GAT (PGT) 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Format Here

GAT Post Graduate Test 2025 ( GAT (PGT) )

Registration: 14 Dec '24 - 27 Mar '25

UPASANA PRADHAN

UPASANA PRADHANAssistant Manager- Editorial

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 17:24 IST

GAT PGT 2024 exam pattern should be known to the candidates willing to appear in GAT PGT 2025. It elucidates the basic structure of the question paper. GAT PGT exam pattern 2024 will help the candidates devise a concrete preparation strategy. It imparts knowledge of total sections, names of the subjects, total questions, type of questions etc. Besides, the GAT PGT 2025 syllabus is equally important and must be considered to keep the preparation on track. Read more details on the GAT PGT exam pattern 2025 on this page below.

GAT PGT 2025 Exam Pattern

It will be an online exam, and questions will be asked about quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and verbal ability. There will be 100 questions, 40 of which will be asked from Quantitative Aptitude and 30 questions each from Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Candidates will get two hours to answer all the questions. Take a look at the pattern below:

Subject

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

Quantitative Aptitude

40

80

2 Hours

Reasoning

25

50

Verbal Ability

25

50

English

10

20

Total

100

200

GAT PGT 2025 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

Candidates applying for the GAT PGT exam must be aware of the examination pattern and the marking scheme. Each question shall carry two marks, and one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Hence, candidates should mark the answer only when they are sure.

Subject

No. of Questions

No. of Marks

Quantitative Aptitude

40

80

Reasoning

25

50

Verbal Ability

25

50

English

10

20

Total

100

200

GAT PGT Exam Pattern 2025: FAQs

Q. How many questions will be asked in the exam?

A. Total 100 questions will be asked in the exam.

Q. How many sections will be there in the question paper?

A. There will be three sections namely -  Quantitative Aptitude,  Reasoning,  Verbal Ability and English

Q. How many questions will be asked in each section?

A.  Quantitative Aptitude section will have 40 questions, Reasoning and Verbal Ability section will comprise 25 questions and English will have 10 questions each.

Q. What is the maximum mark of the exam?

A. The exam will be conducted for 200 marks.

Q. How many marks will be awarded for each correct answer?

A. Each correct answer will be awarded 2 marks.

Q. Is there any negative marking?

A. The wrong answer and unanswered questions will receive zero marks.

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