BMAT Exam Pattern 2026: Know the Marking Scheme, Duration, Latest Pattern

Q: Is BMAT difficult to crack?

The difficulty level of the BVP BMAT is different for each candidate appearing for the exam. The difficulty of the exam depends on the candidate's preparation level, understanding of the exam pattern, and aptitude required for the field of management. BVP BMAT tests the Quantitative Aptitude, Current Affairs, Logical and Abstract Reasoning and management skills of the aspirants. Candidates who can prepare themselves to tackle these areas and score well will be able to crack the BMAT exam.

Q: How to prepare for BMAT?

To prepare for BVP BMAT exam, candidates should have a study plan. They should prepare by practising regularly with BMAT mock tests and previous year question papers. Also, focusing on strengthening their weaknesses can give them an edge. Candidates can prepare for the BVDU-BMAT exam by taking regular mocks, sample papers and understanding the type of questions and how to tackle them.

Q: What is the marking scheme in BMAT?

The marking scheme for the BMAT exam is as follows: Total Marks: The total marks for BVP BMAT is 200. Correct Answers: Candidates are awarded marks for each correct answer. Candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer. Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers Unanswered Questions: No marks will be deducated or awarded for unanswered questions

Q: What is the structure of the BMAT question paper?

The BMAT question paper is divided into four sections. There are 50 multiple-choice questions in each section. The total number of questions are thus 200. Each question is a multiple-choice question and has four options each. The BVP BMAT exam is conducted online in a computer-based test mode. There is no negative markings. Students will not be penalized for marking incorrect answers.

Q: Are there any subjective questions in the BMAT exam?

No, there are no subjective-type questions in the BVP BMAT exam. The BMAT question paper only has 200 multiple-choice questions. The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes or one hour. Each question of the BMAT exam has four options and one option among them is correct. There is no negative marking in the BMAT exam, hence, the students have the option of attempting all the questions. However, they must not waste time on one particular question which they are unsure about. Each question carries one mark.

Q: What is the sectional time limit of BMAT?

There is no sectional limit for the BMAT exam. The overall duration of the BMAT exam is three hours or 180 minutes. Candidates have to adhere to the time limit of the exam as extra time will not be given to the candidates and the system will reset after the time is over. There is a total of 200 questions in the BMAT exam, hence, the students are adviced not spend over 2-3 minutes on one question.

Q: Is there negative marking in BMAT exam?

No, the BMAT exam does not have negative markings. Each question in the BMAT exam carries one mark and if the answer is incorrect students will not be penalised for that particular question. If the candidate marks more than one answer for a particular question, the answer will be considered incorrect. To avoid maximum marks deduction, students must attempt the easier question first and then move on to the more difficult ones in that particular section. If the student is unsure about a particular question, they can also skip the question. No marks will be deducted or awarded for unanswered questions.

Q: What is the mode of BMAT exam?

BMAT exam is a university-level test, conducted for admission in MBA programmes in colleges associated with Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU). The BMAT exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode. The BMAT question paper has multiple-choice questions and there are no subjective questions. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes or 3 hours.

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BMAT pattern 2026 is decided and formed by Bharatiya Vidyapeeth University (BVDU). The BMAT exam will be conducted in the computer-based test mode. According to the BMAT exam pattern, the question paper will be divided into four sections and each section will have 50 multiple-choice questions. In other words, there will be 200 multiple-choice questions in the BMAT question paper, which are to be attempted within 2.5 hours. Read below to know detailed information about the BMAT exam pattern 2026.

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B-MAT Exam Pattern 2026
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B-MAT Exam Pattern 2026

The BMAT exam will have 200 MCQs spread across the four sections of the BMAT question paper, as mentioned above. The students must carefully mark the correct option against each question. There will be no negative markings and no marks will be awarded for incorrect or unattempted question. Take a look at the table below to know the detailed BMAT 2026 exam pattern.

Features	Details
Exam mode	Computer-Based Test mode (CBT)
Duration	180 minutes or 2.5 hours
Type of questions	Objective-type questions with four options
Total questions	200 MCQs
Total sections	4 sections
Total marks	200 marks
Marking scheme	1 mark for each correct option No negative marking for wrong attempts 0 marks awarded or deducted for questions not attempted

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B-MAT 2026 Section-wise Weightage

Check out the section-wise weightage in of B-MAT question paper 2026 in the table below.

Sections	Questions per section	Marks per section
Numerical Ability	50	50
Management Skills	50	50
English & Comprehension	50	50
Logical Reasoning	50	50
Total	200 questions	200 marks

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BMAT exam is usually conducted at least twice in a year. The first session of BMAT 2026 exam will likely be conducted in the first week of April 2026. BVDU conducts the BMAT exam for admission to the PGP courses every year in the computer-based test mode. The candidate who qualifies the BMAT exam is

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