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Gitam Admission Test 2026 ( GAT )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 11 Nov '25 - 25 Mar '26

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Nupur Jain
Updated on Nov 25, 2025 16:33 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

GAT question paper and mock test are important for aspirants preparing for GAT exam. The previous year question papers or sample papers help students know type of questions asked in GAT exam. Students can also analyse the level of difficulty of exam and marking scheme. Read here to know how to download GAT sample paper and benefits of solving question paper

Table of contents
  • Questions Papers
  • Preparation Guide for MBA Exams
  • Preparation Guide for BBA Exams
  • Advantages of solving GAT Question Paper
  • FAQs Related to GAT Question Paper

Download previous year GAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download GAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

Questions Papers

GIM BBA-sample-paper-1-with-Q-and-A
GIM BBA-sample-paper-2-with-Q-and-A
GIM BBA-sample-paper-3-with-Q-and-A

Preparation Guide for MBA Exams

How To Prepare for MBA Entrance Exams updated.pdf
How To Prepare for MBA Entrance Exams updated
Important MBA Entrance Exams You Should Not Miss.pdf
Important MBA Entrance Exams You Should Not Miss
Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exam - Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Updated.pdf
Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exam - Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Updated
Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exams- Quantitative Aptitude updated.pdf
Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exams- Quantitative Aptitude updated
Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exams- Verbal Ability updated.pdf
Preparation Guide for MBA Entrance Exams- Verbal Ability updated
Prepare-Like-CAT-Toppers.pdf
Prepare-Like-CAT-Toppers

Preparation Guide for BBA Exams

How To Prepare for BBA Entrance Exams.pdf
How To Prepare for BBA Entrance Exams
IMPORTANT BBA ENTRANCE EXAMS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS.pdf
IMPORTANT BBA ENTRANCE EXAMS YOU SHOULD NOT MISS
Section-Wise Prep Strategies For BBA Entrance Exams.pdf
Section-Wise Prep Strategies For BBA Entrance Exams
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Advantages of solving GAT Question Paper

  • Solving GAT question paper and mocks will help a candidate identify his/her strong and weak points.
  • There are times when almost similar questions are asked in consecutive exams. So, a candidate who has practised previous year questions will solve these questions with relative ease.
  • Practicing GAT mocks will help you discover quicker ways to solve a problem and also with accuracy.
  • If a candidate has solved at least 15 to 20 mocks in three months. He will be in a very good position to score well in GAT exam

Also Read:

GAT Application Form 2026 GAT Dates 2026
GAT Admit Card 2026 GAT Syllabus 2026
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the important topics for GAT English language section?
A: 

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.
Q:   When will be the GAT exam conducted?
A: 

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.  

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FAQs Related to GAT Question Paper

Check more frequently asked questions on GAT question paper below:

Q:   What is GAT eligibility criteria?
A: 

Candidates preparing for GAT exam must make sure to follow eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified.

For BBA

  • Candidate must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination for BBA admissions.
  • The examination should be recognised by the eductaion board.
  • Student must have successfully passed this examination GAT or UGAT to be eligible to apply.

For MBA

  • Student must have a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% marks in total. 
  • 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:   What is the GAT exam duration for each section?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Will the GAT question paper have descriptive type questions?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will the GAT registration begin?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is GAT marking scheme?
A: 

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.

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Answered Yesterday

The GITAM GAT counselling dates are announced after the results are announced. The dates are informed to the candidates via registered mobile number, WhatsApp number, or the registered email ID.

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Vipra Mehra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

The difficulty level of GAT question paper for BBA and MBA is usually easy to moderate. However, the individual difficulty level of a candidate depends on their preparation level.

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Yatendra Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, according to GITAM University, candidates can answer their paper in whichever order they want. 

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Below is the exam pattern for GAT exam for MBA course:

SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
Language Comprehension100100
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning

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Shailja Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Check below to find GAT exam pattern for BBA:

Section

No. of Questions (UG course)

Total Marks

Critical Thinking

40

80

Problem Solving

30

60

Language Comprehension

30

60

Total

100

200

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Vikrant Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The GAT question paper for BBA and MBA includes Multiple Choice Questions. Applicants have to select one option from among the given options.

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Rachit Katariya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Nishtha Rai

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

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.

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

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. 

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Sumridhi Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

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.

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Atul Singh

Contributor-Level 6

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