AUSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Alliance University Scholastic Aptitude Test 2026 ( AUSAT )

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Updated on Jan 8, 2026 15:19 IST

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AUSAT 2026 exam is conducted for admission to BBA and other UG courses offered by Alliance University. The exam is conducted in online mode and the question paper carries 100 questions in MCQ format. Duration of the exam in 90 minutes. The AUSAT exam pattern is prescribed by Alliance University. In the AUSAT 2026 exam, there will be five sections in the AUSAT 2026 which are English Grammar, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge. The questions will be in MCQ format with four options each to choose the correct answer. Marking will be done on the basis of correct options chosen. More information regarding the AUSAT 2026 exam pattern are mentioned below.

Table of contents
  • AUSAT Exam Pattern Highlights
  • Subject Wise Exam Pattern of AUSAT 2026
  • AUSAT 2026 exam pattern: Section Wise Marks
  • AUSAT 2026 Syllabus
  • How to Prepare for AUSAT 2026
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AUSAT Exam Pattern Highlights

AUSAT 2026 exam pattern highlights:

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • No of Questions: 100
  • Type of Questions: MCQs.
  • Total Marks: 100.
  • Marking scheme: 1 mark for every correct answer
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for AUSAT?
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The minimum eligibility criteria for AUSAT is class 12 pass. Candidates appearing for class 12 or equivalent exam are also eligible to apply.

Q:   What is the pattern of AUSAT exam?
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AUSAT is held in CBT mode. The duration is 90 minutes in which candidate's have to attempt 100 questions. All questions are objective type and belong to English Grammar, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, GK. Every question carries 1 mark,

Q:   Which section has the highest weightage in AUSAT exam?
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All the five sections of AUSAT –English Grammar, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge have equal weightage of 20 marks each.

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Subject Wise Exam Pattern of AUSAT 2026

Given below is the section wise break up of AUSAT 2026. There are five sections, each carrying 20 questions. It is not mandatory to attempt all questions in the exa,.

AUSAT Sections

Subjects

No. of Questions

Section A

English Grammar

20

Section B

Comprehension

20

Section C

General Knowledge

20

Section D

Quantitative Aptitude

20

Section E

Logical Reasoning

20

Total

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100

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for AUSAT exam?
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AUSAT is an easy exam. One can prepare for it in 3-4 months with basic practice of Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. Since it an entrance test for BBA, the syllabus has Class 12 level Maths, Reasoning, English and GK. For GK, one can refer to year books and memorise all current affairs events and refer to GK books for static GK preparation. For English, one should refer to Wren and Martin for grammar and Word Power made easy for vocabulary.

Q:   How should I proceed after AUSAT results are declared?
A: 

After the AUSAT result has been declared, candidates must prepare for the Personal Interview round. This is a personality assessment round so candidates must practice for it through mock interviews. 

Q:   Which section has the highest weightage in AUSAT exam?
A: 

All the five sections of AUSAT –English Grammar, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge have equal weightage of 20 marks each.

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AUSAT 2026 exam pattern: Section Wise Marks

Each section of AUSAT exam carries 20 marks. Check below table for details.

AUSAT Sections

Subjects

Marks

Section A

English Grammar

20

Section B

Comprehension

20

Section C

General Knowledge

20

Section D

Quantitative Aptitude

20

Section E

Logical Reasoning

20

Total

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100

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which section has the highest weightage in AUSAT exam?
A: 

All the five sections of AUSAT –English Grammar, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge have equal weightage of 20 marks each.

Q:   How do I prepare for PI round of BBA admission through AUSAT?
A: 

PI round for BBA admission through AUSAT is not tough. It is a personality assessment round where a panel of experts ask you questions related to your academics and career goals. The idea is to understand and assess your aptitude for business management. Be clear in your answers and communicate your opinion backed by logic/data. If you don’t know the answer tell the panel honestly. Don’t beat around the bush or pretend. Before the PI date, do mock interview practices so that you don’t fumble in the interview. And can answer questions confidently and fluently.  

Q:   How many times is AUSAT held in a year?
A: 

AUSAT exam is held in multiple sessions between February and May, every year. Candidates can choose the exam session as per their preference.

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AUSAT 2026 Syllabus

Check the table below for important topics included in the syllabus of AUSAT exam 2026:

Sections

Topics

English Proficiency

Comprehension of Passage, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Jumbled Paragraphs, Idioms, Verbal Reasoning, Odd One Out, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion, Grammar

Logical Reasoning

Seating Arrangement, and Data Arrangement, Blood Relations, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Assumption and Binary Logic, Clocks & Calendars, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Graphs, Tables and Caselets

Quantitative Aptitude

Geometry, Work and Time, Ratios and Proportion, Profit & Loss, HCF-LCM, Average, Number System, Percentages, Time-Speed-Distance

General Knowledge

Business & Economy, Politics, Science, Technology, Sports, Books & Authors, Awards & Personalities, Advertising, Entertainment, CEOs & Start Up

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I skip Quants section in AUSAT exam?
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You can skip Quants section in AUSAT exam, as solving all the questions is not mandatory. However, it is not recommended to skip a section completely, as it will adversely affect your overall score. Moreover, no attempting any question of a particular section may result in non-selection, as evaluators may think, you're not good in that subject.

Q:   Can I crack AUSAT through self-study?
A: 

Yes, you can crack AUSAT through self-study. Just refer to some good books for UG level Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English Grammar. Refer to GK year book and practice some AUSAT sample papers.

Q:   What is the overall difficulty level of AUSAT?
A: 

The overall difficulty level of AUSAT exam can be considered to be easy. The questions are in MCQ format, easy and straightforward.

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How to Prepare for AUSAT 2026

AUSAT is an easy exam so not much work is required for preparation. Check below some key tips to score well in the exam.

  • Understand the exam pattern and test structure well.
  • Cover all the topics thoroughly in theory as well as practice.
  • Practice sample questions form the above mentioned topics, of class 12 difficulty level.
  • You can also practice AUSAT sample papers.
  • If you have prepared for any other national level entrance exam of UG level you can crack AUSAT with basic practice only.
  • Practice solving questions quickly as AUSAT is a time bound test

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AUSAT admit card is issued after the form has been submitted. Candidates can simply log into their dashboard and download the admit card.

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Vipra Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

AUSAT exam is held in multiple sessions between February and May, every year. Candidates can choose the exam session as per their preference.

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Pallavi Gupta

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The overall difficulty level of AUSAT exam can be considered to be easy. The questions are in MCQ format, easy and straightforward.

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Nitesh Vimal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

You can skip Quants section in AUSAT exam, as solving all the questions is not mandatory. However, it is not recommended to skip a section completely, as it will adversely affect your overall score. Moreover, no attempting any question of a particular section may result in non-selection, as evaluato

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Sreetama Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can crack AUSAT through self-study. Just refer to some good books for UG level Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English Grammar. Refer to GK year book and practice some AUSAT sample papers.

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Jasleen Dixit

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

AUSAT syllabus is not difficult. The topics included in the syllabus are same as other entrance exams for BBA, which are also common to class 12. English, Quants, GK are subjects that you've studied in school. Only Logical Reasoning will come across as something new, but it can be prepared easily.

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Aarushi Hazarika

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

You can start AUSAT preparation 1-2 months in advance as the topics are common and you will require basic revision and some practice sessions to crack it.

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

All the five sections of AUSAT –English Grammar, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge have equal weightage of 20 marks each.

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Anyam Kalra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

It is not compulsory to attempt all questions in AUSAT. Candidates must attempt only those questions whose answers they are sure of. They should aim to attempt about 12-15 questions in each section.

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Esha Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

AUSAT exam is of 90 minutes duration, in which candidates have to attempt 100 questions. The AUSAT exam has no sectional time limit, so candidates have to utilize 90 minutes in such a way that they are able to attempt a good number of questions in all sections.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 7

3 Institutes accepting AUSAT

Alliance University, Bangalore

Bangalore Private

Alliance U
  • 9.00 Lakh
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Alliance Ascent College, Alliance University

BTM 2nd Stage, Bangalore Private

Alliance A
    • 7.00 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time
        • 3 years
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        • Full Time

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