GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Here for All UG & PG Courses

GITAM Admission Test 2026 ( GITAM GAT )

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GITAM GAT 2026 registration last date for current phase

12 Jun '26

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Jun 7, 2026 22:23 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

Overview

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 Key Highlight
  • GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject Wise Weightage
  • GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Total Marks and Marking Scheme
  • GITAM GAT Exam Pattern 2026: Sections and important topics
  • GAT 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs
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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern Key Highlight

Check highlights of the GITAM GAT exam pattern 2026 below:

  • Exam Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) / Online Proctored Exam.
  • Question Format: Objective type; every item provides 4 choices with 1 correct option.
  • Total Questions: 100 questions across all BTech test variants.
  • Maximum Score: 200 Marks.
  • Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Mins
  • Marking Rules: +2 marks for accurate answers; 0 marks for wrong or blank responses (No negative marking).
  • Language Medium: English only.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many times is GAT exam conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the syllabus for GITAM GAT BTech?
A: 

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?
A: 

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.

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GITAM GAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject Wise Weightage

Check subject-wise weightage below in GITAM GAT 2026 BTech paper:

Section Subject Questions Total marks
1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 40 80
2 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 60 120
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the GITAM GAT marking scheme?
A: 

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?
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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.

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

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: Total Marks and Marking Scheme

Total Marks and Marking Scheme of GITAM GAT BTech paper is as follows:

  • Correct Answer: +2 marks
  • Incorrect Answer: 0 marks (No negative marking)
  • Unattempted Question: 0 marks
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Commonly asked questions
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:   Which books should I refer for GITAM GAT preparation for BTech?
A: 

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:   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: Sections and important topics

Check the important topics below in each section of GAT 2026 BTech paper:

Subject Important topics
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense Test, Data Sufficiency, Clocks and Calendars, and Series and Analogy
Physics and Mathematics

Maths: Calculus (definite & indefinite integrals, areas), Matrices & Determinants, Coordinate Geometry (lines, circles, conics), Probability, and Vectors.

Physics: Laws of Motion, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, Optics, and Atoms & Nuclei.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the GITAM GAT exam tough?
A: 

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

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:   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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GAT 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs

Check below some important FAQs on GITAM GAT pattern 2026:

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?
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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
Q:   What is GITAM GAT exam pattern for BTech?
A: 

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:   Which are the important topics for GAT English language section?
A: 

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:   Are there any scholarships available for GAT BBA and MBA?
A: 

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.

Q:   Why is GITAM GAT conducted?
A: 

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.

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The GITAM GAT 2026 result for the Phase 2 exam held on March 29, 2026 (including B.Sc. Biotechnology), has already been declared.

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Yes, you can absolutely apply for the GITAM Admission Test (GAT) even if your JEE Main or EAMCET scores are low. In fact, that is exactly what the GAT is for—it provides a separate pathway for admission to GITAM University regardless of your performance in other national or state-level exams.

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You can check your GITAM GAT 2026 results on the official admission portal.

Results are released phase-wise. According to the current 2026 schedule, the Phase 3 results are expected to be announced on April 19 or 21, 2026, following the exam on April 16–19. If you appeared in an earlier phase (like

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The GITAM GAT admit card is released to the candidates under their respective logins a few days after registration. The admit card details are sent ot the registered email ids of the students.

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The GITAM GAT counselling dates are announced after the results are announced. The dates are informed to the candidates via registered mobile number, WhatsApp number, or the registered email ID.

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