SRCC GBO Preparation Tips 2027: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

SRCC Global Business Operations 2027 ( SRCC GBO )

Shobha pant
Updated on Sep 18, 2026 17:35 IST

By Shobha pant, Senior executive

SRCC GBO Preparation 2027: Students preparing for SRCC GBO 2027 exam need to prepare for the exam atleast six months before the exam day. Students who have basic syllabus understanding can complete the preparation in three months. However, students are suggested to evaluate their strong and weak areas and prepare in accordance to that. The SRCC GBO 2027 exam is likely to be held in February 2027. The exam is relatively easy as compared to other management exams. However, basic understanding of the important syllabus concepts is very important to score well. Scroll down to know about certain SRCC GBO Exam preparation tips.

 

Table of contents
  • How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2027?
  • SRCC GBO Preparation 2027: Subject-wise Preparation Strategy
  • SRCC GBO Preparation Books 2027
  • SRCC GBO Mock Test
  • SRCC GBO Preparation Tips FAQs
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How to Prepare for SRCC GBO 2027?

According to the SRCC GBO exam pattern, there are a total of four sections in the SRCC GBO question paper, namely, English Comprehension and Language Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Ability. Both online and offline study materials are available for the SRCC GBO exam which the candidates can use to fetch a good score. Although the overall difficulty level of the SRCC GBO exam is easy, the extensive competition makes cracking the exam a little tougher. Check out the SRCC GBO exam pattern below.

Also Read: SRCC GBO eligibility criteria 2027

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score in the SRCC GBO exam?
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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.

Q:   Is SRCC GBO exam difficult to crack?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the syllabus of SRCC GBO?
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SRCC GBO syllabus includes all the important topics of subjects that are relevant for business and general aptitude. For the SRCC GBO exam, candidates have to study, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. Given below are the importnat topics included in the SRCC GBO syllabus: -

English Comprehension and Language Ability section of the SRCC GBO exam syllabus includes various topics of Grammar, Word Meaning, Vocabulary, Para jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, etc. 

Quantitative Skills section of the SRCC GBO syllabus includes all the topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra Trigonometry Modern Math, Number Systems and Mensuration.

Logical Reasoning syllabus of SRCC GBO exam includes topics that require analytical interpretation of data presented in the form of Puzzles, Family Tree, Venn Diagrams, Statement Conclusion, Syllogisms, Assumptions, etc.

Data Interpretation section of SRCC GBO question paper includes topics such as Graphs, Pie Charts, Clock and Calendars, Tables, Line Graphs, Caselets, Data Sufficiency, etc.

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SRCC GBO Preparation 2027: Subject-wise Preparation Strategy

Overall difficulty of SRCC GBO question paper is easy. But, competition makes cracking SRCC GBO exam a little tough. Check subject wise preparation tips for SRCC GBO 2027 exam below.

Section 1: English Comprehension and Language Ability: This section of SRCC GBO question paper is all about English Language and Grammar. To score well in this section, students must work on their vocabulary and grammar. They should also aim at increasing their speed to ace this section, as this section has comprehension passages that are time taking. Students must also have a habit of reading newspapers and editorials that will, in turn, improve their vocabulary. Prepare for topics such as

English Comprehension and Language Ability Topics for SRCC GBO 2027
Grammar Para Jumbles
Reading Comprehension

Word Meanings

Phrases and Idioms

Sentence Completion

Synonyms

Antonyms

Section 2: Quantitative Ability: To prepare for this section, students have to brush up on their mathematics skills. They can use NCERT mathematics books of Class 10 and Class 12. This section is about speed and accurately solving a problem. Topics such as Number System, Pie Chart, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Basic Arithmetic, Interest, etc. make up this section. This section, too, is lengthy and time consuming. Students must remember that SRCC GBO exam has negative markings, so, marking wrong answers will only result in losing marks. Best way to prepare for this section is by solving SRCC GBO mock tests and PYQPs.

Also Read: Best books to read for SRCC GBO 2027

Section 3: Logical Ability: Generally, this section of the SRCC GBO question papers is the most difficult one. The Logical Ability section analyses the critical, analytical and logical thinking. The section also analyses the skills to comprehend and interpret a particular statement and arrive at a conclusion based on their understanding.

Students should prepare topics such as Syllogism, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Coding and Decoding, Arguments, etc. to excel in this section. They can also refer to books such as A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & S Sijwali, Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta, and Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar and Dr Lal, etc.

Section 4: Data Interpretation: Solve ample of mock tests to solve this section of the SRCC GBO exam. Practice topics such as Graphs, Clock and Calendars, Data Structures, Venn Diagrams, Tables, etc. to fetch good scores in this section. Some of the questions in the Data Interpretation section are difficult and consume a lot of time. Focus on improving the time taken to solve the questions and solving them accurately. Time management is the key here. While you are preparing for this section, jot down formulae and tricks that you come across while preparing for this section. The more mock tests that candidates take the more tricks and ways of solving a question will be explored.

SRCC GBO Exam Difficulty Level Over the Years

Check the table below to know the difficulty level of SRCC GBO exam over the years:

Year Difficulty Levels
2027 To be updated
2026 Moderate
2025 Moderate to Tough
2024 Moderate to Tough
2023 Tough
2022

Moderate

2021

Moderate

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the best books to study for SRCC GBO?
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  1. SRCC GBO Preparation Guide - SRIRAM College of Commerce PGD Global Business Operations Entrance Exam by Disha Experts
  2. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  3. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
  4. The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT
  5. How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
  6. Quantitative Aptitude by R. S Aggarwal
  7. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
  8. NCERT Mathematics Books for Class 9 and 10 by NCERT publications.
  9. Trishna's Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT And Other MBA Examinations by Time
  10. A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijawali
Q:   What are the most important topics of SRCC GBO?
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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
Q:   Are there any subjective type questions in the SRCC GBO exam?
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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.

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SRCC GBO Preparation Books 2027

Check table below to know best books for SRCC GBO 2027 exam preparation

Section SRCC GBO Books
English Comprehension and Language Ability
  • Target SRCC GBO Entrance Exam by Disha Experts
  • Thirty Days to Better English by Norman Lewis
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • English Grammar and Comprehension by Wren and Martin
Logical Ability
  • How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta
  • A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali
Quantitative Ability
  • How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
  • NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10 

Data Interpretation

  • Data Interpretation and LR by Gautam Puri
  • How to Prepare for DI for CAT by Arun Sharma
  • SRCC GBO PYQPs
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I manage time in SRCC GBO exam?
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Start with knowing SRCC GBO exam pattern, including sections, topics, number of questions, sectional time limit, etc. 

Regularly practice mock tests and sample papers to keep track of progress made during preparation phase. 

Q:   Is SRCC GBO syllabus difficult?
A: 

SRCC GBO difficulty level is usually moderate. SRCC GBO syllabus is at par with syllabus of MBA exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. A good preparation can land candidates with good SRCC GBO scores.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of SRCC GBO?
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Check the table below to know the SRCC GBO difficulty level:

SectionDifficulty level
Quantitative AbilityModerate to High
English LanguageEasy to Moderate
Data InterpretationModerate
Logical AbilityModerate

 

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SRCC GBO Mock Test

Students should practice at least 25 to 30 mock tests when preparing for the SRCC GBO exam 2027. The SRCC GBO mock test is a practice test that enables candidates to experience the actual exam pattern, question types, and limitations of time. Consistent practice with mocks, it will help candidates reduce exam anxiety and build confidence to tackle the SRCC GBO question paper.

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SRCC GBO Preparation Tips FAQs

Find some important FAQs related to SRCC GBO preparation below:

Q:   Is there an age restriction to be eligible to appear for SRCC GBO?
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SRCC GBO eligibility criteria is the requirements to be fulfilled by the students in order to appear for the SRCC GBo exam conducted by the Sri Ram College of Commerce. There is no set age limit to be eligible to appear for the SRCC GBO exam. But, students applying for the exam must have completed their graduation or equivalent with a minimum required percentage. The students in the final year of graduation or awaiting the results are also eligible.

Q:   Do any IIMs accept SRCC GBO scores?
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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). 

Q:   In how many cities is the SRCC GBO exam held?
A: 

SRCC GBO is held in about 20 cities across the country. The students should choose the test cities in order of their preference. The request to change the test city later will not be accepted due to the non availability of seats at the centres in that particular city. The exam is held in the top metro cities as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Given below are the cities where SRCC GBO exam is held.

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Bhopal
  • Bhubaneshwar
  • Chandigrah
  • Chennai
  • Coimbatore
  • Dehradun
  • Delhi
  • Guwahati
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Kochi
  • Kolkata
  • Lucknow
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Shillong
  • Ranchi
  • Varanasi
Q:   Is admission through CAT score possible in SRCC GBO?
A: 

SRCC conducts the SRCC GBO exam for admission to its PGDM in the Global Business Operations programme. SRCC GBO is specifically designed for admission to the Global Business Operations programme offered by Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. It has its own entrance exam and admission process, which includes written tests, group discussions, and personal interviews. 

CAT, on the other hand, is a widely recognised entrance exam used for admission to various postgraduate management programmes, including MBA, in various Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools. 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of the SRCC GBO exam?
A: 

SRCC GBO sections carry 160 marks, each. For every correct answer, 4 marks are given & 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for incorrect answers.

Q:   How do I prepare for the SRCC GBO exam?
A: 
  • Create a study timetable and follow it. It should include all the topics of the SRCC GBO exam syllabus. 
  • Gather books for SRCC GBO exam and MBA exam preparation to prepare well. 
  • Time management is important to prepare for the exam. Practice can be the only way to improve time management in SRCC GBO
  • Focus on building a strong base by learning formulas, concepts and theorems in Quant, English grammar rules in English language and reading newspapers daily for General Awareness. 
Q:   How many sections does the SRCC GBO question paper have?
A: 

SRCC GBO question paper is divided into four sections:

English Comprehension and Language Ability- 40

Quantitative Aptitude- 40

Logical Ability- 40

Data Interpretation- 40

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The following details will be mentioned on the SRCC GBO admit card for the 2027 exam:

  • Name of the applicant
  • Roll number
  • Date of birth
  • Father's name
  • Test centre details
  • Date and time of the exam
  • Candidate's photograph
  • Candidate's signatures

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Answered 4 weeks ago

It is advisable to practice using previous years' question papers and mock tests to prepare well for the SRCC GBO 2027 exam. 

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Answered 4 weeks ago

SRCC GBO 2027 registration is likely to start in December 2026. 

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Answered 4 weeks ago

Only Shri Ram College of Commerce accepts SRCC GBO 2027 exam score. 

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