SAAT Exam Pattern 2024: Marking Scheme, Total Marks

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 2, 2024

SAAT exam pattern 2024 has been released by Siksha 'O' Anusandha (SOA) along with the official brochure. Students sitting for the exam are advised to go through SAAT 2024 exam pattern for their preparations.

The exam pattern of SAAT 2024 consists marking scheme, number of questions, exam duration and more. Looking through the SAAT exam pattern 2024 aids candidates in planning an effective preparation strategy.

Examinees can also know the exam scheme with the help of the SAAT 2024 exam pattern. SAAT 2024 will be held online for 2 hours respectively. According to the SAAT exam pattern, students will be rewarded one mark for a correct response while there will be no negative marking for a wrong response. The candidates must know the exam pattern before starting their preparation.

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SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

SAAT 2024 had different exam patterns for different streams. The pattern is given below.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights
Exam Mode Offline & Online
Paper Type Objective Type
Exam Duration 120 Minutes
Language English
Total Marks 480
No. of Questions 180
No. of Sections 3
Questions per Section

Physics: 60 Questions
Chemistry: 60 Questions
Mathematics: 60 Questions

Marks for Each Correct Answer +4
Marks Deducted for Each Wrong Answer -1

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Tech

The students who opt to go for the B.Tech, have to appear for the SAAT Exam, which has three sections dedicated to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics separately.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for B.Tech 
Exam Section Number of Questions
Physics 40
Chemistry 40
Maths 40
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for UG Medical Courses

The candidates looking to get admitted to Medical courses like MBBS, B.Pharm, etc., have the following pattern for the SAAT Exam 2024.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for Medical Courses
Exam Section Number of Questions
Physics 40
Chemistry 40
Biology 40
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for UG Degree in Hotel Management (BHM) and Catering Technology

The candidates interested in enrolling for the Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology will have to appear for the SAAT Exam, which has the following pattern.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for UG Degree in Hotel Management (BHM) and Catering Technology
Exam Section Number of Questions
Reasoning 20
Service Aptitude 20
General English 20
General Knowledge 20
General Science 20
Numerical Ability 20
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for MBA/ MHA/ MHM/ M.Sc

The following pattern will be for the students opting for SAAT 2024 MBA, MHA, MHM, M.Sc papers.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for MBA/MHA/MHM/M.Sc
Exam Section Number of Questions
Verbal Reasoning 40
Analytical Reasoning 40
General Knowledge 10
Comprehension 15
Computer Fundamentals 15
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for BBA/ BCA/ LLB (Hons.)/ BA LLB (Hons.)/ BBA LLB (Hons.)

The SAAT Exam 2024 will have the following pattern for candidates appearing for the BBA, BCA, LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB courses.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for BBA/ BCA/ LLB (Hons.)/ BA LLB (Hons.)/ BBA LLB (Hons.)
Exam Section Number of Questions
English Including Comprehension 20
General Knowledge/ Current Affairs 20
Elementary Numerical Aptitude 20
Legal Aptitude/ Legal Awareness 30
Logical Reasoning 30
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for LLM

The candidates who are appearing for the LLM course will have the following sections in SAAT exam 2024.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for LLM
Exam Section Number of Questions
Legal Theory 20
Constitutional Law 30
Criminal Law 30
Law of Torts 20
Law of Contracts 20
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for MCA Lateral Entry

The candidates willing to apply for SAAT 2024 MCA lateral entry must go through the exam pattern for the exam provided below.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for MCA Lateral Entry
Exam Section Number of Questions
Mathematics 60
Computer Fundamentals/ Operating Systems/ Programming Languages 60
Total 120

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for M.Tech (Lateral Entry)

SAAT exam 2024 for the candidates who opted for the M.Tech (Lateral Entry) will be asked questions from the field they are pursuing. Therefore, their paper will again consist of 120 questions.

  • Each correct answer fetches the candidate four marks, while every wrong answer sees the deduction of 1 mark for SAAT.
  • Candidates will not see the deduction of marks for any unattempted questions for SAAT.
  • SAAT is a 480 marks test of 2 hours duration.
  • The timing needs to be adjusted via mock tests before the final exam date to ease the candidate in finishing the actual paper on time for SAAT.

SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern for Doctoral (PhD) Programs

The exam pattern for SAAT 2024 Ph.D program is provided below. The candidates must know the exam pattern for the respective course they are willing to apply.

  • SAAT 2024 exam for Doctoral Program will be of one-hour duration.
  • The exam will be based on precise writing on research methodology.
  • The nature of questions will be of short answer type.

SAAT 2024 PhD Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates for the doctoral program (Ph.D) is based on the weight of different stages.

SAAT 2024 PhD. Selection Criteria
Exam Stage Weight
Written Test 50%
Personal Interview 20%
Research Publications 10%
Career 10%
Research Proposal 10%

SAAT Exam Pattern 2024 : Important Points

Students must keep the following important points in mind regarding SAAT 2024 Exam Pattern: 

  • The SAAT 2024 exam language medium will be English. 
  • The exam centre will be open for the candidates half an hour before the SAAT 2024 examination commencement time.  
  • Students will not be allowed to enter into the examination hall without a valid SAAT admit card and original ID proof submitted at the time of SAAT 2024 application. 
  • Examinees will not be allowed to leave the SAAT exam hall 203 until the exam ends. Ordinarily, no candidates shall be allowed to leave the hall temporarily as well.

SAAT 2024 Syllabus

The candidates must download SAAT 2024 syllabus. The syllabus for SAAT 2024 is very elaborate and different for all the different programs. The candidates can download the official syllabus and start their preparation.

Read More: SAAT 2024 Syllabus 

FAQs on SAAT Exam Pattern

Q: What is the mode to conduct the SAAT 2023 exam?

A: SAAT examination 2023 will be conducted in online and offline modes.

Q: How many questions will be asked in the SAAT question paper 2023?

A: There will be a total of 480 questions in the SAAT 2023 question paper.

Q: What is the marking scheme of the SAAT 2023 exam?

A: As per the SAAT marking scheme, one question will carry a +4 mark i.e. the exam will be conducted for 480 marks. For every wrong answer, -1 mark will be deducted.

Q: How many sections are there in the SAAT exam paper?

A: There are three questions SAAT 2023 paper namely, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q: What is the total number of WQuestion in the SAAT 2023 Question Paper?

A: There are 180 questions in SAAT 2023 per paper.

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