BMAT 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

BMAT application form is released online and the BMAT application form window will be open till February 8, 2026 (approximately). Candidates who wish to appear for the BMAT exam can fill the BMAT application form online and the candidates do not have the option of filing the BMAT application form offline. The complete BMAT application process is online. Check the process to apply for BMAT below:

• Visit the official website of Bharatiya Vidyapeeth University and register as new users
• After successful registration, log in using their login credentials and fill in the other details such as academic details, communication address, etc.
• Upload all the relevant documents such as the candidate's photograph and signatures
• Choose the preferred institutes (in order of preference) from the list of the given institutes. Candidates can choose only two institutes
• Now, pay an application fee online and finally submit the form. 

BVP BMAT result is valid for academic year in which students have appeared. It cannot be carried over to next academic session. This means, if candidate has appeared for BVP BMAT exam in 2026, then the scorecard will only be valid for academic year 2026-2028 only. 

BMAT question paper is divided into 4 sections. There are 50 MCQs in each section. Total number of questions are 200. BVP BMAT exam is conducted online in a CBT test mode. There is no negative markings. 

Yes, you can fill the BMAT application form 2026 on one day and pay the fee on another day as it is not mandatory to register for BMAT exam and fill the application form or pay the fee in one go. The registration and application window will remain open for the candidate who has registered for the exam and created a user ID, until the last date of form submission. The applicant can login in and check/fill/edit the BMAT application form anytime during the form filling period. However, candidates need to submit the BMAT form and application fee before the deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam. The BMAT application form will not be submitted until the fee payment is done. The fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, net banking and UPI wallet.

The BVP BMAT (Bharati Vidyapeeth Management Aptitude Test) is an entrance exam conducted by Bharati Vidyapeeth University for admission to the MBA programme offered by its affiliated institutes. The BMAT entrance exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode across various test cities in the country. The BMAT 2026 exam will likely be connducted in the first week of April 2026. 

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. 

BMAT exam does not have section time limit. Total duration is 3 hours and number of questions is 200. So, students should not give over 2 or 3 mins per question.

No, there is age limit to appear for the BMAT exam. The applicant must have however, completed 15 years of formal education (10+2+3 or 10+2+4 basis). Student must also be an Indian citizen to be eligible for the BMAT exam. 

There is no other domicile criteria. But the students applying for the BMAT exam must fulfil the rest of the BMAT eligibility criteria including the academic qualifications, language requirements, etc.

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. 

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 BMAT exam is conducted for 150 minutes in the computer-based test mode. There are a total of 200 MCQs spread across six sections of the BMAT question paper. The total marks in BMAT exam are 200 marks. Each question carries one mark each and there is no negative marking. The students will not be negatively marked for unanswered questions. 

No, there are no subjective questions in BVP BMAT exam. BMAT question paper only has 200 MCQs. The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes. 

Candidates should confirm acceptance of seats after securing one through BMAT counselling.  Submit all necessary documents for verification, including mark sheets and BMAT scorecard. 

• Go to website of Bharatiya Vidyapeeth University and register as new users using name, mobile number and date of birth, etc. 
• Register and login.
• Fill details such as academic details, communication address, etc.
• Upload documents such as photograph and signatures
• Choose preferred institutes from list. Candidates can choose only two institutes
• Now, pay application fee online and finally submit form. 

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:

• 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

BMAT is a university level exam, conducted for admission to MBA programmes in colleges of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University. BMAT exam is conducted in CBT test mode for 3 hours. 

• Letter of Counselling
• BMAT scorecard 
• Proof of date of birth
• School Leaving Certificate
• Class 10 mark sheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Graduation mark sheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Anti-ragging undertaking
• Gap certificate ( if applicable)
• Character certificate
• Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Caste Certificate ( if applicable)
• An affidavit (available in the brochure) signed by the candidate and countersigned by parent/guardian
• Six recent passport-size photos with candidate’s name written on the backside
• Admission fee

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.

The BMAT 2025 result will be released on April 16, 2025. Usually, the result is released within a week of the BMAT exam. BMAT 2025 exam is shceudled to be conducted on April 13, 2025, in the computer-based test mode. The BMAT result 2025 will be available online and the candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to check their results using User ID and password. 

The counselling process will be conducted on April 22, and April 23. 

Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a two copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Candidates have to carry drinking water in a transparent bottle. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the BMAT exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified. Candidates must also carry the BMAT admit card along with a government-issued ID proof. 

No, the BMAT admit card will not be considered valid without a photograph affixed to it. Candidates must paste a recent passport size photograph on the BMAT admit card to make it valid. The candidate's photograph affixed to the BMAT hall ticket must match the photograph uploaded in the BMAT application form. Candidates must paste a coloured photograph on the BMAT admit card.

No, digital copy of the BMAT admit card will not be considered valid for the verification purpose at the BMAT exam centre. Candidates have to carry a coloured printout of the BMAT admit card to gain an entry. BMAT admit card is a mandatory document which is to be carried to the exam centre along with a recent coloured passport size photograph affixed to it. Carrying electronic gadgets such as watch, phones, calculators, etc. are also prohibited in the BMAT exam centre. Along with the admit card candidates should carry the following items:

1. Original Photo ID proof issued by the Government of India - Original Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voters Card/Permanent Driving License Ration Card and Learners Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof
2. One clear black and white photocopy of ID proof
3. Two clear coloured copies of the BMAT admit card along with one original recent passport-size photo affixed on each of them

Marking scheme of BMAT exam is:

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. 

Candidates must report to BMAT exam centre at least an hour before commencement of exam. BMAT exam will take place in morning shift at different test centres. Candidates will not be allowed to leave exam centre before exam ends. Also, they can not re-enter exam centre once they have submitted the exam.