GITAM GAT 2026: Registration OPEN, Exam Date (OUT), Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation, Admission Process

GITAM Admission Test 2026 ( GITAM GAT )

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Updated on Mar 27, 2026 16:13 IST

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GITAM GAT 2026: Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) has released the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) 2026 application form for next phase of the exam. The next phase of GITAM GAT will be held on April 19 and the lst date to apply is April 16. The GITAM GAT 2026 application form is available on the official website - gitam.edu, and the link to apply is available below. GITAM GAT 2026 exam will be held in various phases. The GITAM GAT 2026 exam date for the current phase is March 29.

GITAM conducts the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) for admission to various UG and PG courses offered at Vishakapatnam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and GIMSR campuses. The admission test is held nationally and in multiple states in computer-based and online proctored tests for a few courses. The candidates became eligible for admission to GITAM only if they qualify the GAT exam and satisfied the eligibility conditions. Check all details of GITAM GAT 2026 like how to apply, application fees, syllabus, pattern, admission process and more on this page.

Table of contents
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Application Form - OUT
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Dates
  • What is GITAM GAT?
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Highlights
  • GAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • GITAM GAT Syllabus 2026 and Sample Papers
  • GAT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Admission Process
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Admit Card
  • GITAM GAT Result 2026
  • GITAM GAT Counselling
  • Check GITAM GAT FAQs 2026
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GITAM GAT 2026 Application Form - OUT

DeskCalendarRegistration: 16 Apr ' 26

Candidates have to fill in the online application form to complete GITAM GAT 2026 registration. Check the process to apply for the GITAM GAT below:

  1. Registration
  2. Filling Current Education details
  3. Filling Course Selection details
  4. FillingPersonal details
  5. Filling Communication details
  6. Selecting the centre for GAT
  7. Reviewing the information and payment of the application fee

Apply for GITAM GAT 2026: https://apply.gitam.edu/Login_GAT_Reference.aspx?icode=zgOFcsOm6Ls=

GITAM GAT Application Form - Various Groups

Candidates have to review the following groups. Note that candidates may apply for one or more programs within the same group using a single application.

  • For example, if a student wants to apply for both BBA and B.A., they may select these two programs and pay INR 1200/-.
  • In another example, if a student desires to apply for both B.Tech. and B.A., they may select these two programs and remit a payment of INR 2400/-. 

UG Courses

Group 1 Engineering, Science, Architecture, Pharmacy, Nursing, Paramedical and Physiotherapy
Group 2 Management, Humanities and Law
Group 3 Lateral Entry

PG - Science

Group 1 M.Sc. Physical Sciences (M.Sc. Applied Mathematics, Electronics, Physics, Statistics)
Group 2 M.Sc. Life Sciences (M.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Env. Science, Food Science and Technology, Microbiology)
Group 3 M.Sc. Chemical Sciences (M.Sc. Chemistry - Specialisation in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Group 4 M.Sc. Data Sciences & MCA (M.Sc. Data Science, Master of Computer Application)

PG - Humanities

Group 1 M.A. Applied Psychology
Group 2 M.A. Economics
Group 3 M.A. English Literature

PG Engineering, Management, Architecture, Pharmacy and Law Courses

PG Engineering All M.Tech. programs
PG Management MBA program
PG Architecture M.Arch. program
PG Pharmacy All M.Pharm. programs
PG Law All LLM programs

GITAM GAT 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GITAM GAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
04 Apr ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 Last date for payment of fees for scholarships candidates for current phase

16 Apr ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 registration last date for current phase

19 Apr ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 PI and Result for next phase

19 Apr ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 exam date for next phase

26 Apr ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 Last date for payment of fees for scholarships candidates for next phase

DatesPast Exam Dates
29 Mar ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 PI and Result for current phase

29 Mar ' 26

GITAM GAT 2026 exam date for current phase

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What is GITAM GAT?

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. The duration of the test is 1 / 2 hours depending on the course for which the exam is being held. The test consists of questions that are of objective type (multiple choice questions). Each question has four options of which one is correct. Each correct answer will be awarded 1 or 2 marks. The wrong answers and unanswered questions receive nil marks. The candidates who qualify GAT are then called for admission completion and finalisation at the GITAM campuses.

Note that candidates who have scores of JEE Main, TS EAMCET, or AP EAMCET are exempted from GAT. If a candidate hasn't appeared for any of the mentioned exams, they would need to apply and appear for the GITAM Admissions Test (GAT) to qualify for engineering at GITAM.

GITAM BTech Campuses

The BTech campuses of GITAM, where admission is based on GITAM GAT scores, are:

Campus Details
GITAM Bengaluru Established in 2012, GITAM Bengaluru spans 45 acres campus
GITAM Hyderabad Established in 2009, GITAM Hyderabad spans 120+ acres campus
GITAM Vishakhapatnam Established in 1980, GITAM Visakhapatnam spans 100+ acres
GIMSR, Visakhapatnam GIMSR offers a vibrant and welcoming campus experience

Also Read: BTech Admission Through CUET: College List, Cutoff, Eligibility Criteria

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GITAM GAT 2026 Highlights

Check some important details of the GAT 2026 exam below:

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

GITAM Admission Test

Conducting Body

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Once a year, held in phases

Mode of Exam

Computer based test and Online Proctored

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

UG, PG and Lateral Entry courses in:

  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Management
  • Paramedical
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Science

Exam Fees

INR 1200

Exam Duration

2 hours

Number of Papers

One

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Colleges Accepting Exam Score

GITAM (Deemed to be University) campuses at:

  1. Bengaluru
  2. Hyderabad
  3. Vishakapatnam
  4. GIMSR

Official Website

gitam.edu

Contact Details

  • 8880884000
  • gat@gitam.edu
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GAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility to apply for the GITAM Admission Test varies from course to course. Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria for all courses:

Course

Qualifying exam

Minimum Marks % in qualifying exam

Subjects studied in the qualifying exam

BTech

10+2

60 (55% in the case of CBSE and ICSE)

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology

BTech Biotechnology

10+2

60 (55% in the case of CBSE and ICSE)

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology

BTech Lateral Entry

Diploma

60%

As per the course selected for admission

MTech

BE/BTech/AMIE

50%

As per the course selected for admission

BArch

10+2 / 10+3

45%

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and qualified in NATA

MArch

BArch

50%

Bachelor of Architecture

BA

10+2

50%

Any discipline

BA Economics

10+2

50%

Any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level is mandatory

MA Applied Psychology

BA

60%

Any discipline excluding Bachelor of Fine Arts with an English Medium background.

MA Economics

BA with Economics/ BBA/ BCom/ BSc Mathematics/ BSc Statistics

60%

Any B.A. with Economics/ BBA/ BCom/ BSc Mathematics/ BSc Statistics

MA English Language and Literature

BA

50%

Any discipline with proficiency in English

BA / BBA LLB

10+2

45%

Any discipline

LLM

LLB / BA LLB / BBA LLB / BSc LLB / BCom LLB

50 (45% for SC/ST applicants

Graduation in Law

BBA / BCom

10+2

50%

Any discipline

MBA

Any Bachelors degree

50%

Any discipline

BSc Paramedical programs

10+2

60%

Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English subjects

BPharm

10+2

50%

Biology/Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry subjects

MPharm

BPharm

50%

BPharm subjects

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

10+2

60 (55% incase of CBSE and ICSE)

Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology

BSc Nursing

10+2

45%

Biology, Physics, Chemistry & English

BSc

10+2

50%

As per the course selected for admission

MSc Life Science and Physical Science

BSc

50%

As per the course selected for admission

MSc Data Science

BCA/BSc

50%

Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Science as one of the subjects

MCA

BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Equivalent Degree OR BSc/BCom/BA

50%

BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Equivalent Degree OR BSc/BCom/BA with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University)

MSc Chemistry

BSc

50%

Chemistry as one of the subjects

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GITAM GAT Syllabus 2026 and Sample Papers

The syllabus for the GAT 2026 computer-based test can be checked below:

GAT for admission in

Syllabus PDF

Sample Paper PDF

UG - Engineering, Pharmacy, B.Optometry

Download here

Download here (PCM)

Download here (PCB)

UG - Nursing, Paramedical & Physiotherapy

Download here

Download here (PCM)

Download here (PCB)

UG Law

Download here

Download here (PCM)

Download here (PCB)

PG - Architecture - M.Arch. (Sustainable Architecture) Download here

NA

PG - Engineering (M.Tech. CSE, DS) Download here

Download here (PCM)

Download here (PCB)

PG - Management Download here

NA

PG - Pharmacy Download here

NA

Importance of Solving GITAM GAT 2026 Sample Papers

Check below why solving sample papers are important part of the GITAM GAT exam preparation:

  • Get Acquainted With Exam Pattern: Solving previous years’ papers helps students to get used to the marking scheme, GITAM GAT exam pattern, types of questions, weightage of chapters, etc. Students also get an idea of recurring topics over the years. This way, aspirants can have an idea about the questions most likely to appear in the GITAM GAT.
  • Improve Time Management: There is no alternative to improving time management during exams except that one has to practice as many sample papers as one can.
  • Boosts Speed and Accuracy: Of the many other merits, practising previous years’ papers also helps students enhance their speed and accuracy while solving each question.
  • Self-Assessment: Sample papers are the best way to assess GITAM GAT preparation levels.
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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Note that some of the papers of GITAM GAT are held in online remote proctored mode and some in computer-based test mode.

Candidates can check below the GAT 2026 exam pattern.

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern for BTech

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

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

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

GAT 2026 Exam Pattern 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

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

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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GITAM GAT 2026 Admission Process

GITAM GAT admission process is given below:

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GITAM GAT admission process 2026

Register for GITAM GAT

Firstly, aspirants need to register for GITAM GAT. The application process is online and the candidates have to submit the form with payment of the application fee online.

Download GITAM GAT 2026 admit card

Aspirants can download GITAM GAT 2026 admit card from the official website which will be made available. The admit card will have details like the candidate's name, address, contact details, test centres etc.

Appear for GITAM GAT 2026

GITAM GAT is conducted in computer based test mode and in remote proctored test mode. Aspirants are advised to reach the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam.

Check GITAM GAT 2026 exam result

GITAM GAT 2026 results are declared on the official website in online mode only. The result will have a candidate's merit position, score card with total marks, and marks obtained in each subject.

Appear for Counselling

Aspirants who clear the exam need to appear for GITAM GAT 2026 counselling which will be held in online mode.

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GITAM GAT 2026 Admit Card

The candidates who register for GAT are issued the GITAM GAT admit card. The release of admit card is notified to the candidates via their registered email id and phone number. All candidates must carry GITAM GAT 2026 admit card to exam centre and follow exam day guidelines mentioned on it. Candidates should follow exam date and time on admit card and reach exam centre as per reporting time on admit card. Also, keep GAT admit card safe after exam ends.

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the GAT 2026 admit card with a valid and original photo id proof like Passport / Driving License / EC voter ID card / IT PAN card / School or College photo bearing ID card / Aadhar Card.

Following details will be available in the GITAM GAT admit card 2026:

  1. GITAM GAT 2026 hall ticket number
  2. Program applied for
  3. Address of the examination centre
  4. Photograph
  5. Date and time of the examination
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GITAM GAT Result 2026

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) announces the GAT 2026 result online on the official website, apply.gitam.edu.

The merit of a candidate is determined by the score secured in the exam. However, the selection of the candidates for GITAM admission is subject to the rule of reservation as per UGC guidelines/norms applicable to the university. Students who qualify for GITAM GAT 2026 are eligible for admission only if they fulfil the minimum marks requirement in the qualifying examination as per the eligibility criteria. 

Candidates can check GITAM GAT 2026 result 2026 under their respective logins on the official website, gitam.edu.

Details on GITAM GAT scorecard are:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Registration number
  • Date of birth
  • Photograph
  • Subject wise marks
  • Total scores
  • Rank

After GITAM GAT result, candidates have to

  • Appear for personal interviews
  • Complete all admission formalities

The GITAM GAT counselling 2026 details are made available under the candidates' login. Candidates should keep checking their login and registered email ids for updates.

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GITAM GAT Counselling

GITAM University conducts GITAM GAT counselling. The counselling is held online on 7 campuses of the Institute. The counselling call letter is released in online mode. Shortlisted candidates have to appear in the counselling rounds along with the documents for verification.

Eligible candidates have to download the call letter from the official website and attend online counselling at any of the following seven centres:

Counselling centres

Address

Bengaluru campus of GITAM

GITAM University, NH-207, Nagadenahalli, Doddaballapur Taluk, Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka-561203.

Bengaluru city

Equity Career Technologies Private Limited, (Behind BOSCH Ltd.) No.433, Ist 'C' Main, 7th Block Extension, Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560 095

Hyderabad campus of GITAM

GITAM University, Technology Park, Rudrarm, Patancheru Mandal, Medak, Telangana- 502329.

Hyderabad city

R.B.V.R Reddy Women's College, Narayana guda, Hyderabad-500027

Tirupati

Old MBA College, SV University, Tirupati - 517502.

Vijayawada

PB Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Moghalraja Puram, Vijayawada - 520010

Visakhapatnam campus of GITAM

Mother Theresa Auditorium, GITAM University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam - 530045.

In the counselling process, candidates have to:

  • Appear for personal interviews
  • Complete all admission formalities

The GITAM GAT counselling 2026 details are made available under the candidates' login. Candidates should keep checking their login and registered email ids for updates.

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Check GITAM GAT FAQs 2026

The important GITAM GAT 2026 frequently asked questions are as follows:

Q:   GAT scorecard will be issued offline?
A: 

GAT 2026 results will be announced phase wise soon after the exam is conducted. The GAT 2026 scorecard will be available for download on the official website- gat.gitam.edu, for a limited period. Candidates must obtain their GAT mark sheets within the time limit, as admission will be granted to those who will present the mark sheet at the time of Counselling. The GAT 2026 scorecards can be obtained in online mode only.

Q:   Can I change the GAT exam centre after submitting the application form?
A: 

No, candidates will not be able to change the GAT exam centre once the application form is submitted. GITAM Deemed to be University does not provide any provision for GAT application form correction window. Candidates filling the application form must carefully enter the details.

Q:   Do I have to submit a separate GAT application form, if I wish to apply for more than programme?
A: 

No, candidates will not be required to fill separate GAT application form to apply for different courses. With a single GAT application form candidates can apply for UG or PG courses they wish to apply for. Candidats can apply for Architecture, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Management, Nursing, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Sciences courses offered at GITAM Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bengaluru campuses. 

Q:   What are the documents required to fill GAT application form?
A: 

Before filling the GAT application form, candidates must ensure to keep the following documents ready:

  • Any valid Government ID proof.    

  • Educational Qualification details.    

  • Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background.    

  • Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format.    

  • Scanned class X or equivalent Certificate as a proof of Date of Birth.     

  • Scanned copy of Certificate for Appearing/Result Awaiting Candidates.     

  • Valid e-mail ID and mobile number.  

Q:   When will be the GAT exam conducted?
A: 

GAT 2026 exam will be held in multiple sessions. Candidates who will register for the exam will be able to appear for the GAT exam. The examination for GITAM (Deemed to be University) UG and PG admissions will be held in computer based mode. Candidates will have to report to the allotted exam centre. GAT exam is codncuted for a duration of 60 minutes. As per the GAT exam pattern, the question paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. Candidates had to choose a correct answer among the four options provided. There will be a negative marking for wrong answers of 1/3 marks. Candidates wothout GAT admit card will not be permitted to enter the GAT exam centre.  

6 Institutes accepting GITAM GAT

  • 12.24 Lakh
  • 4 years
  • |
  • Full Time

GITAM School of Core Engineering, Hyderabad

Patancheru, Hyderabad Private

GITAM Scho
    • 12.21 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    GITAM School of Core Engineering, Bengaluru

    Doddaballapur Rd., Bangalore Private

    GITAM Scho
    • 8.84 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 16.47 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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