GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

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.  

As per latest GAT MBA exam pattern 2026, question paper will be divided into three sections:

• Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Language Comprehension

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. 

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.

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.

For admission to the MBA programme of GITAM Deemed University, the GAT 2026 important dates has been released on the official website. The unievrsity conducts exam in multiple phases in a year.

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. 

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. 

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

GAT exam is conducted in multiple sessions. The examination dates are annunced for each phase. GAT is a university level entrance examination conducted for admission to UG and PG management programmes of GITAM Deemed to be University. Candidates willing to appear for GAT exam must stay updated with the phase wise exam dates and last date to apply for exam. It is expected that GAT 2026 registrations will commence in second week of December 2025 at gitam.edu.

GAT 2026 results will be announced phase wise soon after the exam is conducted. The GAT 2026 scorecard will be available for download on the official website- gat.gitam.edu, for a limited period. Candidates must obtain their GAT mark sheets within the time limit, as admission will be granted to those who will present the mark sheet at the time of Counselling. The GAT 2026 scorecards can be obtained in online mode only.

GITAM offers various UG and PG courses across the below streams through GAT score:

• Enginnering
• Management
• Science
• Humanities
• Law
• Architecture
• Paramedical
• Physiotherapy
• Public Policy
• Nursing
• Medical Science

Candidates must fill the GAT application form and enter the programme details for admissions.