GAT PGT 2026 Admissions: GITAM University will start GAT (PGT) 2026 admission process soon on its official website. Candidates who want to apply for MTech courses at GITAM university can apply for this entrance examination. Registrations are expected to start in January/February. Candidates must fill GAT PGT application form 2026 and submit it before due date. Selected applicants will get admissions in any of three GITAM campuses: Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
To apply, candidate must have minimum eligibility, which is at least 50% marks or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in BTech/BE/AMIE in any engineering branch or equivalent from a recognised university. Applicant's selection to GAT PGT include registration, followed by attempting entrance examination, personal interview, counselling and document verification. Read below to learn more about GAT PGT 2026 admission process.
- What is GAT PGT?
- GAT (PGT) 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- GAT PGT 2026 Highlights
- GAT PGT 2025 Application Process
- GAT PGT 2026 Test Centers
- GAT PGT 2026 Syllabus
- GAT PGT 2026 Exam Pattern
- GAT PGT 2026 Preparation Tips
- GAT PGT 2026 Admit Card
- GAT PGT 2026 Result
- GAT PGT 2026 Counselling
- GAT (PGT) 2026 Contact Information
What is GAT PGT?
GAT (PGT) is a university-level entrance examination conducted to offer admission to MTech programmes. The responsible conducting body is Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management University - GITAM. The entrance test takes place once a year, and selected candidates are offered admissions at -
- GITAM Vishakhapatnam
- GITAM Hyderabad and
- GITAM Bengaluru campuses.
Complete admission process is done online, which include your registration, entrance test, personal interview and counselling.
GAT PGT Admission Timeline
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online registrations | January/February |
| Entrance exam date | March |
| Personal interview | March |
| Counselling and Document Verification | March |
GAT (PGT) 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GAT (PGT) 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 13 Jul ' 25 | GAT PGT 2025 Result Declaration |
| 13 Jul ' 25 | GAT 2025 Personal Interview |
| 13 Jul ' 25 | GAT PGT 2025 Exam Date |
GAT PGT 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | GITAM GAT PGT |
| Full-Form | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management |
| Exam Types | UG & PG Level - GITAM GAT for UG and GITAM PGT for PG courses |
| Exam Level | National |
| Offered Courses | Engineering |
| Conducting Body | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Official Website | www.gitam.edu |
| Helpline | (+91-891) 2790 101, 2790 202 |
| registrar@gitam.edu |
Commonly asked questions
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management University (GITAM University) conducts the GAT (PGT) 2025 entrance exam for admissions in courses such as M.Tech and other courses. The candidates can check the page on GITAM University to know more about the institute.
GAT PGT exam is conducted online. The time duration is two hours. The questions MCQs. Each correct answer is of 2 marks and one mark is deducted for incorrect response.
GAT PGT 2025 Application Process
Candidates who meet criteria for GAT PGT can apply for exam. GAT PGT application process covers registration, filling details and fee payment. Candidates must go through the details carefully.
GAT PGT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check eligibility details for GAT PGT 2026 below -
- Candidates must have secured minimum qualifying percentage of 50% marks or 50 CGPA
- Must have passed GAT PGT exam to participate in interview process
| Department |
MTech Program |
Qualifying Examination |
|---|---|---|
| CSE |
Computer Science & Technology |
BE/BTech/AMIE in any branch of Engineering or its equivalent |
| Cyber Security |
BE/BTech/AMIE in any branch of Engineering or its equivalent |
|
| Software Engineering |
BE/BTech/AMIE in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE / EI / CSIT or its equivalent |
|
| IT |
Information Technology |
BE/BTech/AMIE in any branch of Engineering or its equivalent |
| Data Sciences |
BE/ BTech / AMIE or equivalent in any branch of specialization |
|
| ECE |
RF & Microwave Engineering |
BE/B/Tech/AMIE in ECE or its equivalent |
| VLSI Design |
BE/BTech/AMIE in ECE / EEE / EIE / Instrumentation / CSE / IT or its equivalent |
|
| Digital Systems & Signal Processing |
BE/BTech/AMIE in ECE / EEE / EIE / CSE / IT or its equivalent |
|
| Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
Embedded Systems |
BE/BTech/AMIE in ECE / EEE / EIE / Instrumentation / CSE / IT or its equivalent |
| Electronic Instrumentation |
BE/BTech/AMIE in ECE / EEE / EIE / Instrumentation or its equivalent |
|
| Civil Engineering |
Structural Engineering & Natural Disaster Management |
BE/BTech/AMIE in Civil Engineering or its equivalent |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Power Systems and Automation |
BE/BTech/AMIE in EEE or its equivalent |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Machine Design |
BE/BTech/AMIE in Mechanical/Production /Automobile /Marine /Aerospace or its equivalent |
| CAD/CAM |
BE/BTech/AMIE in Mechanical/Production /Automobile /Marine / Aerospace or its equivalent. |
|
| Computer-aided Design, Manufacture & Engineering |
BE/BTech/AMIE in Mechanical/Production /Automobile /Marine / Aerospace or its equivalent. |
|
| Industrial Engineering |
Industrial Engineering & Management |
Any engineering discipline |
| Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
BTech in Biotechnology or B.Pharm or equivalent or BTech Chemical Engineering or MSc in Chemistry /Microbiology / Bioinformatics / Biotechnology) with proficiency in basic Biology with proficiency in basic Mathematics. |
| Food Processing Technology |
BTech Bio-Technology/Food Technology/Chemical Engineering/BPharmacy and MSc in Chemistry / Food Science with Proficiency in Basic Biology and Biotechnology or MSC in any area of Biological Science with Proficiency in Basic Mathematics. |
GAT PGT 2026 Application Process
Before filling GAT PGT registration form, candidates must go through instructions carefully. Candidates can follow process below to apply for GITAM PGT-
- Visit website- apply.gitam.edu
- Click on "registration" button and provide basic information with other necessary details
- Upload documents and pay application fee of INR 600
- Submit form and keep a copy of it.
GAT PGT 2026 Test Centers
Candidates who want to apply for GAT PGT must enter exam center of their choices. Check list below -
| State | GAT PGT (Test Cities) |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Ananthapur | Bhimavaram | Guntur | Kadapa | Kakinada | Kurnool | Nellore | Ongole | Rajahmundry | Srikakulam | Tirupati | Vijayawada | Visakhapatnam | Vizianagram |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhatisgarh | Bilaspur | Raipur |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur | Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bangalore City | Bangalore GITAM-Campus | Bellary |
| Kerala | Kottayam |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai | Pune |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar | Sambalpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Telangana | GITAM Hyderabad- Campus | Karimnagar | Khammam | Mahbubnagar | Nalgonda | Nizambad | Warangal |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
GAT PGT 2026 Syllabus
GAT PGT syllabus is important for preparation, as it consists of the topics that are asked in the examination. GAT PGT exam question paper has questions from sections -quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and verbal ability. Candidates must go through sections carefully along weightage. GAT PGT 2026 syllabus will be released on official website along with information brochure.
GAT PGT 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check exam pattern of GAT PGT 2026 below (as per last year's information) -
| GAT PGT section |
Total number of questions |
Total number of marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
80 |
| Reasoning |
30 |
60 |
| Verbal Ability |
30 |
60 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates appearing for GAT PGT must be aware of exam pattern. The duration of GAT PGT exam is two hours. The question paper consists of MCQs. No additional time is provided to candidates to attempt GAT PGT.
The maximum mark of GAT PGT is 200. Each correct answer carry 2 marks and there is negative marking of one mark for each incorrect response.
A total of 100 questions are asked in GAT PGT exam. Candidates can check section-wise distribution of marks below -
- Quantitative aptitude - 40 questions
- Reasoning and verbal ability - 25 questions
- English - 10 questions
Total time to attempt GAT PGT questions is two hours.
GAT PGT 2026 Preparation Tips
The difficulty level of GAT PGT question paper falls in easy to moderate level.It's easy compared to GATE exam. Candidates appearing for GAT PGT must understand syllabus and pattern and choose right books to study. It is advised to make notes for last minute revision. Attempt question papers of past years and mock test simultaneously.
Commonly asked questions
Every student has a different way and strategy of preparing for GAT PGT. However, the ideal time to start studying is right from your academic. Make sure to revise again and again for concept building.
Candidates preparing for GAT PGT, conducted by GITAM University, must be aware of the GAT PGT exam pattern and syllabus. Begin with notes and textbooks first. Then make short notes that you find is important. Once you have completed one chapter, attempt mock test to analyse where you stand.
The GAT PGT preparation tips include - going through entire GAT PGT syllabus and pattern, note making for revision, attempting old GITAM GAT PGT question paper, and attempting mock tests.
GAT PGT 2026 Admit Card
GAT PGT 2026 Result
Commonly asked questions
The GAT PGT result will be announced online. Candidates can check their results using their user ID/registration and password. Selected candidates will be able to download allotment letter to attend GAT PGT counselling.
The GAT PGT result is declared after the exam. The dates will be updated on the official website. To check and download GAT PGT result scorecard is user ID and password. Qualified candidates will be eligible for the GAT PGT counselling.
GAT PGT 2026 Counselling
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who will secure the minimum required marks in the GAT PGT exam will be shortlisted and called for counselling. The counselling process for the reserved category will be conducted immediately after the result is out. For the rest of the candidates, counselling will be from after the counselling for reserved counselling. .
The counselling dates will be announced soon . The counselling for all SC, ST, Divyang and Scholarship candidates will be conducted first. For rest of the applicants, counselling was conducted later.The admission authority of GITAM University organises the counselling. The counselling is organised by the university for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Architecture, Basic Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical, and Physiotherapy. All the candidates who quality in GAT PGT 2024 will be called for counselling.
GAT (PGT) 2026 Contact Information
Visakhapatnam campus
Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam-530045
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone No: (+91-891) 2790 101,
Central Administrative Office
Phone No: (+91-891) 2840 501
Fax: (+91-891) 2795 311
E-mail: registrar@gitam.edu
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