GAT MBA Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

Q: What is GAT eligibility criteria?

Candidates preparing for GAT exam must ensure to fulfill the below presscribed eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified. For BBA The minimum educational requirement for candidates is to have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination for BBA admissions. The examination should be recognisedby the relevant educational board or authority in the country. The candidate must have successfully passed this examination (GAT) or UGAT to be eligible to apply. For MBA Candidate must have a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Candidate must have completed the UG course in minimum three years duration. Students in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the programme

Q: When can I download GAT admit card?

GAT 2026 admit card will be released online at gitam.edu. GAT admit card will be released soon after the registration process is completed. Only candidates who will fill the complete application form along with the payment of the application fee will be able to download the GAT admit card. The GAT admit card is an important document that has to be carried on the day of the examination, without which candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam centre. To download the GAT 2026 admit card, candidates must visit the link sent to their registered email address. Candidates must then enter their login credentials to download the admit card. Screen will display the candidate's details and exam centre details where candidates have to report on the date of the examination. Candidates must check the details mentioned on the GAT admit card. In case of any discrepancy, candidates must immediately contact the GITAM helpline to rectify the information along with the supporting documents.

Q: What is full form of GAT?

The full form for GITAM GAT is GITAM Admission Test. It is an management entrance test conducted by Gandhian Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) for admission to MBA/PGDM programe of GITAM School of Business. Candidates seeking admision to Post graduate programe of GITAM must appear for the exam. Candidates having valid score in national level management entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. will be exemted from taking the GITAM GAT exam. Candidates will be required to fill the application form to be eligible for appearing in group discussion and personal interview rounds. GITAM GAT is conducted in multiple sessions in a year. Candidates can chose the date of examination as per their convenience.

Q: What is the GAT exam duration for each section?

As per the GAT exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. GAT BBA question paper will consist of four sections, namely: English Language Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning and Intelligence General Knowledge Candidates will be required to attempt all four sections within the given time duration. GAT exam is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes or one hour. GAT sections will consist of 100 questions in total. Candidates must device strategy to attempt maximum questions within the given time duration.

Q: When will the GAT registration begin?

GITAM Admission Test (GAT) 2026 registrations will commence in second week of December 2025 at gat.gitam.edu. Candidates interested in admission to BBA or MBA programme of GITAM Deemed to be University, must fill the online application form on or before the last date. The GAT application form can be filled in online mode only when released. GITAM will commence the GAT 2026 registrations online after the release of notification. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligbility criteria before filling the application form. To complete the GAT 2025 registrations candidates must ensure to pay the GITAM application fee of INR 1200. The application fee can be paid in online mode only.

Q: Why is GITAM GAT conducted?

GITAM GAT is conducted for admission to UG and PG courses offered by GITAM Deemed to be University. Candidates seeking admission to GITAM, must apply for GAT examination and stay updated with the latest events and dates. For the upcoming session, GAT 2025 registration has commenced. The exam is being held in multiple sessions for BBA and MBA.

Q: When will be the GAT exam conducted?

GAT 2026 exam will be held in multiple sessions. Candidates who will register for the exam will be able to appear for the GAT exam. The examination for GITAM (Deemed to be University) UG and PG admissions will be held in computer based mode. Candidates will have to report to the allotted exam centre. GAT exam is codncuted for a duration of 60 minutes. As per the GAT exam pattern, the question paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. Candidates had to choose a correct answer among the four options provided. There will be a negative marking for wrong answers of 1/3 marks. Candidates wothout GAT admit card will not be permitted to enter the GAT exam centre.

Q: What are the important dates for GAT MBA admission?

For admission to the MBA programme of GITAM Deemed University, the GAT 2026 important dates will be updated for the following: Last date to apply: To be notified Date of Examination: To be notified Personal Interview: To be notified Results announcement: To be notified Last date for payment of fees for scholarship candidates: To be notified Last date for admission: To be notified

Q: When will the GAT result be announced?

GITAM GAT 2026 result date is yet to be announced. Candidates who appear in the exam can download the result of GITAM GAT 2026 from the official website of the exam. The merit of a candidate is determined by the score secured in the exam. However, this is subject to the rule of reservation as per UGC guidelines/norms applicable to the university. Students who qualify for GITAM GAT 2026 are eligible for admission only if they fulfil the requirement of minimum marks in the qualifying examination as per the eligibility criteria.

Q: Are there any scholarships available for GAT BBA and MBA?

Yes, GITAM offers scholarships based on the GAT rank or score or national or state entrance test scores or ranks as per GITAM's scholarship policy. This scholarship is applicable only for the first year, and to avail of the same scholarship for the subsequent years of study, candidates should score a CGPA of 8.0 and above in the qualifying examination. Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and seats under the scholarship quota are limited.

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Updated on Aug 26, 2025 10:16 IST

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GAT 2026 exam dates will be announced in December 2025. Candidates seeking admission to BBA/MBA programme of GITAM Deemed to be University must stay updated with the important dates and schedule. GAT 2026 registrations will commence tentatively in second week of December 2025. The process of application form will be online. GAT 2026 examination will be conducted in multiple phases. GITAM Deemed to be University will update the phase-wise GAT 2026 exam dates.

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GAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
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GAT 2026 Important Dates

GAT Application Form: The application form of GAT 2026 will be released tentatively in second week of December 2026. Candidates can fill GAT application form 2026 online on the official website of GITAM Deemed to be University. The application fee payment can be made via credit/debit card/net banking/SBI challan.
GAT Admit Card: The GAT admit card 2026 is issued soon after the registration process is over.
GAT Exam: GAT 2026 BBA and MBA exam date will be updated soon after the release of official notifiaction. GAT exam is conducted in mutiple phases.
GAT Result: GITAM Deemed to be University releases the scorecard of GAT 2026 based on the applicants' qualifying exam scores and interview rounds. Results will be announced the same day.
GAT Counselling: Candidates are called for the GAT counselling round on their performance in the exam. The admission committee decides the admission of candidates to a particular programme at the time of counselling. Candidates need to bring all the required documents at the time of GAT counselling.

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Q: What are the important dates for GAT MBA admission?

Q: When will the GAT result be announced?

Q: Are there any scholarships available for GAT BBA and MBA?

GAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Aug ' 26	GAT 2026 Registration for BBA and MBA TENTATIVE

GAT 2026 Dates FAQs

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is GAT eligibility criteria?

Q: When can I download GAT admit card?

Q: What is full form of GAT?

Q: What is the GAT exam duration for each section?

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How many times is GAT exam conducted?

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GAT exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The examination dates are annunced for each phase. GAT is a university level entrance examination conducted for admission to UG and PG management programmes of GITAM Deemed to be University. Candidates willing to appear for GAT exam must stay updated with

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Where can I download the GAT syllabus for MBA?

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the GAT syllabus 2026 for MBA by following the steps below:

Visit the official website of GITAM Deemed to be University: apply.gitam.edu
Scroll down and select the following:
Campus
Discipline: Managament
Programme: MBA
Screen will now show the details about the programme.
Click on

Dhanya Dhyani

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Where can I download the GAT syllabus for BBA?

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the GAT syllabus 2026 for BBA by following the steps below:

Visit the official website of GITAM Deemed to be University: apply.gitam.edu
Scroll down and select the following:
Campus
Discipline
Programme
Screen will now show the details about the programme.
Click on tab 'Syllabus and

Nishtha Kumar

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When will GAT admit card be released?

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GAT 2026 admit card will be released soon after the registration process is over. Registered candidates will be able to download the GAT admit card 2026 online. GAT admit card will mention the exam centre and exam timing details. Candidates must report at the alloted exam centre at given date and ti

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