Graduate Research and Aptitude Test

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About GRAT

Graduate Research and Aptitude Test (GRAT) is an online exam that will assess an individual’s potential in a particular discipline. The test can be considered as a standardised PhD admission test globally. The disciplines include : Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Archaeology, Bengali, Biology, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Computational Sciences, Earth and Geosciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, English, Geography, History, Hindi, Law, Library Sciences, Material Sciences and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Quantitative Biology, Sociology, Statistics.

GRAT Structure

Structure of GRAT Examination : Part One : Written Online Test* and Part Two : Interview (Online / Offline)

*Offline Tests may be organised in certain scenarios such as places where Internet facility is not available or Test centre is Not available to arrange online exam or such equivalent reasons.

Syllabus of GRAT: There will be no detailed syllabus. Concepts which are necessary to pursue PhD will be included in the syllabus. The topics range from high school to master’s level. An outline of each discipline will be available soon for each subject. Kindly scroll down the page to access the syllabus of different disciplines.

The first cycle of GRAT will be conducted in 2027

The total exam fee will be 20.00 GBP . This fees can be refunded if any issue occurs from the organisation’s side. More details about the refund policies considering applicant’s side will be published shortly. It is advisable to use the applicant's own bank account or any account that the individual has access to make the refund smoother.

Deadline : For Cycle 1 (2027) : NO Deadline ( Keep yourself updated for any changes related to application deadlines).

*Applicants are advised not to wait till the last date of application. Early applications will help us to allot the candidates’ preference of locations where they want to appear for the test.

Please fill the form below and click the Submit button. To know more about GRAT and PhD Fellowship benefits please check this video : https://youtu.be/bzFaaoG_laM

If you face any question during the application process do not hesitate to write to our email address : connect@testmindlimited.org

For multiple applications i.e. if one candidate wants to appear for more than one subject, the individual should submit another new application.

GRAT Application

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GRAT Exam

The Graduate Research & Aptitude Test (GRAT) is designed to identify promising researchers, offering a gateway to fully funded doctoral programs and international research opportunities.

PhD Fellowship

Our fellowship provides INR 40,000 monthly stipends and merit-based support, empowering scholars to pursue impactful research without financial worries.