BUMAT Syllabus 2026: Check Section-wise Exam Syllabus Here

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) will conduct the BUMAT (Bharatividyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test) in offline mode. Candidates registering for BUMAT 2026 exam will have to appear at the exam centre to take the exam. Only registered candidates will be able to download the admit cards when released and know the alloted BUMAT exam centre. BUMAT 2026 exam is expected to be held across 62 cities in India. Candidates will have the opprtunity to select the desired exam city while filling the application form. Candidates are advised to be careful while entering the BUMAT exam centres. No request for change in the exam centre will be entertained once the application form is submiited and BUMAT admit card is issued.

There are no qualifying marks for BUMAT. To secure admission to desired institute of BVDU candidates must have fulfilled the prescribed eligibility criteria. As per the BUMAT eligibility criteria, candidate must have secured minimum og 45% marks in aggregate in class12th board examination. Also, candidate must appear for BUMAT. On the basis of the score obtained in BUMAT exam candidates are alloted the college and course during the BUMAT counselling process. Based on the BUMAT rank obtained candidates are called for the counselling process on specific date and time.

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

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.

As per the BUMAT exam pattern there is no sectional time limit. BUMAT question paper will consist of four sections, namely:

• Numerical Aptitude
• Reasoning/Logical Aptitude
• Verbal Ability, and
• Reading Comprehension

Candidates will be required to attempt all four sections within the given time duration. BUMAT exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes or two hours 30 minutes. BUMAT sections will consist of 60 questions each. Candidates must device strategy to attempt maximum questions within the given time duration. 

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.

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.

Some of the important topics for BUMAT reasoning/logical aptitude section are:

1. Number and Letter Series
2. Syllogism
3. Calendars
4. Blood Relations
5. Pie Chart
6. Venn Diagram
7. Bar Graph
8. Line Graph
9.  Cubes
10. Clocks
11. Logical Connectives
12. Logical Matching
13. Binary Logic Seating Arrangement
14. Logical Sequence
15. Combination of Graphs Data Sufficiency

Candidates preparing for the BUMAT exam must ensure to solve mock tests or previous year questions papers. Taking mock tests will help candidates become familiar with the exam pattern and type of questions asked in each section of BUMAT.

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.

Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test (BUMAT) is conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU) for admission to BBA/BCA programmes. The examination is a in computer based mode, wherein candidates will have to report at the designated exam centre. BUMAT exam is conducted for a duration of 150 minutes. Candidates must attempt 200 questions within the given time duration. No provision for extra time is applicable for students. The BUMAT question paper is dicided in four sections viz., Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning/Logical Aptitude, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. Check the BUMAT exam highlights below:

• Mode of test- Computer based test
• Number of question and maximum marks- 200
• Medium of exam- English

Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test (BUMAT) previous year question papers are not released online. Candidates can visit the official website of Shiksha to download the past years question papers when released. Candidates will be able to download the question paper for free. BUMAT question paper will help candidates to acquaint with the difficulty level and actual exam environment. Candidates must assess their performance and preparation level with the help of previous year question papers. Candidates must ensure to solve BUMAT previous year question paper to reinforce learning and revision of important topics.

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.