GAT 2026 Syllabus: Check Section-wise Exam Syllabus Here

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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 last date for GITAM GAT application form?

The last date to apply for first phase of GAT exam 2026 will be notified soon. Aspirants will be able to submit the online GAT 2026 application form online till prescribed date at gitam.edu. Registered candidates will also be able to download the GAT 2026 admit card when released. Candidates will not be permitted to take the exam without registration and an admit card. Refer to the table below to know the GAT application form last date for BBA and MBA: Phases GAT BBA Application Last Date GAT MBA Application Last Date Phase 1 To be notified To be notified Phase 2 To be notified To be notified

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BBA MBA

Updated on Sep 18, 2025 12:01 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GAT syllabus 2026 for BBA and MBA programs will be released along with the official notification. Candidates preparing for GAT 2026 exam must check the updated syllabus for BBA and MBA admissions. As per the GAT 2026 exam pattern, the exam for BBA and MBA admission will be conducted for 150 minutes. Candidates preparing for the exam must be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus. This article will provide a detailed syllabus of GAT exam as well as other related information such as the section-wise distribution of questions and best books for GAT preparation.

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Section-wise BBA GAT Syllabus 2026
Section-wise MBA GAT Syllabus 2026
GAT Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Weightage
Best Books for GAT 2026 Preparation

Section-wise BBA GAT Syllabus 2026

Listed below are the section-wise topics, aspirants should cover to perform well in GAT 2026 exam:

GAT Syllabus 2026 for BBA: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Check below to know the important topics for section 1 of GAT 2026 syllabus for BBA admission:

Identifying Logical Fallacies
Identifying Accurate Conclusions/Assumptions
Identifying Accurate Examples/Definitions
Situation Analysis/Problem Solving
Argument/Object Classification
Data Analysis
Commercial Math
Visual Reasoning
Algebra
Arithmetic
Mensuration/Volume
Complex Problem Solving

GAT Syllabus 2026 for BBA: Language Comprehension

Passage Analysis
Inference and Interpretation
Evaluating Arguments
Vocabulary in Context
Relationship Identification

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is GAT marking scheme?

Q: What is the last date for GITAM GAT application form?

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Section-wise MBA GAT Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing for MBA admissions must check the updated GAT syllabus 2026. Refer below to know the important topics for GAT 2026 MBA admission:

Sections	GAT Syllabus for MBA
Logical Reasoning	Reading Comprehension Identifying Logical Fallacies Identifying Accurate Conclusions/Assumptions Identifying Accurate Examples/Definitions Situation Analysis/Problem Solving Argument/Object Classification
Quantitative Reasoning	Data Analysis Commercial Math Visual Reasoning Algebra Arithmetic Mensuration/Volume Complex Problem Solving
Language Comprehension	Passage Analysis Inference and Interpretation Evaluating Arguments Vocabulary in Context Relationship Identification

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is GAT marking scheme?

GAT Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Weightage

Refer to the table below to check GAT exam pattern 2026 for BBA:

Section	No. of Questions	Total Marks
Critical Thinking	40	80
Problem Solving	30	60
Language Comprehension	30	60
Total	100	200

Refer to the table below to check the GAT exam pattern 2026 for MBA:

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

Best Books for GAT 2026 Preparation

Check the table below to know the best books for GAT 2026 preparation.

Book Name	Author/Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R S Aggarwal
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT	Arun Sharma
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT	Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
High School Grammar	Wren & Martin
Manorama Year Book	Manorama Publication
General Knowledge by Lucent	Lucent Publication
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	AK Gupta
Compendium General English	BB Jain
A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	R S Aggarwal

Note: GAT syllabus and exam pattern for PG exam is similar to MAT conducted by AIMA. The candidate may prepare for the exam using any MAT Preparatory book. GAT syllabus and exam pattern for UG exam is similar to UGAT conducted by AIMA. The candidate may prepare for the exam using any preparatory books on UGAT that are available in leading Book shops.

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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?

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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