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Key Facts: Iran Konkur Art Exam
The Konkur Art exam contains exactly 100 multiple-choice questions administered in a single specialized booklet over 115 minutes.
Administered by the National Organization for Educational Testing (Sanjesh / NOET), the exam is held annually across testing centers in Iran.
The test enforces a one-third negative marking rule: +3 points are awarded for each correct answer and -1 point is deducted for each incorrect answer.
Konkur Art is designated as a floating ('shenavar') group, permitting candidates from Science (Tajrobi), Math (Riazi), and Humanities (Ensani) to sit for it simultaneously.
The blueprint is divided into three sections: General Art Comprehension (50 questions), Mathematics and Physics for Art (30 questions), and Visual and Spatial Creativity (20 questions).
Admissions to prestigious institutions like the University of Tehran's Faculty of Fine Arts rely on national ranking (rotbe) derived from standardized scores on a 0-20 scale.
Many creative majors—such as Painting, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, and Sculpture—require an additional second-stage practical examination (azmoon-e amali).
This OpenExamPrep question bank provides 100 independent English-language practice questions covering the three subjects named in the Sanjesh specialized Art booklet.
The Iran Konkur Art Group is a 115-minute, 100-question multiple-choice exam administered by Sanjesh with one-third negative marking, testing General Art Comprehension (50%), Math and Physics for Art (30%), and Visual and Spatial Creativity (20%) for competitive university admission.
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1Which ancient monument in Khuzestan represents the largest surviving Elamite ziggurat and features stamped cuneiform bricks dedicated to the god Inshushinak?
2In Achaemenid architecture at Persepolis, what distinctive animal motif commonly forms the double-protome capitals supporting the cedar ceiling beams of the Apadana?
3Which stylistic characteristic is considered the defining hallmark of Parthian figurative art across sites such as Hatra, Palmyra, and Mount Khajeh?
4In the Sasanian investiture rock relief of Ardashir I at Naqsh-e Rostam, what symbolic object does Ahura Mazda hand to the newly crowned monarch to legitimize his divine right to rule?
5The ancient bronze artifacts of Luristan from the early first millennium BCE are celebrated internationally for which iconic decorative design?
6The famous Marlik gold vessels discovered in Gilan province date to the late second to early first millennium BCE and demonstrate which sophisticated metalworking technique?
7Sasanian royal silver plates depicting the sovereign on horseback hunting wild game typically employed which technique to accentuate gilded details on a polished silver body?
8Which historic Islamic monument in Iran represents the classic transition from an Arab hypostyle mosque into the quintessential Persian four-iwan architectural plan under the Seljuks?
9The Gonbad-e Qabus brick tower in Golestan province, built in 1006 CE under the Ziyarid dynasty, features which distinctive geometric ground plan?
10What is the primary architectural and decorative function of 'muqarnas' (stalactite vaulting) in Iranian Islamic architecture?
About the Iran Konkur Art Exam
The Iran Konkur Art Group (Konkur-e Honar / کنکور سراسری گروه آزمایشی هنر) is the specialized national university entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate fine arts, design, performing arts, cinema, architecture, and music programs at Iranian public and private universities. Administered annually by the National Organization for Educational Testing (Sanjesh / NOET), Konkur Art functions both as a primary field of competition and as a floating ('shenavar') secondary examination group, allowing candidates enrolled in the Science (Tajrobi), Mathematics-Physics (Riazi), or Humanities (Ensani) tracks to concurrently compete for competitive creative faculties across Iran. Following recent nationwide Konkur restructuring by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and Sanjesh, general high-school subjects are assessed through standardized final school records, allowing the Konkur Art sitting to concentrate entirely on a single specialized 100-question multiple-choice booklet administered over 115 minutes. The examination tests three core areas: General Art Comprehension (50 questions), covering pre-Islamic and Islamic Persian art, world art history, traditional handicrafts, cinema, theater, and music theory; Mathematics and Physics for Art (30 questions), examining planar and spatial geometry, golden ratio proportions, linear perspective, shadow projections, optics, and architectural acoustics; and Visual and Spatial Creativity (20 questions), analyzing graphic composition, semiotics, color theory, and mental spatial transformations. A strict one-third negative marking penalty is applied across all questions. Admission to premier institutions—such as the University of Tehran's Faculty of Fine Arts, Tehran University of Art, and Shahid Beheshti University—is determined by national ranking (rotbe) and percentile calculated from the standardized examination score and secondary school records, often supplemented by a practical second-stage exam (azmoon-e amali) for studio-heavy majors. This question bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation developed by OpenExamPrep to support rigorous conceptual preparation. It is not an official translation, past examination publication, or authorized simulation from the National Organization for Educational Testing (Sanjesh).
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Assessment
The specialized Art Group (Honar) examination booklet is administered in a single paper-based session lasting 115 minutes. It contains exactly 100 multiple-choice questions divided into three distinct sections: Section 1 covers General Art Comprehension (50 questions, items 1–50) spanning Iranian art history, Islamic architecture, traditional crafts, world art history, cinema, theater, and music theory; Section 2 covers Mathematics and Physics for Art (30 questions, items 51–80) testing planar and spatial geometry, proportions and the golden ratio, axonometric and linear perspective, shadow projection, color physics, and architectural acoustics; and Section 3 covers Visual and Spatial Creativity (20 questions, items 81–100) testing 2D/3D composition, Gestalt principles, visual semiotics, color harmony, and spatial folding and unfolding. Each question has four options, with one-third negative marking (+3 points for a correct answer, -1 point for an incorrect answer, and 0 for omitted questions).
Time Limit
115 minutes
Passing Score
Admission determined by national rank (rotbe) within the Art group and academic records
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General Art Comprehension (درک عمومی هنر)
Comprehensive survey of pre-Islamic and Islamic Iranian art and architecture, traditional handicrafts and Persian miniature schools, global art history from antiquity to modernism, theatrical traditions, cinema history, and Iranian music theory and dastgah systems.
Mathematics and Physics for Art (درک عمومی ریاضی و فیزیک)
Applied mathematical and physical principles in design: planar and spatial geometry, Euclidean constructions, Islamic girih geometric patterns, golden ratio and modular proportions, linear and axonometric perspective, optical reflection and refraction, color physics, and room acoustics.
Visual and Spatial Creativity (خلاقیت تصویری و تجسمی)
Foundations of visual perception and design: formal elements (line, shape, texture, value), composition principles (balance, rhythm, contrast, unity), color wheels and interaction theories, semiotic sign systems, mental rotation, and spatial 3D visualization.
Preparing for the Iran Konkur Art Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Admission determined by national rank (rotbe) within the Art group and academic records
- Assessment: The specialized Art Group (Honar) examination booklet is administered in a single paper-based session lasting 115 minutes. It contains exactly 100 multiple-choice questions divided into three distinct sections: Section 1 covers General Art Comprehension (50 questions, items 1–50) spanning Iranian art history, Islamic architecture, traditional crafts, world art history, cinema, theater, and music theory; Section 2 covers Mathematics and Physics for Art (30 questions, items 51–80) testing planar and spatial geometry, proportions and the golden ratio, axonometric and linear perspective, shadow projection, color physics, and architectural acoustics; and Section 3 covers Visual and Spatial Creativity (20 questions, items 81–100) testing 2D/3D composition, Gestalt principles, visual semiotics, color harmony, and spatial folding and unfolding. Each question has four options, with one-third negative marking (+3 points for a correct answer, -1 point for an incorrect answer, and 0 for omitted questions).
- Time limit: 115 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Registration fee set annually in IRR by Sanjesh Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iran Konkur Art Group (Konkur-e Honar)?
The Konkur Art Group is the national university entrance examination in Iran for students seeking admission to degree programs in fine arts, graphic design, industrial design, cinema, theater, handicrafts, architecture, and music. It is administered annually by Sanjesh (NOET).
How many questions are on the Konkur Art exam and what is the time limit?
The specialized examination booklet contains exactly 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 115 minutes. Candidates must pace themselves at approximately 69 seconds per question.
How does negative marking work on the Konkur Art exam?
The exam uses a one-third negative marking system: each correct answer adds +3 points, each incorrect answer deducts -1 point, and unanswered questions receive 0 points. Consequently, three incorrect responses completely cancel out one correct response.
Can students from science or math tracks also take the Konkur Art exam?
Yes. The Art group is categorized as a floating ('shenavar') group alongside Foreign Languages. Students registered in the primary tracks—such as Mathematics-Physics (Riazi), Experimental Sciences (Tajrobi), or Humanities (Ensani)—can concurrently register for and take the Art exam.
What are the three main subject areas tested on the Konkur Art exam?
The three specialized subjects are: 1) General Art Comprehension (50 questions / 50% weight), 2) Mathematics and Physics for Art (30 questions / 30% weight), and 3) Visual and Spatial Creativity (20 questions / 20% weight).
Do art programs require a practical examination in addition to the written Konkur?
Yes, many studio-based majors—such as Painting, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Sculpture, Theater, and Music Performance—require a second-stage practical exam (azmoon-e amali) administered in the summer after the written results are announced. The final admission score combines both the written Konkur rank and the practical score.
How is admission determined for Iranian university art faculties?
Admission is based on the candidate's national rank (rotbe) and percentile within the Art group, derived from standardized scores on Iran's 0–20 scale, official high school GPA records, and practical exam marks where applicable.