The General Aptitude Test (GAT) is Section III of CUET UG 2026. It tests logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, GK, current affairs, and general mental ability. 50 questions · 60 minutes · +5 / –1 marking. All 50 questions are compulsory.
GAT conducted in both shifts on Day 2. Shift 1 difficulty: Moderate. Shift 2 difficulty: Moderate. Current Affairs and GK were asked in higher numbers. QA involved lengthy calculations.
A sum of money is divided among A, B and C such that for every ₹2 A gets, B gets 65 paise and C gets 35 paise. If C's share is ₹560, find the total sum.
Two trains 200 km apart start from opposite directions at the same time and cross each other at 110 km from one station. What is the ratio of their speeds?
11:9 (110 km vs 90 km covered in same time)
Quant · Least Perfect Square
Find the least perfect square divisible by 9, 12, 15, and 24.
A900
B1600
C3600 ✓
D6400
LCM(9,12,15,24)=360. Make perfect square: 360×10=3600=60²
Quant · Compound Interest
In how many years will ₹320 amount to ₹405 if compounded at 12.5% yearly?
A2 years ✓
B3 years
C2.5 years
D1 year
320×(1.125)² = 320×1.265625 = 405
Reasoning · Permutation
Using all the letters of the word 'SUNDAY', how many different words can be formed?
A6! = 720 ✓
B5! = 120
C7! = 5040
D8!
SUNDAY = 6 distinct letters → 6! = 720
Quant · Percentage
37.5% of 800 – 16⅔% of 1200 = ?
A80
B100 ✓
C120
D200
300 – 200 = 100
Difficulty Snapshot
Quant Aptitude
Mod.
Reasoning
Mod.
GK / CA
Tough
Data Interp.
Easy
Day 3 — 13 May 2026
D3
GAT — Shift 1 & Shift 2
May 13, 2026 · Difficulty: Moderate
Moderate
Pattern continued from Days 1–2. Balanced mix of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and current affairs. Mathematics and General Aptitude sections were time-consuming. NCERT-oriented overall.
Topics Asked
AveragesTime & WorkAlgebra — Linear EquationsGeometrySeating ArrangementDirection SenseOrder & RankingSyllogismsIndian PolityScience & TechnologyAwards & HonoursLine GraphsTabular DI
Memory-Based Questions
Reasoning · Blood Relations
Anamika and Chetna are friends. Chaman's girlfriend doesn't like Anamika and Chetna. Bhawna doesn't care for Chaman. Bimal's girlfriend is friendly with Anamika. Anamika doesn't like Amar. Who is Chaman's girlfriend?
Deepika (by elimination)
Quant · Averages
The average of 12 numbers is 46. If 4 numbers (20, 8, 12, 40) are removed, find the new average.
59 (New sum = 552–80=472, new count=8, avg=472÷8=59)
Reasoning · Series
Find the letters that appear after Q but before E in the given sequence. (Pattern recognition type)
3 letters (direct count in series)
Difficulty Snapshot
Quant Aptitude
Mod.
Reasoning
Mod.
GK / CA
Mod.
Data Interp.
Easy
Day 4 — 14 May 2026 ⭐ Most Detailed
D4
GAT — Shift 1
May 14, 2026 · Difficulty: Moderate (Well-balanced)
Moderate
Most comprehensively reviewed shift. Paper was well-balanced and student-friendly. Heavy focus on Class 12 History (~7 direct Qs). Current Affairs from 2024 appeared. Quantitative Aptitude had 17–18 questions.
A number 21p is divisible by 6. Find the value of p if it is also divisible by 9.
p = 5 (sum of digits 2+1+5=8... p=6: sum=9 ✓)
Difficulty Snapshot
Quant Aptitude
Mod.
Reasoning
Easy
GK / History
Easy
Curr. Affairs
Mod.
Non-Verbal
Easy
Day 5 — 15 May 2026
D5
GAT — Shift 1
May 15, 2026 · Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
Easy–Mod.
May 15 Shift 1 had Physics and Chemistry as the main domain subjects. GAT analysis still incoming — pattern expected to mirror Days 1–4 based on trend. Topics below are projected from the 5-day pattern.