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Key Facts: Afghanistan Kankor Exam

360

Total marks on the paper

NExA / Pajhwok 1405 results announcement

4 hours

Time allowed in the 1405 sitting

NExA Director General, Pajhwok, 6 July 2026

160

Multiple-choice questions

Afghanistan Kankor examination format

400 AFN

Participation fee

NExA 1405 registration notice

120,000

Candidates in the 1405 Kankor

NExA, 12 June 2026

The Afghanistan Kankor is the national university entrance examination run by NExA: 160 four-option multiple-choice items on paper/OMR, scored out of 360 marks, with up to four hours allowed in the 1405 (2026) sitting and a 400 AFN participation fee. About 120,000 candidates sat it in 1405 across four rounds. The official paper is set in Dari and Pashto; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for topic review, not an official translation or a simulation of the real paper.

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1What is the solution set for the quadratic equation x^2 - 7x + 12 = 0?

A.x = 3 and x = 4

B.x = -3 and x = -4

C.x = 2 and x = 6

D.x = -2 and x = -6

Explanation: Factoring the quadratic expression x^2 - 7x + 12 gives (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0. Setting each linear factor to zero yields x = 3 and x = 4. Both roots satisfy the original equation: 3^2 - 7(3) + 12 = 9 - 21 + 12 = 0, and 4^2 - 7(4) + 12 = 16 - 28 + 12 = 0.

2If log_2(x) + log_2(x - 2) = 3, what is the valid real value of x?

A.x = 4

B.x = -2

C.x = 6

D.x = 2

Explanation: Using the product property of logarithms, log_2(x(x - 2)) = 3. Converting to exponential form yields x(x - 2) = 2^3 = 8, which simplifies to x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0. Factoring gives (x - 4)(x + 2) = 0, so x = 4 or x = -2. Because the domain of log_2(u) requires u > 0, x must be strictly greater than 2. Thus, x = 4 is the only valid solution.

3A Kankor item asks for the domain of the real-valued function f(x) = sqrt(16 - x^2). Which interval is correct?

A.[-4, 4]

B.(-infinity, -4] U [4, infinity)

C.[0, 4]

D.(-4, 4)

Explanation: A square root of a real number is defined only when the radicand is non-negative, so require 16 - x^2 >= 0, that is x^2 <= 16. Taking square roots gives |x| <= 4, so the domain is the closed interval [-4, 4]. The endpoints are included because at x = -4 and x = 4 the radicand is exactly zero, which is permitted.

4What is the value of the limit: lim_(x -> 0) (sin(5x) / (2x))?

A.5/2

B.1

C.0

D.5/4

Explanation: Using the fundamental trigonometric limit lim_(u -> 0) (sin(u) / u) = 1, we can rewrite the expression as (5/2) * (sin(5x) / (5x)). As x -> 0, 5x -> 0, so lim_(x -> 0) (5/2) * (sin(5x) / (5x)) = (5/2) * 1 = 5/2.

5What is the derivative of f(x) = x^3 * e^(2x) with respect to x?

A.e^(2x) * (2x^3 + 3x^2)

B.3x^2 * e^(2x)

C.2x^3 * e^(2x)

D.6x^2 * e^(2x)

Explanation: Using the product rule (u*v)' = u'*v + u*v', let u = x^3 and v = e^(2x). Then u' = 3x^2 and v' = 2e^(2x) by the chain rule. Combining these gives f'(x) = (3x^2)(e^(2x)) + (x^3)(2e^(2x)) = e^(2x)(2x^3 + 3x^2).

6What is the value of the definite integral ∫ from 0 to 2 of (3x^2 - 4x + 1) dx?

A.2

B.4

C.0

D.6

Explanation: Find the antiderivative: F(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + x. Evaluate from 0 to 2: F(2) = (2)^3 - 2(2)^2 + 2 = 8 - 8 + 2 = 2. F(0) = 0. Therefore, F(2) - F(0) = 2 - 0 = 2.

7In a right triangle, if sin(theta) = 3/5 and theta is in the first quadrant, what is the value of tan(2*theta)?

A.24/7

B.7/24

C.24/25

D.12/7

Explanation: Since sin(theta) = 3/5 in quadrant I, cos(theta) = sqrt(1 - (3/5)^2) = 4/5, and tan(theta) = (3/5)/(4/5) = 3/4. The double-angle identity for tangent is tan(2*theta) = (2*tan(theta)) / (1 - tan^2(theta)). Substituting tan(theta) = 3/4 gives (2 * 3/4) / (1 - 9/16) = (3/2) / (7/16) = (3/2) * (16/7) = 24/7.

8What is the center and radius of the circle given by the equation x^2 + y^2 - 6x + 8y = 0?

A.Center (3, -4), Radius = 5

B.Center (-3, 4), Radius = 5

C.Center (3, -4), Radius = 25

D.Center (6, -8), Radius = 10

Explanation: Complete the square for x and y: (x^2 - 6x + 9) + (y^2 + 8y + 16) = 9 + 16. This simplifies to (x - 3)^2 + (y + 4)^2 = 25 = 5^2. The standard form (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 gives the center (h, k) = (3, -4) and radius r = sqrt(25) = 5.

9In an arithmetic progression beginning 3, 7, 11, 15, ..., what is the sum of the first 25 terms?

A.1,275

B.1,225

C.1,300

D.625

Explanation: With a1 = 3 and common difference d = 4, the sum of n terms is S_n = n/2 * (2*a1 + (n - 1)*d). For n = 25: S_25 = 25/2 * (6 + 24*4) = 12.5 * 102 = 1,275.

10What is the determinant of the 2x2 matrix A = [[4, -2], [3, 5]]?

A.26

B.14

C.-26

D.22

Explanation: The determinant of a 2x2 matrix [[a, b], [c, d]] is calculated as ad - bc. For matrix A: det(A) = (4)(5) - (-2)(3) = 20 - (-6) = 20 + 6 = 26.

About the Afghanistan Kankor Exam

The Afghanistan Kankor (کانکور) is the national university entrance examination administered by the General Directorate of Examinations (NExA) for grade-12 graduates seeking admission to bachelor's programmes at Afghanistan's public universities and higher-education institutes.

Assessment

160 four-option multiple-choice items on an OMR answer sheet, drawn from the Ministry of Education grade 10-12 curriculum and grouped into three blocks: mathematics (about 43 items), natural sciences — chemistry, physics and biology (about 42 items), and social sciences, languages and geology — history, geography, Tafsir, Islamic studies, Dari, Pashto and geology (about 75 items). Total 360 marks.

Time Limit

Up to 4 hours per candidate in the 1405 (2026) sitting

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark. Scored out of 360 marks; placement is by competitive ranking against the annual faculty capacity codes published by NExA. The top scorer in 1405 achieved a full 360.

Exam Fee

400 AFN (General Directorate of Examinations / NExA (ادارهٔ عمومی امتحانات))

Afghanistan Kankor Exam Content Outline

43 items

Mathematics

Algebraic equations, polynomials, logarithms, trigonometry, analytic geometry, sequences, matrices, vectors, limits, derivatives, integrals, and probability.

42 items

Natural Sciences

Physics (mechanics, electricity, optics, thermodynamics, modern physics), Chemistry (atomic structure, stoichiometry, organics, equilibrium), and Biology (cells, genetics, physiology, ecology).

75 items

Social Sciences, Languages & Geology

Afghan and world history, physical and provincial geography, Tafsir and Islamic studies, Dari and Pashto language and literature, and the grade 10 geology textbook.

How to Pass the Afghanistan Kankor Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Scored out of 360 marks; placement is by competitive ranking against the annual faculty capacity codes published by NExA. The top scorer in 1405 achieved a full 360.
Assessment: 160 four-option multiple-choice items on an OMR answer sheet, drawn from the Ministry of Education grade 10-12 curriculum and grouped into three blocks: mathematics (about 43 items), natural sciences — chemistry, physics and biology (about 42 items), and social sciences, languages and geology — history, geography, Tafsir, Islamic studies, Dari, Pashto and geology (about 75 items). Total 360 marks.
Time limit: Up to 4 hours per candidate in the 1405 (2026) sitting
Exam fee: 400 AFN

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Afghanistan Kankor Study Tips from Top Performers

1Budget your time against the paper's real shape: the social sciences, languages and geology block carries the most items, while mathematics carries the most marks per item.

2Work through the Ministry of Education grade 10, 11 and 12 national textbooks — Kankor items are drawn from that curriculum, including the single grade 10 geology text.

3Memorise key chemical formulas, trigonometric identities, and the milestones of Afghan constitutional and dynastic history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format and duration of the Afghanistan Kankor exam?

The Kankor is a paper/OMR examination of 160 four-option multiple-choice questions scored out of 360 marks. For the 1405 (2026) sitting NExA increased the allowance to up to four hours per candidate.

How much does it cost to register for the Kankor?

The 1405 registration notice set the participation fee (حق‌الشمول) at 400 AFN, handed in with the completed form through the candidate's own school or madrasa. The form itself is free and is published online by NExA.

Is there a passing score for the Kankor?

No. There is no fixed pass mark. Candidates are ranked on their total out of 360 and placed against the faculty capacity codes NExA publishes each year, so the score needed depends entirely on the faculty and the year.

What language is the official Kankor exam administered in?

The paper is set in Afghanistan's official languages, Dari and Pashto. For the 1405 cycle NExA also said questions would be prepared in English and Arabic for candidates returning from abroad who do not read Dari or Pashto. Our practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for conceptual preparation.