GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

Q: Which are the important topics for GAT English language section?

Some of the important topics for GAT English Language section are: 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. Candidates preparing for the GAT English language section must ensure to solve ample of mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in this section.

Q: Will the GAT question paper have descriptive type questions?

No, all the questions in the GAT question paper will be objective-type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. GAT question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be a negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 60 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the GAT exam sections. GAT 2026 exam will be held multiple times in a year in computer-based mode across 27 cities in India.

Q: What is GAT marking scheme?

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.

Q: What is the GAT exam duration for each section?

As per the GAT exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. GAT BBA question paper will consist of four sections, namely: English Language Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning and Intelligence General Knowledge Candidates will be required to 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 consist of 100 questions in total. Candidates must device strategy to attempt maximum questions within the given time duration.

Q: When will be the GAT exam conducted?

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.

Q: What is full form of GAT?

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.

Q: What are the GAT important dates for BBA admission?

For admission to BBA and other UG courses of GITAM Deemed to be University, the GAT 2026 important dates for the following will be updated soon: Last date to apply: To be notified Date of Examination: To be notified Personal Interview: To be notified Results announcement: To be notified Last date for payment of fees for scholarship candidates: To be notified Last date for admission: To be notified

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BBA MBA

Updated on Aug 26, 2025 11:40 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GAT exam for BBA and MBA admission is conducted multiple times in a year. Interested candidates must thoroughly understand the GAT exam pattern 2026 before starting their exam preparation. Gitam Institute of Technology prescribes GAT 2026 exam pattern and includes questions in multiple-choice format. It has remained unchanged for the last few years. The GAT 2026 question paper for BBA will be divided into four sections namely, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Intelligence, and General Knowledge. The GAT question paper for MBA will comprise four sections, namely English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Intelligence and Data Interpretation. The GAT 2026 schedule will be announced in December 2025. Candidates can check the phase-wise GAT 2026 exam dates.

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Q: What are the GAT important dates for BBA admission?

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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights (BBA and MBA)
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sectional Weightage

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights (BBA and MBA)

GAT entrance exam 2026 is conducted in online mode multiple times a year. Take a quick look at the key points of GAT 2026 test structure:

Exam Structure	Details (BBA)	Details (MBA)
Exam Name	GAT	GAT
Exam Mode	Online	Online
Total duration	150 minutes	150 minutes
Total questions	100	200
Total Marks	200	200
Marking Scheme	1 mark for correct answer No marks for wrong answer	1 mark for correct answer No marks for wrong answer
Medium	English	English
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions	Multiple Choice Questions

Commonly asked questions

Q: Will the GAT question paper have descriptive type questions?

Q: What is GAT marking scheme?

Q: What is the GAT exam duration for each section?

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Sectional Weightage

Check below to know the latest GAT exam pattern for BBA and MBA

GAT BBA Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for GAT BBA exam must check the exam pattern below. As per the GAT 2026 exam pattern for BBA, the question paper will have three sections:

	GAT BBA
Section	No. of Questions (UG course)	Total Marks
Critical Thinking	40	80
Problem Solving	30	60
Language Comprehension	30	60
Total	100	200

GAT BBA Marking Scheme:

Total marks for BBA paper will be 200 marks.
Two marks will be awarded for a correct answer
No marks will be deducted for the wrong answer

GAT Exam Pattern for MBA

Candidates preparing for GAT MBA exam must check the updated exam pattern below. As per the GAT exam pattern for MBA, the question paper will be divided into three sections:

	GBAT
Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Language Comprehension	100	100
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning

GAT MBA Marking Scheme:

Total marks for MBA paper will be 100 marks
One mark will be awarded for a correct answer
NO will be deducted for the wrong answer

Important note:

Candidates can choose the order of section while taking the exam
The difficulty level of questions is usually easy to moderate
The exam duration for MBA entrance is 90 minutes, whereas the exam duration for BBA is 60 minutes
Questions will be in multiple-choice format.

Read More:

GAT Application Form 2026	GAT Dates 2026
GAT Admit Card 2026	GAT Syllabus 2026

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How many times is GAT exam conducted?

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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

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Where can I download the GAT syllabus for MBA?

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the GAT syllabus 2026 for MBA by following the steps below:

Visit the official website of GITAM Deemed to be University: apply.gitam.edu
Scroll down and select the following:
Campus
Discipline: Managament
Programme: MBA
Screen will now show the details about the programme.
Click on

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Where can I download the GAT syllabus for BBA?

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the GAT syllabus 2026 for BBA by following the steps below:

Visit the official website of GITAM Deemed to be University: apply.gitam.edu
Scroll down and select the following:
Campus
Discipline
Programme
Screen will now show the details about the programme.
Click on tab 'Syllabus and

Nishtha Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

When will GAT admit card be released?

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GAT 2026 admit card will be released soon after the registration process is over. Registered candidates will be able to download the GAT admit card 2026 online. GAT admit card will mention the exam centre and exam timing details. Candidates must report at the alloted exam centre at given date and ti

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