GAT Question Paper 2026: Download Sample Paper PDF for Free

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

GAT Question Paper: GITAM University does not release the official question paper for GAT examination on its official website. So, to help students prepare for GAT exam, Shiksha has provided some sample papers with answer keys in PDF format. Candidates can download the GAT sample paper PDF for free.

Solving sample papers helps understand the exam pattern.
With sample papers, candidates can know the question types for D-day.
GITAM University conducts GAT exam in multiple phases.

Table of contents

GAT Sample Papers with Answer Key
GAT Question Paper Pattern
Advantages of Solving GAT Sample Papers
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.

GAT Sample Papers with Answer Key

GIM BBA Sample Paper 1 with Answer Key

GIM BBA Sample Paper 2 with Answer Key

GIM BBA Sample Paper 3 with Answer Key

GAT Question Paper Pattern

Students solving sample paper of GAT exam for BBA or MBA admission can check out question paper pattern for both courses here:

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks
GAT BBA
Critical Thinking	40	80
Problem Solving	30	60
Language Comprehension	30	60
Total	100	200
GAT MBA
Language Comprehension	100	100
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning

Commonly asked questions

Q: What types of questions are asked in GAT exam?

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

Q: What is the difficulty level of GAT exam?

The difficulty level of GAT question paper for BBA and MBA is usually easy to moderate. Candidates with good preparation can easily crack the exam in one attempt.

Q: Can I attempt Language section first in GAT BBA exam?

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

Advantages of Solving GAT Sample Papers

Following are the benefits of solving GAT sample papers and mock tests:

Solving GAT sample 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

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which are the important topics for GAT English language section?

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?

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.

Q: Is there negative marking in GAT exam?

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.

FAQs Related to GAT Question Paper

Check more frequently asked questions on GAT question paper below:

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for GAT exam?

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

Q: Can I crack GAT exam in first attempt?

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.

Q: When will the GAT registration begin?

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.

Q: What is the total score in GAT MBA exam?

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.

Q: Where can I find GAT syllabus?

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

Q: What is GAT eligibility criteria?

GITAM University specifies different eligibility criteria for different courses. Candidates looking for admission at the university through GAT exam must check the official website or Shiksha page for course-wise eligibility requirements.

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

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: What is GAT marking scheme?

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

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

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.

Q: What is the total score in GAT BBA exam?

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.