GAT Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Gitam Admission Test 2026 ( GAT )

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Nupur Jain
Updated on Mar 14, 2026 23:41 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

GITAM (Deemed to be University) will conduct the GAT 2026 selection process after conducting the exams. GAT 2026 exam will be conducted in multiple sessions. Only candidates will qualify GAT exam will be able to appear for the GAT 2026 counselling and personal interview rounds. The GAT 2026 selection process consists of an entrance exam, a personal interview, and counselling. 

Table of contents
  • GAT 2026 Selection Criteria
  • GAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • GAT Result 2026
  • FAQs on GAT Counselling
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GAT 2026 Selection Criteria

  • Candidates are shortlisted for the personal interview round based on their score in admission test score. Participants with low admission test score and poor application are rejected.
  • Candidates having valid score in any of the examination score- MAT, GMAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT or NMAT for MBA admissions will be exempted from taking GAT
  • The shortlisted candidates are then screened in a Personal Interview and other qualitative parameters.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the GAT result be announced?
A: 

GAT results 2026 will be announced soon after the exam for each phase is conducted. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to download their scorecard online when released. The GAT scorecard 2026 is released at gitam.edu. GAT exam 2026 will be held in mutiple phases. On release of the GAT 2026 results, candidates will be able to check the following details on the scorecard:

  • Name of the candidate 
  • Candidate’s roll number 
  • GAT 2026 total score 
  • Result announcement date 

Qualified candidates will be able to appear for the GAT counselling process when conducted. Candidates will not be issued the physical copy of the GAT 2026 results. Candidates must ensure to download the scorecard online.

Q:   Do I have to submit a separate GAT application form, if I wish to apply for more than programme?
A: 

No, candidates will not be required to fill separate GAT application form to apply for different courses. With a single GAT application form candidates can apply for UG or PG courses they wish to apply for. Candidats can apply for Architecture, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Management, Nursing, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Sciences courses offered at GITAM Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bengaluru campuses. 

GAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
28 Mar ' 26 - 29 Mar ' 26

GAT 2026 Personal Interview (BBA)

DatesPast Exam Dates
22 Feb ' 26

GAT 2026 Personal Interview (MBA)

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GAT Result 2026

GITAM University will announce GAT result 2026 for each phase after the exam is administered. Candidates who will take the exam on D-day will be able to download scorecard upon its release. In order to download the scorecard, candidates will have to enter their login details on result link. Shortlisted candidates will be called for gorup discussion and personal interview round.

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Answered Yesterday

The GITAM GAT counselling dates are announced after the results are announced. The dates are informed to the candidates via registered mobile number, WhatsApp number, or the registered email ID.

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Vipra Mehra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The difficulty level of GAT question paper for BBA and MBA is usually easy to moderate. However, the individual difficulty level of a candidate depends on their preparation level.

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, according to GITAM University, candidates can answer their paper in whichever order they want. 

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Below is the exam pattern for GAT exam for MBA course:

SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
Language Comprehension100100
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Check below to find GAT exam pattern for BBA:

Section

No. of Questions (UG course)

Total Marks

Critical Thinking

40

80

Problem Solving

30

60

Language Comprehension

30

60

Total

100

200

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The GAT question paper for BBA and MBA includes Multiple Choice Questions. Applicants have to select one option from among the given options.

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The eligibility criteria for GAT exam is different for each course. Candidates can find the GAT eligibility requirements of their target course by following below steps:

  1. Visit gat.gitam.edu
  2. Select the required course
  3. Click on Eligibility and test pattern

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, there is no negative marking in GAT exam. If a candidate selects wrong option for a question, he/she will be given 0 marks.

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The total marks in GAT MBA exam is 200. The GAT question paper for MBA exam includes 200 questions and each question carries 1 mark. 

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

According to exam pattern for GAT BBA exam 2026, the question paper includes 100 questions of 2 marks each. This means that the total score in GAT BBA exam is 200.

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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

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