Kankor 14-Pass study guide
Kankor 14-Pass · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Kankor Grade 14 examination is Afghanistan's university entrance test, taken by students finishing upper secondary school (grade 12) who seek admission to higher education. It is a high-stakes, competitive gateway: scores determine not only whether a candidate is admitted but also which field and institution they can enter, so strong performance in high-demand subjects matters as much as simply passing. The Kankor 14-Pass study guide has 5 sections and about 1,639 words.
01Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, and Quantitative Reasoning
The mathematics section rewards clean fundamentals more than clever tricks. Master these clusters: arithmetic and number properties (divisibility, LCM/GCD, fractions, ratios, percentages, averages); algebra (linear equations and inequalities, systems of two equations, factoring, quadratic formula, exponent rules); geometry (angles on lines and in triangles, similar triangles, Pythagoras, areas and volumes, circle formulas); and data/word problems (rate–time–distance, work, mixtures, simple probability).
308 words, about 2 min02Natural Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Physics : Newton's three laws, speed/velocity/acceleration, work–energy–power, Ohm's law (V = IR) and simple series/parallel ideas, basic optics (reflection, refraction) and heat transfer. Chemistry : atomic structure (protons, neutrons, electrons), the periodic table trends, ionic vs covalent bonding, balancing equations and the mole idea, acids/bases and pH, and common reaction types.
312 words, about 2 min03Social Sciences: History, Geography, and Civics
History : know the broad sequence of Afghan and world history - early empires and dynasties, the Silk Road's role, the great-power contests of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, independence and modern state-building, and major world events (world wars, the Cold War, decolonization). Geography : continents and oceans, climate zones, landforms, map skills (latitude/longitude, scale, contour lines), and Afghanistan's position as a landlocked, mountainous, crossroads country with its river basins and passes.
339 words, about 2 min04Islamic Studies: Belief, Worship, and Conduct
The section tests accurate knowledge of the pillars of faith (belief in God, angels, revealed books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree) and the pillars of practice (declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage). Know the conditions and components of each act of worship: the number and timing of daily prayers, the units (rak'ahs) of each, the zakat threshold and rate, the rules of fasting in Ramadan, and the rites of Hajj in order.
348 words, about 2 min05Dari and Pashto Language and Literature
Both language papers test grammar , vocabulary , comprehension , and literary knowledge . In grammar, know parts of speech, sentence structure, subject–verb agreement, verb tenses and aspects, pronouns, prepositions, and the rules for plural formation and agreement.
332 words, about 2 min