GITAM GAT MTech Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech BArch BPharmacy MTech Management Humanities Paramedical Nursing

Updated on Oct 29, 2025 12:41 IST

GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: It is essential for candidates who have applied for various UG and PG courses at the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) to be aware of the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) exam pattern. The exam pattern 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. The duration of the test varies from 1 hour to 2 hours depending on the 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 the UG and PG courses.

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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech LE
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MTech
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BArch
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MArch
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Humanities and Social Sciences
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Humanities and Social Sciences
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Law Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Law Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Management Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Management Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Paramedical Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Pharmacy Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Pharmacy Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Physiotherapy Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Nursing Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Science Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Life Science Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Chemical Science Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Physical Science Courses
GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Data Science and MCA courses

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
	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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus for GITAM GAT BTech?

GITAM GAT BTech syllabus includes 10+2 level questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning, and English. Candidates must note that the GAT syllabus varies from course to course and thus candidates must check the syllabus before starting their exam preparations.

Q: Does GITAM accept JEE Main scores for admission in BTech courses?

Yes. GITAM accepts scores of JEE, TS EAMCET, or Andhra Pradesh EAMCET. The candidates who do not have scores of these exams can apply via GITAM GAT exam scores.

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech LE

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Engineering (Separate Paper for each branch)	40	80
B	Mathematics	20	40
C	Physics	15	30
D	Chemistry	15	30
E	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the GITAM GAT marking scheme?

In GITAM GAT, each correct answer will be awarded 1 or 2 marks. There is no negative marking. Each question has four options, of which one is correct.

Q: What is the exam pattern for GITAM GAT held for BTech admission?

In GITAM GAT BTech entrance exam, a total of 100 questions are asked of 200 marks. 30 questins are asked from maths, 20 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning, and 10 questions from english. The CBT exam will be held in 2 hours and MCQs will be assked. Each correct answer wll have 2 marks and no negative marking is doen for wrong attempts.

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MTech

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Quantitative Aptitude	40	80
B	Reasoning	25	50
C	Verbal Ability	25	50
D	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BArch

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Mathematics	30	60
B	Physics	20	40
C	Chemistry	20	40
D	Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning	20	40
E	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for MArch

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	B.Architecture.	90	180
B	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Humanities and Social Sciences

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	General English	30	60
B	Analytical and Reasoning Ability	30	60
C	General Awareness	40	80
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Humanities and Social Sciences

Exam duration: 1.5 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Nature and Scope of Psychology	20	40
B	Sensory and Perceptual Processes	20	40
C	Physiological and cognitive bases of motivation	20	40
D	Nature and Theories of Personality	15	30
E	Nature of Intelligence	15	30
F	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Law Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	English Language	30	30
B	Current Affairs, including General Knowledge	35	35
C	Legal Reasoning	35	35
D	Logical Reasoning	35	35
E	Quantitative Techniques	15	15
	Total	150	150

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Law Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section

Subject

Questions

Total Marks

Constitutional Law

100

Other Law Subjects include Contract, Torts, Criminal Law International Law,

IPR and Jurisprudence.

100

Total

100

200

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Management Courses

Exam duration: 1 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	English Language	25	50
B	Numerical and Data Analysis	25	50
C	Reasoning and Intelligence	25	50
D	General Knowledge	25	50
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Management Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Language Comprehension	40	40
B	Mathematics	40	40
C	Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40	40
D	Indian and Global Environment	40	40
E	Data Analysis and Sufficiency	40	40
	Total	200	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Paramedical Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Biology	40	80
B	Physics	25	50
C	Chemistry	25	50
D	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Pharmacy Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Mathematics / Biology	40	80
B	Physics	25	50
C	Chemistry	25	50
E	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Pharmacy Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Pharmaceutics	20	40
B	Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance	20	40
C	Pharmacology	20	40
D	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	20	40
E	English	20	40
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Physiotherapy Courses

Exam duration: 1 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Biology	30	60
B	Physics	25	50
C	Chemistry	25	50
D	Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning	10	20
E	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Nursing Courses

Exam duration: 1 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Biology	20	40
B	Physics	20	40
C	Chemistry	20	40
D	English	20	40
E	Aptitude	20	40
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for UG Science Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject for MPC / BIPC	Questions	Total Marks
A	Mathematics / Biology	30	60
B	Physics	20	40
C	Chemistry	20	40
D	Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning	20	40
E	English	10	20
	Total	100	200
Subject for MEC
A	Mathematics	30	60
B	Economics	20	40
C	Commerce	20	40
D	Quantitative Aptitude & Analytical Reasoning	20	40
E	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Life Science Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Online Proctored
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Life Sciences	90	180
B	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Chemical Science Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Online Proctored
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Chemical Sciences	90	180
B	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Physical Science Courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Online Proctored
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +2 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Physical Sciences	90	180
B	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for PG Data Science and MCA courses

Exam duration: 2 Hours
Exam Mode: Online Proctored
Question type: MCQs
Marking scheme: +1 for correct answer and no negative marking

Section	Subject	Questions	Total Marks
A	Quantitative Aptitude	40	80
B	Reasoning	25	50
C	Verbal Ability	25	50
D	English	10	20
	Total	100	200

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