AMU Class 9 School Admission Entrance Test Guide & Syllabus
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10-Year Solved Question Papers & Answer Keys
| Year | Paper Code | MCQs | Difficulty | High-Yield Focus Areas | Verification | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate to Challenging | Mensuration cylinder volumes, Compound Interest, Sound frequency/loudness, Endocrine hormones | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2023 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Algebraic identities, Linear equations, Metals reactivity, Electroplating, Urdu Asnaf-e-Adab | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2022 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Squares/Cubes roots, Friction types, Microorganisms, English active/passive voice | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2021 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Quadrilateral angles, Direct/Inverse variation, Combustion flame zones, Hindi Sandhi | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2020 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Easy to Moderate | Factorisation, Light laws of reflection, Crop irrigation, English reported speech | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2019 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Comparing quantities profit/loss, Force & pressure, Reproduction in animals, Urdu Qawaid | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2018 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Rational numbers properties, Sound propagation, Coal & petroleum products, Hindi Upsarg | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2017 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Easy to Moderate | Exponents & powers, Chemical effects of current, Cell structure & adolescence, Prepositions | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2016 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Mensuration trapezium area, Friction reduction, Microorganisms nitrogen cycle | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2015 Exam | Series A-D | 85 Qs | Moderate | Linear equations, Laws of reflection, Synthetic materials, Urdu Wahid-Juma | ✔ Verified Key |
Negative Marking & Risk-Reward Probability Table
NO NEGATIVE MARKING in AMU Class 9 Admission Test.
Complete Syllabus Tables & Marks Weightage
Languages (Section I)
NCERT Curriculum| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Grammar | 9 Qs | Core | Tenses (Simple, Continuous, Perfect forms), Subject-Verb Agreement, Active & Passive Voice transformations, Direct/Indirect Speech, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Modal Auxiliaries (can, could, may, might, must), Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Idioms. |
| Urdu Qawaid | 8 Qs | Core | Ism, Sifat, Zameer, Fail; Asnaf-e-Adab (Ghazal, Nazm, Marsiya, Dastan); Wahid-Juma; Mutazad Alfaz & Mutaradif Alfaz; Sabqe aur Laheqe; Rozmarra Muhavare; Sir Syed, Ghalib, Iqbal life and works. |
| Hindi Vyakaran | 8 Qs | Core | Sandhi (Swar Sandhi), Samas basics, Upsarg aur Pratyay, Paryayvachi aur Vilom Shabd, Shuddh-Ashuddh shabd evam vakya shodh, Anek shabdon ke liye ek shabd, Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan, Ling, Vachan, Karak. |
Mathematics (Section II)
NCERT Class 8 Mathematics| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rational Numbers & Linear Equations | 5 Qs | Core | Closure, commutativity, associativity, distributive properties; Rational numbers between two rationals; Linear equations in one variable with applications on age, perimeter, digits. |
| Understanding Quadrilaterals & Geometry | 4 Qs | Core | Interior and exterior angle sums, properties of Parallelograms, Rhombus, Rectangle, Square, Trapezium; Diagonals properties. |
| Squares & Square Roots, Cubes & Cube Roots | 5 Qs | Core | Pythagorean triplets, Square roots by prime factorization and long division method, Decimal square roots, Patterns in cubes, Cube roots by prime factorization. |
| Comparing Quantities | 4 Qs | Core | Ratios to percentages, Profit and loss percentage, Discount, Sales Tax / GST, Compound Interest formula A = P(1+R/100)^n. |
| Algebraic Expressions, Identities & Factorisation | 5 Qs | Core | Addition and multiplication of polynomials, Standard identities (a+b)^2, (a-b)^2, a^2-b^2, (x+a)(x+b); Common factor method, Regrouping, Identity factorization, Division of algebraic expressions. |
| Mensuration | 4 Qs | Core | Area of trapezium, general quadrilateral, rhombus; Total and lateral surface area and volume of Cube, Cuboid, and Cylinder. |
| Exponents, Proportions & Graphs | 3 Qs | Core | Laws of exponents for negative and positive powers, Scientific notation, Direct variation (x/y = k), Inverse variation (x*y = k), Plotting Cartesian coordinates (x, y) on graphs. |
Science (Section II)
NCERT Class 8 Science| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics: Force, Pressure, Friction & Sound | 7 Qs | Core | Contact vs non-contact forces, Pressure P = F/A, Liquid & atmospheric pressure, Static vs sliding vs rolling friction, Sound vibration, amplitude, frequency, pitch, loudness, audible range (20 Hz - 20,000 Hz), human ear anatomy. |
| Physics: Electric Current, Light & Natural Phenomena | 6 Qs | Core | Chemical effects of electric current, Electrolysis, Electroplating uses, Laws of reflection, Plane mirror images, Multiple reflection (Kaleidoscope, Periscope), Dispersion of light, Human eye defects, Lightning conductors, Richter scale for earthquakes. |
| Chemistry: Coal, Petroleum & Combustion | 5 Qs | Core | Products of coal (coke, coal tar, coal gas), Petroleum fractional distillation, Petrochemicals, Ignition temperature, Types of combustion (rapid, spontaneous, explosion), Flame structure zones, Calorific values. |
| Chemistry: Materials — Metals and Non-Metals | 4 Qs | Core | Malleability, ductility, sonority; Reaction with oxygen, water, and dilute acids; Reactivity series; Displacement reactions; Uses of metals and non-metals. |
| Biology: Crop Production, Microorganisms & Conservation | 4 Qs | Core | Kharif and Rabi crops, Manures vs fertilizers, Drip and sprinkler irrigation, Beneficial bacteria (Rhizobium nitrogen fixation) vs pathogens, Food preservation, Red Data Book, Biosphere reserves, National parks. |
| Biology: Reproduction in Animals & Adolescence | 4 Qs | Core | Asexual reproduction (binary fission in Amoeba, budding in Hydra), Sexual reproduction, Internal vs external fertilization, Puberty changes, Endocrine glands and hormones (Pituitary, Thyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal), Sex determination (XX vs XY). |
Chapter-wise Quick Revision Notes & Formula Cheat Sheets
Condensation of recurrent NCERT principles, key laws, chemical preparations, and mathematical derivations tested across 10 years of AMU entrance papers.
Mathematics Key Concepts & Formulas
Compound Interest: A = P(1 + R/100)^n | CI = A - P. When compounded semi-annually: Rate is R/2 and time is 2n. Mensuration: Area of Trapezium = 0.5 * (a + b) * h. Area of Rhombus = 0.5 * d1 * d2. Cylinder: CSA = 2*pi*r*h | TSA = 2*pi*r*(r + h) | Volume = pi*r^2*h. Cube: TSA = 6a^2 | CSA = 4a^2 | Volume = a^3. Cuboid: TSA = 2(lb + bh + hl) | Volume = l*b*h. Polygon Angle Sum: Interior angle sum of n-sided polygon = (n - 2) * 180 deg. Each interior angle of regular polygon = (n - 2) * 180 / n. Sum of exterior angles of any convex polygon = 360 deg.
Science Key Concepts & Formulas
Pressure: P = Force / Area. Unit: N/m^2 or Pascal (Pa). Smaller area produces greater pressure (sharp knife cuts better). Friction: Static friction > Sliding friction > Rolling friction. Ball bearings convert sliding into rolling friction. Sound: Frequency determines Pitch (high frequency = shrill voice of female/bird; low frequency = deep voice of male/lion). Amplitude determines Loudness (Loudness is proportional to square of amplitude). Speed of sound: Solids > Liquids > Gases (Fastest in steel, ~343 m/s in air, 0 in vacuum). Light: Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection (i = r). In plane mirror: image is virtual, erect, same size, at same distance behind mirror, and laterally inverted. Flame Zones: Outermost zone is non-luminous (blue, hottest, complete combustion); Middle zone is luminous (yellow, moderately hot, partial combustion); Innermost zone is dark (black, unburnt carbon vapors, least hot).
Empirical Cutoff Benchmarks & Chance Memo Movement
Evaluated out of 85 marks in written stage. Qualified candidates advance to 15-mark interview (40% minimum interview qualifying mark).
| Stream / Campus / Category | Internal Candidate Cutoff | External Candidate Cutoff | Chance-Memo / Waiting List Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.T.S. High School (Boys) | 69 – 72 / 85 | 80 – 83 / 100 | Moves ~45–55 ranks. |
| Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh (RMPS) AMU City School (Boys) | 56 – 60 / 85 | 66 – 70 / 100 | Moves ~110–135 ranks. |
| AMU Girls' School (Girls) | 66 – 69 / 85 | 76 – 79 / 100 | Moves ~35–45 ranks. |
| AMU City Girls High School (Girls) | 52 – 56 / 85 | 62 – 66 / 100 | Moves ~90–110 ranks. |
Participating Schools & Hostel Life
S.T.S. High School (formerly Minto Circle)
Historic flagship school established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875. Highest cutoff among boys schools.
Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh (RMPS) AMU City School
Premier Urdu-medium school with strong linguistic and academic heritage.
AMU ABK High School (Boys Section)
Modern co-educational compound offering CBSE curriculum in English medium.
AMU Girls' School
Top-choice girls residential secondary school located on Marris Road campus.
AMU City Girls High School (Qazi Para)
Urdu-medium girls secondary school with renowned academic consistency.
AMU ABK High School (Girls Section)
English-medium girls high school with modern laboratories.
Boarding House Facilities & Fee Structure
Historic residential facility founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Provides structured prep sessions, high-speed broadband, university gymnasium and sports fields access, dining hall with nutritious hygienic meals, and 24-hour medical ward at J.N. Medical College.
Secure residential complex overseen by lady wardens. Features self-study reading rooms, sports badminton courts, hygienic cafeteria, and regular mentor tracking.
Authoritative Textbooks & Sprint Action Plan
Primary Textbooks (100% Mandatory)
- NCERT Mathematics Class 8: Solve all chapters and examples twice.
- NCERT Science Class 8: Line-by-line reading with emphasis on bold definitions, tables, and activities.
- NCERT English (Honeydew), Hindi (Vasant), Urdu (Apni Zaban): Foundational grammar exercises.
Month-by-Month Preparation Roadmap
Thorough NCERT Class 8 study. Complete all back-of-chapter exercises in Math and Science.
Grammar drills across English, Hindi, and Urdu to ensure clearing the 25% language section threshold.
Daily timed tests using the past 10 years of AMU Class 9 question papers.