AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF

Q: What type of university is AKU?

Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU Patna) is a collegiate public state university located in Mithapur, Patna, Bihar, India. It was named after the Indian astronomer Aryabhatta.

Q: What is the highest grade awarded to AKU students?

On the declaration of Aryabhatta Knowledge University results, students who are awarded the “A+” grade get the highest number of credit points, which is 10 credit points.

Q: What is the passing marks out of 70 in AKU?

The passing minimum for University or External Examinations shall be 40% out of 70 marks (i.e. 28 marks). However a student is required to score at least 50% as aggregate marks for the award of M. Ed. Degree.

Q: What is the passing credit point required to pass the AKU semester examinations?

A credit point of 5 or higher is required to pass the annual semester examinations of Aryabhatta Knowledge University.

Q: What is the dress code for Aryabhatta Knowledge University?

Yes, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, AKU, has established a dress code policy, as dress codes vary from institution to institution. Boys follow Sky blue shirt, Navy Blue Trouser, Blue Tie, socks and black shoes and girls wear Navy blue trouser or salwar, Blue kurti, blue socks and black shoes.

Q: Is there negative marking in AKU?

This section has 22 questions each with a negative marking (1 mark for a correct answer, -0.25 mark for an incorrect answer, and no marks for an unanswered question) in them while the two reasoning sections have thirty questions each with no negative marking (1 mark for a correct answer and no marks for an unanswered.

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF

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AKU previous year question papers have been released on the official website. Students can practice the previous year question papers to self-evaluate their preparation.

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF

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AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF
AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Steps to Download
Benefits of Solving AKU Previous Year Question Papers
Grading Criteria in Examinations

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Aryabhatta Knowledge University, AKU previous year question papers are available for B.Tech and 1-year Diploma courses. Students preparing for their semester examinations can solve the previous year question paper of AKU to get an insight into exam pattern and marking distribution of the question paper.

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF

AKU Previous year question papers are available for B.Tech and one-year Diploma courses. Students can download the AKU previous year question paper PDF from the tables below.

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: B.Tech

Refer to the table below to download the AKU previous year question papers:

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: B.Tech
Academic Session	Semester	Paper Code & Name	Download Links
2013-14	4th Semester	211404 - NMCT	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	041412 - EEM	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	051401 - Object-Oriented Programming	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	051414 - Software Engg	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	021408 - Kinematics of Machinery	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	011410 - Hydraulics & Open Channel Flow	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	021409 - Manufacturing by Shaping & Join	Click Here
2012-16	4th Semester	011404 - Field Measurement (Surveying)	Click Here
2011-15	6th Semester	051602	Click Here
2011-15	6th Semester	051614	Click Here
2011-15	6th Semester	031611	Click Here
2011-15	6th Semester	051414	Click Here

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: One-Year Diploma Courses

Students can download the AKU previous year question papers directly from the table below:

AKU Previous Year Question Papers: One-Year Diploma Courses
Academic Session	Paper Code & Name	Download Links
2013-14	402101 - Internal Combustion Engine	Click Here
2013-14	402106 - Pollution and Quality Check	Click Here
2013-14	402105 - Driving Skills and Routine Work	Click Here
2013-14	402103 - Automobile Electrical and Vehicle Testing	Click Here
2013-14	410102 - Smart Phone Repair	Click Here
2013-14	410101 - Telecom Basic and Fundamental	Click Here
2013-14	410106 - Telephone Exchange Switching Theory	Click Here
2013-14	405104 - Nutrition and Health	Click Here
2013-14	405103 - Food Chemistry	Click Here
2013-14	402102 - Power Transmission and Charis Controlling System	Click Here
2013-14	409106 - Drama and Art	Click Here
2013-14	404102 - Creative Expression-I, Paper II	Click Here
2013-14	409105 - Connection Interaction and Application	Click Here
2013-14	409103 - History & Cultural Context	Click Here
2013-14	408104 - Retail Formats	Click Here
2013-14	410104 - Tablet PC Repair	Click Here
2013-14	409101 - Theory and Practice of Theatre and Stage Craft	Click Here
2013-14	408103 - Retail Store Merchandise and Display	Click Here
2013-14	409104 - Aesthetic Value related to Theatre and Craft	Click Here
2013-14	405102 - Food Microbiology	Click Here
2013-14	408106 - Store Management	Click Here
2013-14	410103 - Optical Fiber Communication	Click Here
2013-14	408101 - Principles of Retails and Business Communication	Click Here

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AKU Previous Year Question Papers: Steps to Download

AKU previous year question papers and model answer papers are available on the official website. Follow the steps mentioned below to download:

Firstly, visit the official website - akubihar.ac.in
Once on the homepage, click on the “Model Answer Papers” link under the “Students” tab.
After that, click on the “Download” link for your desired course.
Finally, save the AKU previous year question papers PDF file for future reference.

Benefits of Solving AKU Previous Year Question Papers

Solving AKU previous year question papers has several benefits. Some of them are discussed below:

The best way to revise and know about the preparation level for exams is to solve the previous year's question papers.
Students who are preparing for the semester exams of Aryabhatta Knowledge University can solve the previous year question papers to get an insight into the exam pattern and marking scheme.
Semester exams evaluate students based on their writing skills. To improve writing skills, candidates must practice solving AKU previous year question papers.
Solving AKU previous year question papers can build students’ confidence and help them to score high marks.

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Grading Criteria in Examinations

Aryabhatta Knowledge University, AKU, follows a 7-scale grading system to evaluate students’ performance in the semester examinations. Following table represents the letter grades and points per credit per the AKU grading system 2023: