SRCC GBO Exam Pattern 2026: Know Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

Yes, SRCC GBO exam has negative marking. Each question in SRCC GBO question paper carries four marks. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. 

No, there are no subjective-type or long form answer questions in the SRCC GBO exam. The SRCC GBO question paper only has 100 multiple-choice questions that are to be solved in two hours or 120 minutes. Candidates must attempt all the sections keeping in mind that the exam has negative marking. Candidates must note that each question in the SRCC GBO question paper will have four options. They will be required to choose the correct answer and select the radio button to select the answer. If the candidate marks two options for a particular answer, then that answer will be considered incorrect. Each question in the SRCC GBO carries four marks and one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are awarded or deducted for unattempted questions.

SRCC GBO has a total of 160 questions. Each section carries 160 marks. For each correct attempt, four marks are awarded and one mark is deducted for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of SRCC GBO is 640. Each section in the SRCC GBO question paper carries equal number of questions and marks. Sectional marking scheme for SRCC GBO is given below:

1. English Comprehension and Language Ability: 40
2.  Logical Ability: 40
3. Quantitative Ability: 40
4. Data Interpretation: 40

Since SRCC GBO has negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully and smartly. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance.

SRCC GBO difficulty level is moderate. But, it can be different for each year and candidate. A strong preparation routine and clear knowledge of syllabus and pattern of SRCC GBO exam will help students get good scores.

Check the table below to know the SRCC GBO difficulty level:

Shri Ram College of Commerce conducts the SRCC GBO exam only once a year. This year, the exam will also be conducted once in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of SRCC GBO question paper. 

• English Comprehension and Language Ability: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. The topics of this section are as follows:
  • Synonyms (word pair)
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Para Completions
  • Idioms
  • Error identification
  • Word Meaning
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence Completion
  • Para Jumbles
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Ability: This section of the SRCC GBO question paper is considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include:
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Average, Mixture and Alligation
  • Time and Distance
  • Time and Speed
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Time and Work
  • Probability
  • Statistics 
  • Algebra
• Logical Ability: Generally this section of the SRCC GBO question papers is the most difficult one. The Logical Ability section analyses the candidates’ critical, analytical and logical thinking. Some of the important topics include:
  • Family Tree
  • Arrangements
  • Blood Relations
  • Numeric Grid
  • Assumptions
  • Strong and Weak Arguments
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Series
• Data Interpretation: This section contains questions mainly where the student needs to draw inferences from the given/available data. Some of the important topics of this section include:
  • Syllogisms
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Clocks and Calendar 
  • Cause and Effect
  • Puzzles 
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Tables
  • Graphs

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No, IIM does not accept SRCC GBO test scores for admission. If you want to get admission to the IIM, you will have to appear in the CAT exam. With the score of the SRCC GBO test, you can get admission to the prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce. If you wish to take admission to any Indian Insitute of Management, then you need to appear for the Common Admissions Test (CAT). 

SRCC GBO question paper is divided into four sections:

English Comprehension and Language Ability- 40

Quantitative Aptitude- 40

Logical Ability- 40

Data Interpretation- 40

No, candidates can only appear for the SRCC GBO exam once in a given academic year. According to the admission guidelines of Shri Ram College of Commerce, candidates are allowed to attempt the exam only once per academic year. If the students is not satisfied with his/her score, they can apply next year. 

Students planning to appear for the SRCC GBO exam must check the eligibility criteria before applying. 

Candidates appearing for the SRCC GBO exam for admission to Global Business Operations programme, must have a good percentile to clear the cutoff to get into the college. The validity of SRCC GBO score is one year and students will be offered admission to colleges accepting SRCC GBO scores through their SRCC GBO result. To gain admission, candidates need to match the cutoff criteria set by the institute. The SRCC GBO exam has 160 questions and the total marks are 640. Knowing what is a good score in SRCC GBO exam is subjective, however, the current trends suggest that the following will be considered a good score:

Very good score- More than 300

Good score- 270-290

Average score- 250- 260

Low score- Below 180

Based on the scores obtained in the SRCC GBO exam, the percentile of the candidates will be calculated.