GAT exam for BBA and MBA admission is conducted multiple times in a year. Interested candidates must know GAT exam pattern 2026 before starting their exam preparation. Gitam Institute of Technology prescribes GAT 2026 exam pattern. It has remained unchanged for the last few years. The GAT 2026 schedule has been announced. Candidates preparing for GAT exam for upcoming session can check out this page for exam pattern, marking scheme, total marks, weightage and more details.
- GAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sectional Weightage
- GAT Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
- GAT 2026 Pattern: Exam Sections & Important Topics
- FAQs on GAT Exam Pattern
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
GAT entrance exam 2026 is conducted in online mode multiple times a year. Take a quick look at the key points of GAT 2026 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
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.
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.
The GAT question paper for BBA and MBA includes Multiple Choice Questions. Applicants have to select one option from among the given options.
GAT 2026 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 section while taking the exam
- Level of difficulty of questions is usually easy to moderate
- Questions will be in multiple-choice format.
Read More:
| GAT Application Form 2026 | GAT Dates 2026 |
| GAT Admit Card 2026 | GAT Result 2026 |
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 2026 important dates.
GAT Exam Pattern 2026: Total Marks & Marking Scheme
The marking scheme and total marks for GAT BBA exam and GAT MBA exam are different. The table below includes total marks for GAT 2026:
| 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 2026 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 2026
| Section | GAT BBA Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Section I: Critical Thinking Section II: Problem Solving |
|
| Section III: Language Comprehension |
|
GAT MBA Syllabus 2026
| Section | GAT MBA Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning |
|
| Quantitative Reasoning |
|
| Language Comprehension |
|
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 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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: 16-Apr-2026
- Date of Examination: 19-Apr-2026
- Personal Interview: 19-Apr-2026
- Results announcement: 21-Apr-2026
- Last date for payment of fees for scholarship candidates: 28-Apr-2026
- Last date for admission: 04-May-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
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. It is expected that GAT 2026 registrations will commence in second week of December 2025 at gitam.edu.
GAT 2026 results will be announced phase wise soon after the exam is conducted. The GAT 2026 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 will present the mark sheet at the time of Counselling. The GAT 2026 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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