HPU MAT

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

HPU MAT exam will be a computer based test held across eight cities in north India. Candidates must report at exam centre to take entrance test. The admit card for HPU MAT 2026 will be released for registered candidates . Only candidates who will register for HPU MAT successfully, will get HPU MAT admit card soon after the payment of application fee. To download the HPU MAT admit card follow below steps:

1. Log on at nadmissions.hpushimla.in
2. Check link for downloading admit card on the 'notice board'
3. Click on admit card link or login in to the student login window
4. Enter registration number and date of birth to download the admit card for HPU MAT 2025

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.