GNDU GMET 2025 Syllabus: Check Section-wise Exam Syllabus Here

Guru Nanak Dev University Management Entrance Test 2025 ( GNDU GMET )

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The GNDU GMET syllabus is prescribed by Guru Nanak Dev University. The exam syllabus includes all the important topics of General Knowledge, English, Mental & Numerical Ability and Business Aptitude. To prepare for GNDU GMET 2025, candidates must concentrate on these subjects and refer to recommended books for MBA entrance exam preparation.

Overall, the difficulty level GNDU GMET exam is easy but since it is a speed-based test, the candidates need to be quick in calculation. Check the GNDU GMET syllabus in detail below.

Q:   What is the full form of GNDU GMET?

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The full form for GNDU GMET is Guru Nanak Dev University Management Entrance Test. It is an management entrance test conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University for admission to MBA programe. Candidates seeking admision to Postgraduate programe of GNDU MBA course must appear for the exam. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for GNDU MBA admission process through any other management entrance exam score. Candidates will be required to fill the application form to be eligible for appearing in admission process. GNDU GMET is conducted once in a year. Candidates will have to appear for the exam on the prescribed exam date at the alloted exam centre.

 
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Q:   Is there negative marking in GNDU GMET?

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No, there is no negative marking in GNDU GMET for any wrong or not attempted questions. Candidates can attempt questions as per their choice and attempt maximum number of question wihout the fear of negative marking. As per the GNDU GMET exam marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. The GNDU GMET question paper will be of maximum 200 questions. Candidates will have no sectional time limit to attempt questions. Candidates can switch from one section to another as per their choice and comfort. The GNDU GMET exam will be conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. Candidates must ensure to complete the exam within the given time limit. No extra time will be given under any circumstances.

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Section-wise GNDU GMET Syllabus 2025

GNDU GMET Syllabus: General Knowledge

Candidates must prepare on the following topics for scoring well in General Knowledge section of GNDU GMET 2025:

Indian Judiciary

Business

Banking & Finance

Defence & Space

Institutions of India

Science and Technology

Economics

Geography

History

International Relations

Literature

Awards

Current Affairs & Politics

Cinema

Indian Constitution

Sports

Indian

Industries & Agriculture

GNDU GMET Syllabus: English

Candidates must prepare the following topics of English to crack GNDU GMET 2025:

Comprehension

Adverbs

Sentence Improvement

Sentence Jumble

Prepositions

Parallelism

Nouns

Articles

Modifiers

Pronouns

Verbs

Subject Verb Agreement

Adjectives

Tense

 Para jumbles

GNDU GMET Syllabus: Mental & Numerical Ability

Candidates must prepare the following topics of Mental & Numerical Ability to score well in GNDU GMET 2025:

Data Interpretation

Data Sufficiency

Percentage

Profit, Loss and Discount

Time, Speed and Distance

Averages

Age

Pipes and Cisterns

Ratio and Proportion

Alligation and Mixture

Relative Speed

Compound Interest

Circular Tracks

Upstream and Downstream

Partnership

GNDU GMET Syllabus: Business Aptitude

To perform well in the Business Aptitude section of GNDU GMET 2025, the candidates must prepare the following topics:

Business GK

Business Environment

Business Vocabulary

Personalities

Advertising

Awards and Honours

Taglines

Banking

Newspaper and Journal

Q:   What is the GNDU GMET exam duration for each section?

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As per the GNDU GMET exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. GNDU GMET question paper will consist of four sections, namely:

  • Business Aptitude
  • English
  • Mental Ability & Numerical Ability, and
  • General Knowledge

Candidates will be required to attempt all four sections within the given time duration. GNDU GMET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. GNDU GMET sections will consist of 200 questions each. 

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Q:   What is GNDU GMET marking scheme?

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As per the Guru Nanak Dev University Management Entrance Test (GNDU GMET) marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attempted questions. As per the GNDU GMET 2025 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs), of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The GNDU GMET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes.

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GNDU GMET Exam Pattern 2025: Overview

  • The GNDU GMET 2025 question paper will be divided into four sections - Business Aptitude, Mental & Numerical Ability, General Knowledge and English
  • Each section will have 50 MCQ type questions with four options to choose the right answer
  • Each question will carry one mark. No marks will be deducted for wrong answer or unattempted question
  • The total time duration of GNDU GMET exam is 150 minutes
  • Candidates will be required to click on the right option with the help of computer mouse

Also Read: GNDU GMET Pattern 2025 

Best Books for GNDU GMET 2025

Check the list of best books for GNDU GMET preparation in the table below.

Book Names

Author/Publication

Business Aptitude: The Ultimate Guide for BBA/BBS/BBM

Arihant Book House

Business Aptitude: Face to Face MAT

Arihant Book House

Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT

Sarvesh K. Verma

Wiley Exam Expert General Aptitude for Campus Placement

Uma Maheshwari

High School English Grammar and Composition Key

Wren and Martin

Popular Master Guide for MBA Entrance Examination

R. Gupta

Objective General Knowledge and Current Affairs Level 2

Disha Publication

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Khanna and Verma

The Fundamentals of General Knowledge for Competitive Exam

Disha Publication

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Q:   What are GNDU GMET important topics for Mental and Numerical Ability?

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Some of the important topics for GNDU GMET Mental and Numerical Ability section are:

  • Data Interpretation
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Percentage
  • Profit, Loss and Discount
  • Time, Speed and Distance
  • Averages
  • Age
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Alligation and Mixture
  • Relative Speed
  • Compound Interest
  • Circular Tracks
  • Upstream and Downstream
  • Partnership
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Q:   What are the GNDU GMET important topics for English section?

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Some of the important topics for GNDU GMET English section are:

  • Comprehension
  • Adverbs
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Sentence Jumble
  • Prepositions
  • Parallelism
  • Nouns
  • Articles
  • Modifiers
  • Pronouns
  • Verbs
  • Subject Verb Agreement
  • Adjectives
  • Tense
  •  Parajumbles
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Q:   What are the GNDU GMET important topics for General Knowledge section?

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Some of the important topics for GNDU GMET General Knowledge section are:

  • Indian Judiciary
  • Business
  • Banking & Finance
  • Defence & Space
  • Institutions of India
  • Science and Technology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Literature
  • Awards
  • Current Affairs & Politics
  • Cinema
  • Indian Constitution
  • Sports
  • Indian
  • Industries & Agriculture
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Q:   What are GNDU GMET important topics for Business Aptitude?

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Some of the important topics for GNDU GMET Business Aptutude section are:

  • Business GK
  • Business Environment
  • Business Vocabulary
  • Personalities
  • Advertising
  • Awards and Honours
  • Taglines
  • Banking
  • Newspaper and Journal
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FAQs Related to GNDU GMET Syllabus

Check frequently asked questions on GNDU GMET syllabus below:

Q:   How can I download GNDU previous year question paper?

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You can download previous year's question papers of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) from the official website of the university. Here is the step-by-step process to download GNDU previous year question papers: 1. Go to the official website of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU). 2. Click on the 'Examinations' tab from the homepage. 3. Under the 'Examinations' tab, click on the 'Question Papers' option. 4. Select the course and the year of the question paper you want to download. 5. Click on the 'Download' button to download the question paper in PDF format. Alternatively, you can also access GNDU previous year question papers from various educational websites and portals. These websites offer a wide range of question papers from different courses and semesters. It is important to solve previous year question papers as it helps in understanding the exam pattern, important topics, and time management. Please upvote if it was helpful.

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Q:   What is the required minimum cut-off to clear GNDU GMET entrance test (both sectional and overall)?

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The minimum cut-off to clear the GNDU GMET entrance test varies from year to year and also depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of seats available. However, generally, a candidate needs to score a minimum of 20-25 marks out of 100 to qualify for the next round of selection. As for the sectional cut-offs, there is no specific sectional cut-off in the GNDU GMET exam. The selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate in the entrance test. However, to secure a good rank, a candidate should try to score above the average marks in all the sections of the exam. It is advisable to check the official notification of the GNDU GMET exam to know the exact cut-off for the current year and get a better understanding of the admission process. Please upvote if it was helpful.
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Q:   Who conducts GNDU GMET exam?

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Guru Nanak Dev University Management Entrance Test (GNDU GMET) is conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University for admission to MBA programm. The examination is a in computer based mode, wherein candidates will have to report at the designated exam centre. GNDU GMET exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. Candidates must attempt 200 questions within the given time duration. No provision for extra time is applicable for students. The GNDU GMET question paper is divided in four sections viz., Business Aptitude, English, Mental Ability & Numerical Ability and General Knowledge.

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Answered 2 months ago

If a candidate is not able to download GNDU GMET Admit Card, candidates are required to immediately contact the admission office of the Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU). The university admission office will help students resolve the issue and provide them with their admit card.

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Jiya Tyagi

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Answered 2 months ago

Here are some of the common errors that aspirants can avoid of while preparing for the GNDU GMET exam. Take a look at the tips below to avoid these common mistakes:

  1. Inadequate Practice with Mock Papers: Solve many mock tests to improve time management and spot unnoticed errors.

  2. Neglecting Previous Yea

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Shruti Garg

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Answered 2 months ago

GNDU GMET exam is conducted for a duration of two hours and 30 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit. GNDU GMET question paper will be divided across four sections viz., General Knowledge, General English, Mental and Numerical Ability and Business Aptitude. Candidates will have to attempt 2

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The difficulty level of GNDU GMET varies from candidate to candidate as per the level of preparation. Also, GNDU GMET difficulty may vary from year on year and specific programme. Generally the entrance tests are competitive and can be challenging as it assess's candidate's knowledge and aptitude in

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Shruti Garg

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Answered 2 months ago

GNDU GMET exam pattern mentions the section wise details about section names, number of questions, marks and marking scheme. Candidates preparing for GNDU GMET must check the exam pattern mentioned in the table below:

GNDU GMET sections

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Business Aptitude

50

50

English

50

50

Mental Ability & Numerical Ability

50

50

General Knowledge

50

50

Total

200

200

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Check the list of UG and PG courses offered at Guru Nank Dev University through GNDU GMET scores below:

Group-(i) M.A.: History/International Relations/Political Science/Public Policy & Governance/Philosophy/Religious Studies/Sociology/Social Work

Group-(ii) M.Sc.: Biochemistry (Specialization in Spor

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Shruti Garg

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Answered 2 months ago

GNDU GMET registration 2025 last date will be announced soon after the release of notification. It is expected that GNDU GMET 2025 registration will commence in first week of May and will end in second week of July 2025. Candidates willing to take admission to MBA programme through GNDU GMET must st

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Shruti Garg

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates can apply for more than one course through GNDU GMET. If a candidates is willing to apply for multiple courses, he/she must submit a single form. However, candidates must ensure that the courses are from the similar group and giving the names of the programme in the order of preferen

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Shruti Garg

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Answered 2 months ago

For admission to MBA programme of Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, candidates must follow the process below:

Stage 1: Fill the GNDU GMET application form

Stage 2: Appear for the GNDU GMET exam

Stage 3: Declaration of result; shortlisting of candidates

Stage 4: Appear for counselling and personal int

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Shruti Garg

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GNDU GMET is conducted once in a year. The exam is usually conducted in last week of April. GNDU is expected to commence GNDU GMET registration 2025 tentatively in first week of May. Candidates willing to appear for the GNDU GMET exam must stay updated with the exam dates and important dates to appl

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