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

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:

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.

The key to good preparation for an entrance exam is a set of good and relevant books and study material. The best books for BMAT that the students can refer to is:

• 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

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. 

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. 

The marking scheme for the BMAT exam is as follows:

1. Total Marks: The total marks for BVP BMAT is 200. 

2. Correct Answers: Candidates are awarded marks for each correct answer. Candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer. 

3. Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers

4. Unanswered Questions: No marks will be deducated or awarded for unanswered questions

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. 

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.

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.