HPU MAT Selection Process 2026: Check Detailed Procedure Here

Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( HPU MAT )

Shruti Garg
Updated on Sep 8, 2025 10:46 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Himachal Pradesh University Business School released the HPU MAT 2025 cutoff. Based on the cutoff released, shortlisted candidates had to appear for the selection rounds which consist of - Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Dates for the selection procedure was declared for subsidised and non-subsidised categories. Candidates are offered final admission to Himachal Pradesh University Business School on the basis of their overall performance in HPU MAT 2025 exam, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Read this complete article to know the important dates for GD/PI, weightage for final selection, documents required and so forth. 

Q:   What are the documents required for the selection process in HPU MAT?
A: 

Candidates must carry the following documents for HPU MAT selection process:

  • Admission application form
  • One set of copies of the following certificates:
    • Himachal bonafide (compulsory) matriculation
    • 10+2 certificate
    • Grauation certificate
    • SC/ST/EWS/PWD/single girl child (if any)
Q:   What after HPU MAT results?
A: 

HPU MAT 2025 results will be declared on June 19. Candidates can download their HPU MAT scorecard in the form of merit list when released. Soon after the release of the HPU MAT 2025 results, authorities will commence the HPU MAT selection rounds- group discussion and personal interview for qualified candidates. Candidates meeting the qualifying criteria will be able to appera for the counselling rounds as per the given schedule. Candidates must appear for the selction rounds on the given date and time. No request for change will be accepted. On the basis of the overall score obtained candidates will be shortlisted for the MBA programme of HPU Business School.

Q:   How can I download HPU MAT results?
A: 

HPU MAT 2025 results will be announced on June 19. Candidates will be able to download the HPU MAT scorecard by following the steps mentioned below:

  1. Visit the Himachal Pradesh University Business School website- hpuniv.ac.in

  2. Click on the 'Recent News' tab on the bottom left corner of the page

  3. Click on HPU MAT 2024 result link 

  4. Check the marks obtained in the exam by finding the candidate roll number on the page

Table of content
  • HPU MAT Selection Process 2025
  • HPU MAT 2025 Cutoff
  • HPU MAT Merit List
  • HPU Business School- Seats Reservation
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HPU MAT Selection Process 2025

On the basis of the HPU MAT 2025 result candidates were shortlisted for the GD/PI process. Authorities conducted the GD/PI rounds for the subsidised and non-subsidised seats. On the basis of the candidate's GD/PI performance, the final selection result was declared. Check the table below to know the parameters for final selection at HPU Business School:

HPU MAT Final Selection Parameters

Parameters for weightage

Weightage

Application rating on basis of 10th, 12th and Graduation score

30 marks

HPU MAT 2024 score

50 marks

Group discussion

10 marks

Personal Interview

10 marks

Total

100 marks

HPU MAT 2025 Selection Procedure: Important Documents

Check below to know the list of important documents required for admission:

  • Admission application form
  • One set of copies of the following certificates:
    • Himachal bonafide (compulsory) matriculation
    • 10+2 certificate
    • Grauation certificate
    • SC/ST/EWS/PWD/single girl child (if any)
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Q:   What is the mode of selection in HPU MAT?
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Himachal Pradesh University conductes HPU MAT selection rounds in offline mode. Shortlisted candidates from subsidised and non-subsidised categories have to appear for the selection rounds at given date and time. Candidates must report at the alloted centre to appear for GD and personal interview. Candidates failing to appear for the selection rounds will be disqualified.

Q:   What rounds are conducted in HPU MAT selection process?
A: 

HPU MAT exam is conducted for admission to full time two year MBA programe of Himacha Pradesh Business School. Candidates will have to appear for the HPU MAT selection process consisting of the following stages:

Stage 1- Fill the HPU MAT application form

Stage 2- Appear for the HPU MAT entrance exam 

Stage 3- Shortlisting of candidates on basis of score in HPU MAT 

Stage 4- Appear for Group Discussion/Personal Interview

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HPU MAT 2025 Cutoff

Candidates who appeared for the HPU MAT 2025 exam can check the updated cutoff category-wise in the table below: 

HPU MAT Cut Off 2025: Subsidized Seats

Category Number of Seats HPU MAT Cut Off
Open to All 12 35.25
Internal General 29 31.50
SC 09 28.75
ST 05 25.75
Person with Disability 02 22.75
EWS 06 29.75
Single Girl Child 02 26.25

HPU MAT Cut Off 2025: Non-Subsidized Seats

Category Number of Seats HPU MAT Cut Off
Non-Subidised 60 22
HPU Ward 03 20
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Q:   Is HPU MAT cut off released?
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Yes, Himachal Pradesh University releases the HPU MAT cut off. Candidates meeting the HPU MAT cut off criteria are shortlisted for the selection rounds- group discussion and personal interview for final admission to HPU Business School MBA programme. Last year, HPU released the HPU MAT cut off along with the declaration of results. Refer the table below to know the HPU MAT 2024 cut off:

HPU MAT 2024 Cut Off: Subsidized Seats

CategoryNumber of SeatsHPU MAT Cut Off
Open to All1226.75
Internal General3022.75
SC0920.25
ST0520
Person with Disability0208
EWS0619.75
Single Girl Child0219

HPU MAT 2024 Cut Off: Non-Subsidized Seats

CategoryNumber of SeatsHPU MAT Cut Off
Non-Subidised6014.25
HPU Ward0318
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HPU MAT Merit List

HPU Business School released the HPU MAT 2025 final merit list for subsidised and non-subsidised seats. Based on the written test, academic record, group discussion, and personal interview, candidates were shortlisted for admission to MBA programme of HPU Business School. Shortlisted candidates must deposit the admission fee on or before last date failing to which the seat vacancy will be offered to next candidate.

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Q:   How is HPU MAT final merit list prepared?
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HPU MAT final merit list prepared on the basis of the following parameters and weightage:

Parameters for weightage

Weightage

Application rating on basis of 10th, 12th and Graduation score

30 marks

HPU MAT 2024 score

50 marks

Group discussion

10 marks

Personal Interview

10 marks

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HPU Business School- Seats Reservation

HPUBS offers a total of 120 seats for MBA courses. Among the total seats, 60 seats are for a subsidised category and 60 seats are for the non-subsidised category. Check the table below to know the reservation of seats for various categories under subsidised and non-subsidised categories:

Reservation under Subsidised Category Seats

Category Reservation
SC (Having a domicile of HP irrespective of the institution they have passed their qualifying examination from) 15%
ST (Having a domicile of HP irrespective of the institution they have passed their qualifying examination from) 7.5%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
General* 67.5% 

*25% open for all and 75% seats for the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from HP University or HP Krishi Vishwavidayalaya Palampur or Dr. Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, HP Technical University and the Central University of Himachal Pradesh or the candidates who are Himachal Pradesh domicile irrespective of passing qualifying examination from any other University established by Law in India which is equivalent to the qualifying examination of Himachal Pradesh University. The seats will be further reserved as:

  • 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding sportsmen/ women.
  • 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding cultural activists.
  • 5% of the seats shall be reserved for persons with Disabilities
  • Provided further that one seat (Supernumerary) shall be reserved for the serving/ retired defence service personnel if they fulfil the minimum eligibility conditions prescribed for admission.
  • Provided further that Two-seat (Supernumerary) shall be reserved for the Single Girl Child of Himachali Domicile. Applicants under this category must attach a certificate from the Executive Magistrate.
  • Provided further that two seats (Supernumerary) shall be reserved for the J&K Domicile, Kashmiri Pandit/ Kashmiri Hindu families (Non-migrants) living in Kashmiri valley.
  • Provided further that three seats (Supernumerary) shall be reserved for the Ward of HP University employee in Non-Subsidised Category.

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Q:   Is it compulsory to appear for HPU MAT?
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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.

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