UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Get Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Q: What is the sectional time limit in UGAT exam?

As per the latest UGAT exam pattern, there is no sectional time limit to attempt different sections of the UGAT question paper. Candidates will be given a total of two hours to attempt the UGAT question paper. Candidates must note that timer and chalk the strategy to attempt the questions accordingly. Candidates will not be given extra time to attempt the UGAT exam. The exam will close automatically when the duration ends. Candidates can switch between the sections to attempt the questions and utilize the exam duration as per their preference for different sections.

Q: Is UGAT an offline or an online 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.

Q: What is the purpose of UGAT exam?

The Undergraduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) is a national-level exam that screens students for undergraduate programmes. The All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts the UGAT annually. The UGAT is used to select students for courses such as BBA, BCA, Integrated MBA, and BHM. The UGAT is a competitive entrance exam that is conducted in internet-based test mode, computer-based and paper-pencil formats. The exam pattern is decided by AIMA. For each incorrect answer, 0.5 marks are deducted. To be eligible for the UGAT, students must have completed their HSC (Class 12) in any stream and from any recognised board and with the mandatory minimum aggregate. Students who wish to appear for the UGAT exam must go through UGAT exam eligibility criteria.

Q: Is UGAT difficult to crack?

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.

Q: Is there any negative marking in UGAT?

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.

Q: What is the marking scheme of UGAT?

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: Feature Marking Scheme Correct Answer 1 mark Incorrect Answer Negative marking Total marks 130

Q: What is the mode of UGAT 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.

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Updated on Oct 6, 2025 12:14 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

UGAT exam pattern 2026 is prescribed by All India Management Association (AIMA), which conducts the exam for undergraduate courses. It specifies the structure of the question paper, the type of questions, the marking scheme and total marks. This year, the AIMA UGAT 2026 exam will be conducted in the PBT mode. Candidates who appear for the UGAT exam have to visit the test centre for the same. Read below to know the UGAT 2026 exam pattern in detail.

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UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme and Sectional Weightage
Best Books for UGAT Preparation 2026
UGAT Exam Pattern FAQs

UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Overview

Check some important points for the UGAT exam pattern below:

The UGAT question paper will be divided into four sections- English Language, Numerical and Data Analysis, Reasoning and Intelligence, General Knowledge
AIMA UGAT 2026 comprises objective type questions
For Integrated MBA, BBA, BCA duration of the exam will be two hours and for BHM, it is three hours
There will be negative marking for wrong answers.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is UGAT difficult to crack?

Q: Is there any negative marking in UGAT?

UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme and Sectional Weightage

Check the UGAT exam pattern 2026 highlights in the table below.

UGAT Exam Pattern	Details
Exam Mode	Paper-based test mode
Sectional Time Limit	No
Test Duration	2 hours
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	130
Total Marks	130
Negative Marking	Yes
Medium	English

UGAT Sectional Weightage

Check the UGAT 2026 sectional weightage in the table below.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks per section
English Language	40	40
Numerical and Data Analysis	30	30
Reasoning and Intelligence	30	30
General Knowledge	30	30

Note: For candidates seeking admission to BHM course, an additional one hour test will be conducted for evaluating the candidate’s service and scientific aptitude.

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Q: What is the marking scheme of UGAT?

Q: What is the mode of UGAT exam?

Best Books for UGAT Preparation 2026

Check out the table below to know the best books to read for UGAT preparation 2026.

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10	NCERT
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations	RS Aggarwal/S Chand publication
High School English Grammar	Wren & Martin
General English	Arihant Publications
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical	Arihant publications
Short-cuts in reasoning	Disha Publications
General Knowledge	Arihant Publications

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UGAT exam result	UGAT 2026 Application Form
UGAT 2026 Admit Card	UGAT 2026 Syllabus

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