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.
- GAT Sample Papers with Answer Key
- GAT Question Paper Pattern
- Advantages of Solving GAT Sample Papers
- FAQs Related to GAT Question Paper
GAT Sample Papers 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
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.
The GAT question paper for BBA and MBA includes Multiple Choice Questions. Applicants have to select one option from among the given options.
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
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.
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.
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:
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.
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 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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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