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The AKU Test: The Final Week of Preparation

Outline:

The Well-Prepared Student
The Somewhat-There Student
The Chronic Procrastinator
The Day Before
At The End
The AKU Test High Yield Topics

With less than a week left to go until the AKU Test, you should prioritize your preparation now more than ever. Although tensions will be at an all-time high, do not let these last few days slip away. If you have been slacking off for the past few months, stop making excuses and get to it now. A lot is possible within a week if you put your mind to it; I am a testament to that.

Here is a guide on maximizing the final week, according to what type of student YOU are, followed by my hacks to cracking the test.

The Well-Prepared Student:

If you have covered your syllabus and have a good grasp of the concepts and frequently tested topics by now, congratulations, you have done really well. The most you can do at this point is attempt MCQs to solidify your knowledge further and ensure you can apply everything you have learned to do well on the test. For this, I would recommend Premedical.pk's AKU Mock Tests, Timed Test Mode, and Subject-Wise MCQs for a more holistic approach. For someone who has already done everything, consider checking out AKU-EB's Paper 1 for FSc Part I and II. Those questions are also very similar to the AKU Test content. For math, you can do the MCQs on Premedical.pk alongside SAT I non-calculator MCQs. For more resources to practice MCQs, especially Math and Scientific Reasoning - check out my batchmate Ahmad Zafar's blog post at The Perfect Guide to Acing the AKU Entry Test!

The Somewhat-There Student:

If you have been studying consistently but have not yet finished the syllabus, switch up your approach. Out of whatever is remaining, identify the high-yield topics and prioritize those. There are 20 MCQs per subject - AKU will not be testing everything on your exam. Identifying their favorite tested topics and maximizing your preparation for those is crucial, rather than wasting time on low-yield content. At this point, you do not have time to read from textbooks. For this, I suggest my life hack for every exam: Study from MCQs! (p.s. this works in MBBS too!) Before you remind me how your syllabus is still incomplete, hear me out for a second; I used this same approach and managed to score well. Use Premedical.pk's Smart Topics, and cover the gaps in your knowledge using the explanations for the questions. The questions are divided topically, with the high-yield ones being specially marked. These will help you cover the remainder of your syllabus within the week. For people who are weak at math and need to practice it, use the topics on Premedical.pk and also practice SAT I non-calculator questions. For further elaboration, check out the high-yield topics listed below, the following heading, and our previous blog post: The Perfect Guide to Acing the AKU Entry Test!

The Chronic Procastinator

Welcome to the ULTIMATE passing exams guide by a fellow procrastinator - I got all of you covered. This secret I am about to share with you, dear reader, is (A) probably something you have already figured out; being a fellow chronic procrastinator and all, OR (B) about to change your life forever. The key to cracking exams within the last week is focusing on high-yield topics and active learning. Active learning is when you use media, such as questions and quizzes, to better your understanding rather than relying on rote learning or passive learning, e.g., just reading off a book.

For cracking the AKU Test at this time, your best friend is Premedical.pk by MedAngle. This website has everything you need from High-Yield topics (identified on the site), MCQs covering every tiny detail of the syllabus, and, my favorite, real-time explanations. These help you get an idea of the topic, develop an understanding, build your concepts, and in case you need further information, refer to the resources given below the explanation for an in-depth look at the topic. Once you do the maximum of these topics, ensure you allot 2-3 days in the end to attempt Premedical.pk's AKU Mock Tests and use the Timed Test Mode. These will help you identify where you stand, areas of lacking, and things you need to go over again. Afterward, do as many AKU-EB questions as possible, as these will be the final touch you need to get that passing grade. For people who are weak at math and can not afford not to practice it, use the topics on Premedical.pk and SAT I. Once again, check out our previous blog post: The Perfect Guide to Acing the AKU Entry Test, for further elaboration and more resources in case you've magically done all of this with time to spare. You may have noticed that most of what I said in this section is similar to what I discussed under the previous heading. The fact of the matter is, whether you're slightly prepared or not prepared at all, the same tricks apply in both scenarios, albeit with slightly differing results.

The Day Before

People recommend you take one of two approaches on the last day before the AKU Test. You can take a break and relax after weeks of preparation, ensuring your mind is fresh for the next day. This would allow you to tackle anything that AKU throws at you. Conversely, you could be like me and grab last-minute advice from live streams and spam your seniors, getting 1 response from everyone "pehle se parhna tha na” (should have studied earlier). Well, I am here to add another viewpoint to the narrative - the last day before an exam is CRUCIAL for anyone who has not yet completed their studying. The biggest mistake you can make is NOT using this time. The second biggest mistake you can make is trying to learn new concepts.

Do not, and I can not stress this enough, do not learn new content the day before an exam! This will only confuse you and make you forget what you do know. Instead, use this time to do as many MCQs as possible and revise what you already know. Remember to read through all rote learning points, as they'll be fresh in your mind the following day.

If you're stressing so much that you're unable to study, put everything aside and simply relax, regardless of how much you have left. Stress will not be productive, and having a breakdown this close to the test is the last thing you want. Find ways to relax, so your mind remains intact when you get to the exam center the next day.

The last bit of advice that applies to everyone: sleep well. If you do not get enough sleep, it does not matter how much you studied because you will not be at your best. It is tough to fall asleep the night before such a significant moment in your life; I remember lying awake for hours just because I was too tensed to fall asleep, but eventually, I did catch a few hours. Try and at least get the minimum if you can not do more.

At The End

After all is said and done, pray and have faith in yourself. It does not matter how long you studied or how much you studied; all that matters is you trust yourself and keep yourself calm. If you want something bad enough, rest assured, if there is even an ounce of goodness in it for you and it is truly meant for you, nothing will be able to stop it. Everyone's paths are different; make sure you understand that.

Best of luck, and I wish you all success in life!

The AKU Test High Yield Topics

The Math and Scientific Reasoning portion has no syllabus; hence - no high-yield topics.

Biology
● Cells and Enzymes
● Biological Molecules
● Kingdoms
● Transport
● Locomotion
● Cell Cycle
● Genetics and Biotechnology

Chemistry
● Atomic Structure
● Chemical Bonding
● Thermochemistry
● Organic Chemistry
● Electrochemistry
● Rate of Reactions

Physics
● Vector
● Work
● Kinematics
● Light
● Electricity
● Magnetism
● Modern Physics
● Heat

Author: Iman Zaynab Bajwa, AKU Class of 2026