GATA Exam
Goenka Aptitude Test for Admission (GATA) is a computer-based entrance exam that evaluates a candidate's aptitude, critical thinking, and logical reasoning skills. The exam consists of three sections for both PCM and Non-PCM. A detailed overview of the GATA exam pattern is given below:
- Exam Mode: GATA exam is conducted online mode as a computer-based test.
- Exam Duration: The exam duration is 3 hours.
- Exam Type: The GATA exam is multiple-choice questions (MCQs) type, where candidates have to select the correct answer from the given options.
- Number of Questions: GATA exam consists of 75 questions in total.
- Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries four marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Syllabus:
Non-PCM course
- English Usage
- Analytical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
PCM course
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Sectional Timing: There is no sectional timing for the GATA. Candidates can attempt questions from any section at any time within the time limit of three hours.
- Medium of Exam: Goenka Aptitude Test for Admission (GATA) exam is conducted in the English language.
Candidates should familiarise themselves with the GATA exam pattern and prepare accordingly to perform well in the exam. They should also focus on improving their speed and accuracy to attempt all the questions within 3 hours.
How to Prepare
Here are some tips to prepare for the GATA exam:
- Candidates should familiarize themselves with the syllabus and exam pattern to understand the types of questions and topics that will be covered.
- They should solve previous year’s papers and sample papers to get an idea of the level of difficulty and type of questions.
- Candidates should make concise notes while studying to revise quickly later on.
- They should understand the concepts rather than memorizing formulas. And also should try to understand the reasoning behind each formula.
- Take regular mock tests to track your progress and identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Candidates should brush up on their English proficiency, as a good score in this section can make a big difference in their overall score.
- Practice time management and make a strategy to tackle the questions efficiently during the exam.