GAT MBA Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

No, all the questions in the GAT question paper will be objective-type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. GAT question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be a negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 60 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the GAT exam sections. GAT 2026 exam will be held multiple times in a year in computer-based mode across 27 cities in India.

As per the GITAM Management Admission Test (GAT) marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. There will be negative marking for wrong answers. For every wrong answer 1/3 of the mark will be deducted. There will be no negative marking for not attempted questions. As per the GAT 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The GAT BBA exam is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes.

Some of the important topics for GAT Numerical and Data Analysis section are:

• Geometry
• Number system
• Algebra
• Statistics and Probability
• Arithmetic

GAT English Language section will cover questions from:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Sentence completion
• Fill In the Blanks
• One word substitution
• Sentence correction
• Idioms
• Analogies
• Different usage of same word
• Jumbled paragraphs
• Foreign language words used in English.

Students preparing for GAT Reasoning and Intelligence can check the important topics below:

• Coding & Decoding
• Visual reasoning
• Critical Reasoning
• Statement and assumptions
• Cause and effect
• Statement and inference
• Directions
• Blood relations

For admission to BBA and other UG courses of GITAM Deemed to be University, the GAT 2026 important dates for the following has been updated:

• Last date to apply: 25-Mar-2026
• Date of Examination: 28-Mar and 29-Mar-2026
• Personal Interview: 28-Mar and 29-Mar-2026
• Results announcement: 28-Mar and 29-Mar-2026
• Last date for payment of fees for scholarship candidates: 04-Apr-2026
• Last date for admission: 10-Apr-2026

Yes, it is possible to crack GAT exam in first attempt with proper study plan and strong determination. Candidates must understand the syllabus and exam pattern, and make a time table accordingly. Additionally, it is important for the candidate to follow the plan thoroughly to attain good score.

The university releases GAT syllabus for BBA and MBA on its official website. Follow below steps to get syllabus.

• Go to apply.gitam.edu
• Select following:
  • Campus
  • Discipline
  • Programme
• Screen will now show details
• Click on tab 'Syllabus and Sample Papers'
• GAT BBA & MBA 2026 syllabus will be displayed

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.

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.

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.  

GITAM Admission Test 2026 registrations has commenced at gat.gitam.edu. Candidates interested in admission to BBA or MBA programme of GITAM Deemed to be University, must fill online application form on or before the last date. The GAT application form can be filled in online mode only. GITAM commenced the GAT 2026 registrations online after the release of notification. Candidates must make sure to fulfill eligbility criteria before filling the application form. To complete the GAT 2026 registrations candidates must ensure to pay the GITAM application fee of INR 1200. The application fee can be paid in online mode only.

For admission to the MBA programme of GITAM Deemed University, the GAT 2026 important dates has been updated for the following:

• Last date to apply: 22-Jan-2026
• Date of Examination: 25-Jan-2026
• Personal Interview: 25-Jan-2026
• Results announcement: 25-Jan-2026
• Last date for payment of fees for scholarship candidates: 01-Feb-2026
• Last date for admission: 07-Feb-2026

As per GAT exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. GAT BBA question paper will include four sections:

• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning and Intelligence
• General Knowledge

Candidates must 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 have100 questions in total. Candidates must attempt maximum questions within the given time duration. 

As per latest GAT MBA exam pattern 2026, question paper will be divided into three sections:

• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Language Comprehension

GITAM deemed to be university prescribes the GAT BBA exam pattern. Refer the table below to know the latest GAT BBA exam pattern:

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. 

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.

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