HPU MAT 2023: Exam, Admit Card, Result, Answer Key, Score Card, Selection Process

HPU MAT 2023: Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test or HPU MAT is the management entrance test conducted by the Business School of Himachal Pradesh University for admission to its MBA programme. The authority issues the HPU MAT exam notification on the official website- hpuniv.ac.in. The authorities commenced the registration process for HPU MAT 2023 in online mode on April 3, 2023. The last date to submit the HPU MAT 2023 application form was closed on May 25, 2023. 

The application fee for HPU MAT 2023 is Rs. 1000/- in the case of General Category candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ ST/ EWS category candidates. The test is conducted annually and was scheduled to be conducted on June 20, 2023, at various centres across Himachal Pradesh. Around 3,000 candidates appear for the offline exam (paper-pencil) every year. The HP University, Shimla offers around 50 (15 Subsidized + 35 Non-Subsidized) seats through this test.

• The eligibility criteria of HPU MAT 2023 state that General category candidates with a minimum of 50 percent marks in Graduation in any stream from a recognized university can apply for the exam.
• The HPU MAT 2023 eligibility criteria are a little different for reserved categories (SC/ ST). The candidate who belongs to the mentioned categories with a minimum of 45 percent marks in Graduation is eligible for the exam.
• The exam has an age limit of 26 years for boys and 28 years for girls. The maximum age for SC/ ST category girls is 29 years.
• The age limit is not applicable for non-subsidized students, defense personnel, and nominee of the State/ Central Government of India. Candidates are advised to check the HPU MAT eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

Mode of Application : Online

Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card

As per the HPU MAT exam notification, the window for the application form for HPU MAT 2023 has been opened in online mode on April 3, 2023. The last date to submit the HPU MAT 2023 registration process was May 25, 2023.

To fill out the HPU MAT 2023 application form, candidates were required to have a scanned copy of their passport size photograph & signature, a scanned copy of the candidate’s parent’s signature, passing certificate(s) and mark sheet (s), and a valid mobile number & email address. 

The application fee for the General and Reserved categories is Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 respectively. The fee can be paid via net banking, credit/debit card, and bank challan.

Application Fees

The HPU MAT 2023 entrance exam is scheduled to be held on June 20, 2023. As per the HPU MAT 2023 exam pattern, the exam will be an offline test (paper-pencil medium).

The duration of the exam is two hours and is composed of 200 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections - English Comprehension & Language, General Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, General Knowledge & Business Awareness, and Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation.

Each section has around 50 questions and each question carries 1 mark. The exam doesn’t have negative markings. Candidates are advised to attempt all the questions. The exam is conducted at multiple centres across Himachal Pradesh including Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, etc.

Candidates are advised to prepare according to the HPU MAT exam pattern 2023. It'll allow them strategies their preparation.

HPU Business School issued the admit card for HPU MAT 2023 exam in online mode on June 19. To download the HPU MAT 2023 admit card, candidates have to visit the official website and log in with their HPU MAT registration id and password. The HPU MAT 2023 admit card is available to download now.

To appear for the exam, candidates must carry the HPU MAT admit card 2023 to the exam centre. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without the admit card. Keep a copy of the admit card until the completion of the admission process as it’s required at every stage.

HPU MAT 2023 results has been declared in online mode. The test-takers can easily check and download it from the official website. The HPU MAT 2023 result displayed the overall score of the candidates. Qualifying candidates will be called for the selection rounds – Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.

The HPU MAT cutoff 2023 has been released after the declaration of the result. It’s the minimum mark that a candidate needs to score in order to get shortlisted for the admission process. HPU Business releases the cutoff for all categories including General, SC, ST, and Subsidised & Non-Subsidised seats. 

The candidates who meet the HPU MAT 2023 cutoff criterion enter the selection process that includes GD and PI. Overall performance in the exam and the selection rounds leads to final admission. 

The cutoff of HPU MAT 2023 depends on various factors such as the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the number of candidates qualifying for the entrance exam, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the total number of seats available.  

HPU MAT 2023 Cutoff (Subsidized Seats)

HPU MAT Cutoff 2023 (Non-Subsidized Seats)

The selection process for HPU MAT 2023 begins after the result and cutoff are announced. On the basis of the cutoff, candidates are shortlisted in the first stage. The HPU MAT 2023 selection process consists of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Then, the shortlisted candidates will appear for GD and PI. The final selection will be announced in July.

• GD and PI are an integral part of the HPU MAT 2023 selection process at HPU Business School. Only the shortlisted candidates appear for these rounds.
• The institute gives certain weightage to these rounds in the final merit list. Candidates need to perform well in HPU MAT, GD, and PI processes to get the admission offer. 
• Candidates have to submit their academic and professional documents and the supporting documentation that they have been shortlisted for at the time of GD and PI. 
• HPUBS offers around 120 seats for its management programme including 60 for Subsidised categories and 60 for Non-Subsidised categories.