What is the mode of BMAT exam?

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.

What is the total marks in 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.

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.

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.

Are there any subjective questions in the BMAT exam?

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.

What is the structure of the BMAT question paper?

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.

What is the sectional time limit of BMAT?

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.

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.

BMAT Exam Pattern 2026: Know the Marking Scheme, Duration, Latest Pattern

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 14:28 IST

By Saumya Jain, Assistant Manager- Content

Overview

BMAT exam pattern is decided and formed by Bharatiya Vidyapeeth University, BVDU. The BMAT exam will be conducted in the CBT test mode. According to BMAT exam pattern, the question paper will be divided into four sections and each section will have 50 multiple choice questions. In other words, there will be 200 multiple choice questions in BMAT question paper, which are to be attempted within 2.5 hours. Read below to know detailed information about the BMAT exam pattern 2026.

Table of contents

B-MAT Exam Pattern 2026
B-MAT 2026 Section-wise Weightage
BMAT 2026 Pattern: Total Marks and Marking Scheme
BMAT Important Sections and Topics
FAQs Regarding BMAT Exam Pattern

B-MAT Exam Pattern 2026

BMAT exam will have 200 MCQs spread across four sections of BMAT question paper, as mentioned above. Students must carefully mark correct option for each question. There will be no negative markings, and no marks will be awarded for incorrect or unattempted question. Take a look at table below to know detailed BMAT 2026 exam pattern.

Features	Details
Exam mode	Computer-Based Test mode (CBT)
Duration	180 minutes or 2.5 hours
Type of questions	Objective-type questions with four options
Total questions	200 MCQs
Total sections	4 sections
Total marks	200 marks

B-MAT 2026 Section-wise Weightage

Check out the section-wise weightage in of B-MAT question paper 2026 in the table below.

Sections	Questions per section	Marks per section
Numerical Ability	50	50
Management Skills	50	50
English & Comprehension	50	50
Logical Reasoning	50	50
Total	200 questions	200 marks

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BMAT 2026 Pattern: Total Marks and Marking Scheme

The table depicts the marking scheme for BMAT exam:

Answer Type	Marks
Correct Answer	+1 mark
Incorrect Answer	No negative marking
Not answered	0
Total marks	200

BMAT Important Sections and Topics

Knowing the complete BMAT syllabus is important for good exam preparation. BMAT 2026 syllabus is spread across four sections. Check the table below to know important topics of BMAT exam syllabus 2026:

Section	Important Topics
English Language and Reading Comprehension	Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Form of word usage, Reading Comprehension, etc.
Management Skills	Commercial awareness, Economics, Business, Trade, Governance, etc.
Logical Reasoning	Verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Arrangements, etc.
Numerical Ability	Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Arithmetic, Proft and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, etc.

Best Books for BMAT 2026 Exam

Check the table below to know the best books for BMAT 2026 exam:

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

FAQs Regarding BMAT Exam Pattern

Check below the FAQs on BMAT exam pattern:

Q: When will BMAT 2026 be conducted?

BMAT exam is usually conducted at least twice in a year. The first session of BMAT 2026 exam was held on February 15, 2026. BVDU conducts the BMAT exam for admission to the PGP courses every year in the computer-based test mode.

Q: What is the marking scheme in BMAT?

Marking scheme of BMAT exam is: