Knowing the AMU syllabus and exam pattern is the foundation of smart preparation. AMU conducts separate entrance exams for each level — from Class 6 to postgraduate programs. Below is a comprehensive breakdown to help you plan your studies efficiently.
Class 6 Entrance (EEE) – Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Urdu / Hindi | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge / Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours | Negative Marking: No | Mode: OMR (Pen & Paper)
Class 9 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Grammar | 20 | 20 |
| Urdu | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Science | 20 | 20 |
| Social Studies | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2.5 Hours | Based on: CBSE / UP Board Class 7–8 syllabus
Class 11 – Science Stream Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics or Biology | 25 | 25 |
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Based on: CBSE Class 9–10 Curriculum | Negative Marking: –0.25 per wrong answer
BTech / Engineering – Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| English & Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 3 Hours | Based on: CBSE / NCERT Class 11–12 | Negative Marking: –0.25
MBA – Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language & Communication | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness (Business & Current Affairs) | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours | Mode: CBT (Computer Based) | Negative Marking: –0.25
Law (LLB 5-Year / 3-Year) – Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension & Grammar | 30 | 30 |
| Legal Aptitude & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Important Syllabus Topics – Class 6 (EEE)
Mathematics
- Number System (HCF, LCM)
- Fractions & Decimals
- Basic Geometry (shapes, area, perimeter)
- Time & Distance
- Simple Word Problems
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks (tenses, articles, prepositions)
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence correction
General Knowledge
- Current Affairs (national level)
- India – capitals, rivers, monuments
- Science facts (plants, animals, body)
- Famous personalities
Preparation Strategy
- For Class 6 & 9: Focus on NCERT books of Class 5–8
- For Class 11: Revise Class 9–10 NCERT thoroughly
- For BTech: Follow JEE pattern – NCERT + previous year AMU papers
- For MBA: Practice CAT-level quant and verbal, read newspapers daily
- Always practice with previous year question papers – available on amucontrollerexams.com