Do I need to study advanced topics beyond graduation and Class 12 for BMAT exam?

No, for the BMAT exam, candidates are not expected to study advanced topics beyond the Class 12 or graduation level for the BMAT exam preparation. The BMAT syllabus is designed to assess their knowledge and skills at the graduation level, and it covers topics within the standard MBA curriculum. The BMAT syllabus is easy. Although the BMAT exam syllabus is not advanced, regular practice, solving sample papers, and taking mock tests are necessary to ace the BMAT exam.

What is the marking scheme in BMAT?

Marking scheme of BMAT exam is: Correct Answer +1 mark Incorrect Answer No negative marking Unanswered question No deductions or additions Total marks 200

Which are the best books to prepare for BMAT?

MBA-BMAT-Bharati Vidyapeeth MBA Entrance Exam by Dr. Chandresh Agarwal A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal High School English Grammar and Compsition Key by Wren and Martin BMAT practice papers by Arihant Publications How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay

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.

Is there negative marking in BMAT exam?

No, BMAT exam does not have negative markings. Each question in BMAT exam carries one mark and if the answer is incorrect students will not be penalised for that question.

Who prescribes the BMAT syllabus?

The BMAT syllabus is prescribed by the exam conducting authority, Bharatiya Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University. The BMAT syllabus is spread across four sections, i.e. English Language and Comprehension, Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning and Management Skills. The BMAT syllabus tests the candidate’s aptitude, mathematical ability and hold over the English language.

How to prepare for BMAT?

To prepare for BMAT exam first thing, is have a study plan and routine which is to be followed. It should have entire BMAT syllabus. It should also have room for practicing mocks, previous year question papers and revision. All these practices along will fetch students a good BMAT score.

What is the BMAT exam pattern?

The BMAT exam is conducted in the online mode (CBT and IBT). Candidates have to mark the correct option against each question as there are only multiple-choice questions in BMAT. The detailed BMAT exam pattern is as follows: Features Details Exam mode Computer-Based Test mode (CBT) and Remote Home Proctored Home-Based Online Test (RPHBT) Duration 150 minutes 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

BMAT Syllabus 2026: Important Topics, Download Subject/Section wise Syllabus PDF

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 15:24 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

BMAT syllabus 2026 is prescribed by the Bharatiya Vidyapeeth Deemed-to-be University (BVDU). BMAT syllabus outlines the section-wise topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. BMAT is an easy-to-moderate difficulty level MBA entrance exam and looking at the previous years' trends, students need to brush up on the concepts and fundamentals to score well in the BMAT 2026 exam. Shiksha brings you the important topics and sub-topics that can be asked in the BMAT exam. Read below to know the complete details about the BMAT 2026 syllabus.

Table of contents

BMAT Syllabus 2026
BMAT 2026 Syllabus Section-wise Topics
Best Books for BMAT Preparation 2026
BMAT 2026: Sectional Weightage
Important FAQs Related to BMAT Syllabus

BMAT Syllabus 2026

BMAT 2026 question paper consists of questions from seven different subjects. The table below gives an overview of the BMAT 2026 syllabus.

Section	Important topics
English Language and Comprehension	Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
Numerical Ability	Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
Logical Reasoning	Verbal Reasoning, Analogy
Management Skills	Commercial awareness, etc.

BMAT 2026 Syllabus Section-wise Topics

Mentioned below are some of the important sub-topics of the BMAT syllabus:

English Language and Comprehension: This section will contain questions that will challenge and analyse the candidates’ knowledge of the English Language and comprehension skills. The section will have questions on English Grammar and will require candidates to answer questions based on given passages, fill in the blanks, word meaning, a different form of word usage, etc.
Numerical Ability: The mathematics section will consist of MCQs of various topics studied till Class 10, such as Number Systems, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics and Probability. It will also consist of some other topics, including Median, Instalments and Payments, Partnership, Clocks, Work and Time, Pipe and Cisterns, Lines, Cubes and Cones, Work and Time, Time, Speed, Distance, Partnership, Mode, BODMAS, etc.
Logical Reasoning: The Abstract and Logical Reasoning section will include questions on topics such as Tables, Bars, Pie-Charts, Line Graphs, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Arrangements, Data Structures, Series, Coding-Decoding, Clocks and Calendars, and Direction.
Management skills: This section will check the candidates; flair for business and management and their general aptitude in the field.

Best Books for BMAT Preparation 2026

Check the table below to know the best BMAT books for exam preparation:

Section	Books	Author/Publication
English Language and Reading Comprehension	High School English Grammar and Composition Key	Wren and Martin
	Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
	Objective General English	SP Bakshi
Numerical Ability	Quantitative Aptitude for All Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha
	NCERT Mathematics Book for 9^th and 12^th class	NCERT
	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination	RS Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning	RS Aggarwal
	How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT	Arun Sharma
	Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Exams	Peeyush Bharadwaj
Management Skills	MBA-BMAT-Bharati Vidyapeeth MBA Entrance Exam	Dr. Chandresh Aggarwal
	BMAT practice papers	Arihant Publications
	Managerial Skills	Pooja Gulati and Neha Gupta

BMAT 2026 Quick Preparation Tips

Check the following preparaiton tips for BMAT exam 2026 to prepare quickly for the exam:

Sectional Focus: Stdents should focus on all sections of the BMAT exam
Time Management
Pratice daily, weekly and monthly
Study material and books: Refer to the best books available in the market and online study material to prepare.
Revision

BMAT 2026: Sectional Weightage

Check out the table below to know the sectional weightage in the BMAT question paper 2026.

Section	Number of questions	Maximum marks
Numerical Ability	50	50
Logical Reasoning	50	50
English Language and Reading Comprehension	50	50
Management Skills	50	50
Total	200	200

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Important FAQs Related to BMAT Syllabus

Check below the FAQs on BMAT syllabus:

Q: Which sections have the highest and lowest weightage in the BMAT exam?

The Abstract and Logical Reasoning section of the BVP BMAT exam has the highest weightage in terms of the questions as well as the marks. There are 50 multiple choice questions which carry one mark each. Then comes the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section which has 40 multiple-choice questions and each question carries one mark. The Mathematics section has the third highest weightage with 30 marks in total. The rest of the sections have 20 marks each.

Q: What are the important topics of the Numerical Ability section in the BMAT exam?

Numerical Ability section of the BMAT question paper is tough. The important topics of this section include Arithmetic, Algebra Modern Math, Geometry, Number System Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration Permutation and Combination, Quadratic Equation, Logarithm, Probability Statistics Pie Chart, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc. The Numerical Skills in BMAT exam tests the mathematical ability of the students.