HPU MAT Eligibility Criteria: Check Age Limit, Qualification, Reservation

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Shruti Garg
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4 mins readUpdated on Mar 15, 2022 12:44 IST
Himachal Pradesh University prescribes the HPU MAT eligibility criteria. Check the age limit, academic qualifications and other important details pertaining to eligibility criteria of HPU MAT.

Himachal Pradesh University prescribes the HPU MAT eligibility criteria. Check the age limit, academic qualifications and other important details pertaining to eligibility criteria of HPU MAT. 

HPU MAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

Himachal Pradesh University prescribes the HPU MAT eligibility criteria. Candidates willing to apply for the MBA programme of HPU Business School must fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates failing to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria of HPU MAT, the candidature will stand cancelled. As per the basic eligibility criteria, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised/statutory university. The eligibility criteria will mention the required educational qualifications, age limit, nationality and much more. Aspirants are advised to go through the detailed HPU MAT eligibility criteria before applying for HPU MAT 2022 exam. 

Table of contents
  • Detailed HPU MAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria
  • Why is it Important to Check Eligibility Criteria?
  • Who is not Eligible to Apply for HPU MAT?
  • FAQs on HPU MAT Eligibility Criteria

Detailed HPU MAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates who have decided to appear for the MBA entrance exam of Himachal Pradesh University must go through the detailed eligibility criteria of HPU MAT. Check the parameters to apply for the HPU MAT exam below: 

Educational Qualifications 

  • The candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a university established by the law of India. 
  • Candidates belonging to the general category must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation. 
  • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.  
  • Candidates who are appearing for the final examination of Bachelor's degree in March/April 2022 will be allowed to appear for the HP University Management Aptitude Test.* 

*Final selection will be based on the prescribed eligibility condition only. Admission to such candidates will be granted on a provisional basis.  

Age Limit 

  • Candidates belonging to a non-subsidised category, serving or retired defence personnel will have no age limit to apply for HPU MAT.  
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST category or general category must check the age limit.  
  • Provided that the Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to permit age relaxation for a reason to be recorded in writing up to a maximum of six months.  
  • The age limit for males/females in different categories in prescribed below: 

Categories 

Maximum Age- Females as on July 1 of the year concerned 

Maximum Age- Males as on July 1 of the year concerned 

General 

28 years 

26 years 

SC/ST 

29 years 

26 years 

Nationality 

There is no prescribed nationality to apply for HPU MAT. Foreign students can also apply for the HPU MAT on fulfilling the eligibility criteria.  

Why is it Important to Check Eligibility Criteria? 

Candidates willing to apply for the MBA admission process of HP University must fulfil the eligibility criteria. Any candidate failing to fulfil the eligibility criteria, candidature will stand cancelled and will not be able to appear for the complete HPU MAT selection process.  

Candidates must check the required academic qualifications and age limit to avoid any hassle at the time of the admission process. 

Also Read: 

HPU MAT Important Dates 

HPU MAT Application Form 

Who is not Eligible to Apply for HPU MAT? 

Check the list below to know the candidates who will not be eligible to apply for HPU MAT 2022: 

  • If the candidate has not secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in graduation (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) 
  • Candidates who do not have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional degree 
  • Candidates who are not in the final year of the graduation degree 
  • Candidates having bachelor’s degrees from a university not established by the law of India. 

Read More: 

HPU MAT Exam Pattern 

HPU MAT Syllabus 

HPU MAT Question Paper 

FAQs on HPU MAT Eligibility Criteria 

Q. What is eligibility criteria?

Ans. Eligibility criteria refer to minimum qualification, age and other parameters that have to be fulfilled by the candidate before applying for the examination.  

Q. What are the required academic qualification for HPU MAT?

Ans. As per the academic qualification of HPU MAT candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a university established by the law of India, have obtained a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and ST) in aggregate.  

Q. What is the HPU MAT age limit for females?

Ans. The age limit for female students to apply for HPU MAT is 28 years (general category) and 29 years (SC/ST category).  

Q. What is the HPU MAT age limit for males?

Ans. The age limit for male students to apply for HPU MAT is 26 years for both general and SC/ST categories.  

Q. What are the documents required while filling out the HPU MAT application form?

Ans. Candidates must have the following documents/information ready before filling out the application form:  
  • Active mobile number 
  • Valid email address 
  • 10th and 12th mark sheet 
  • Graduation degree and mark sheet 
  • Scanned photograph 
  • Scanned signature 

Q. What is the application fee for HPU MAT 2022?

Ans. The application fee for HPU MAT 2022 is expected to be INR 1000. Candidates will be able to pay the application fee online.  

Q. When will the HPU MAT registration begin?

Ans. The HPU MAT registration is expected to commence from the second week of April 2022.  

Q. I am in the second year of graduation, can I apply for HPU MAT?

Ans. Candidates who are appearing in the final year examination of graduation in March/April 2022 will be eligible to apply for HPU MAT. Candidates who are in the second year of graduation will not be eligible to apply for HPU MAT.  

Q. What all categories are included under the subsidised category?

Ans. Categories that are included under the subsidised category are internal general, SC, ST, EWS, Physically Challenged, Cultural Activists, and Sportsperson.  
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