 12 only. AUAT examination is held online and can be taken by the candidates from any location. The exam duration is 60 minutes and has 60 questions. There are

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Answered 3 weeks ago

AUAT at Adamas Univeristy, Kolkata is an online proctored exam. Students can appear for this examination after qualifying the minimum eligibility criteria and completing the application form. The results of the exam are announced after 48 hours and will be communicated to the candidates by the Admis

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

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a month ago

Guidelines for documents uploading for AUAT registration are as follows:

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  • Image Size: 200 KB
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Porishmita Paul

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Guidelines of photo for AUAT registration are as follows:

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24 Parganas (South), Kolkata Public

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

    Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala)

    Taltala, Kolkata Public

    Aliah Univ
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      • 3 years
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      • Full Time

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