UGAT BCA Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

The UGAT difficulty level can be different for each candidate preparing for the exam. The candidates who are preparing for the exam must know the exam pattern, UGAT concepts, etc. Usually, the difficulty level of the UGAT exam is easy to moderate. Candidates can crack the UGAT exam with proper preparation, practicing mock tests and previous years' question papers can help the candidates crack the UGAT exam. Dedication and concistency will come in handy for the UGAT preparation.

Knowing AIMA UGAT exam pattern is important because the question paper will follow same structure. Students can have a targetted study plan if they know UGAT exam pattern and important topics. 

Yes, the UGAT exam has negative marking. Candidates appearing for the UGAT exam must know that UGAT question paper has negative marking for each incorrect answer that they mark during the exam. Two marks will be awarded to the candidates for each correct answer they mark and 0.5 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates should carefully mark the answers during the exam. 

AIMA conducts the UGAT exam in a paper based test mode at various centres. Candidates need to visit the allotted test centre to take the paper based UGAT exam. At the UGAT exam centre, each candidate is given the OMR sheet to mark the answers against each question. Candidates can only carry a black or blue point pen to the UGAT exam centre to mark the answers. 

The UGAT exam is conducted in the paper-based test mode. The UGAT question paper has multiple-choice questions. The marking scheme for the UGAT exam is as follows:

1. English Language:
   • High School Grammar and Comprehension by Wren and Martin
   • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
   • Objective General English by SP Bakshi
2. Numerical and Data Analysis:
   • NCERT Mathematics books
   • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal
   • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
3. Reasoning and Intelligence:
   • A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
   • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
   • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
4. General Knowledge
   • Manorama Year Book
   • Newspapers
   • Lucent's General Knowledge 

SET and UGAT are undergraduate entrance exams conducted for BBA admissions. 

• SET exam is conducted by Symbiosis International University for admission to the BBA course at its institutes. Eight SIU colleges accept SET scores for admissions. The duration of the exam is one hour and students have to take the exam in the CBT format. 
• UGAT is another BBA entrance exam conducted by AIMA. With UGAT scores, students can get admission to various courses and colleges under AIMA. The exam is conducted in the PBT format.

Difficulty level of UGAT syllabus is usually easy to moderate. Syllabus of UGAT is comparatively easier than syllabus of other integrated MBA exams, such as IPMAT. A good preparation can help candidates with good UGAT scores. 

Solving the UGAT question paper is very important from preparation point of view. Since UGAT is a speed based test where candidates have to read long passages, tables and charts, do multiple calculations and solve tricky puzzles, one needs to have prior practice of the same. The UGAT mock tests serve this purpose. However, to know what type of passages and puzzles are there in the UGAT exam, you need to solve previous years' question papers. Some of the benefits of solving previous years' UGAT question paper are:

1. With the help of previous year's UGAT question paper, you can understand the latest UGAT exam pattern and marking scheme
2. Practicing UGAT question papers improves speed and accuracy in solving the questions
3. Practicing UGAT question papers improves time management skills as you would get to know which type of questions take how much time.
4. When you practice UGAT question papers, you gain confidence that you can solve all types of UGAT questions. This confidence helps in performing better in the exam.

UGAT exam will be conducted in paper-based test mode, this year. The UGAT exam is conducted only in the offline or paper-based test mode. 

There is no sectional time limit. Total duration is 2 hours of UGAT question paper. Students have to complete the exam within the time limit.

UGAT is conducted by AIMA. The UGAT question paper is divided into four sections, namely, English Language, Numerical and Data Analysis, General Knowledge and Reasoning and Intelligence. Time management is the key to scoring well in the exam.

The English Language section of the UGAT question paper is based on English usage and Grammar. The section aims to assess the candidate’s hold on language comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. It examines the candidates on how well they comprehend the given data, analyse the question, vocabulary, grammar, etc. Speed and accuracy are the two key players in having a good preparation for UGAT. To improve the reading speed in UGAT preparation consider the following:

1. Dedicate a portion of your study routine to focused reading practice.
2. Challenge yourself by setting a time limit for reading tasks. Gradually reduce the time limit to progressivley increase your reading speed.
3. Expanding your vocabulary will not only aid comprehension but will also facilitate quicker reading. 
4. develop the skill of quickly skimming and scanning through passages to grasp their main ideas. 
5. Cultivate a composed and focused mindset during your reading practice and curb on subvocalising to accelerate your reading speed. 

Keep a few practices like the above in mind, make sure you give enough time to your mind to stay calm and prevent mental fatigue. Consistency is the key.