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VCE General Achievement Test (GAT) 2027
VCAA schedules the 2027 General Achievement Test for . It assesses literacy, numeracy and general reasoning. Which sections you sit depends on your enrolment. Confirm session times and arrangements with your school. VCAA future examination periods.
Who sits the GAT?
Students taking a VCE or scored VCE VET Units 3–4 sequence generally sit both sections, even when they do not plan to undertake scored assessment. Final-year IB students who want a notional ATAR also sit both sections. Students taking only VCE Vocational Major Units 3–4 generally sit Section A, with an exception if they previously met the standards. Ask your school which rules apply to you. VCAA participation rules.
What are Sections A and B?
- Section A. Literacy and numeracy, with a two-part writing task and multiple-choice questions in numeracy and reading.
- Section B. General knowledge and skills, with extended writing and multiple-choice questions across maths, science, technology, arts and humanities.
VCAA publishes the structure and suggested time for each component. VCAA GAT format.
How are GAT results used?
VCAA uses GAT results to help check VCE assessment consistency. For a student with an approved Derived Examination Score application, VCAA considers GAT component scores alongside other available evidence. The GAT has no separate study score for the ATAR aggregate. Eligible students receive their GAT statement with their VCE results. VCAA explanation of GAT results and derived scores.
Become familiar with the format
Start with the official past GAT papers and answers. Use the short practice test for extra writing, numeracy and reasoning prompts.