GSAT: An entrance exam for general science aspirants 

In India, engineering and medical are often the most sought-after career options. However, there are science lovers who wish to opt for science degree courses instead. They can go for B.Sc. programmes right after Class XII exams. For UG science aspirants, the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly called GITAM conducts a national level entrance exam called the GSAT (GITAM Science Admission Test). The UG courses offered by the university are BCA (Bachelors of Computer Application), BEM (Bachelors of Environmental Management) and B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Statistics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Technology and Bioinformatics. Registration for GSAT 2022 will tentatively begin in March 2022. Here’s everything aspiring candidates need to know. 

Eligibility criteria 

• All candidates must be Indian nationals with valid identity proofs and should not be less than 16 year old.  
• All candidates should have studied science as part of their 10+2 curriculum and should have secured 50 percent or above in their school final board exams. Candidates from the reserved category are given a relaxation, and need to score 45 percent or above. 
• All candidates should have studied compulsory English, Physics and Chemistry as part of their 10+2 curriculum. 
• Candidates interested to pursue BCA or B.Sc. in Electronics or Computer Science or Bioinformatics should have studied compulsory Computer Applications as part of their 10+2 curriculum. 
• Candidates interested to pursue B.Sc. in Mathematics or Statistics should have studied compulsory Mathematics as part of their 10+2 curriculum. 
• Candidates interested to pursue BEM or B.Sc. in Biochemistry or Biotechnology or Microbiology or Food Technology should have studied compulsory Biology as part of their 10+2 curriculum.  

Exam pattern 
GSAT comprises of a single paper having 60 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The paper is divided into two parts, Part 1 and 2. Part 1 comprises of 30 questions on general aptitude, while Part 2 has 30 more questions focusing on the specified subject. The syllabus follows that of any 10+2 science curriculum in India. 

Marking scheme 
The total marks of GSAT are 60. Every correct response is awarded 1 positive marks. There’s no negative marking for wrong answers or unattempted questions.  

Mode and duration 
GSAT is conducted offline via pen and paper mode. The duration of the exam is 1 hour.