UGAT Exam 2025: Know the Best Books, Important Topics, Preparation Tips and Tricks

Under Graduate Aptitude Test 2025 ( UGAT )

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Updated on Nov 14, 2024 15:42 IST

Check out the best plan for UGAT preparation 2025 like the best books, preparation strategy, syllabus, pattern, question papers, mock tests, etc.

AIMA UGAT preparation: To prepare for the UGAT 2025 exam, the most important thing to know is the syllabus and UGAT exam pattern. Since the UGAT exam is conducted for undergraduate courses, the AIMA UGAT syllabus and the exam pattern are usually similar to the other BBA entrance exams. Students preparing for the UGAT exam 2025 should have a focused approach by covering the important topics and solving the previous year’s question papers.  The exam will be conducted in offline mode.

AIMA UGAT is a management entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association. The exam is conducted for admissions to undergraduate courses such as Integrated MBA, BBA, BCA, BHM, etc. UGAT tests candidates on their knowledge of English, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and Numerical & Data Analysis. The UGAT 2025 exam will be conducted on June 14, 2025, tentatively. Usually, the AIMA UGAT application forms are released in the first week of January. In this article, you will find all about UGAT 2025 preparation including the exam syllabus, pattern, books, preparation strategy, etc. 

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  • UGAT Preparation Tips 2025: Know the Syllabus
  • UGAT 2025 Preparation: Understanding Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
  • How to Prepare for UGAT 2025: Choose the Best Books for UGAT
  • UGAT 2025 Preparations Tips

UGAT Preparation Tips 2025: Know the Syllabus

The UGAT question paper is based on subjects like the English Language, Numerical and Data Analysis, Reasoning and Intelligence and General Knowledge. Check out the table below to know the important topics of the UGAT syllabus:

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UGAT sections

Important Topics

English Language

Verbal Reasoning, Sentence Completion, One Word Substitution, Syllogisms, Idioms and Phrases, Analogies, Para Jumbles

Numerical and Data Analysis

Geometry, Work and Time, Percentages, HCF & LCM, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Profit and Loss, Geometric Progression

Reasoning and Intelligence

Visual Reasoning, Coding and Decoding, Multi-dimensional arrangements, series, Numeric Grid, Course of Action, Critical Reasoning, Statement and Conclusions, Calendars, Blood Relations

General Knowledge

Famous Personalities, Awards, Geography, History, Current Affairs, Business, Sports

UGAT 2025 Preparation: Understanding Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

AIMA UGAT is conducted in paper-based test mode. The UGAT question paper contains 130 MCQs; each having four options to choose the right answer from. Given below is the UGAT exam pattern 2025:

UGAT Exam Pattern 

Details 

Exam Mode 

Paper-based test mode

Sectional Time Limit

No

Test Duration 

2 hours 

Type of Questions 

Multiple Choice Questions 

Number of Questions

130

Total Marks

130

Negative Marking 

No

Medium

English

The English Language section carries 40 questions and the remaining sections carry 30 questions. Each question carries one mark each and there is no negative marking. 

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How to Prepare for UGAT 2025: Choose the Best Books for UGAT

Choosing the right set of books is an imperative part of the UGAT preparation. Check the table below to know the best books for AIMA UGAT.

Best Books for UGAT 2025

UGAT preparation books are available online as well as offline. Take a look at the table below:

Name of the Book

Author/Publisher

UGAT: BBA/BCA/BHM/Integrated MBA Exam Guide

RPH Editorial Board

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT

Arun Sharma

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

Abhijit Guha

NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10

NCERT

A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K Sinha

The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT

Nishit K Sinha

A New Approach to Reasoning

BS Sijwali

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

K Gupta

Word Power Made Easy

Norman Lewis

Thirty Days to Better English

Norman Lewis

Lucent GK

Manwendra Mukul, Dr Binay Karna, Sanjiv Kumar

UGAT 2025 Preparations Tips

The overall difficulty level of the AIMA UGAT question paper is quite easy. However, the competition makes cracking the exam a little tough. Knowing the exam pattern, completing the syllabus, choosing the best books and practicing sample papers and mock tests together will prepare the candidates for the exam. Mentioned below are some preparation tips that will help the students prepare for UGAT 2025:

  • Students should be thorough with the UGAT syllabus and exam pattern in order to understand the marking scheme and handle the question paper in a better way. They will know the section-wise duration, distribution of the questions, etc.
  • Students must have a strategic timetable as it will help students in devoting equal time to all the subjects and topics. With a good and dedicated timetable, students will be able to cover the entire syllabus and leave no room for unknown topics. 
  • Buy the best study material and preparation books for UGAT 2025 preparation.
  • Prepare short notes while studying. This method is tried and tested and proven to conquer difficult topics. These short notes come in handy at the time of revision. 
  • Solve UGAT question papers or sample papers to improve your question-solving ability. Attempting mock tests will also increase speed and accuracy. This will also help the students in managing time and completing the exam within the time limit.
  • Learn the shortcut tricks for solving questions.

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