GAT MBA Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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.

The last date to apply for GAT exam 2026 has been announced. Aspirants can submit the online GAT 2026 application form online till prescribed date at gitam.edu. Registered candidates will also be able to download the GAT 2026 admit card when released. Candidates will not be permitted to take the exam without registration and an admit card. Refer to the table below to know the GAT application form last date for BBA and MBA:

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.

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.

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.  

Some of the important topics for GAT Numerical and Data Analysis section are:

• Geometry
• Number system
• Algebra
• Statistics and Probability
• Arithmetic

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

Check below to find GAT exam pattern for BBA:

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

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.

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

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.