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Key Facts: AJA Officer Academies Entrance Examination Exam

3,500,000 IRR

Non-refundable 1405-1406 registration fee

AJA 1405-1406 registration guide

165 questions

Mathematics-Physics written-track total

AJA 1405-1406 subject table

205 minutes

Published Mathematics-Physics subject-time total

AJA 1405-1406 subject table

5 institutions

Officer-academy institutions listed in the intake guide

AJA 1405-1406 registration guide

165 cm

Published general minimum height

AJA 1405-1406 eligibility rules

AJA administers a track-specific written entrance examination and later in-person screening for Iran's Army officer academies. This independent English-language MCQ bank studies the published Mathematics-Physics subjects and does not simulate the official Persian testing environment or non-written selection stages.

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1In Persian grammar and syntax, which component functions as the grammatical direct object (maf'ul) in the sentence: 'فرمانده شجاع، نقشه عملیات را با دقت بررسی کرد' (The brave commander reviewed the operational map with precision)?

A.نقشه عملیات (the operational map)

B.فرمانده شجاع (the brave commander)

C.با دقت (with precision)

D.بررسی کرد (reviewed)

Explanation: In Persian grammar, the direct definite object (maf'ul) is typically marked by the postposition 'را' (ra). In this sentence, 'نقشه عملیات' (the operational map) immediately precedes 'را' and receives the action of the transitive verb 'بررسی کرد' (reviewed), designating it as the grammatical direct object.

2In Persian morphology, which word is a derived-compound (moshtaq-morakkab), formed from a compound base plus a derivational suffix?

A.دانشگاهی (university-related)

B.دانشجو (student)

C.بی‌باک (fearless)

D.کتاب‌ها (books)

Explanation: A derived-compound word contains more than one lexical base and at least one derivational affix. 'دانشگاهی' contains the compound base 'دانشگاه' ('دانش' + 'گاه') followed by the adjective-forming suffix '-ی'.

3In compound Persian sentence structures, which subordinating conjunction (herf-e rabt-e vabasteh-saz) introduces a causal clause (jomleh-ye peyro-ye ellat)?

A.زیرا که (because / since)

B.اگرچه (even though / although)

C.به‌طوری‌که (in such a manner that)

D.تا اینکه (in order that / until)

Explanation: 'زیرا که' (or 'چونکه' / 'زیرا') is a primary subordinating causal conjunction in Persian that introduces the dependent clause explaining the reason or cause behind the action in the main clause (jomleh-ye payeh).

4What is the present stem (bone mozare') of the Persian infinitive 'تاختن' (to charge / to gallop / to assault)?

A.تاز (taz)

B.تاخت (takht)

C.تازید (tazid)

D.تازش (tazesh)

Explanation: The present stem (bone mozare') of 'تاختن' is 'تاز' (found by removing the imperative prefix 'بـ' from 'بتاز'). It is used to form the present tense (e.g., 'می‌تازد' - he charges) and present participles.

5In the illustrative poetic line 'دلیران میدان چو شیر ژیان / برآشفتند بر لشکر دشمنان' (The warriors of the battlefield, like fierce lions, raged upon the enemy host), which element functions as the ground of comparison (vajh-e shabah)?

A.Rage and fierceness in battle (برآشفتگی و درندگی در نبرد)

B.The warriors of the field (دلیران میدان)

C.The comparative particle 'چو' (like / as)

D.The fierce lion (شیر ژیان)

Explanation: In Persian rhetoric (badi' and bayan), a simile (tashbih) comprises four pillars: the tenor/subject (moshabba: دلیران), the vehicle/image (moshabba-beh: شیر ژیان), the comparative tool (adat-e tashbih: چو), and the shared quality or ground of comparison (vajh-e shabah), which here is ferocious raging in combat.

6In Persian poetic rhetoric, when a poet attributes a human action or bodily feature to an inanimate object or abstract concept—such as 'دست روزگار' (the hand of fate) or 'گریه ابر' (the weeping of the cloud)—which specific literary trope is created?

A.Este'areh-ye Mekniyyeh / Tashkhis (Implicit metaphor / Personification)

B.Este'areh-ye Mosarraheh (Explicit metaphor)

C.Majaz ba Alaqeh-ye Sababiyyat (Metonymy of causality)

D.Iham-e Tanasob (Ambiguous harmony)

Explanation: Attributing human actions, feelings, or anatomy to non-human entities is personification (tashkhis / adam-angari), which in classical Persian rhetoric is classified as an implicit metaphor (este'areh-ye mekniyyeh) where the vehicle (moshabba-beh, a human) is omitted and only one of its distinctive attributes is mentioned.

7Which type of pun or paronomasia (jenas) occurs when two words are written and pronounced identically in vowels and consonants but carry completely different meanings, as in 'روان' meaning both 'soul/spirit' and 'flowing'?

A.Jenas-e Tam (Complete Homophonic Pun)

B.Jenas-e Naqes (Imperfect Pun)

C.Jenas-e Zayed (Augmented Pun)

D.Jenas-e Khati (Graphic / Calligraphic Pun)

Explanation: Jenas-e tam (complete pun) occurs when two words match in four characteristics: letter identity, number of letters, vowels/diacritics, and sequence of letters, yet possess distinct lexical definitions.

8Which Persian pair correctly illustrates two similarly pronounced words whose different spellings mark different meanings?

A.صفیر گلوله — سفیر صلح (whistle of a bullet — ambassador of peace)

B.فراز و فرود — حیات و ممات (ups and downs — life and death)

C.حسرت و دریغ — قهر و غضب (regret and sorrow — wrath and fury)

D.تعلل و درنگ — مساعی جمیله (delay and hesitation — commendable efforts)

Explanation: 'صفیر' means a whistle or shrill sound, while 'سفیر' means an ambassador or envoy. Their distinct initial letters preserve distinct meanings despite their similar pronunciation in contemporary Persian.

9In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, which national hero embodies the pinnacle of chivalry, loyalty to the Iranian realm (Iran-zamin), and defense of the frontier against Turanian incursions?

A.Rostam son of Zal (رستم دستان)

B.Zahhak the Serpent King (ضحاک ماردوش)

C.Afrasiab (افراسیاب)

D.Garshasp (گرشاسپ)

Explanation: Rostam-e Dastan (son of Zal) is the central legendary champion (Jahangir / Pahlavan) of the Iranian national epic Shahnameh, revered for safeguarding the sovereignty and borders of Iran across multiple generations and heroic exploits (Haft Khan-e Rostam).

10What is the traditional poetic meter (bahr-e aroozi) employed by Ferdowsi in composing the epic couplets of the Shahnameh?

A.Bahr-e Motaqareb-e Mosamman-e Mahzoof (فعولن فعولن فعولن فعل)

B.Bahr-e Ramal-e Mosamman-e Makhboon (فاعلاتن فعلاتن فعلاتن فعلن)

C.Bahr-e Hazaj-e Mosaddas-e Mahzoof (مفاعیلن مفاعیلن فعولن)

D.Bahr-e Rajaz-e Mosamman-e Salem (مستفعلن مستفعلن مستفعلن مستفعلن)

Explanation: The Shahnameh and the vast majority of classical Persian martial and heroic epics (razm-nameh) are composed in the meter 'Bahr-e Motaqareb-e Mosamman-e Mahzoof' (fa'oolon fa'oolon fa'oolon fa'al / fa'ool), whose short, rapid, and rhythmic cadence suits martial narratives.

About the AJA Officer Academies Entrance Examination Exam

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Officer Academies Entrance Examination (آزمون اختصاصی دانشگاه‌های افسری آجا) is AJA's annual selection examination for applicants to Imam Ali Officers University, Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense University, Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University, Imam Khomeini Naval University in Noshahr, and Farabi Faculty of Science and Technology. The 1405-1406 guide publishes separate written subject tables for Mathematics-Physics, Experimental Sciences, Humanities and Islamic Sciences, and eligible technical applicants. This independent OpenExamPrep bank concentrates on the Mathematics-Physics written track. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official Persian translation, not an official-format paper, and not a substitute for the mandatory interview, medical, physical-fitness, or suitability stages.

Exam sponsor: Islamic Republic of Iran Army (AJA) Selection and Recruitment Management. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The written examination uses a common four-subject general section and a track-specific specialized section. Candidates who advance continue through an in-person interview and mandatory medical, physical-fitness, and suitability assessments; the guide does not publish a case-study component.

Time Limit

205 minutes for the Mathematics-Physics track; varies by track

Passing Score

Competitive selection; the 1405-1406 guide does not publish a fixed pass mark

Exam / Certification Fees

3,500,000 IRR for the 1405-1406 intake

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

AJA Selection and Recruitment Portal · Source checked 2026-09-15Official registration, admission, and results portal named in the 1405-1406 AJA guide.
AJA Officer Academies 1405-1406 Registration Guide · Source checked 2026-09-15Mirror of the official AJA guide; used for current identity, schedule, fee, eligibility, selection stages, subject counts, timing, coefficients, and textbook sources.
Iran Ministry of Education Textbook Portal · Source checked 2026-09-15Official catalog for the named upper-secondary textbooks.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

15 questions (9.1%)

Persian Language and Literature

Persian 1 and 2 plus the taught first-semester portion of Persian 3.

15 questions (9.1%)

Arabic Language and Quran

Arabic, Language of the Quran 1 and 2 plus the taught first-semester portion of level 3.

15 questions (9.1%)

Islamic Culture

Religion and Life 1 and 2 plus the taught first-semester portion of level 3.

15 questions (9.1%)

English Language

English 1 and 2 plus the taught first-semester portion of English 3.

40 questions (24.2%)

Mathematics

The published Mathematics-Physics-track algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, calculus, and discrete-mathematics sources.

35 questions (21.2%)

Physics

Physics 1 and 2 plus the taught first-semester portion of Physics 3 for the Mathematics-Physics track.

30 questions (18.2%)

Chemistry

Chemistry 1 and 2 plus the taught first-semester portion of Chemistry 3.

Preparing for the AJA Officer Academies Entrance Examination Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Competitive selection; the 1405-1406 guide does not publish a fixed pass mark
Assessment: The written examination uses a common four-subject general section and a track-specific specialized section. Candidates who advance continue through an in-person interview and mandatory medical, physical-fitness, and suitability assessments; the guide does not publish a case-study component.
Time limit: 205 minutes for the Mathematics-Physics track; varies by track
Exam / certification fees: 3,500,000 IRR for the 1405-1406 intake Official sources

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AJA Officer Academies Entrance Examination: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the exact textbook editions and Grade 10-12 portions listed in the current AJA guide, especially the specified first-semester Grade 12 material.

2For the Mathematics-Physics track, devote the largest share of practice to mathematics, followed by physics and chemistry, while maintaining all four 15-question general subjects.

3Work quantitative questions without a calculator unless current candidate instructions expressly permit one, and check units and signs before selecting an answer.

4Practice Persian, Arabic, and English language items in their original scripts because the official language environment is not reproduced by English explanations alone.

5Prepare separately for the mandatory medical, physical-fitness, interview, and suitability stages; MCQs can review knowledge but cannot certify performance or eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which institutions use the AJA officer academies entrance process?

The 1405-1406 AJA guide lists Imam Ali Officers University, Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense University, Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University, Imam Khomeini Naval University in Noshahr, and Farabi Faculty of Science and Technology. Available fields depend on the applicant's diploma and selected service.

What is the official language and how does this practice bank adapt the exam?

The official guide and written subject environment are Persian, with Arabic and English assessed as named school subjects. OpenExamPrep provides one independent English-language MCQ study adaptation; it is not an official translation or a simulation of the Persian testing environment.

What happens after the written examination?

Candidates who advance continue through AJA's in-person selection process. The current guide requires an interview and success in medical examinations, physical-fitness testing, and suitability screening; these performance and screening stages cannot be reproduced by an online MCQ bank.

How many questions are on the Mathematics-Physics track?

The 1405-1406 guide assigns 60 general questions and 105 specialized questions to the Mathematics-Physics track, for 165 total. The published time allocations sum to 205 minutes. Other diploma tracks use different subject tables and totals.

Does AJA publish a fixed pass mark?

The 1405-1406 registration guide requires success in the scientific examination and later screening but does not state a fixed numerical pass mark. Admission is therefore described here as competitive rather than as a guaranteed score threshold.