What is AIEEE 2010?
All India Engineering Entrance Examination acronym as AIEEE is held for admission to Engineering, Architecture, Planning and Pharmacy degree courses in various engineering colleges and institutes spread all over India. It is conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Department of Secondary & Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in compliance with the directives of the Government of India (GOI). A centralized counseling system is provided for filling up the available seats all over India.

What is the eligibility for taking AIEEE exam?
The minimum academic qualification for admission through AIEEE 2010 is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent. Those appearing in 10+2 (Class XII) final or equivalent examination may also appear in AIEEE. For B.E. and B.Tech courses through AIEEE one needs to have physics and Mathematics and any one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Biology. For B.Arch or B. Planning one needs to have mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 % marks in aggregate at 10+2 level.

What are the contents of the exam?
The content of AIEEE exams are as follows:-
Mathematics
Unit 1: Sets, Relations And Functions
Unit 2: Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations
Unit 3: Matrices And Determinants
Unit 4: Permutations And Combinations
Unit 5: Mathematical Induction
Unit 6: Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications
Unit 7: Sequences And Series
Unit 8: Limit, Continuity And Differentiability
Unit 9: Integral Calculus
Unit 10: Differential Equations
Unit 11: Co-Ordinate Geometry

Unit 13: Vector Algebra:
Unit 14: Statistics and Probability
Unit 15: Trigonometry
Unit 16: Mathematical Reasoning

Physics
The syllabus contains two Sections - A and B.
Section - A pertains to the Theory Part having 80% weight age
Section - B contains Practical Component (Experimental Skills) having 20% weight age.

SECTION A
Unit 1: Physics And Measurement
Unit 2: Kinematics
Unit 3: Laws Of Motion
Unit 4: Work, Energy And Power
Unit 5: Rotational Motion
Unit 6: Gravitation
Unit 7: Properties Of Solids And Liquid
Unit 8: Thermodynamics
Unit 9: Kinetic Theory Of Gases
Unit 10: Oscillations And Waves
Unit 11: Electrostatics

Chemistry
SECTION-A: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Unit 2: States of Matter: Classification of Matter into Solid, Liquid and Gaseous States.
Unit 3: Atomic Structure
Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Unit 6: Solutions
Unit 7: Equilibrium
Unit 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics
Unit 10: Surface Chemistry

Section-B: Inorganic Chemistry
Unit 11: Classificaton of Elements and Periodicity in Properties:
Unit 12: General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Metals: Unit 13: Hydrogen
Unit 14: S - Block Elements (Alkali And Alkaline Earth Metals):

Aptitude

Part I
Awareness of persons, places, Buildings, Materials, Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build environment. Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. Visualizing . different sides of three dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning, Mental Ability (Visual, Numerical and Verbal).

Part II
Three dimensional - perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and contrast. Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil.

What is the pattern of the Exam?
AIEEE paper consists of two papers

Paper 1 of three hours duration consisting of questions from:-

• Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
• Objective type questions with equal weight age to Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Paper 2 of three hours duration consisting of questions from
Mathematics – Part I
Aptitude Test – Part II &
Drawing Test – Part III
Objective type questions Two questions to test drawing aptitude

When this exam is normally held?
This exam is normally held in April or May of every year.

What is the examination fee for taking the exam and how to pay for it?

• The cost of Information Bulletin inclusive of examination and counselling fee for BE/B.Tech only or B.Arch/ B.Planning only is Rs. 450/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 225/- for SC/ST.candidates.
• Candidates appearing for both BE/B.Tech and B.Arch/B.Planning together should send their application form along with additional fee in the form of Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- for General & OBC candidates and Rs. 150/- for SC/ST candidates in favour of Secretary, CBSE payable at Delhi/ New Delhi.
• For candidates opting examination centre in foreign country, the examination and counselling fees for appearing in BE/B Tech only or B Arch/B Planning only is Rs. 1000/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST candidates that includes counselling fee. They should send additional fees @ Rs. 550/- for General and OBC Category & Rs. 275/- for SC & ST Category in the form of demand draft in favour of Secretary, C.B.S.E payable at Delhi/New Delhi.
• Those who want to appear both BE/B.Tech & B. Arch/B Planning together they should send their application form along with additional fee in the form of demand Draft of Rs.1550/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs. 775/ - for SC/ST candidates in favour of Secretary, CBSE payable at Delhi/New Delhi.

What are the test centers for taking AIEEE?
Main test centers for taking AIEEE are

 
Abroad :  Dubai (284), Riyad (285)