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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: 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: 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 eligibility criteria?

Candidates preparing for GAT exam must ensure to fulfill the below presscribed eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates failing to meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified. For BBA The minimum educational requirement for candidates is to have completed Class 12 or an equivalent examination for BBA admissions. The examination should be recognisedby the relevant educational board or authority in the country. The candidate must have successfully passed this examination (GAT) or UGAT to be eligible to apply. For MBA Candidate must have a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Candidate must have completed the UG course in minimum three years duration. Students in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for the programme

Q: When will the GAT registration begin?

GITAM Admission Test (GAT) 2026 registrations will commence in second week of December 2025 at gat.gitam.edu. Candidates interested in admission to BBA or MBA programme of GITAM Deemed to be University, must fill the online application form on or before the last date. The GAT application form can be filled in online mode only when released. GITAM will commence the GAT 2026 registrations online after the release of notification. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligbility criteria before filling the application form. To complete the GAT 2025 registrations candidates must ensure to pay the GITAM application fee of INR 1200. The application fee can be paid in online mode only.

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: 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.

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Solving GAT question paper and mocks will help a candidate identify his/her strong and weak points.
There are times when almost similar questions are asked in consecutive exams. So, a candidate who has practised previous year questions will solve these questions with relative ease.
Practicing GAT mocks will help you discover quicker ways to solve a problem and also with accuracy.
If a candidate has solved at least 15 to 20 mocks in three months. He will be in a very good position to score well in GAT exam

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How many times is GAT exam conducted?

Answered a month ago

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

Dhanya Dhyani

Beginner-Level 5

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?

Answered a month ago

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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