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

Registration - 11 Nov '25 - 10 Dec '25

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Updated on Sep 19, 2025 12:13 IST

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
FAQs on GAT Counselling

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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the GAT result be announced?

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?

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 2025 registration will commence online soon. GITAM will announce the important dates for GAT 2025. Candidates willing to take admisison to GITAM to its UG or PG programme must fill the application form on or before the last date.