SRMHCAT BTech Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MBA/PGDM BBA, Integrated MBA BCom BEd BLibSc MCom MLibSc LLB LLM BTech

Updated on Nov 27, 2025 16:10 IST

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SRMHCAT 2026 will be conducted in online as well as pen and paper mode. The exam pattern is prescribed by SRM University. The test structure is same for all UG and PG courses. Total time duration is 90 miuntes and there is no sectional time limit. Candidates have to solve 100 questions in the given time limit. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions but candidates must aim to attempt maximum questions. Check the SRMHCAT 2026 exam pattern below:

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SRMHCAT Exam Pattern 2026

SRMHCAT Exam Pattern 2026

SRMHCAT is an MCQ based test. Check below SRMHCAT 2026 exam pattern and test structure.

Exam Features	Exam Details
Exam mode	Pen-paper and Computer-based
Test duration	90 minutes
Subjects	BTech paper: Physics Chemistry Mathematics BCom/ BLib.Sc/ Integrated MBA/MBA/MTech and MLibs.Sc and MA in English: Quantitative Techniques Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension General Awareness
Type of questions	Multiple Choice based questions
Total Questions	100 questions
Total Marks	300 marks
Marking Scheme	3 marks awarded for each correct answer No negative marking for wrong attempts

The details for SRMHCAT 2026 will be mentioned on the admit card of candidates.
Candidates will have to appear for the exam by presenting their SRMHCAT admit card 2026 at their allotted test centres only

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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Is SRMHCAT application fee refundable?

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SRMHCAT application fee in non-refundable. The fee refund request will not be accepted from any candidate under any circumstances. Thus, candidates must fill the form only when they are sure of appearing in the exam.

Sreetama Tyagi

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How much time is required to prepare for SRMHCAT?

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SRMHCAT is an easy exam, so not much time is required. However, if you are completely unfamiliar with the exam syllabus, then you can prepare for 3-4 months.

Jasleen Dixit

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What is the difficulty level of SRMHCAT?

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SRMHCAT exam is conducted to check the applicant's aptitude for business management. It is an easy test having questions from English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.

Aarushi Hazarika

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Is SRMHCAT mandatory for MBA admission at SRM Sonepat?

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No, SRMHCAT is not mandatory if you have a valid score of any of the following MBA entrance exams:

CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
NMAT

Nishtha Shukla

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What is the admission criteria through SRMHCAT?

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Candidates have to clear the personal interview round for MBA programme whereas for other courses selection is done through common counselling after shortlisting of candidates on the basis of SRMHCAT score.

Anya B

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How to check SRMHCAT 2026 result?

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SRMHCAT 2026 result will be shared with candidates in email after 2-3 days of the exam. The result will also contain the call for PI or counselling round.

Anyam Kalra

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How many questions to solve in SRMHCAT?

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There are 100 questions in SRMHCAT but it is not mandatory to solve all of them. Candidates should however solve a good number of questions to meet admission cut off.

Vipra Shrivastava

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What is the duration of SRMHCAT?

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SRMHCAT is conducted for 90 minutes. The exam has no sectional time limit and candidates can use the time as per their convenience and exam strategy.

Esha Singh

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How to fill SRMHCAT 2026 application form?

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Candidates can fill the SRMHCAT 2026 application form, by creating login at SRM Sonepat website. Once the login is created they can fill the form and pay the fee by signing into their account.

Manisha Singh

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