HPU MAT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Q: What type of questions are asked in HPU MAT?

The HPU MAT questions are objective and carries multiple choices (MCQs). Each question will have four answer options. Candidates will have to select the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since HPU MAT 2026 exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, they will get full marks, and in case of wrong answer, no negative marking scheme will be applied. Candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. Before the final submission, they can change the answer option in case they realise that they have entered the wrong answer option earlier.

Q: What is the HPU MAT exam?

The HPU MAT exam is an entrance exam conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University (HPU). This exam is conducted at university level for admission to MBA courses at HPU School of Business. The HPU MAT is a computer-based test of two hours' duration with 200 questions. The HPU MAT exam is conducted once in a year. The syllabus of the HPU MAT is similar to most management entrance test syllabuses, which include topics such as verbal ability, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, data adequacy, and data interpretation. The exam application fee is INR 1000, and the language of the exam is English . You need to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate. Those candidates who qualify for this exam are called for final selection rounds at UPES School of Business. To know more about this exam you can visit this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/hpu-mat-exam.

Q: What is full form of HPU MAT?

The full form for HPU MAT is Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test. It is an management entrance test conducted by Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) for admission to MBA/PGDM programe of HPU Business School. Candidates seeking admision to Post graduate programe of HPU must appear for the exam. Candidates having score in national level management entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. will not be considered for admission process. Candidates will be required to fill the application form to be eligible for appearing in group discussion and personal interview rounds. HPU MAT is conducted in once in a year. The exam date for HPU MAT is announced along with the release of notification.

Q: Is HPU MAT exam date announced?

No, HPU MAT 2026 exam date has not been announced yet. Himachal Pradesh University Business School will release the HPU MAT 2026 notification tentatively in second week of April 2026. With the release of notification, candidates can know the HPU MAT 2026 exam date. The exam will be held tentatively in second week of June 2026. HPU MAT exam is conducted in offline mode. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of examination. The registrations for HPU MAT 2026 will commence soon after the release of official notification. While filling the application form, candidates could enter the exam centre preferences. On the basis of the preferences entered, candidates will be alloted the exam centre (subject to availability).

Q: When will HPU MAT notification release?

HPU MAT 2026 notification will be released online. The dates for the HPU MAT 2026 exam will be declared along with the notification. HPU MAT 2026 will be scheduled tentatively in second week of June. In HPU MAT 2026 notification candidates will be able to check the important details pertaining to: Exam important dates HPU MAT eligibility criteria Steps to fill HPU MAT application form HPU Reservation criteria Admit card Exam centres Syllabus Exam pattern Scorecard

Q: Are there subjective-type questions in the HPU MAT exam?

No, the HPU MAT will not have subjective-type questions. HPU MAT is a computer based test inclusive of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs) that candidates must answer in two hours. Each question will have four options, candidates will be required select the correct answer. HPU MAT exam covers three sections General Knowledge English Language Skills Reasoning and NUmerical Skills Business Environment Awareness The HPU MAT exam is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge and skills in related fields. The HPU MAT exam is conducted online. Candidates receive one mark for each correct answer with no negative marking.

Q: How many sections are in HPU MAT?

HPU Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) is conducted for admission to MBA programme of HPU Business School. HPU MAT question paper will consist of questions four sections viz., English Comprehension, Business Environment, General Knowledge and Reasoning and Numerical Skills. The General English part will have questions from Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Reasoning and Numerical section will include questions from algebra, statistics, number systems, percenatges, profit and loss and so forth. The General Awareness section will have questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Business Scenario. Business Environment Areness section will imclude questions from World Economy, Indian Economy, Industry, Banking, Trade, Famous business tycoons & industrialists, corporate assocations BSE & NSE, logos & tags lines orf different companies and so forth.

Q: Does HPU MAT has sectional time limit?

No, HPU MAT exam does not have sectional time limit to appear for the exam. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration i.e, two hours/ 120 minutes and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. HPU MAT is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in HPU MAT exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the HPU MAT exam centre.

Updated on Sep 22, 2025 11:22 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

HPU MAT exam pattern is designed by Himachal Pradesh University or HPU's Business School. The exam pattern describes the structure of the entrance test. Like any other MBA entrance test, in HPU MAT 2026, there will be multiple-choice questions. The HPU MAT question paper will have in total of 200 questions from four subjects. Each question will have four options. Candidates need to select only one option as the right answer. Selection of more than one option to any given question may lead to the deduction of marks.

Also Read: HPU MAT 2026 Syllabus

Table of content

HPU MAT 2026: Overview of Pattern
HPU MAT 2026: Topic-wise Break up of Marks
FAQs Regarding HPU MAT Exam Pattern

HPU MAT 2026: Overview of Pattern

Check the overview of the HPU MAT 2026 pattern in the table below.

Features	Details
Medium of the Exam	English
Duration of the Test	120 minutes
Mode of the Exam	Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT)
Type of Questions	MCQs
Marking Scheme	1 mark for every correct answer No Negative Mark for the wrong answer
No of Answer Options	4
Total Marks	200

Commonly asked questions

Q: What type of questions are asked in HPU MAT?

HPU MAT 2026: Topic-wise Break up of Marks

The question paper is divided into four sections, carrying 50 marks per section. Refer to the table below for the marks distribution section-wise. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.