HPU MAT Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some of the important topics for HPU MAT English language and Comprehension section are:

• Comprehension
• Adverbs
• Sentence Improvement
• Sentence Jumble
• Prepositions
• Parallelism
• Nouns
• Articles
• Modifiers
• Pronouns
• Verbs
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Adjectives
• Tense
• Parts of Speech

HPU MAT is conducted for admission to MBA programme of HPU Business School. To prepare for HPU MAT exam candidates must ensure to take HPU MAT mock tests and solve previous year question papers to become familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus.

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).

Some of the important topics for HPU MAT Business Environment section are:

• World Economy
• Indian Economy    
• Industry
• Banking
• Trade
• Famous Business Tycoons & Industrialists
• Corporate associations BSE & NSE
• Logos and taglines
• the latest who's who
• the latest Government policies
• Abbreviations of Business huses
• the latest tie-ups of national and international companies
• Business achievements
• Business current affairs
• Economy current affairs
• Fundamentals of Economics
• Fundamentals of Commerce & Trade

To prepare for the HPU MAT Business Environment section, candidates must ensure to stay updated with the latest events by reading newspaper and magazines on daily basis. 

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

Some of the important topics for HPU MAT Reasoning and Numerical Skills section are:

• Geometry
• Ratios and Proportion
• Number System
• Work and Time
• HCF & LCM
• Algebra
• Profit & Loss
• In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
• Geometric Progression
• Percentages & Averages
• Partnership (Accounts)
• Time-Speed-Distance
• Mean, Median & Mode
• Assertion & Reasons
• Cause and effect
• Assumption-premise-conclusion
• Critical reasoning
• Analytical and logical reasoning
• Coding and decoding
• Family tree
• Statements and conclusions
• Statements and assumptions
• Visual reasoning symbol based problem

Candidates preparing for HPU MAT must ensure to solve sample papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in Reasoning and Numerical skills section. 

Yes, the syllabus for CMAT and HPU MAT is same. Candidates preparing for CMAT will require revision during the HPU MAT exam. As per HPU MAT exam pattern, the question paper is divided into following sections viz., General knowledge, English language skills, Reasoning and numerical skills and Business environment awareness. Similarly, CMAT question paper is divided into the following sections  viz., Quantitative Techniques & Data interpretation, Logical reasoning, Language comprehension, General awareness, Innovation and entrepreneurship. Both HPU MAT and CMAT does not have sectional time limit. The number of questions vary in both the exams however te difficulty level of both exams is moderate to easy.

HPU Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) 2026 registrations will commence in second week of April 2026. Candidates interested in admission to MBA programme of Himachal Pradesh University must fill the online application form on or before the last date. The HPU MAT application form can be filled in online mode only. HPU will commence the HPU MAT 2026 registrations soon after the release of notification. Candidates must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligbility criteria before filling the application form. To complete the HPU MAT 2026 registrations candidates must ensure to pay the HPU MAT application fee of INR 1000. The application fee can be paid in online mode only.