AKU Mock Test

Science and reasoning practice for Aga Khan University applicants.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Science Reasoning
Questions
100 questions
Duration
120 minutes
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Sample questions with answers

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Biology

1. Which organelle is abundant in white blood cells and other cells that perform phagocytosis?

  1. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  2. Golgi apparatus
  3. Ribosomes
  4. Lysosomes
Answer and explanation

D. Lysosomes

Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down engulfed particles after fusing with phagosomes.

Biology

2. What process involves the synthesis of mRNA from a DNA template?

  1. Transformation
  2. Translocation
  3. Transcription
  4. Translation
Answer and explanation

C. Transcription

Transcription copies genetic information from DNA into RNA. Translation uses mRNA to make a protein.

Chemistry

3. A tertiary alcohol is obtained by the reaction of a Grignard reagent with:

  1. Ketone
  2. Aldehyde
  3. CO₂
  4. Carboxylic acid
Answer and explanation

A. Ketone

A Grignard reagent adds to a ketone's carbonyl carbon. After acidic work-up, the carbon bearing the hydroxyl group has three carbon substituents, giving a tertiary alcohol.

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Is this AKU mock test free?

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How many questions are there, and how long do I get?

100 questions in 120 minutes, with 20 each for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematical Reasoning and Science Reasoning. Review answer explanations after finishing, with no negative marking.

Where can I check the exam information?

Use the official source linked below: AKU 2026 sample admission test. Check its latest admission instructions before your exam.

Can I review my answers after the test?

After submitting, review your score, subject results and answer explanations. Revisit the concepts behind incorrect answers before attempting the same paper again; it is a fixed practice set, not a new paper on every attempt.

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