THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY SAMPLE TEST PAPER 2026 - Graduate Programme - English - Section I & Section II

Oct 1, 2026

Sample Test Paper 2026 for the Aga Khan University Graduate Programme, covering two major parts: Section I English and Section II Quantitative Reasoning. The document specifies a 1-hour time limit for the English section with five sub-sections on grammar and vocabulary, multiple-choice items, and word-choice tasks. Discipline rules require honesty and warn that violations lead to irrevocable disqualification. Section II provides 60 minutes, includes 40 MCQs, and outlines a table of specifications across arithmetic, information handling with graphs and tables, and logical reasoning using algebra and geometry.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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SECTION I: English

Instructions and discipline

Section 1: Grammar and vocabulary MCQs

Section 2: Cloze with word choice

Section 3: Synonym/closest meaning

Section 4: Word collocations

Section 5: Right or wrong in English

SECTION II: Quantitative Reasoning

Instructions and discipline

Table of specification

MCQ questions (e.g., largest quantity, arithmetic, percentages)

THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY SAMPLE TEST PAPER 2026 Graduate Programme SECTION I English Time allowed: 1 hour INSTRUCTIONS: The Aga Khan University English test is a sophisticated test of grammar and vocabulary in academic contexts. The test consists of five sub-sections, to be completed in ONE hour. [Candidates may log on to](Candidates may log on to www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk for)[ ](Candidates may log on to www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk for)[www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk](Candidates may log on to www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk for)[ for](Candidates may log on to www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk for) additional practice test. Please read the following instructions carefully. 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Mark ONLY ONE answer to each MCQ. No credit will be given for multiple answers. 3. There are five sub-sections in this question paper. a. Section 1 15 questions b. Section 2 12 questions c. Section 3 15 questions d. Section 4 09 questions e. Section 5 09 questions Discipline The University expects honesty from applicants. Dishonest behavior during the Test or violation of instructions will result in irrevocable disqualification of the applicant from entering the selection process. Section-I ENGLISH SECTION ‘1’ There are 15 questions in Section 1. Choose the correct answers (A, B or C) and mark them on the answer sheet. Look at the example below. Choose the best word to complete the space: Asking for a pen Student A: Do you have a pen? Student B: Yes. There a pen in my bag. [A. is](A. is) B. does C. have SECTION ‘2’ There are 12 questions in Section 2. Choose the correct answers (A, B or C) and mark them on the answer sheet. Look at the example below. Choose the best words to complete the spaces: The Campus The University has (i) very heavily in teaching and learning facilities and (ii) to ensure that we offer modern, high quality environment in which our students can live and study happily and effectively. Space (i) A. costed B. invested C. spent Space (ii) A. accommodation B. accommodates C. accommodating SECTION ‘3’ There are 15 questions in Section 3. Choose the correct answers (A, B, C, D or E) and mark them on the answer sheet. Look at the example below. Choose the word most like the one in italics, in this example the word is registered: “When you arrive at the university you will be registered at the faculty office.” Which word is closest to registered? A. Functioned B. Participated C. Resigned D. Recorded E. Estimated SECTION ‘4’ There are 9 questions in Section 4. Choose the correct answers (A, B, C, D or E) and mark them on the answer sheet. Look at the example below. Choose the word most often used with the one in italics, in this example lounge: “Please go to the lounge” Which word is most often used with lounge? A. train lounge B. meeting lounge C. departure lounge D. information lounge E. waiting lounge SECTION ‘5’ There are 9 questions in Section 5, each with three or four parts. Decide if each is right or wrong in English and mark them on the answer sheet. Example: Each question has three parts ((i), (ii) and (iii)) or four parts ((i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)) . Decide if each is right or wrong in English. None, some or all may be right. Look at the example below. In this example (i),(iii) and (iv) are RIGHT and (ii) is WRONG. | (i) | Thank you for completing your application for the University of Newbury. Before you submit your forms, remember to keep a copy for your records. | RIGHT | WRONG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (ii) | Thank you for completing your application for the University of Newbury. Before you submit your forms, remember to remain a copy for your records. | WRONG | WRONG | | (iii) | Thank you for completing your application for the University of Newbury. Before you submit your forms, remember to save a copy for your records. | RIGHT | WRONG

FAQs

What is the time allowed for Section I English and how is the test structured?

Section I allows 1 hour and is completed in five sub-sections. The paper includes multiple-choice questions to be answered on an answer sheet.

How should candidates answer MCQs in Section I and Section II?

Candidates must mark ONLY one answer to each MCQ. No credit is given for multiple answers, and all questions are to be attempted.

What topics are covered in Section II Quantitative Reasoning?

Section II is based on arithmetic (30%), information handling using graphs and tables (40%), and logical reasoning applying algebra and geometry (30%).

Oct 1, 2026

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