HPU MAT 2023: Exam Dates, Application, Eligibility, Syllabus

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HPU MAT

Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test or HPU MAT is conducted by Himachal Pradesh University Business School for students who want to pursue MBA from the university. The university has NAAC accredited ‘A’ grade which selects students for admission to MBA courses.

In this article, the candidates will get to know the details about the university, important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, selection criteria, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Application fees, Admit Card, results, Cut off, Exam Centres, best books for HPU MAT, Documents required at the Exam Centre and Preparation Tips.

Particulars Details
Exam Name Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test
Exam Short Name HPU MAT
Conducting Body Himachal Pradesh University Business School
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Offline
Exam Language English
Exam Duration 120 Minutes
Official Website https://hpuniv.ac.in/

HPU MAT 2023 Exam Dates

The candidates who want to apply for the Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test and are waiting for the exam dates then below mentioned are the tentative dates released by the conducting body or university: 

Events Dates (Tentative) 2023
Application Start Date April first week
Application Last Date May Last week
Correction Window Dates May Last Week
Release of Admit Card June Second Week
Exam Date June Third Week
Result June Fourth Week

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HPU MAT Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying for the HPU MAT have to follow certain eligibility criteria. Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria for the HPU MAT entrance exam:

  • The candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
  • The candidates must have scored at least 50%  marks and for SC/ST Category its 45% marks.
  • The candidates who have completed the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or are appearing can also apply for the HPU MAT exam.

Age Limit

The age limit for boys must be 28 years and for girls, the age limit must be 29 years. The age limit for both boys and girls in the SC/ ST category must be up to 29 years.

HPU MAT Application Process

The Himachal Pradesh University has released the application process in two modes which are online and offline. Interested candidates can fill out the application form according to their choice. Below mentioned are the steps to fill out the application form which are as follows:

Online Mode

  • Step1: Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh University
  • Step 2: Click on the HPUMAT (MBA) shown on the left side of the screen
  • Step 3: Then on screen, the term and conditions will appear for the HPUMAT 2023 Exam.
  • Step 4: Read the terms and conditions carefully and accept them.
  • Step 5: Now the screen will move to the application form.
  • Step 6: Now the candidates have to fill in all their details like Name, Parents’ name, Email Id, Father’s occupation, Exam Center, Applying for Subsidised/non-subsidised or both.
  • Step 7: After filling in the details save the registration number and password and click on ‘I have Noted’
  • Step 8: Then enter the education details.
  • Step 9: Review the application form before submitting it.
  • Step 10: Pay the fee through a debit card/ credit card or net banking.

Offline Mode

There are two ways to fill out the application form for HPU MAT in offline mode which are as follows:

Method 1

  • Visit the HPUBS Campus
  • The HPU MAT prospectus will get from the admission counter
  • Fill out the HPU MAT Application form.
  • Submit the form at the admission counter with the application fee in cash.

Method 2

The second method is that the applicants can download the application form from the HPU Official website and download it and can fill out the application form and submit it. The applicants have to send the application form with the demand draft of the amount INR 1000 in favour of Himachal Pradesh University Business School, Shimla. Candidates can send their application to the official address.

Application Fees

HPUBS has released the application fees for applicants who are interested in applying for HPUMAT. Below mentioned are the application fees for both modes:

Category Fees
General Category INR 1000/-
SC/ST Category INR 500/-

HPU MAT Syllabus

The Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla has released the HPU MAT Syllabus. In order to ace a good score in HPU MAT the candidates must know the exam syllabus. There are four sections in the syllabus which are English Language and Comprehension, Business Environment, Arithmetic and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. Below mentioned is the complete syllabus for the HPU MAT applicants.

English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

Following is the syllabus for English Language and Comprehension for HPU MAT Exam-

Sentence Jumble Prepositions
Pronouns Verbs
Comprehension Adverbs
Nouns Articles
Adjectives Tense
Parallelism Subject- Verb Agreement
Sentence Improvement Modifiers
Parts of Speech

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Following is the syllabus for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for HPU MAT Exam-

Course of Action Calendars
Pie Chart Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Statement Conclusion Series
Family Tree Coding and Decoding
Arrangement Puzzles
Blood Relations Column Graphs
Visual Reasoning Critical Reasoning
Area Graphs Multi-dimensional Arrangements
Numeric Grid Syllogism

Business Environment

Following is the syllabus for Business Environment for HPU MAT Exam-

Personalities Advertising
Business Environment Business Vocabulary
Business GK Newspaper and Journal
Taglines Banking
Awards and Honours

Arithmetic

Following is the syllabus for Arithmetic for HPU MAT Exam-

Work and Time In-equation Quadratic and linear equations
Percentages and Averages Number System
Geometry HCF and LCM
Profit and Loss Partnerships (Accounts)
Ratio and Proportion Algebra
Time-Speed-Distance Geometric Progression

HPU MAT Exam Pattern

The HPU MAT exam pattern is set by the Himachal Pradesh University Business School, Shimla. The exam pattern tells about the structure of the entrance exam. The below-mentioned table is the HPU MAT Exam Pattern:

Particulars Details
Exam Duration 120 Minutes
Exam Mode Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT)
Marking Scheme +1 Mark for every correct answer
No negative marking for wrong answers
Exam Medium English
Total Marks 200
Types of questions MCQs
Number of Answer Options 4

HPU MAT Section Weightage

The question paper consists of 4 sections. Below mentioned are the section weightage of the HPU MAT Entrance Examination:

Sections Marks
Arithmetic 50
Business Environment 50
English Language and Comprehension 50
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning 50
Total 200

HPU MAT 2023 Exam Centres

The HPU MAT exam will take place at various exam centres which are mentioned below:

  • Solan
  • Hamirpur
  • Shimla
  • Dharamsala
  • Mandi
  • Palampur
  • Chandigarh
  • Una

HPU MAT Admit Card

HPU MAT 2023 will release the admit card on its official website of Himachal Pradesh University. The candidates who have completed the application process can only download the admit card for the HPU MAT Entrance Exam. Below mentioned are the steps to download the HPU MAT admit card:

  • Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh University.
  • Clink on the link for admit card in Notice Board
  • Then enter the registration number and password
  • Then click on the submit button
  • Admit cards for HPU MAT will be displayed on the screen
  • Download and take the printout of the admit card.

Documents Required at the Exam Centre

The students who will be appearing in the HPU MAT Exam have to carry the admit card and few identity proofs along with it. Below mentioned are the documents required at the exam for verification:

  • Aadhar Card
  • Driving Licence
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • PAN Card

How to Prepare for HPU MAT 2023

Apart from making a preparation strategy and revising the subjects the candidates must know the exam syllabus and exam pattern before starting the preparation for any entrance exam. Below mentioned are a few tips to score well in the HPU MAT 2023 results.

Preparation Tips for HPU MAT

The preparation tips will be beneficial for the applicants who are aiming to score well in the entrance exam. Below mentioned are a few tips for the students appearing in the HPU MAT:

  • The candidates must know the exam syllabus and exam pattern.
  • The candidates must make the timetable so that they can prepare each and every topic.
  • The candidates must highlight important topics while preparing for the exam
  • The candidates must make short notes for the revision
  • The candidates must solve the previous year’s question papers and sample papers
  • The candidates must give a mock test.

Best Books for HPU MAT

S.No Book Name Author
1 MAT Entrance Exam with a practice CD GKP
2 The Pearson MAT Super Course Arun Sharma
3 Mission MBA Guide B.S.Sijwali and Tarun Goyal
4 MAT Solved Papers Disha Experts
5 A Commutative Grammar of English Geoffrey Leech
6 Business English and Communication Clark
7 Data Interpretation MBA Entrance  Jaiswal
8 Quantitative Aptitude for All Entrance Exams  Abhijit Guha
9 Logical and Analytical Reasoning  R Gupta
10 A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning R S Aggarwal

HPU MAT Results

The results of the Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test will be released on the official website of Himachal Pradesh University once the entrance exam is completed. The results will be announced in online mode. Below mentioned are the steps to download the results:

  • Visit the page of Himachal Pradesh University Business School.
  • Click on the recent tab in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • Then click on the link to the result
  • Enter the login credentials
  • Then the result will be displayed on the screen.
  • Candidates can take the printout of the result.

Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test Cut off 

The candidates appearing for the HPU MAT 2023 exams should know the cut-off. It is the minimum required mark to get shortlisted for the next round of selection after the exam. then in the below-mentioned table, there is the cut-off based on 2022:

Category Cutoff
Internal General 25.50
ST 20
Open to All 29.75
SC 21.25
Physically Challenged 13
EWS 22.50
Single Girl Child 18.50

Selection Process

The Himachal Pradesh University of Business School will release the cut-off after the results will be declared. On the basis of the merit list, the candidates will be called for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Dates for the selection procedure will be declared for subsidised and non-subsidised categories.

Documents Required

The candidates who have cleared the written test and are appearing for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) have to carry some documents which are as follows:

  • Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
  • Graduation Marksheet
  • Demand Draft
  • Migration Certificate
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Address proof

FAQs

What is the mode of the HPU MAT exam?

The mode of HPU MAT exam is conducted in offline mode which will be the pen paper-based test. The test will be held in various test centres spread across Himachal Pradesh.

What is the application fees for HPU MAT?

The application fees for Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test is INR 1000 for Unreserved Category and INR 500 for the Reserved Category. They can pay this fee in online or offline mode as per their preferences.

What is the age limit of candidates to apply for the HPU MAT exam 2023?

For girl candidates, the upper age limit is 28 and for boys, it is 26. However, for the girl and boy candidates of the reserved category, the upper age limit is 29.

How many sections are there in the HPU MAT Syllabus?

There are 4 sections in the Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test Syllabus which are English Language and Comprehension, Arithmetic, Business Environment and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

How to apply for HPU MAT 2023?

The Himachal Pradesh University Business School (HPUBS) conducts an entrance exam for MBA programmes. Candidates will be able to apply for the HPU MAT 2023 by filling out the application form through the official website of HPUBS.

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