Is it compulsory to appear for HPU MAT?

Yes, candidates must appear for HPU MAT. If the candidate is seeking admission to MBA programme of Himachal Pradesh University Business School, he/she must compulsorily appear for HPU MAT. Admission to HPU Business School will not be granted based on other MBA entrance examination scores. Only candidates who appear for the HPU MAT will be shortlisted for the group discussion and personal interview rounds based on the score obtained. HPU MAT 2026 exam is expected to be held in second week of June 2026. HPU MAT is conducted across 8 exam cities in Himachal Pradesh. The exam is held in CBT mode.

When can I download HPU MAT admit card?

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) will release the HPU MAT admit card 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards till the date of examination. HPU MAT 2026 admit cards will be released online. The admit card will be available for download in PDF fil and is a mandatory document to be carried to the HPU MAT exam centre. Before release of the HPU MAT admit card, candidates must keep the credentaisl ready to login and download the hal ticket.

When will the HPU MAT registration begin?

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.

What is the last date for filling HPU MAT application form?

Himachal Pradesh University will commence the HPU MAT 2026 registration tentatively in last week of April. Soon after the release of the HPU MAT notification candidates can check the important dates pertaining to HPU MAT 2026. The last date for HPU MAT 2026 registration will be notified. Candidats will be required to fill the HPU MAT application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the HPU MAT registration last date will be entertained. HPU does not provide the window for late fee payment. HPU MAT 2026 application process will be conducted in online mode. No physical copies of the HPU MAT application form must be sent to the authorities.

What courses are offered through HPU MAT?

Himachal Pradesh University offeres MBA programme through HPU MAT scores. Admission to MBA programme is offered through a competitive process that includes application evaluations, the Management Aptitude Test (objective format with multiple-choice questions), group discussion, and a personal interview. The Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) includes objective-type questions in a multiple-choice format (MCQ).

HPU MAT Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

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Updated on Jan 15, 2026 15:30 IST

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Himachal Pradesh University will announce HPU MAT exam dates 2026 at hpuniv.ac.in. The HPU MAT registrations 2026 are expected to commence in second week of April. Candidates seeking admission to MBA program of HPU Business School must fill HPU MAT application form. Only registered candidates will be able to download the HPU MAT admit card 2026 when released. HPUBS will conduct HPU MAT 2026 exam tentatively in second week of April 2026. Candidates must stay updated with the important dates for admissions.

Table of contents

HPU MAT 2026 Exam Overview
HPU MAT Registration 2026
HPU MAT 2026 Important Events
HPU MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
FAQs on HPU MAT Important Dates

HPU MAT 2026 Exam Overview

Candidates preparing for exam can check HPU MAT exam highlights in the table below. Students can know important details while preparing for the exam:

Features	Details
Exam Name	Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test
Conducting Body	Himachal Pradesh University Business School
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	120 minutes
Exam Syllabus	English, Critical Reasoning, Business Environment and Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Skill, General Knowledge & Business Awareness.
Exam Pattern	200 Questions in MCQs Format
Language	English
Exam Website	hpuniv.ac.in

HPU MAT Registration 2026

Himachal Pradesh University will commence HPU MAT registration 2026 tentatively in second week of April. Students seeking admission to HPU Business School MBA program must fill the online application form before last date. HPU MAT 2026 application form last date will be updated on release of official notification.

Direct Link to Apply for HPU MAT 2026- Link Soon

HPU MAT 2026 Important Events

HPU MAT 2026 Application Form

Candidates can fill the HPU MAT application form 2026 online when released at hpuniv.ac.in. Authorities are expected to commence registrations in second week of April 2026. Aspirants must make sure to fulfill eligibility criteria before filling onlin form.

HPU MAT 2026 Admit Card

Authorities will release the HPU MAT admit card 2026 online. Only registered candidates can download the admit card. HPU MAT 2026 Admit card is an important document that must be carried on examination day. Candidates will not be allowed to enter HPU MAT examination centre without admit card. HPU MAT hall ticket will mention the date and venue of the examination.

HPU MAT 2026 Exam

HPU MAT 2026 exam date will be announced soon after the release of notification. The exam will be conducted in offline mode i.e., candidates have to report at the examination centre.

HPU MAT Exam Centre 2026

HPU MAT 2026 Result

HPU will declare the result soon after the exam is over. HPU MAT result 2026 mentions the candidate's overall score. Based on candidate's score in HPU MAT 2026, candidates will be shortlisted for the GD/PI process.

HPU MAT 2026 Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the GD/PI process. Candidates are notified about the centre for the selection process.

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HPU MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HPU MAT 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	HPU MAT 2026 application process TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	HPU MAT 2026 Exam TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	HPU MAT Result 2026 TENTATIVE

FAQs on HPU MAT Important Dates

Check frequently asked questions on HPU MAT dates:

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: 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: Does HPU releases HPU MAT answer key?

No, HPU does not releases the HPU MAT answer key. Soon after the HPU MAT 2026 exam is conducted, authorities will release HPU MAT 2026 result. Only candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to check their scorecards online. HPU MAT result is released in the form of merit list. Candidates will be able to check their name and roll number if shortlisted.

Such students will have to appear for the HPU MAT counselling process as per the scheudule. HPU releases the HPU MAT counselling schedule for both subsidized and non-subsidized seats.

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: