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GITAM Admission Test 2026 ( GITAM GAT )

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GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Candidates can check here GITAM GAT exam pattern for various UG and PG courses. The exam pattern for GAT differs for each course and is conducted as a computer-based test across various states in India and also as an online proctored test for some courses. Candidates should know pattern for effective preparation for GITAM GAT 2026. The duration of test varies from 1 hour to 2 hours, depending on course. The test consists of objective type questions with four answer options, out of which one is correct. Correct answers are awarded 1 or 2 marks, while wrong answers and unanswered questions receive nil marks. Check this page below for the GAT 2026 exam pattern for all UG and PG courses.

Latest: GITAM GAT 2026 application form released, apply here.

Table of contents
  • GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech LE
  • GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MTech
  • GITAM GAT Exam Pattern 2026 for BArch
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MArch
  • GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for Other Courses
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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech

The GITAM GAT BTech exam is held for 2 Hours and all questions are MCQ type with +2 for correct answer and no negative marking.

Check the subjects included in GITAM GAT syllabus 2026 and their weightage below:

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 60 120 90 Minutes
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Q:   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 the phase wise exam dates and last date to apply for exam. It is expected that GAT 2026 registrations will commence in second week of December 2025 at gitam.edu.

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GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech LE

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 20 40 30 Minutes
2 Engineering (Separate Paper for each branch) 80 160 90 Minutes
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Q:   Where can I download the GAT syllabus for MBA?
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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 tab 'Syllabus and Sample Papers'
  • GAT MBA 2026 syllabus will be displayed
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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MTech

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Programming, Computer Networks, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture 60 120 90 Minutes
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Q:   Which books should I refer for GITAM GAT preparation for BTech?
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For GITAM GAT preparation of BTech, candidates can refer to the books like NCERT and all other books that they refer to for their class 11 and 12 preparations.

Q:   What is full form of GAT?
A: 

GITAM Admission Test or GAT is an entrance test for admission to various UG and PG courses offered by the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM). The exam is held as a computer-based test across various states of India and also as an online proctored test for some courses. GAT is the common test for admission to all GITAM campuses at Vishakapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and GIMSR. 

Q:   Where can I download the GAT syllabus for BBA?
A: 

Candidates can download the GAT syllabus 2026 for BBA by following the steps below:

  • Go to apply.gitam.edu
  • Select following:
    • Campus
    • Discipline
    • Programme
  • Screen will now show details
  • Click on tab 'Syllabus and Sample Papers'
  • GAT BBA 2026 syllabus will be displayed
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GITAM GAT Exam Pattern 2026 for BArch

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Physics and Mathematics 60 120 90 Minutes
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Q:   When should I start GITAM GAT preparations?
A: 

Candidates should keep preparing for GITAM GAT along with their class 12 school exams and boards. A good board preparation is enough to score well in GAT.

Q:   Is the GITAM GAT exam tough?
A: 

GITAM GAT exam is not as tough as JEE Main exam, but it needs good preparation. Thus, candidates should focus well in their class 12 boards preparation and also in class 11. This will be enough to crack the GITAM GAT exam.

Q:   What is the latest GAT MBA exam pattern?
A: 

As per latest GAT MBA exam pattern 2026, question paper will be divided into three sections:

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Language Comprehension
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GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MArch

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 B.Architecture 60 120 90 Minutes
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Q:   Which are the important topics for GAT English language section?
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GAT English Language section will cover questions from:

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Sentence completion
  • Fill In the Blanks
  • One word substitution
  • Sentence correction
  • Idioms
  • Analogies
  • Different usage of same word
  • Jumbled paragraphs
  • Foreign language words used in English.
Q:   Why is GITAM GAT conducted?
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GITAM GAT is conducted for admission to UG and PG courses offered by GITAM Deemed to be University. Candidates seeking admission to GITAM, must apply for GAT examination and stay updated with the latest events and dates. For the upcoming session, GAT 2026 registration has commenced. The exam is being held in multiple sessions.

Q:   Are there any scholarships available for GAT BBA and MBA?
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Yes, GITAM offers scholarships based on the GAT rank or score or national or state entrance test scores or ranks as per GITAM's scholarship policy. This scholarship is applicable only for the first year, and to avail of the same scholarship for the subsequent years of study, candidates should score a CGPA of 8.0 and above in the qualifying examination. Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and seats under the scholarship quota are limited.

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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for Other Courses

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG - Humanities, Management, Science

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Critical Thinking 30 60 45 Minutes
2 Problem Solving 30 60 45 Minutes
3 Language Comprehension 40 80 60 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MA Applied Psychology

ection Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Nature and Scope of Psychology, Sensory and Perceptual Processes, Physiological and cognitive bases of motivation, Nature and Theories of Personality, Nature of Intelligence 60 120 90 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MA Economics

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Indian Economy, Development Economics, International Economics 60 120 90 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MA English

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Reading Comprehension, Grammar Usage, Vocabulary in Context, Language Aptitude 60 120 90 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Law Courses

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs 60 120 90 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Law Courses

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Constitutional Law, Other Law Subjects including Contract, Torts, Criminal Law International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence. 60 120 90 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Management Courses

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Language Comprehension 100 200 150 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Pharmacy Courses

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry 60 120 90 Minutes

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Pharmacy Courses

Section Subject Questions Total marks Duration
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 40 80 60 Minutes
2 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology 60 120 90 Minutes
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is GITAM GAT exam pattern for BTech?
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Check GITAM GAT exam pattern for BTech below:

Section

Subject

Questions

Total Marks

A

Mathematics

30

60

B

Physics

20

40

C

Chemistry

20

40

C

Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning

20

40

D

English

10

20

 

Total

100

200

Q:   Will the GAT question paper have descriptive type questions?
A: 

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 the latest GAT BBA exam pattern?
A: 

GITAM deemed to be university prescribes the GAT BBA exam pattern. Refer the table below to know the latest GAT BBA exam pattern:

SectionsQuestionsTotal marksDuration
Section 1: Critical Thinking408060 Minutes
Section 2: Problem Solving306045 Minutes
Section 3: Language Comprehension306045 Minutes

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