• Application Process
  - Start Date: 01st September, 2025
  - Last Date to Register: 27th February, 2026
  - Complete your application within this period to ensure your eligibility for GMCAT 2026.
• Exam Date
  - Exam Date: 28th February, 2026
  - Login to the exam portal, give the exam.
• Result Announcement
  - Result Date: 02nd March, 2026
  - Access your results and download the scorecard from the official GMCAT website.
• Counseling and Admission
  - Counseling Registration: Starts after the examination and you can connect with the counseling team, to get the counseling done.

The GMCAT 2026 exam pattern is designed to assess a candidate’s overall readiness for management programs through a balanced management aptitude test.

GMCAT 2026 Exam Pattern Overview Sections Included in GMCAT 2026

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Number of Questions: 25
  • Total Marks: 25
  • Topics Covered:
  - Vocabulary and grammar usage
  - Sentence completion
  - Reading comprehension (Passages with related questions)
  - Para jumbles and sentence correction
  • Objective: To assess candidates' reading skills, comprehension abilities, and their command over the English language.
• Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
  • Number of Questions: 25
  • Total Marks: 25
  • Topics Covered:
  - Arithmetic (Percentages, Ratios, Averages)
  - Algebra (Linear and Quadratic equations, Functions)
  - Geometry (Lines, Angles, Circles, Triangles)
  - Probability and Permutation & Combination
  • Objective: To evaluate candidates' mathematical problem-solving abilities and their proficiency in handling numbers and mathematical concepts.
• Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI)
  • Number of Questions: 25 • Total Marks: 25 • Topics Covered: - Logical puzzles and reasoning - Data interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables) - Series and patterns - Seating arrangement and coding-decoding • Objective: To test candidates' logical thinking and their ability to interpret complex data efficiently.
• General Knowledge & Business Awareness
  • Number of Questions: 25 • Total Marks: 25 • Topics Covered: - Current Affairs (National and International) - Business, Economics, and Finance - Marketing and Business Strategies - Political and Environmental Awareness • Objective: To assess candidates' awareness of current events, the business world, and their understanding of business concepts and practices.

This exam structure makes GMCAT suitable for candidates preparing for MBA entrance exam, BBA entrance exam, and other management entrance tests.

Marking Scheme
- Total Marks: 60 Marks
- Each Correct Answer: 1 mark
- Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Time Management: The exam is designed to be completed in 60 minutes. Therefore, it is important to manage time efficiently to complete all sections.

The Global Management Common Aptitude Test (GMCAT) is an online-based management aptitude test of 60 minutes duration, designed to assess candidates' readiness for management programs.

• Registration
  Register for GMCAT 2026 using the official registration portal by completing the management aptitude test registration process.
• Examination
  Appear for the management entrance exam in online mode from your mobile, laptop, or desktop.
• Results
  View your GMCAT result and download the scorecard from the candidate portal.
• Counselling
  Select preferred universities and fill the management counselling form for BBA and MBA admissions.
• Admission
  Choose the college, confirm the course, and book your seat in the selected management program.

Documents Required for GMCAT Application
Ensure you have the following documents ready before you start the application process: For Undergraduate Programs (BBA)

• Class 10th Marksheet/Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet/Certificate (if available)
• Passport-sized Photograph (Recent)
• Signature (Scanned)
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Driving License)

For Postgraduate Programs (MBA)

• Bachelor's Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
• Marksheets of all semesters/years of undergraduate studies
• Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-sized Photograph (Recent)
• Signature (Scanned)
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Driving License)

GMCAT offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate management courses tailored to meet the demands of the modern business world. Whether you’re taking your first steps in management or seeking to elevate your career with advanced studies, GMCAT connects you with programs that prepare you for global opportunities.

Undergraduate Courses (BBA) Postgraduate Courses (MBA)

Eligibility for Undergraduate Programs (BBA)
For candidates aspiring to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) through GMCAT:

• Educational Qualification:
  - Must have passed Class 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  - Candidates appearing for their Class 12th examinations are also eligible to apply, provided they submit their final results at the time of admission.
• Minimum Percentage:
  - General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in Class 12th.
• Age Limit:
  - Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of application
• Additional Requirements:
  - Proficiency in English is essential as most courses are conducted in English.

Eligibility for Postgraduate Programs (MBA)
For candidates aiming to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through GMCAT:

• Educational Qualification:
  - Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum GPA/Percentage:
  - General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate or CGPA equivalent in the undergraduate program.
• Work Experience:
  - Not mandatory for most specializations but preferred for MBA in General Management or MBA in Entrepreneurship. Candidates with 1-2 years of professional experience may have an advantage.

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• Lovely Professional University
• IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• IILM Academy of Higher Learning Jaipur, Rajasthan
• IILM University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• IILM Institute for Higher EducationUniversity, New Delhi
• IILM University University, Gurugrams Haryana
• Chandigarh University Mohali, Punjab
• Chandigarh University Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• Ganpat University
• Invertis University
• APG Shimla University
• Sanskriti University
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• CEOA College of Arts & Sciences
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• Dayanand Sagar University
• B.N. College Of Engineering And Technology
• Mary Matha College of Arts & Science
• Cambridge Institute of Management Studies
• AI Universal University
• Bennett University Greater Noida
• Rai Technology University Bangalore, Karnataka
• MGM Group of Institutions Patna, Bihar
• Sandip University, Madhubani, Bihar
• Chandigarh group of College Jhanjeri, Mohali
• Shri Khushal Das University, Hanumangarh Rajasthan
• Centurion University Bhuvneshwar, Odisha
• Centurion University Parlakhemundi, Odisha
• Centurion University Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
• Starex University, Gurugram, Haryana
• Poddar group of institutions jaipur, Rajasthan
• Amity University Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh
• Amity University, Bangalore Karnataka
• Amity University Gurugram, Haryana
• Amity University Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Amity University, Gwalior Madhya Pradesh
• Amity University Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Amity University, Raipur Chhattisgarh
• RIMT UNIVERSITY, Gobindgarh, Punjab
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana Ambala, Haryana
• Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Medical Science & Research (MMCMSR) in Sadopur Ambala
• Sandip University, Nashik
• Swarnim Startup & Innovation University, Gujarat
• Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat
• Aditya University, Andhra Pradesh
• Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata
• Chanakya University, Bangalore
• Sage University, Indore
• Sage University, Bhopal
• Manav Rachna University Faridabad, Haryana
• Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh
• RR Institutions, Bangalore, Karnataka
• Rayat Bahra University, Punjab
• MATS University, Raipur
• Bahra University, Himachal Pradesh
• Guru Kashi University, Bathinda, Punjab
• Mangalayatan University Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
• Usha Martin College, Ranchi
• Annai Fathima College of Arts & Sciences, Tamil Nadu
• G. D. Goenka University, Gurgaon, Haryana
• Saraswati Group of Colleges Mohali, Punjab
• IEC University, Himachal Pradesh
• Vedatya university in Haryana
• GRD Group of Colleges, Ropar, Punjab
• The Neotia University, Kolkata, West Bengal
• Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam
• K.R. Mangalam University, Haryana
• RV University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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• BMS College for Women Bengaluru, Karnataka
• SSMRV PU College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• The KLE College in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru
• The Arihant Group of Institutions' Global Campus Bengaluru
• The Arihant Group of Institutions' Global Campus & Corporate Campus Bengaluru
• DBS Global University, Uttarakhand
• All India Management Association, New Delhi
• KLE Society’s S Nijalingappa College, Bengaluru Karnataka
• CMR University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
• MLA Academy of Higher LearningCollege Bengaluru, Karnataka

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