Aga Khan University (AKU Karachi) MBBS Admissions: Test Pattern, Past Papers & Merit

15 August 2026 · Private Elite Admissions

The Aga Khan University (AKU) in Karachi is widely regarded as one of South Asia's premier medical institutions. AKU conducts its own independent, highly conceptual entry test separate from provincial MDCATs.

AKU Entry Test Pattern & Weightages

  • Biology: 40 MCQs (Strong emphasis on molecular genetics, physiology, and experimental analysis)
  • Chemistry: 30 MCQs (Reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, and physical equilibria)
  • Physics: 30 MCQs (Conceptual problem solving, mechanics, electricity, waves)
  • Mathematical & Scientific Reasoning: 20 MCQs

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Candidates scoring in the top percentile of the entry test are invited for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), assessing ethical judgment, communication skills, empathy, and critical resilience.