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    How to Prepare for BUMAT : Important Topics, Recommended Books & Preparation Tips

    How to Prepare for BUMAT : Important Topics, Recommended Books & Preparation Tips

    Hitesh SahuUpdated on 17 Aug 2026, 11:56 AM IST

    Bharati Vidyapeeth University conducts the BUMAT exam annually for admission to the 3-year BBA course. Going by the earlier trends, the BUMAT exam is typically held in the month of June. Therefore, candidates looking for admission to the university should adhere to a proper BUMAT study plan for exam preparation. As per the BUMAT exam pattern, there will be questions from subjects: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, Verbal Ability, and Reading Comprehension.

    How to Prepare for BUMAT : Important Topics, Recommended Books & Preparation Tips
    How to Prepare for BUMAT 2027

    In this article, we have discussed BUMAT preparation tips, important topics, exam pattern and best books.

    BUMAT Exam Pattern 2027 Overview

    Candidates can get a quick overview of the BUMAT exam pattern 2027 from the table below.

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Duration

    150 minutes

    Exam Mode

    Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    Medium of Exam

    English

    Question Type

    Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Number of Sections

    4

    Sections

    Reasoning/Logical Ability, Numerical Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension

    Total Questions

    200

    Question Distribution

    Reasoning/Logical Ability – 60

    Numerical Aptitude – 60

    Verbal Ability – 60

    Reading Comprehension – 20

    Marks per Question

    1 mark

    Maximum Marks

    200

    Negative Marking

    No negative marking

    Important Topics to Prepare for BUMAT Exam

    As per the BUMAT exam pattern, there are four subjects in the examination. Candidates must try to follow the official syllabus and prepare topics that are relevant and help them score high marks in the examination. Refer to the table below to get BUMAT important topic list.

    Section

    BUMAT Important Topics

    Reasoning / Logical Ability

    Analogy, Classification, Series (Number & Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Ranking & Order, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion, Statement & Assumption, Cause & Effect, Data Sufficiency, Calendar & Clock, Logical Venn Diagrams

    Numerical Aptitude

    Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Permutation & Combination, Probability, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation

    Verbal Ability

    Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Grammar Rules, Spellings

    Reading Comprehension

    Reading Comprehension Passages, Main Idea, Tone of the Author, Vocabulary in Context, Inference-based Questions, Fact vs Opinion, Theme Identification, Passage-based Critical Reasoning

    BUMAT 2027 Preparation Tips

    Candidates who are preparing to attempt this year’s BUMAT examination must adhere to the tips below to ensure high marks in the exam.

    Understand the BUMAT Exam Pattern

    Read the BUMAT exam pattern and syllabus before beginning your preparation. Aspirants should know how many questions each section contains, the time available, and the marking scheme. This helps you divide your study time according to the sectional weightage and prevents time wastage on less important topics.

    Strengthen Basic Mathematics

    As per the BUMAT question paper, most of the Numerical Aptitude questions are asked from the basics of Maths, and hence, it is essential to have a good grip on percentages, profit and loss, averages, ratio and proportion, algebra, and data interpretation. Experts suggest preparing a BUMAT formula chart and revising the same to clear difficult concepts.

    Build Vocabulary Through Daily Reading

    It is essential for candidates to develop the habit of reading English newspapers or editorials for at least twenty to thirty minutes every day. While you read, make sure to note down all challenging words, and go through the meanings of these words consistently. This will help you with the vocabulary section of the BUMAT exam, as well as enable you to read faster.

    Solve Reasoning Questions Every Day

    Solve puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms, and series questions daily. Your approach should be to start with easy questions and gradually move to difficult ones.

    BUMAT Mock Test

    Attempt BUMAT mock tests on a weekly basis. Review every incorrect and skipped question after you complete a test. Identify whether the mistake happened because of weak concepts and work on those areas before taking the next mock test.

    Top Books to Crack BUMAT Exam 2027

    BUMAT is a highly competitive examination; therefore, candidates must study with at least 2 to 3 books to ensure success in the exam. These books not only provide conceptual clarity but also provide practice questions relevant to the examination. Get the complete BUMAT book list 2027 in the section below.

    Subject

    Book Name

    Author

    Reasoning / Logical Ability

    A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

    R.S. Aggarwal

    How to Crack Test of Reasoning

    Arihant Experts

    Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

    R.S. Aggarwal

    Numerical Aptitude

    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

    R.S. Aggarwal

    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

    Abhijit Guha

    NCERT Mathematics (Class XI & XII)

    NCERT

    Verbal Ability

    Word Power Made Easy

    Norman Lewis

    High School English Grammar and Composition

    Wren & Martin

    General English for Competitive Examinations

    Arihant Publications

    Reading Comprehension

    Proficiency in Reading Comprehension

    Arihant Experts

    English Reading Comprehension

    R. Gupta

    Objective General English

    S.P. Bakshi

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