AME CET - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test (AME CET)

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AME CET 2022 application forms are available on the official website. Candidates can fill out the application form online till March 31, 2022. Candidates can click on the link below to fill out the AME CET 2022 application form. Registered candidates will be issued the AME CET admit card in the 3rd week of June 2022. The entrance test is scheduled to be held in the third week of June itself.  All students must fulfil all the eligibility conditions before filling out the application form. Check details of AME CET 2022 on this page below.

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What is AME CET?

The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test (AME CET) is a national level entrance test for the licence issuance course of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. Along with that, the AME CET entrance test scores are also applicable for Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering courses in some of the approved institutes by the government bodies in India.

AME CET consists of objective type multiple choice questions from five sections, which are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and General Awareness. Candidates are allowed to take three attempts of AME CET. The test is conducted once a year and consists of one paper only. AME CET also provides scholarships of up to 100 per cent to the meritorious candidates.

The AME CET can be taken by students who have passed or appeared for 10+2 board exam in science stream, or those who have completed a three-year diploma in engineering. The exam pattern and course duration vary accordingly.

AME CET 2022 Highlights

Features

Details

Exam Name

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Common Entrance Test (AME CET)

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Online and Offline

Exam Language

English and Hindi

Exam Duration

1.5 hours

Official Website

www.amecet.in

AME CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for AME CET 2022 are as follows:

  • Candidates should pass 10+2 Board exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or equivalent AICTE approved 3-years engineering diploma in any stream or any higher qualification in science with PCM at the time of admission.
  • Candidate must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45 per cent marks in 10+2 in PCM or equivalent.
  • Candidates who are eligible for admission in B. Tech Courses are also eligible for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course.
  • Candidate age should be between 16 to 28 years at the time of admission.
  • Candidate must not have colour blindness and any physical disabilities.

Apart from the above-mentioned eligibility criteria, the aspirants need to showcase certain skillsets, which include subject knowledge, practical and problem-solving attitude, flexibility, team spirit, to name a few.

AME CET 2022 Important Dates

Aspirants can check all the important dates related to AME CET 2022 in the table below:

Events

Dates

AME CET 2022 Application Commencement

20-Sep-2021

Last date to fill AME CET 2022 Application Form

31-Mar-2022

AME CET 2022 Admit Card

3rd week of Jun 2022

AME CET 2022 exam

3rd week of Jun 2022

AME CET 2022 result

4th week of Jun 2022

AME CET 2022 counselling

4th week of Jun 2022
AME CET 2022 Admit Card

The Admit Card of AME CET 2022 will be available for download from the official website. To download the AME CET 2022 admit card, registered candidates will have to follow the below steps:

  • Visit the official website of AME CET 2022
  • Click on the link indicating AME CET 2022 Admit Card download
  • Enter the required details in the mandatory fields such as AME CET 2022 Registration Number or Password and or date of birth
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ tab
  • Click on the ‘Download’ tab to download the admit card of AME CET 2022 in PDF format

The AME CET 2022 Admit Card will comprise the following information:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Date of birth of the candidate
  • Exam date and time
  • Exam venue and language
  • Mode of exam
  • Language od exam
  • Exam taking instruction

Candidates must take at least four to five copies of the admit card of AME CET 2022 which they have to carry to the exam centre and preserve it till the admission process is completed.

The AME CET 2022 admit card is the mandatory document to be carried at the test centre, failing which, the test authorities will not allow the candidate to appear for the test.

Upon downloading the AME CET 2022 admit card, candidates should check the personal details and in case of any discrepancy, must contact the AME CET Secretariat immediately for rectification.

AME CET 2022 Syllabus

The syllabus of AME CET 2022 will vary for candidates who have passed/appeared for 10+2 board exam and for those who have completed, or in the final year of three-year Diploma in Engineering. The subjects are common for both categories of candidates, except for 'Aptitude', which is for the candidates who are pursuing/pursued 3-year Engineering DiplomaB. Tech/Higher qualification in Science. 

Subjects for AME CET 2022 Syllabus 

  • General Awareness - Current Affairs, Static GK, Science, Politics, Business, Literature, etc.
  • English - Grammer, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics - Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra
  • Aptitude - Engineering concepts of Mechanics, Graphics, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.

Check the detailed AME CET 2022 Syllabus here. 

AME CET 2022 Exam Pattern

The AME CET exam is conducted in both online and offline modes. It consists of 90 objective-type multiple-choice questions of varying weightage. The AME CET exam pattern is different for the candidates from the 10+2 category and those who are from the 3-year Diploma/B.Tech category.

AME CET 2022 Exam Pattern and Structure for 10+2 PCM Candidates

There are five subjects in total, which are as follows. The subjects and the weightage in the order of highest to lowest.

Subject Weightage (Marks)
Mathematics 80
Physics 80
Chemistry 80
English 60
General Awareness 60

AME CET 2022 Exam Pattern and Structure for 3-year Engineering Diploma holder/B.Tech/Higher qualification in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Candidates

Subject Weightage (Marks)
Aptitude Test 240
English 60
General Awareness 60
Check the AME CET 2022 exam pattern here. AME CET 2022 Question Paper

The AME CET authorities release the previous years’ AME CET question papers for the aspirants who are preparing to appear for this entrance exam.

How to download AME CET 2022 Question Paper

AME CET 2022 candidates may visit the official website of AME CET and click on the tab displaying ‘AME CET Previous Years’ Question Papers’. Upon clicking the link, candidates will be able to download the year-wise and set-wise AME CET 2022 question papers in PDF format.

AME CET 2022 Participating Institutes

According to the official website of AME CET 2022, as many as 12 institutes approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of have been listed. The list of AME CET 2022 participating institutes is as follows:

  • HCAT, Kanyakumari
  • Alpine Institute of Aeronautics, Dehradun
  • Bharat Institute of Aeronautics, Patna
  • Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology, Chennai
  • Western India Institute of Aeronautics (WIIA), Ahmedabad
  • Indira Institute of Aircraft Engineering, Pune
  • Institute of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (IAME), Aurangabad
  • JRN Institute of Aviation Technology, Mundka, Delhi
  • Indraprasth Institute of Aeronautics, Gurugram, Haryana
  • College of Aeronautical Engineering, Guwahati
  • Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy, Hyderabad
  • Indian Institute of Aeronautics, Mundka, Delhi
FAQs Regarding AME CET 2022

Q: What are the courses for which AME CET 2022 is the entrance test for?

A: Students who are aspiring to pursue courses such as Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering can take the AME CET 2022 entrance exam to get admission in one of the DGCA approved colleges.

Q: What is the total number of seats offered for the AME CET?

A: According to the official website of AME, there are approximately 4,000 seats for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme. However, the number may increase based on the institutes’ intake policy amendment.

Q: Does AME CET provide scholarships?

A: Yes, AME CET provides scholarship to meritorious candidates. The maximum AME CET scholarship amount is Rs 4 lakh and the minimum amount of the AME CET scholarship is Rs 20,000.

Q: What is the difficulty level of AME CET?

A: The difficulty level of the test is likely to range from easy to moderate levels of difficulty.

Q: Is it necessary to take coaching to crack AME CET?

A: Although it is not mandatory to take coaching for cracking AME CET, if a student has the convenience of opting for coaching, s/he may opt for the same to ensure that the preparation is done under proper guidance and strategic way.

Q: What kind of books should I refer for AME CET preparation?

A: If the students have passed or appeared in 10+2 board exam, then s/he has to refer to the textbooks of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the AME CET preparation as well. For the General Awareness section, one can refer to GK books like Manorama Year Book for static GK and read the newspapers regularly for current affairs. For English, regular practice of grammar and vocabulary would come handy.

Q: What is the duration of the AME CET exam?

A: The total duration of the AME CET exam is 1.5 hour or 90 minutes. There is no break in between.

Q: Can I opt for online or offline mode based on my preference or it would be decided by the exam authorities?

A: Candidates can choose the test-taking mode, be it online or offline, during the admission process. The mode would be reflected at the AME CET admit card. However, based on the discretion of the test authorities, the mode of the test may get changed.

Q: In how many cities is AME CET conducted?

A: AME CET is a national level entrance exam and it is conducted across a number of cities in India. The AME CET 2022 will be held in 43 cities across the country.

Q: What is the final selection process for the qualifying candidates of AME CET?

 A: After the result of AME CET is declared, the qualifying candidates will have to appear for the counselling rounds to be held in the AME CET participating institutes. Each of these institutes has their cutoff ranks, based on which the test takers will be shortlisted for the counselling rounds. Based on that, the final admission offer will be made to the candidates.

Q: What is the difference between Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering?

A: The difference between Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Aeronautical Engineer is that an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer deals with maintenance, repair, and solve the problems in the aircraft. On the other hand, an Aeronautical Engineer is responsible for the construction and designing of the aircraft.

Q: I have appeared for my 10+2 board exam this year but haven’t received the result. Do I fulfil the AME CET eligibility criteria?

A: Yes, candidates who have appeared for the 10+2 board exam with PCM are eligible to take AME CET.

Q: I have opted for Science stream in 10+2 but my subjects are Physics, Chemistry and Biology instead of PCM. Will I be eligible for AME CET?

A: According to the AME CET authorities, the eligibility criteria state that the candidates should have studied PCM in 10+2 as Mathematics is a crucial subject for AME CET as well as for the curriculum. Hence, without Mathematics, candidates will not be eligible to apply for AME CET.

Q: I have appeared for the Board exam but my result is awaited. Will I be able to take AME CET?

A: Yes, as the eligibility criteria of AME CET state that candidates should have appeared or passed in 10+2 Board exam with PCM.

Q: What if I fail in the Board exam? Will I still be able to take admission for AME?

A: In case of failure in Board exams, the colleges will provide a certain timeline till which the candidates can submit their pass certificate by then. Within this duration, the candidates may appear for the compartmental exam and clear the backlogs and take final admission.

Q: What if I am unable to clear the backlogs for the Board exam?

A: In such a scenario, the colleges have the right to cancel the provisional admission offer made to the candidates upon qualifying the AME CET. Candidates may reattempt AME CET in the next year ensuring that they pass the Board exam.

Q: According to the AME CET eligibility criteria, the percentage of marks or equivalent CGPA to be obtained is 45 per cent. I have obtained 44 per cent. Will I be considered for taking the test?

A: As the minimum eligibility percentage or CGPA is 45, anything lesser will not be considered eligible for AME CET.

Q: I am in my final year of engineering with few backlogs. Can I appear for the AME CET?

A: Final year students are eligible to appear for AME CET 2022 but the final admission will depend on the pass certificate of the engineering degree or diploma programme.

Q: I have completed BTech in Aviation Engineering. Will it be a good option to pursue AME?

A:  Yes, pursuing Aircraft Maintenance Engineering after completing Aviation Engineering is a good prospect. Candidates will have a broader and in-depth knowledge base.

Q: What does higher qualification in science with PCM mean?

A: This means that the candidates have pursued BSc or MSc in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.

Dates Section:

The tentative dates for AME CET 2022 exam have been announced. Along with the dates, the authority has also released the application form on September 20, 2021. The last date to fill the AME CET application form is March 31, 2022. 

The exam is likely to be held in the second week of June. The result will also be declared in the third week of June. The counselling process is likely to be held in the last week of June and the colleges will begin the session by July-August.

While the AME CET important dates are scheduled around the same time every year, there may be instances where the AME CET authorities will extend or postpone certain dates of the AME CET exam. Candidates can check the important dates below:

Events

Dates

AME CET 2022 Application Commencement

20-Sep-2021

Last date to fill AME CET 2022 Application Form

31-Mar-2022

AME CET 2022 Admit Card

June 1st week 2022

AME CET 2022 exam

June 2nd week 2022

AME CET 2022 result

June 3rd week 2022

AME CET 2022 counselling

June 4th week 2022

FAQs Regarding AME CET Important Dates

Q: When do AME CET authorities release the exam notification?

A: The AME CET authorities have released the AME CET notifications in September 2021.

Q: From where will I come to know about the AME CET important dates?

A: Aspirants have to visit the official website of the AME CET to check the important dates of the exam. The AME CET exam notification is also released in the national dailies, from which the candidates get to know about the AME CET dates.

Q: From where can I know the timings or the schedule of the important events like application, downloading admit card, exam, result etc.?

A: The exam timing of the exam events will be informed by the AME CET authorities on the official website. However, in case the website does not display the information related to the timing, the aspirants need to regularly track the website for notifications or updates, or click on the relevant tabs to check if the application or admit card download process has commenced or not. As far as the exam timings are concerned, the details will be displayed in the AME CET admit card.

Q: Is there any chance that the AME CET 2022 exam getting postponed?

A: The exam dates are yet to be announced for AME CET 2022.

Q: What is the date of AME CET result declaration?

A: The result of AME CET 2022 is likely to be declared in June next year. 

Q: When will the counselling process be announced?

A: The counselling dates of AME CET will be announced by the participating institutes after the declaration of the result. As of now, the counselling process is scheduled to be held in the last week of June 2022. 

Q: What if two colleges have the counselling scheduled on the same date?

A:  In the scenario where two AME CET participating colleges schedule the counselling process on the same date, the candidates can request the college authorities to postpone the counselling date for him/her. In case the request is not granted, s/he can opt for the counselling process of the college which is preferred more by him/her.

Q: Is the AME CET exam held on the same day for both Class 10+2 (PCM) candidates and the 3-year Engineering Diploma/B. Tech candidates or for online and offline modes?

A: Yes, the AME CET exam is held in a single day and slot window for all the applicants, irrespective of the mode and the language of the exam.

Q:  When do the AME CET authorities release the question papers?

A: Although the exact date of AME CET question paper release is not announced officially, the authorities release the question paper after the admission process of a particular session is over.

Domain national
Exam Type exam
Conducted By Ministry of Civil Aviation
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Is Exam Paid 0.0
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Abbreviation AME CET
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Exam Year 2022

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