BUMAT 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Q: Which are the important topics for BUMAT Numerical Aptitude section?

Some of the important topics for BUMAT Numerical Aptitude section are: Number Systems Ratio and Proportion Permutation and Combination LCM and HCF Linear Equations Probability Percentage Quadratic Equations Functions Profit, Loss and Discount Complex Numbers Set Theory Logarithm Mixtures and Alligations Simple/ Compound Interest Speed, Time and Distance Sequences and Series Geometry Mensuration Inequalities Averages Problems on Ages Trigonometry Surds and Indices Time and Work Binomial Theorem Co-Ordinate Geometry To ace the numerical ability section of BUMAT aspirants must ensure to solve previous year question papers or mock test to become familiar with the type of questions asked in this section.

Q: Which are the important topics for BUMAT Verbal Ability section?

Some of the important topics for BUMAT verbal ability section are: Sentence Correction Synonyms Antonyms Idioms Para Jumble Para Completion Fill in the blanks Analogies Word Usage Meaning Usage Match Cloze Passage Summary Questions Analogies or Reverse Analogies Verbal Reasoning Fact Inference Judgment Candidates preparing for the BUMAT exam must ensure to take BUMAT mock tests or solve previous year question papers. Taking BUMAT mock tests will help candidates become familiar with the difficulty level of questions in BUMAT.

Q: Is BUMAT syllabus for BBA and BCA same?

Yes, BUMAT syllabus for BBA and BCA courses are same. BUMAT is a common examination for admission to UG courses: BBA and BCA. The question paper will be divided into four sections viz., Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning/Logical Aptitude, Verbal Ability, and Reading Comprehension.

Q: What are the documents required along with the BUMAT admit card?

BUMAT admit card is an important document that has to carried on the day of examination at the exam centre. Along with the BUMAT hall ticket, candidates must ensure to carry the following identity proof documents: Photo identity proof (any): Driving License, PAN card, Aadhar card, Passport, College ID, PAN Card etc. Passport size photographs. Candidates must note that entry without the BUMAT admit card and identity proof documents will not be permitted. Candidates must ensure to keep the required documents ready before the BUMAT exam day. Digital BUMAT admit card will not be permitted for entry to the examination hall.

Q: What are the best books for BUMAT preparation?

Some of the best books for BUMAT exam preparation are: Name of the book Author Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations R S Aggarwal Maths class XI and XIIth NCERT Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations Abhijit Guha Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning S. Chand How to Crack Test of Reasoning Arihant Verbal and Non-Verbal Aptitude R S Aggarwal Work Power Made Easy Norman Lewis General English Arihant Publications High School English Grammar Wren and Martin Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Arihant English Reading Comprehension R. Gupta

Q: When should I start preparing for BUMAT?

Preparations for Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test (BUMAT) must start ideally months before the date of examination. Candidates must be focues on their preparation six-eight months prior to the exam date. This will allow candidates to cover all the topics of the exam, take mock tests and refine their test taking skills. The exact time;line for BUMAT preparation may vary from candidate's study habit and knowledge about the subjects. For BUMAT preparation candidates must: Assess their performance and identify their strenghths and weaknesses Get the relevant BUMAT study materials Device study plan Practice regulary and take mock tests Make notes for revision

Q: What is BUMAT marking scheme?

As per the Bhharatividyapeeth Univeristy Management Aptitude Test (BUMAT) marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attempted questions. As per the BUMAT 2026 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs), of one mark each. There will be no sectional time limit. Candidates can start answering from any section they are comfortable with. The BUMAT exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes.

Q: Will the BUMAT question paper have descriptive type questions?

No, all the questions in the BUMAT question paper will be objective type questions and will be in MCQ format. Candidates will be given four options for each question. Candidates will have to select the correct option for each question. BUMAT question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions. Each question will be for one mark. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answers. Candidates will have to attempt the 200 questions in 150 minutes. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the BUMAT exam sections. BUMAT 2024 exam is expected to be held in third week of June 2024 in computer based mode across 62 cities across India.

Q: Is there negative marking in BUMAT?

No, there is no negative marking in BUMAT for any wrong or not attempted questions. Candidates can attempt questions as per their choice and attempt maximum number of question wihout the fear of negative marking. As per the BUMAT exam marking scheme, for every correct answer candidate will get one mark. The BUMAT question paper will be of maximum 200 questions. Candidates will have no sectiibal time limit to attempt questions. Candidates can switch from one section to another as per their choice and comfort. The BUMAT exam will be conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. Candidates must ensure to complete the exam within the given time limit. No extra time will be given under any circumstances.

Q: How can I pay college fee during BUMAT counselling?

The selected candidates will be required to pay the entire amount of tuition fees & other fees during the admission process through online mode through the fees portal of Bharatividyapeeth or by a Demand Draft drawn on any Nationalized Bank or Bharati Sahakari Bank Ltd. payable at respective city of the institute drawn in the name of concerned Director: "Director IMED" payable at Pune "Director BVIMR New Delhi" payable at New Delhi "Director BVDU Institute of Management Kolhapur" payable at Kolhapur "Director BV Undergraduate Courses" payable at Sangli "BVDU YMIM Karad" payable at Karad "Director Abhijit Kadam Institute of Management and Social Sciences" payable at Solhapur "BVDU Department of Management Studies (Off Campus) Navi Mumbai" payable at Navi Mumbai In case the candidate fails to remit the entire amount of fees, he/she is likely to lose his/her claim for admission.If a candidate fails to confirm admission given to him/her, the same shall stand cancelled and the resultant vacancy will be offered to the next eligible candidate from the list. However, if candidate is unable to report in person, he /she can depute a representative with an authority letter signed by the candidate along with the requisite documents.

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Updated on Oct 6, 2025 12:06 IST

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BUMAT notification 2026 will release in third week of December 2025. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University will release the BUMAT application form 2026 online along with the official notification. Candidates who are desireous of taking admission to BBA programme of BVDU must fill the online application form on or before the last date. The last date for BUMAT 2026 registration will be notified. It is expected that BUMAT 2026 exam will be held in third week of June 2026 in CBT mode.

Table of content

What is BUMAT?
BUMAT 2026 Important Dates
BUMAT 2026 Highlights
BUMAT 2026 Application Form
BUMAT 2026 Admit Card
BUMAT Admission Process 2026
BUMAT 2026 Exam Pattern
BUMAT 2026 Syllabus
BUMAT 2026 Preparation Tips
BUMAT Question Paper
BUMAT 2026 Results
BUMAT 2026 Counselling
BUMAT 2026 Contact Information
FAQs Regarding BUMAT 2026 exam

What is BUMAT?

BUMAT (Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test) is conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU) for admission to its BBA/BCA course. It is a 2.5 hour duration test carrying 200 questions from English, Mathematics and Reasoning areas. Candidates will be able to fill the Application form for BUMAT online. Generally, the BUMAT exam is conducted in a single-day window. This article of Shiksha brings detailed information about important dates, exam patterns, eligibility criteria, application procedure and admission procedure of BUMAT.

Candidates who will crack BUMAT and fulfil the admission criteria, will be offered admission at BVU's various campuses, based on their BUMAT counselling score.

The participating institutes of BUMAT 2026, offering BBA and BCA programmes are as follows:

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will be the BUMAT exam conducted?

Q: Is the BUMAT exam online or offline?

Q: What is the mode of BUMAT exam?

BUMAT 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BUMAT 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Jun ' 26	BUMAT 2026 Registration TENTATIVE
15 Jun ' 26	BUMAT 2026 Exam

BUMAT 2026 Highlights

BUMAT 2026 Exam Features	Details
Exam	Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test (BUMAT)
Conducting Body	Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU)
Mode of Test	Computer Centre Based
Number of questions	200
Maximum marks	200
Duration of exam	150 minutes
Sections in exam	Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning/Logical Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
Medium of language	English
Courses offered	BBA and BCA
Phone number	91-20-24407100
Official email id	http://bvuniversity.edu.in

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is BUMAT eligibility criteria?

Q: What is the mode of BUMAT exam?

Q: What are the various courses offered through BUMAT?

BUMAT 2026 Application Form

DeskCalendar Registration: Dec ' 25 - Jun ' 26

BUMAT registration 2026 will commence online at bvuniversity.edu.in. Eligible candidates will be able to fill the BUMAT application form online. Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Check the detailed eligibility criteria for BUMAT 2026 below:

BUMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to fill BUMAT 2026 application form need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Candidates should have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum 45 percent aggregate (40 percent marks for SC/ST) from a recognised board
Candidates should be Indian citizens
Candidates in their Class 12, who are yet to appear for their Board Exam are also eligible to apply.

Also Read:

Detailed BUMAT Eligibility Criteria

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the BUMAT registration begin?

Q: Can I change the BUMAT exam centre after submitting the application form?

Q: How can I pay the BUMAT application fee in offline mode?

BUMAT 2026 Admit Card

Once the BUMAT 2026 application form is submitted, candidates can download the hall ticket. BUMAT 2026 exam will be held in computer-based mode. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When can I download BUMAT admit card?

Q: How can I correct the details in BUMAT admit card?

Q: When will BUMAT admit card release?

BUMAT Admission Process 2026

BUMAT process includes- Application form submission, entrance test, and counselling. The BUMAT process is briefly stated below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is BUMAT admission process?

Q: How can I check the allotted BUMAT exam centre?

BUMAT 2026 Exam Pattern

As per the exam pattern of BUMAT 2026, the paper will consist of a total of 200 questions. The exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. Check the exam pattern highlights in the table below:

BUMAT 2026 Exam Features	Details
Mode of BUMAT 2026 Exam	Computer Centre Based
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Number of Questions	200
Duration of the Exam	150 Minutes
Marks Per Question	1 Mark
Maximum Marks	200
Negative Marking	No

Also Read:

BUMAT Exam Day Guidelines: Do’s and Don’ts

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is BUMAT marking scheme?

Q: Will the BUMAT question paper have descriptive type questions?

Q: Is there negative marking in BUMAT?

BUMAT 2026 Syllabus

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University prescribes the syllabus for BUMAT 2026. Candidates can check the section-wise topics for BUMAT exam. The syllabus of BUMAT is divided into four sections- Numerical Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Candidates must know all the important topics to ace the examination.

Also Read:

BUMAT Exam: Verbal Ability Preparation Tips

Best Books for BUMAT Preparation 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which are the important topics for BUMAT Numerical Aptitude section?

Q: Which are the important topics for BUMAT Verbal Ability section?

Q: Is BUMAT syllabus for BBA and BCA same?

View Syllabus

BUMAT 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for BUMAT 2026 exam must follow the important examination tips:

1. Know the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly

2. Practice mock tests and previous year's question papers to analyse the preparation level

3. Note strong and weak areas and create a study plan accordingly.

4. Create a section-wise strategy

Also Read:

BUMAT three-month preparation strategy

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the documents required along with the BUMAT admit card?

Q: What are the best books for BUMAT preparation?

Q: When should I start preparing for BUMAT?

BUMAT Question Paper

Candidates must download the BUMAT previous year question papers to get familiar with the exam pattern and difficulty level of the question paper. Candidates can use the BUMAT question paper to improve speed and accuracy.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I download BUMAT sample paper?

Q: Will the BUMAT question paper have descriptive type questions?

Q: Can I download the BUMAT question paper soon after the exam is over?

BUMAT 2026 Results

BUMAT 2026 results will be announced on the official website at bvuniversity.edu.in. Candidates can check as well as download the BUMAT scorecard using their login credentials.

Also Read:

Commonly asked questions

Q: BUMAT scorecard will be issued offline?

Q: What is process after BUMAT results?

Q: What are the details mentioned on the BUMAT scorecard?

BUMAT 2026 Counselling

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) will release the schedule for BUMAT 2026 counselling online after the declaration of results. Candidates have to appear for the counselling rounds as per the allotted ranks at the given centre, date and time. Candidates must ensure to carry the required documents to appear for the counselling process.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the documents required for BUMAT counselling?

Q: Which colleges accept BUMAT scores?

Q: How is BUMAT counselling conducted?

BUMAT 2026 Contact Information

Address: Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Pune – 411030

Telephone: +91-20-24407100

Fax: +91-20-24321910

E-mail: bvuniversity@yahoo.co.in

Official Website: http://bvuniversity.edu.in

Phone Number: 91-20-24407100

FAQs Regarding BUMAT 2026 exam

Refer below to know the frequently asked questions on BUMAT exam:

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I pay college fee during BUMAT counselling?

Q: I was not able to appear for the BUMAT counselling on allotted date. Will I be eligible to take admission based on the rank obtained?

Q: Can I change the BUMAT exam centre after submitting the application form?

Q: How can I enter exam centre preference while filling the BUMAT application form?

Q: What are the qualifying marks for BUMAT?

Q: What is the full form of BUMAT?

Q: When will the BUMAT result be announced?

Q: Who conducts BUMAT exam?

Q: What are the BUMAT counselling dates?

Q: What is BUMAT tie breaking criteria?

Q: In BUMAT application form, what is the image resolution of the documents to be uploaded?

Q: What are the documents required to fill BUMAT application form?

Q: What are BUMAT exam centres?

Q: What is the BUMAT exam duration for each section?

Q: Which are the important topics for BUMAT Reasoning/Logical Aptitude section?

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Is it compulsory to appear for BUMAT exam for admission to BBA programme of BVU?

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates must appear for the BUMAT exam to appear for the BBA admission process at BVU. The university does not accept any other entrance examination scores.

Kritika Malhotra

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Is BUMAT and CUET exam pattern same?

Answered 2 months ago

No, the exam pattern for BUMAT and CUET are different. Following table brings the comparison between BUMAT and CUET exam pattern:

Feature	BUMAT	CUET UG for BBA/BMS
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen & Paper based)	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)	1 hour (60 minutes) per paper
Total Questions	200 MCQs	50 questions to be attempted
Total Marks	200 marks	250 marks for each subject
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer, No negative marking	+5 for correct, -1 for wrong answer
Sections	- Numerical Aptitude (60) - Reasoning/Logical Aptitude (60) - English (40) - General Awareness (40)	Varies subject to subject