CUET (UG) &ndash; General Aptitude Test (GAT) Description

The General Aptitude Test (GAT) in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) is designed to evaluate a candidate&rsquo;s overall mental ability, analytical thinking, and general awareness required for undergraduate admissions across participating universities in India.

Purpose: 
The GAT assesses a student&rsquo;s readiness for diverse academic programs by testing logical reasoning, quantitative skills, verbal ability, and awareness of current events.

Mode of Examination: 
The test is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Duration: 
Typically 60 minutes (may vary slightly as per official guidelines).

Sections Covered:

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	General Knowledge &amp; Current Affairs 
	Questions focus on national and international events, important dates, history, geography, economics, and static general knowledge.
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	Logical &amp; Analytical Reasoning 
	Includes puzzles, coding-decoding, series, analogies, syllogisms, and problem-solving questions to assess reasoning ability.
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	Quantitative Aptitude 
	Covers basic arithmetic, percentages, ratios, averages, profit &amp; loss, time and work, and data interpretation.
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	General Mental Ability 
	Tests critical thinking, decision-making, and pattern recognition skills.
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	Numerical Ability 
	Focuses on number systems, simplification, and basic mathematical operations.
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Marking Scheme:

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	Correct Answer: +5 marks
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	Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (negative marking applies)
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	Unattempted Questions: 0 marks
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Eligibility: 
Students who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible to take the CUET-UG.

Importance: 
The GAT is particularly important for courses that require a broad assessment of aptitude beyond domain-specific knowledge, such as management, humanities, and interdisciplinary programs.

Preparation Tips:

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	Stay updated with current affairs through newspapers and reliable online sources.
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	Practice reasoning and aptitude questions regularly.
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	Solve previous years&rsquo; papers and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
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	Focus on time management during the exam.
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This test plays a crucial role in determining a candidate&rsquo;s ability to think critically and adapt to various academic challenges at the undergraduate level.

Previous Year Papers

CUET (UG) GAT