Aga Khan University

PROGRAMS IN AKU
1. Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate (Admissions open)
Bachelor of Studies
Majors:
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Social Development Studies
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Human and Environmental Biology
2.School of Nursing and Midwifery

Undergraduate
Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post-RN BScN)
Post-RM Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Post-RM BScM)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
3. Medical College
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene (ASDH)
TEST DETAILS
Aku Entry test Divided into two Sections
1. English
2. Science and Mathematics
AKU MCQs Distribution for English Section

 Reading comprehension
 Error detections
 Sentence completion
The time allowed for this section is 60 Minutes
It is a basic grammar and sentence structure (simpler than the SAT). Furthermore,
most of those who did manage to get in AKU (especially after this change in the
English section didn’t actually go out of their way to prepare for English.
AKU MCQs Distribution for Science section

 Biology (20 MCQs)
 Physics (20 MCQs)
 Science reasoning (20 MCQs)
 Chemistry (20 MCQs)
 Mathematics reasoning (20 MCQs)
The time allowed for this section is 2 hours and 15 Minutes
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
 Fsc Pre-Medical Students
 A-Level Students
1. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) will follow a needs-blind admissions
policy considering the candidate's context and merit without reference to
financial need.
There will be no quotas, reserved seats or admissions against donations. Merit-
based admissions will be open to candidates globally.
Merit will be assessed by several criteria including scholastic achievements,
performance on an AKU Admission Test and interviews, productive use of time
and other experiences indicating potential for leadership. Fulfillment of the basic
eligibility requirements or a high academic score in any single discipline or any
other outstanding achievement alone will not be sufficient for selection.
FAS will follow a two-stage admission process:
Stage One:
1. Candidates will be invited to apply online.
2. Candidates who are writing their Higher Secondary Certificate examinations
in the summer of the application year will be able to provisionally apply.
3. Candidates are required to submit their Secondary and Higher Secondary
School marksheets depending on their high school completion status.
4. All eligible applicants will write an Admission Test comprising
two sections: English and Mathematics.
5. The FAS Admission Test will be conducted across centers in Pakistan and
overseas.
Stage Two:
1. AKU Test will be a key determining factor in shortlisting FAS candidates.
2. In addition to attending two independent interviews, shortlisted candidates
will be requested to submit the following:
 A record of their extracurricular commitments
 A personal statement (Candidates will be provided with guiding questions)
 One letter of recommendation. This letter will follow an AKU template
which will be provided.
 Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended, with
notarised English translation of documents, if in a language other than
English
Academic Eligibility
Candidates following any system of education may apply to the programmes
offered by the FAS, if they meet any of the below eligibility requirements.
There are no specific subject requirements.
Candidates applying provisionally must submit transcripts to meet the minimum
requirements of eligibility by the deadline to confirm admissions.
Pakistani System of Education

Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate:
An overall aggregate of 70% with a minimum 65% in English.
Higher Secondary School Education

An overall minimum aggregate score of 70% minimum 65% in English
British System of Examinations (O and A Levels)

O Levels
Six best O level subjects including English will be considered. In addition, in
Pakistan candidates should have Urdu, Islamiyat and Pakistan Studies.
A Levels
Any three principal subjects with a minimum 2 Bs and a C grade. (Further
Mathematics and General Paper will not be counted as principal subjects).
MEDICAL PROGRAM CRITERIA

Applications are accepted for the First year MBBS programme only. The
University does not accept applications for admission in advanced standing.
Candidates in Pakistan or overseas, who have successfully completed or are
completing their HSSC / graduate / postgraduate education in the year of
application by the dates scheduled for submission in this brochure may apply.
Candidates must meet the following:
i. The University’s minimum academic eligibility requirements and
successfully completing the admission processes as stated in this
brochure for AKU.
ii. ii. All candidates (in Pakistan and overseas) must also meet the
Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) requirements and
regulations applicable at the time of admission to medical colleges
in Pakistan. This includes
: • Submission of valid MDCAT scores as administered by PMC.
• Meeting the subject requirements.
As per the notification of PMC in Admission regulations 2021, any candidate
seeking admission can apply for the MBBS programme who has passed the
subjects of biology, chemistry and either physics or mathematics in the
examination of the Higher Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent 12th
grade qualification recognised in Pakistan. Candidates must meet the requirements
in case of a revision in the PMC regulations for 2022.
Please review their website for details and updates: www.pmc.gov.pk

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PROGRAMS IN AKU

1. Faculty of Arts and Sciences

2.School of Nursing and Midwifery

AKU MCQs Distribution for English Section

AKU MCQs Distribution for Science section

Pakistani System of Education

Higher Secondary School Education

British System of Examinations (O and A Levels)

MEDICAL PROGRAM CRITERIA

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