MU-BAAT

No, It is not compulsory to appear for MU BAAT for admission to PGP TBM programme of Masters' Union. Candidates having valid score in GMAT, GRE, or CAT will be exempted from taking MU BAAT process. Such candidates will be shortlisted for interview rounds basis on the score obtained in GMAT, GRE or CAT examination. 

However, if a candidate feels that his/her score in GMAT, GRE and CAT is not competitive enough, they can opt to take MU BAAT exam. MU BAAT 2026 will be held in three phases. The first phase of MU BAAT will be held till October 19, 2025.

MU BAAT results 2026 will be announced soon after the MU BAAT 2026 is conducted. Candidates who will qualify the MU BAAT exam will be shortlisted for the interview rounds. MU BAAT 2026 selection process rounds is scheduled to be held on October 25, January 17, 2026 and March 7, 2026 for round 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

Candidates will be evaluated on their overall performance in application, essays, MU BAAT exam scores/ or CAT/GRE/GMAT scores and interview performances.

MU BAAT question papers are not released online. However, to prepare for MU BAAT candidates can solve CAT previous year question papers. The Syllabus for MU BAAT is similar to other MBA entrance exam. To download the CAT previous year question paper, candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the website link provided- CAT question papers

Step 2- Scroll down and check the CAT question paper slot wise

Step 3- Select the CAT question paper year to download

Step 4- Save and download the PDF

To prepare for MU BAAT exam, joining coaching institute can be decided upon the student's strenghths and weaknesses. Advantage of joining coaching center are:

1. Structured study plan
2. Expert guidance
3. Practice sessions
4. Study materials: 

While, some of disadvantages of joining a coaching center are:

1. Cost
2. Limited flexibility
3. Time-consuming

To start with MU BAAT preparation, candidates must:

• Know MU BAAT pattern and syllabus.
• Practice MU BAAT mock tests to know weak areas and work on them
• Developing habit of reading newspapers
• Refer to previous year's MU BAAT question papers

According to MU-BAAT 2026 exam pattern, there will be no negative marking in exam. Check below to know MU BAAT 2026 marking scheme:

• 1 mark for every correct answer
• 0 marks for wrong answers

Candidates must complete the questions in 90 minutes.

MU BAAT question paper has 326 questions divided into four sections:

• Data Interpretation and Reasoning: 12 questions
• Quantitative Aptitude: 12 questions
• Verbal Skills: 8 questions
• Caselet Assessment (Subjective): 1 question

The important topics for Caselet Assessment (Subjective) in MU BAAT include:

• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretation
• Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-solving Approach
• Communication Skills

To prepare for MU BAAT 2026 English section, candidates must:

1. Read newspapers regularly
2. Involve in discussions
3. Practice grammar
4. Improve vocabulary
5. Attempt previous year's question papers
6. Use online resources