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GIM Admission Test or GAT 2023 syllabus for BBA Programme will have questions from English Language, Quantitative, Reasoning & Intelligence and General Knowledge. For MBA programme, GAT syllabus is divided into four parts namely English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Intelligence, and Data Interpretation. This article will provide you a detailed syllabus of GAT exam as well as other related information such as the section-wise distribution of questions and best books for GAT preparation.
Section-wise BBA GAT Syllabus 2023
Listed below are the section-wise topics, aspirants should cover to perform well in GAT 2023 exam:
Section | Sections | Syllbaus |
---|---|---|
A | English Language |
Verbal Reasoning, Sentence completion, Fill In the Blanks, One word substitution, Contextual usage, Syllogisms, Sentence correction, Idioms, Analogies, Different usage of same word, Jumbled paragraphs, Foreign language words used in English. |
B | Numerical and Data Analysis |
Geometry, Work and time, Number system, Percentages, HCF & LCM, Averages, Algebra, Profit & Loss, Ratios and Proportion, In-equations Quadratic and linear equations, Geometric Progression, Time-Speed-Distance. |
C | Reasoning and Intelligence |
Coding & Decoding, Visual reasoning, Pie Chart, Puzzles, Arrangement, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Multi-dimensional arrangements, Course of Action, Graphs representing Area, Series, Family tree, Numeric grid, Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Column graphs, Syllogisms. |
D | General Knowledge |
Government and Politics, Famous Personalities, Business, Economy, History, Static GK, Geography, Current affairs. |
Section-wise MBA GAT Syllabus 2023
Section | Sections | Syllabus |
---|---|---|
A | English Language |
Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Speech, Sentence Making and Correction, Antonyms, Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumble. |
B | Mathematics |
LCM and HCF, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion and others, Number System, Elementary Mathematics, Unitary Method, Mixtures and Allegation, Commercial Maths, Permutation and Combinations, Sequence And Series, Heights and Distance, Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry, Venn Diagrams, Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations, Complex Numbers, Binomial Theorem, Surds and Indices, Inequalities, Set Theory, Mixtures and Alligations, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Programming. |
C | Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
Family Tree, Course of Action, Arrangement, Pie Chart, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Column graphs, Multi-Dimensional Arrangements, Visual Reasoning, Numeric Grid, Critical Reasoning, Syllogisms, Graphs Representing Area. |
D | Indian and Global Environment |
Current Affairs, CEOs, Company Punchlines, Statements & Quotations, Sports, Science, World Records, Awards and Winners, History, Social issues, Finance, Entertainment, Business, Books and Authors, International Organisation, Geography, Major Corporate news, Politics. |
E | Data Analysis & Sufficiency |
Data Tables, Data charts, Bar Diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs, Data Analysis and Data comparison, Caselet-based Data, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency. |
GAT Syllabus: Section-wise Weightage
GAT UG candidates are given 100 questions to be solved GAT PG candidates are required to answer 200 questions. These questions are of Multiple Choice type, having four options to choose the right answer from.
Section |
No. of Questions (UG course) |
Total Marks |
---|---|---|
English Language |
25 |
50 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
Reasoning and Intelligence |
25 |
50 |
General Knowledge |
25 |
50 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
Sections | No. of Questions (PH Course) | Total Marks |
---|---|---|
Language Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
Mathematics | 40 | 40 |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
Indian and Global Environment | 40 | 40 |
Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 | 40 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Best Books for GAT Preparation
Check the table below to know the best books for GAT preparation.
Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
---|---|
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
R S Aggarwal |
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
High School Grammar |
Wren & Martin |
Manorama Year Book |
Manorama Publication |
General Knowledge by Lucent |
Lucent Publication |
Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
AK Gupta |
Compendium General English |
BB Jain |
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R S Aggarwal |
Note: GAT syllabus and exam pattern for PG exam is similar to MAT conducted by AIMA. The candidate may prepare for the exam using any MAT Preparatory book. GAT syllabus and exam pattern for UG exam is similar to UGAT conducted by AIMA. The candidate may prepare for the exam using any preparatory books on UGAT that are available in leading Book shops.
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Q: When is the best time to start GAT preparation?
A: Ideally, the aspirants should start preparing for GAT exam 9-6 months in advance.
Q: When is the best time to start GAT preparation?
A: Ideally, the aspirants should start preparing for GAT exam 9-6 months in advance.
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