GAT exam for BBA and MBA admission is conducted multiple times in a year. Interested candidates must know GAT exam pattern before starting their exam preparation. Gitam Institute of Technology will share the GAT 2027 exam pattern on its official website. Although it has remained unchanged for the last few years, in case of any change in the pattern, it will be updated on this page. Candidates preparing for GAT exam can check out this page for the exam pattern, marking scheme, total marks, weightage, and more details.
- GAT 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights
- GAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Sectional Weightage
- GAT Exam Pattern 2027: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
- GAT 2027 Pattern: Exam Sections & Important Topics
- FAQs on GAT Exam Pattern
GAT 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights
GAT entrance exam 2027 is conducted in online mode multiple times a year. Take a quick look at the key points of GAT test structure:
| Exam Structure |
Details (BBA) |
Details (MBA) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Name |
GAT |
GAT |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
Online |
| Total duration |
Section I: 45 minutes Section II: 45 minutes Section III: 60 minutes |
150 minutes |
| Total questions |
100 |
100 |
| Total Marks |
200 |
100 |
| Medium |
English |
English |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Commonly asked questions
GAT Marking Scheme for BBA
- Two marks will be awarded for a correct answer
- No marks will be deducted for the wrong answer
GAT Marking Scheme for MBA
- One mark will be awarded for a correct answer
- NO will be deducted for the wrong answer
The GAT question paper for BBA and MBA includes Multiple Choice Questions. Applicants have to select one option from among the given options.
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 2027 Exam Pattern: Sectional Weightage
Check below to know the section-wise weightage for GAT exam for BBA and MBA admissions:
| GAT BBA |
|
|---|---|
| Section |
Weightage |
| Critical Thinking |
30 questions |
| Problem Solving |
30 questions |
| Language Comprehension |
40 questions |
| Total |
100 questions |
| GAT MBA |
|
| Section |
Weightage |
| Logical Reasoning + Quantitative Reasoning+Language Comprehension |
100 questions |
Important note:
- Candidates can choose the order of sections while taking the exam
- The level of difficulty of questions is usually easy to moderate
- Questions will be in multiple-choice format.
Read More:
| GAT Application Form 2027 | GAT Dates 2027 |
| GAT Admit Card 2027 | GAT Result 2027 |
Commonly asked questions
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, candidates can check the official website or Shiksha's page for GAT 2027 important dates.
GAT Exam Pattern 2027: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
The marking scheme and total marks for GAT BBA exam and GAT MBA exam are different. The table below includes the total marks for GAT 2027:
| GAT BBA |
|
|---|---|
| Section |
Total Marks |
| Critical Thinking |
60 |
| Problem Solving |
60 |
| Language Comprehension |
80 |
| Total |
200 |
| GAT MBA |
|
| Section |
Total Marks |
| Logical Reasoning + Quantitative Reasoning+Language Comprehension |
100 |
GAT Marking Scheme for BBA
- Two marks will be awarded for a correct answer
- No marks will be deducted for the wrong answer
GAT Marking Scheme for MBA
- One mark will be awarded for a correct answer
- NO will be deducted for the wrong answer
Commonly asked questions
Check below to find GAT exam pattern for BBA:
Section | No. of Questions (UG course) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
Critical Thinking | 30 | 60 |
Problem Solving | 30 | 60 |
Language Comprehension | 40 | 80 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
Below is the exam pattern for GAT exam for MBA course:
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Logical Reasoning | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning |
Yes, if you have applied for one course and now want to add another course, you can do so by logging in with the created credentials and selecting multiple courses.
GAT 2027 Pattern: Exam Sections & Important Topics
The number of sections and important topics for GAT exam for BBA and MBA are prescribed by GITAM University in GAT syllabus. Candidates preparing for the entrance exam to appear for any of these two courses must check below to know the details:
GAT BBA Syllabus 2027
| Section | GAT BBA Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Section I: Critical Thinking Section II: Problem Solving |
|
| Section III: Language Comprehension |
|
GAT MBA Syllabus 2027
| Section | GAT MBA Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
|
| Quantitative Reasoning |
|
| Language Comprehension |
|
GAT Books for Preparation
The following are the books to prepare for GAT exam:
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT
- How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT
- High School Grammar
- Manorama Year Book
- General Knowledge by Lucent
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
- Compendium General English
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Commonly asked questions
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 syllabus will be displayed
According to exam pattern for GAT BBA exam, the question paper includes 100 questions of 2 marks each. This means that the total score in GAT BBA exam is 200.
FAQs on GAT Exam Pattern
Check frequently asked questions on GAT exam pattern below:
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.
GAT 2027 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.
As per the GAT MBA exam pattern, the question paper will be divided into three sections:
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Language Comprehension
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.
GITAM Admission Test 2027 registrations will soon commence at gat.gitam.edu. Candidates interested in admission to BBA or MBA programme of GITAM Deemed to be University must fill out the online application form on or before the last date. The GAT application form can be filled in online mode only.
For admission to the MBA programme of GITAM Deemed University, the GAT 2027 important dates will soon be released on the official website. The university conducts the exam in multiple phases each year.
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.
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.
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:
- Visit gat.gitam.edu
- Select the required course
- Click on Eligibility and test pattern
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 the phase-wise exam dates and last date to apply for exam.
GAT 2027 results will be announced phase wise soon after the exam is conducted. The GAT 2027 scorecard will be available for download on the official website- gat.gitam.edu, for a limited period. Candidates must obtain their GAT mark sheets within the time limit, as admission will be granted to those who present the mark sheet at the time of Counselling. The GAT scorecards can be obtained in online mode only.
GITAM offers various UG and PG courses across the below streams through GAT score:
- Enginnering
- Management
- Science
- Humanities
- Law
- Architecture
- Paramedical
- Physiotherapy
- Public Policy
- Nursing
- Medical Science
Candidates must fill the GAT application form and enter the programme details for admissions.
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