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HPU MAT 2025: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Admission Process, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card

Updated on 08th October, 2024 by Alen Tom Shaji

About HPU MAT 2025

HPU MAT exam 2025: 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 Himachal Pradesh University Business School will release the HPU MAT exam notification on the official website- hpuniv.ac.in. HPU MAT 2025 cutoff for general and SC/ST candidates is expected to be 26.75 and 20 respectively.  The authorities will conduct the GD/ PI rounds for subsidized seats and non-subsidized seats after the declaration HPU MAT exam result. Around 3,000 candidates appear for the offline HPU MAT exam (paper-pencil) every year. The HP University, Shimla offers around 50 (15 Subsidized + 35 Non-Subsidized) seats through the HPU MAT test. HPU MAT syllabus comprises 4 sections mainly, General Knowledge, English language skills, Reasoning and Numerical skills, and Business Environment Awareness.

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HPU MAT 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
HP University Management Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
HPU MAT
Conducting Body
Himachal Pradesh University Business School
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Offline : 1000 +1 more
Mode Of Exam
offline
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Participating Colleges
4
Exam Duration
2 Hours

HPU MAT 2025 application form window will be opened in online mode for HPU MAT registration 2025. 

To fill out the HPU MAT 2025 application form, candidates are 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.

  • The eligibility criteria of HPU MAT 2025 state that General category candidates with a minimum of 50 per cent marks in Graduation in any stream from a recognized university can apply for the exam. 
  • The HPU MAT 2025 eligibility criteria are a little different for reserved categories (SC/ ST). The candidate who belongs to the mentioned categories with a minimum of 45 per cent 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, defence personnel, and nominees of the State/ Central Government of India. Candidates are advised to check the HPU MAT eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

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Documents Required at Exam HPU MAT 2025

HP University Management Aptitude Test 2025

  • HPU MAT Admit Card
  • Photo Identity Proof
  • Passport Size Photograph

HPU MAT 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
Mandi
Solan
Dharamshala
Hamirpur
Una
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
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The HPU MAT 2025 entrance exam will be an offline test (paper-pencil medium). 

The duration of the HPU MAT 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 2025. It'll allow them to strategies their preparation.

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HPU MAT 2025 Syllabus

HPU MAT 2025 HP University Management Aptitude Test 2025

General knowledge: Unit 01


India
  • Government, constitution, laws, politics, achievements, famous people, organization, history, geography, states

General knowledge: Unit 02


Sports

    General knowledge: Unit 03


    Cinema

      General knowledge: Unit 04


      Awards & recognitions

        General knowledge: Unit 05


        World
        • Counrties, leaders, organizations, summits

        English language skills: Unit 01


        Grammer
        • Filling the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary, odd one out, sentence correction, meaning of words, Idioms & phrases, etc

        English language skills: Unit 02


        Reading and comprehension
        • Passages

        Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 01


        Assertion and reasons

          Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 02


          Cause and effect

            Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 03


            Assumption-premise-conclusion

              Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 04


              Critical reasoning

                Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 05


                Analytical & logical reasoning

                  Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 06


                  Coding and decoding

                    Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 07


                    Family tree

                      Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 08


                      Statements and conclusions

                        Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 09


                        Statements and assumptions

                          Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 10


                          Visual reasoning symbol based problems

                            Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 11


                            Algebra

                              Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 12


                              Mean and properties

                                Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 13


                                LCM

                                  Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 14


                                  HFF

                                    Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 15


                                    Statistics
                                    • Mean, mode, median

                                    Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 16


                                    Number systems

                                      Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 17


                                      Percentages

                                        Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 18


                                        Profit & loss

                                          Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 19


                                          Interests

                                            Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 20


                                            Time-distance

                                              Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 21


                                              Time-work

                                                Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 22


                                                Data

                                                  Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 23


                                                  Interpretation

                                                    Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 24


                                                    Mensuration

                                                      Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 25


                                                      Direction

                                                        Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 26


                                                        Calendar

                                                          Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 27


                                                          Series

                                                            Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 28


                                                            Graphs

                                                              Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 29


                                                              Charts

                                                                Reasoning and numerical ability: Unit 30


                                                                Table

                                                                  Business environment awareness: Unit 01


                                                                  World economy

                                                                    Business environment awareness: Unit 02


                                                                    Indian economy

                                                                      Business environment awareness: Unit 03


                                                                      Industry

                                                                        Business environment awareness: Unit 04


                                                                        Banking

                                                                          Business environment awareness: Unit 05


                                                                          Trade

                                                                            Business environment awareness: Unit 06


                                                                            Famous business tycoons & industrialists

                                                                              Business environment awareness: Unit 07


                                                                              Corporate assocations BSE & NSE

                                                                                Business environment awareness: Unit 08


                                                                                Logos & tags lines of different companies

                                                                                  Business environment awareness: Unit 09


                                                                                  The latest who's who

                                                                                    Business environment awareness: Unit 11


                                                                                    Familiarities with abbreviations of business huses

                                                                                      Business environment awareness: Unit 13


                                                                                      Business and economy currect affairs

                                                                                        Business environment awareness: Unit 14


                                                                                        Fundamentals of economics

                                                                                          Business environment awareness: Unit 15


                                                                                          Commerce & trade

                                                                                            HPU Business School will issue the admit card for the HPU MAT 2025 exam online mode before one week of the HPU MAT exam. To download the HPU MAT 2025 admit card, candidates have to visit the official website and log in with their HPU MAT registration id and password. 

                                                                                            To appear for the exam, candidates must carry the HPU MAT admit card 2025 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 2025 results will be declared in online mode after the HPU MAT exam. The test-takers can easily check and download it from the official website. The HPU MAT 2025 results display the overall score of the candidates. Qualified candidates will be called for the selection rounds – Group Discussion and Personal Interviews.

                                                                                            The HPU MAT cutoff 2025 will be released after the declaration of the result. It’s the minimum mark a candidate needs to score 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Cutoff (Subsidized and Non-Subsidized Seats)

                                                                                            HPU MAT 2025 cutoff for subsidized seats
                                                                                            S.NoCategoryNumber of seatsCutoff
                                                                                            1Open to all1226.75
                                                                                            2Internal category3022.75
                                                                                            3SC0920.25
                                                                                            4ST0520.00
                                                                                            5Person with Disability0208.00
                                                                                            6EWS0619.75
                                                                                            7Single girl child0219.00
                                                                                            HPU MAT 2025 cutoff for non-subsidized seats
                                                                                            S.No
                                                                                            CategoryNumber of seatsCutoff
                                                                                            1Non-Subsidized6014.25
                                                                                            2HPU Ward0318.00

                                                                                            Documents Required at HPU MAT 2025 counselling

                                                                                            HP University Management Aptitude Test 2025

                                                                                            • HPU MAT Admit Card
                                                                                            • Photo ID
                                                                                            • HPU MAT Scorecard
                                                                                            • 10th Marksheet/Certificate
                                                                                            • 12th Marksheet/Certificate
                                                                                            • Graduation Degree/Certificate/Marksheet(s)

                                                                                            The selection process for HPU MAT 2025 will take place after the results and cutoff are announced. Based on the cutoff, candidates will be shortlisted in the first stage. The HPU MAT 2025 selection process consists of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Then, the shortlisted candidates will appear for GD and PI.

                                                                                            Weightage for Admission 2025
                                                                                            Matriculation, 10+2, and Graduation
                                                                                            30 Marks
                                                                                            HPU Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT)50 Marks
                                                                                            Group Discussion (GD)
                                                                                            10 Marks
                                                                                            Personal Interview (PI)
                                                                                            10 Marks
                                                                                            Total100 Marks
                                                                                            • GD and PI are an integral part of the HPU MAT 2025 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.

                                                                                            General Information

                                                                                            Contacts

                                                                                            01892-246111

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                                                                                            Frequently Asked Questions

                                                                                            1. When will the HPU MAT result be out?

                                                                                            The result for HPU MAT 2025 will be announced online mode.

                                                                                            2. Will there be descriptive questions in HPU MAT exam?

                                                                                            No. HPU MAT exam had total of 200 multiple choice questions.

                                                                                            3. What is the mode of HPU MAT exam?

                                                                                            HPU MAT 2025 exam will be held in offline mode.

                                                                                            4. When will HPU MAT application process started?

                                                                                            The Himachal Pradesh University Business School commence the HPU MAT registration process probably by April 2025.

                                                                                            5. Who can apply for HPU MAT exam?

                                                                                            Those candidates who have completed their graduation with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category) are eligible to apply for HPU MAT.

                                                                                            6. Who conducts the HPU MAT exam?

                                                                                            The Himachal Pradesh University Business School conducts HPU MAT exam to offer admission into MBA programme.

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                                                                                            Questions related to HPU MAT

                                                                                            Have a question related to HPU MAT ?

                                                                                            There could be several reasons why you're facing difficulty downloading your HPU MAT 2024 result:

                                                                                            1. Website Issues: The HPU website might be experiencing technical glitches or high traffic. Try accessing it later or from a different device.
                                                                                            2. Incorrect Credentials: Ensure you're entering the correct application number and password. Double-check for any typos or errors.
                                                                                            3. Result Not Yet Released: Verify if the results have been declared officially. Check the HPU website for any updates or announcements.
                                                                                            4. Browser Compatibility: Try using a different web browser to access the result page. Sometimes, compatibility issues can hinder downloads.

                                                                                            If the problem persists, consider these steps:

                                                                                            • Contact the HPU MAT exam cell directly for assistance. They can provide specific guidance and troubleshoot the issue.
                                                                                            • Check the HPU MAT result-related FAQs or help section on the website.
                                                                                            • Look for any official notifications or updates on the HPU website or social media channels.

                                                                                            By following these steps, you can increase your chances of successfully downloading your HPU MAT 2024 result.

                                                                                            Hello,

                                                                                            Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test 2022 will take place on 26.05.2022. This is tentative date and might change based on any further announcement so you will have to keep yourself updated. The eligibility criteria for the HPU MAT is that a candidate should have completed graduation from a recognized university with atleast 50% marks (45% for SC ST).


                                                                                            I hope this helps.

                                                                                            Dear Student,

                                                                                            it is very crucial to solve previous years question papers while preparing for MAT Exam as it give an idea of how the questions are asked as well as is good method of self evaluation.

                                                                                            Kindly click on the link given below to view the previous year question paper.

                                                                                            https://bschool.careers360.com/download/sample-papers/mat-previous-year-solved-paper

                                                                                            Himachal Pradesh University BUISNESS School has extended the application form filling allowance upto June 11th. The last date to fill the form earlier was 30th of May which is successfully officially extended now.

                                                                                            HPUMAT examination has 4 subjects ie 4 sections namely

                                                                                            • English Comprehension & Language

                                                                                            • Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation

                                                                                            • Reasoning

                                                                                            • Business Awareness


                                                                                            And the available seats are only 60 so you need to score well in this examination.

                                                                                            Kindly refer to the site below for more detailed information..

                                                                                            https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/hpu-mat

                                                                                            Best wishes. Thank you.


                                                                                            Hi there!!!!

                                                                                            Currently, the HPU-MAT results are not decleared by HPUBS. You should keep checking on the official site for the result.

                                                                                            HPU MAT RESULT 2019: https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/hpu-mat-result 

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