ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH- TESTING CENTER Graduate Admission Test (GAT)

General Information Test takers are required to take the test in designated implements (pen or pencil) for rough works. Test
computer labs at public universities, ensuring takers will be provided with a blank sheet of
The Graduate Admission Test (GAT) is a general standardized conditions for all participants. paper for rough work. The rough work paper will
aptitude test designed to assess verbal, quantitative, and be collected at the end of the test.
analytical reasoning abilities as predictors of success in Duration of the Test  Arrive in Time: Candidates scheduled for
graduate studies. GAT results help to screen and morning session testing, are required to arrive at
identify candidate that are eligible to apply for A total of three hours will be provided to complete the their respective testing site at 8:00 a.m. or
admission to a graduate program in any public and entire test, with each section allocated 60 minutes. It is earlier, whereas candidates scheduled for the
private university in the country. The test is divided important to adhere to the time limits as each section afternoon session testing are required to arrive
into three sections, each targeting a specific aspect of will automatically close after the 60-minute duration, at their respective testing site at 1:00 p.m. or
earlier.
reasoning. The first section is dedicated to verbal prompting test takers to proceed to the next section. It is
reasoning. It assesses candidates’ ability to understand strictly prohibited to attempt to move from the current Items Prohibited in the Testing Room
and analyze written passages, comprehend complex section to the next or previous section before the
allocated 60 minutes have elapsed. Test security is our priority! In the testing hall, it is
ideas, draw inferences, and evaluate arguments. The
second section focuses on quantitative reasoning, which important to be aware of the materials that are
measures the test takers’ proficiency in understanding Responsibilities of GAT Test Takers prohibited to maintain a fair and standardized
and interpreting numerical data, solving mathematical testing environment. The following materials are
Test takers have certain responsibilities to ensure a
problems, and applying quantitative concepts. The third typically prohibited:
smooth and fair testing process. These
section focuses on analytical reasoning. It gauges the  Electronic devices: This includes cell phones,
responsibilities include:
candidates’ capacity to analyze and evaluate logical
 Familiarize themselves with the test format: Take smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, and
relationships, recognize patterns, and draw conclusions any other electronic devices that can store or
the time to review sample questions or practice
based on given information. tests or mock exam to become acquainted with
access information.
 Internet access: Devices or tools that provide
the types of questions they may encounter.
The verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning internet access, such as Wi-Fi routers or portable
 Adhere to test instructions: Follow all instructions hotspots, are generally not allowed.
sections of the test consist of 60, 40, and 25 questions, provided by the test administrators.
respectively, totaling 125 questions.  Communication devices: Any device capable of
 Maintain test integrity: Maintain the highest level communication, including but not limited to,
of integrity during the test by not engaging in any headphones, earphones, Bluetooth devices, or any
Adminstration of GAT form of cheating, or unauthorized assistance. other device that can transmit or receive
The administration of the GAT is a collaborative effort  Use authorized materials only: Only use information.
between the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Addis materials, resources, or aids that are explicitly  Books, notes, or study materials: Bringing books,
Ababa University (AAU), the Institute of Educational permitted by the test administrators. notes, textbooks, handouts, pamphlets, scratch
papers or any unauthorized study materials into
Research (IER) - Testing Center, Ethio-telecom, and  Present a valid identification document: Produce
the testing hall is prohibited.
public universities. The test is conducted digitally a valid identification document and GAT
 Unauthorized calculators: Test taker are not
through AAU's testing portal at gat.aau.edu.et, utilizing Admission Ticket as required by the test
allowed to use scientific and programmable
the private network infrastructure of MoE. The digital administration.
calculators.
format of the GAT offers several advantages, including  Come with materials for testing: Come prepared  Unauthorized aids: Any additional aids, such as
enhanced efficiency, streamlined test administration, for the test with the necessary materials, rulers, protractors, compasses, or formula sheets
and automated scoring processes. including an acceptable calculator (such as a should not be brought into the testing hall.
four-function calculator), as well as writing
We are committed to maintain a test environment that is standardized, fair and equitable!
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normative group, allowing test takers to gauge their

Test Takers with disabilities
standing and make informed decisions based on their
Test takers with disabilities have the right to reasonable results.
accommodations to ensure equal access to the testing
process. To receive appropriate accommodations, it is However, test takers are required to wait for the cut-off
the responsibility of the test taker with a disability to score for passing the GAT test. The determination of the
disclose their disability type during the application cut-off score will be a collaborative effort between the
process. By disclosing their disability, they can initiate MoE and AAU. The two entities will work together to
the process of requesting and arranging necessary
establish a fair and appropriate cut-off score that aligns
accommodations. In addition to disclosing their
disability, test takers should be proactive in with the admission requirements and objectives. Cut -
communicating their specific requirements and needs to off score for passing the national GAT will be notified
the respective testing center coordinator. by the AAU’s website and telegram channel of the
Testing Center.
Pleas note that visually impaired applicants will take the
GAT with the help of a screen reader, JAWS; individual Reporting
readers are not allowed for the GAT. Test takers with
Test takers can access the certificate of their GAT
other forms of disabilities will be scheduled to rooms
that are convenient for their conditions. results digitally. Moreover, to enhance the authenticity
and verification of the certificate, a QR code and a URL
Exam Schedule
link of the IER-Testing Center will be included. By
The exam schedules will be released on AAU’s scanning the QR code or visiting the provided URL
website (http://www.aau.edu.et/) and the Telegram link, test takers or relevant parties can easily validate the
channel of IER-Testing Center authenticity of the certificate. This ensures that the Institute of Educational Research-Testing Center
(https://t.me/aauGAT). Applicants are advised to certificate is genuine and issued by the authorized P. O. Box. 1176
check the website and telegram channel regularly testing center. Additionally, the QR code or URL link Addis Ababa University
for updates regarding their assigned test center, will provide further information and details if needed, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel. 251-011-1-23-96-54/ 011-1-23-97-14
date, and time for taking the GAT. offering a comprehensive and transparent verification
Fax: 00251-011- 1-23-97-44
process.
Scoring E-mail: tier.tc@aau.edu.et
Website: http://www.aau.edu.et/ier/
To provide transparency and enable test takers to 
understand their performance, the assessment results
will include multiple equivalent metrics. Test takers will
have access to their raw score, T-score, and percentile
rank at the end of the test. These metrics will provide a
comprehensive view of their performance relative to the
We are committed to maintain a test environment that is standardized, fair and equitable!