AKU Entry Test MCQs with Answers & Explanations

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Comprehensive admission test guide for AKU Entry Test. Practice official syllabus-aligned multiple choice questions (MCQs), topic weightages, solved past papers, and structured practice sets for upcoming university entrance examinations on MCQsMind.

About the AKU Entry Test (MBBS)

The AKU Entry Test is the University’s own admissions test for MBBS applicants. It has two sections and a total of 100 MCQs in 2 hours. The questions are drawn from the Pakistani Higher Secondary (HSSC) curriculum.

  • Section I – Science Achievement: 40 MCQs, –0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
  • Section II – Science & Mathematics Reasoning: 60 MCQs, no negative marking.
  • Total time: 120 minutes (paper-based MCQs).
  • Scope: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science Reasoning & Maths Reasoning (HSSC level).
  • PM&DC Requirement: Applicants must also submit a valid MDCAT score per current PM&DC regulations, in addition to the AKU Test.

Sources: AKU Sample Test Paper 2025 (sections, time, negative marking); AKU Admission Information 2025–26 (MDCAT requirement); AKU HSSC Curriculum outlines (subject scope).

Paper Composition & Syllabus (2025)

The AKU Entry Test evaluates HSSC knowledge and reasoning across five areas. Use the cards below to jump into topic clusters.

Science Achievement — 40 MCQs (Bio/Chem/Phys) — –0.25 negative marking
Science & Maths Reasoning — 60 MCQs (no negative)

Biology – Key Units (HSSC scope at AKU)

Focuses on life sciences, including human biology, genetics, and microbiology.

Biodiversity (including acellular life/viruses)
Biological molecules
Enzymes
Cell structure & function
Bioenergetics
Prokaryotes/Eukaryotes
Coordination & control (nervous and chemical)
Support & movement
Reproduction
Genetics & inheritance/variation
Evolution
Circulation
Respiration
Digestion
Homeostasis
Immunity
Biotechnology

Chemistry 25% (45 MCQs)

Covers organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry with medical applications.

Fundamentals & atomic structure
States of matter (gases/liquids/solids)
Solutions
Chemical bonding
Chemical equilibrium
Thermochemistry
Electrochemistry
Reaction kinetics
s- and p-block elements
Transition elements
Fundamental organic concepts
Hydrocarbons (aliphatic/aromatic)
Halogenoalkanes
Alcohols/phenols/ethers
Aldehydes/ketones
Carboxylic acids & derivatives
Macromolecules

Physics 20% (36 MCQs)

Includes fundamental physics principles relevant to medical sciences.

Measurements
Vectors & equilibrium
Motion/dynamics
Work/energy/power
Circular & rotational motion
Fluid dynamics
Oscillations & waves
Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Electromagnetism & induction
A.C. circuits
Modern/atomic/nuclear physics
Basic electronics
Optics

Science Reasoning – What’s tested?

Data interpretation (graphs, tables, charts)
Experimental design & scientific method
Model-based reasoning & mechanisms
Causation vs correlation; argument evaluation

Mathematics Reasoning – What’s tested?

Arithmetic & algebraic manipulation
Ratios, proportions, percent, unit conversions
Data analysis & word problems
Basic geometry & probability

Structure and topic headings aligned to AKU’s official documents: Sample AKU Test Paper 2025 and Admission Information 2025–26 plus AKU’s published HSSC curriculum PDFs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Always check official notices before your test date.

Preparation Resources

Practice with AKU-style questions. Recreate the 100‑MCQ / 120‑minute experience and note that only Section I has negative marking.

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