JAGMAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

JAGSoM Aptitude Test 2026 ( JAGMAT )

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:17 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

JAGMAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) releases the JAGMAT exam pattern with the information bulletin. JAGMAT test structure is released to help candidates understand key details about the exam, including the mode, type of questions, number of questions, etc. As per the JAGMAT 2026 exam pattern, candidates need to appear for the online exam. As many as 75 MCQs are to be answered within a duration of 90 minutes. The English medium question paper has questions from three different sections. Scroll down to know more about the JAGMAT exam pattern 2026.

Table of contents
  • JAGMAT Exam Pattern 2026: Key Highlights
  • JAGMAT Marking Scheme 2026
  • JAGMAT Exam Structure: Sectional Overview
  • JAGMAT 2026 Preparation Tips
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JAGMAT Exam Pattern 2026: Key Highlights

The table below mentions the brief of the JAGMAT exam pattern:

Exam Pattern Features

Exam Pattern Details

Exam mode

Computer based test

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Number of answer options per question

4

Number of questions

75

Exam duration

90 minutes

Number of sections

3

Medium of exam

English

Sectional time limit

No

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a sectional time limit in the JAGMAT exam?
A: 

No. JAGMAT exam does not have any sectional time limit. Candidates can answer questions from any section as per their convenience within the 90 minute window.

Q:   How many questions will be asked in the JAGMAT exam?
A: 

JAGMAT exam has a total of 75 questions. There are three sections in the JAGMAT exam. Each section has equal question weightage.

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JAGMAT Marking Scheme 2026

JAGMAT marking scheme is as follows:

  • Candidates get 1 mark for each correct response
  • There is no negative marking in JAGMAT exam
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the difficulty level of the JAGMAT exam?
A: 

The difficulty level of the JAGMAT exam is usually easy to moderate. Candidates who have prepared for other MBA exams find JAGMAT on the easier side.

Q:   How many options will be given against each question in the JAGMAT exam?
A: 

For each question in the JAGMAT exam, there will be four options. Out of all the four answer options, candidates will have to choose the correct answer option.

Q:   How many sections are there in the JAGMAT question paper?
A: 

JAGMAT question paper consists of three sections, namely

- English Language Proficiency

- Quantitative Aptitude

- Logical Reasoning

Candidates will have to answer all the questions asked in the JAGMAT exam. JAGSoM will consider overall performance of the JAGMAT exam to evaluate a candidate during the selection process.

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JAGMAT Exam Structure: Sectional Overview

JAGMAT exam has questions from three different sections. These sections are included in most of the MBA entrance exams. However, the structure of these sections may differ. The table below mentions the overview of the sections that help design the JAGMAT 2026 syllabus:

Name of Section

Number of Questions

English Language Proficiency

25

Quantitative Aptitude

25

Logical Reasoning

25

Total

75

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JAGMAT 2026 Preparation Tips

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) requires the candidates to appear for JAGMAT entrance exam. Candidates who have passed any other national level MBA entrance exam can apply based on its score. To ace the JAGMAT 2026 exam, candidates must follow the below mentions preparation tips:

  • Start with understanding JAGMAT exam details, including syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Contact the previous year’s qualifiers for help planning the exam preparation and understanding the difficulty standards of the exam.
  • Based on the JAGMAT syllabus, candidates should evaluate the strengths and weaknesses to devote the time accordingly.
  • Start the exam preparation with the difficult subjects first to avoid last-minute exam anxiety and confusion.
  • Practice mock tests for different MBA entrance exams to have a competitive edge over other test takers.
  • Prepare short notes while studying to get help during the revision phase.

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Answered a week ago

JAGMAT is an entrance exam conducted to evaluate candidates for admission to JAGSoM's postgraduate management programs. Candidates who do not have a score in any national level MBA exam can appear for JAGMAT.

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Nikita Saxena

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Answered a week ago

Candidates find multiple choice question type in the JAGMAT exam. Each question has four options with one correct option in JAGMT exam.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

No. JAGMAT scores are only accepted for admission to JAGSoM. Other MBA colleges may or may not accept scores from national level MBA exams.

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Yes, JAGSoM accepts CAT scores as part of its multi-stage admission process. Candidates are shortlisted for selection rounds based on their entrance exam scores.

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

JAGSoM issues admit cards to all applicants via email. You will receive a confirmation email containing your specific exam schedule and admit card immediately after successfully submitting your application.

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Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates can apply for PGDM admission by filling out the online application form available on the official JAGSoM website. No other mode is available for JAGMAT registration.

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Abhishek Dhawan

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Answered a week ago

JAGMAT exam dates are notified to all applicants via an email. Since the JAGMAT exam is conducted withina  rolling schedule, each applicant may have their test on a separate date.

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Akansha Goyal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

JAGSoM conducts the JAGMAT exam once a year. However, the exam is conducted with a rolling schedule where applicants get multiple chances to take the test within the application window.

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Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

JAGSoM releases JAGMAT results in an online mode. Candidates can visit the official website to check JAGMAT results inside the login dashboard.

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Rohini Bisht

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

JAGSoM releases JAGMAT results within 2 days of the selection process (Innovation Potential Test, Group Exercise, & Personal Interview), as it's a rolling admission process, not tied to a single fixed date for results after an exam.

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Jaya Katariya

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