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Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( HPU MAT )

Shruti Garg
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 07:52 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Download the past year sample papers to practice questions for HPU MAT 2026 exam. The more one practices the past year papers, the better they become in answering the questions on the exam day. HPU MAT question papers are important for exam preparation. The question paper will help the aspirants getting familiarise with the exam pattern and syllabus of the HPU MAT 2026. Candidates can assess their preparation level with the help of the question papers. Below are the highlights and the links to download the HPU MAT question papers.

Table of contents
  • HPU MAT Previous Year's Question Paper- 2022
  • Preparation Guides
  • HPU MAT Question Paper Highlights
  • Advantages of HPU MAT Sample Paper
  • FAQs Regarding HPU MAT Question Paper

Download previous year HPU MAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download HPU MAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

HPU MAT Previous Year's Question Paper- 2022

HPU MAT 2022 Question Paper

HPU MAT Previous Year Question Paper (2022)

Preparation Guides

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HPU MAT Question Paper Highlights

Sections

Marks

English Comprehension

50

Reasoning

50

Business Environment

50

Arithmetic Comprehension and DI

50

Total

200

HPU MAT 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates will get:

  • one mark for every correct answer
  • zero marks for any incorrect answer

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Advantages of HPU MAT Sample Paper

Some of the advantages of solving previous year HPU MAT question papers are:

  • Updated with latest exam pattern
  • Time management
  • Knowing marking scheme
  • Analysing strong and weak areas
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FAQs Regarding HPU MAT Question Paper

Check more frequently asked questions on HPU MAT question paper:

Q:   How many sections are in HPU MAT?
A: 

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:   Which are the important topics for HPU MAT English Language and Comprehension section?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which are the important topics for HPU MAT Reasoning and Numerical Skills section?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Which are the important topics for HPU MAT Business Environment section?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Does HPU releases HPU MAT answer key?
A: 

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:   Is HPU MAT exam date announced?
A: 

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 can I download HPU MAT admit card?
A: 

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. 

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

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.

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