HPU MAT - Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test

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HPU MAT 2022 exam will be held on June 16, 2022. Earlier the application form correction window was activated till May 28, 2022. Important dates of HPU MAT were announced online at admissions.hpushimla.in. Candidates desiring to take admitted to the Himachal Pradesh University Business School must have filled the application form to appear for the admission process. HPU MAT 2022 exam will be held across 8 cities in India.

What is HPU MAT?

Himachal Pradesh University MBA Aptitude Test or HPU MAT is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University Business School for candidates interested to pursue MBA courses offered by the institute. This state-level exam is conducted by this NAAC accredited 'A' Grade University to select students for admission to MBA course. HPU MAT exam score is, therefore, a very important factor for all the candidates to get an invitation for the second round of admission selection process (GD/PI round). HPU MAT is a paper-pencil based test of two-hour duration, which carries 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from four sections.

Latest Update:

May 26, 2022: HPU MAT 2022 application form correction window open now

May 18, 2022: HPU MAT 2022 registration extended

May 12, 2022: HPU MAT exam postponed

April 7, 2022: HPU MAT 2022 registration begins

April 4, 2022: HPU MAT 2022 important dates announced

April 1, 2022: HPU MAT 2022 registration to begin anytime soon.

HPU MAT 2022 Highlights

Features 

Details 

Exam Name

Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test

Conducting Body

Himachal Pradesh University Business School

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

120 minutes

Exam Syllabus

English, Critical Reasoning, Business Environment and Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Skill, General Knowledge & Business Awareness.

Exam Pattern

200 Questions in MCQs Format

Language

English

Exam Fees

INR 1,000 for General Category and INR 500/- for ST/SC

Exam Purpose

Admission into HP University for MBA Programmes

Course Offered

MBA/PGDM

No. of Test Cities

8

Exam Helpdesk No.

0177-2831653

Exam Website

hpuniv.ac.in

HPU MAT 2022 Dates

The following table brings the updated schedule of HPU MAT 2022. 

Events

HPU MAT 2022 Dates

Salient Features

HPU MAT 2022 Notification Release

04-Apr-2022

Authorities release the complete schedule for HPU MAT

HPU MAT 2022 Application Start

07-Apr-2022

The registration process is in online mode 

Last date of Application of HPU MAT 

25-May-2022

The filled-in application process submission deadline. 

Correction in HPU MAT 2022 Application Form

26-May to 28-May-2022

Registered candidates will be able to edit the application form in case of any error or mistake.

Availability of Admit Card

Second week of June 2022

Students can download the admit card from the official website

HPU MAT 2022 Exam

16-Jun-2022

The exam will be held in 8 cities of Himachal Pradesh

HPU MAT Results 2022

To be announced

Result will be released on the official website of HP University

Date of GD/interview for subsidised seats 

To be announced

Candidates who will qualify the examination will have to appear for the GD/PI round.

Declaration of final result for subsidised seats 

To be announced

Final result will be announced for subsidised seats

Date of GD/interview for subsidised seats

To be announced

Candidates who will qualify the examination will have to appear for the GD/PI round.

Declaration of final result for subsidised seats  To be announced

Final result will be announced for non-subsidised seats

HPU MAT 2022 Application Form

The registration process for HPU MAT 2022 started online on the official website and the last date to apply is May 25, 2022. Interested candidates can apply online as well as offline.

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HPU MAT Application Process

HPU MAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates should have passed the Graduation degree course with a minimum of 50 per cent (45 per cent for reserved category students) marks from a recognised university, 
  • Candidates in their final year of Graduation and awaiting results may also apply for the exam, provided; they can present the passing certificate at the time of admission
  • The maximum age limit for the course is 26 for boys and 28 for girls. SC/ST candidates, both boys and girls can apply up to the age of 29
HPU MAT 2022 Admission Process

Step 1- Fill the application form

Step 2- Pay the application fee

Step 3- Download the admit card

Step 4- Appear for the exam

Step 5- Decalaration of result

Step 6- Appear for GD/PI

Step 7- Release of shortlisted candidates for admission

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HPU MAT Exam Centre

HPU MAT 2022 Syllabus

Himachal Pradesh University prescribes the syllabus for HPU MAT 2022. To ace the examination it is important to know the syllabus. The important topics mentioned carries the weightage in question paper. HPU MAT syllabus 2022 id divided across four sections viz., English, Arithmetic, Reasoning and Current Affairs.

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HPU MAT syllabus 2022

HPU MAT 2022 Exam Pattern

HPU designs the exam pattern for HPU MAT 2022. The exam pattern mentions the number of sections & questions, duration of the exam, mode of examination, marking scheme and so forth. Check the table below to know the highlights of HPU MAT pattern 2022.

Features

Details

Medium of the Exam

English

Duration of the Test

120 minutes

Mode of the Exam

Pen and Paper Based Test (PBT)

Type of Questions

MCQs

Marking Scheme

1 mark for every correct answer

No Negative Mark for the wrong answer

No of Answer Options

4

Total Marks

200

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HPU MAT pattern 2022

HPU MAT 2022 PreparationTips

Candidates preparing for HPU MAT 2022 exam must outline preparation strategy. Some of the important tips for HPU MAT 2022 preparation are:

  • Know the complete exam pattern and syllabus
  • Practice full fledged mock tests to assess weak areas
  • Work on strong and weak areas
  • Develop the habit of reading newspaper
  • Refer to previous year question papers to know the difficulty level.

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HPU MAT 2022 preparation tips

HPU MAT 2022 Admit Card

HPU MAT admit cards will be available for download on the official website. Only registered candidates will be able to download the admit card. Candidates must check the complete details before downloading the HPU MAT admit card. In case of any error candidate must inform the authorities immediately.

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HPU MAT admit card

HPU MAT 2022 Question Paper

Aspirants must refer to the HPU MAT question paper 2022 to know the exam pattern and know the examination difficulty level. Candidates will be able to download the previous year question paper.

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HPU MAT question paper 2022

HPU MAT 2022 Result

HPU MAT 2022 result will be declared online. Test takers can check their scores on to the official website by using their application number. Following the declaration of HPU MAT results, a merit list will be prepared for GD/PI round.

The schedule of GD/PI round will be announced on the official website. Selected candidates will be required to check the date and venue of their GD/PI on the website and be present in person for the same. In absence of a candidate, his/her seat will be awarded to the next candidate.

The Himachal Pradesh University Business School (HPUBS), earlier known as the Institute of Management Studies offer admissions to 120 seats in the MBA programme. The selection criteria for HPU MBA Admissions 2022 are as under: 

Parameters 

Weightage

Academic Performance in 10th, 10+2 level and Graduation

10th - 10%

12th - 10%

Graduation - 10%

30 marks

HPU MAT 2022

50 marks

Group Discussion

10 marks

Personal Interview

10 marks

Total 

100 marks

Note: The above-mentioned selection criteria are subject to change, for better insight, check the prospectus of the University.

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HPU MAT results

HPU MAT Cut Off

The category-wise intake and the expected cutoff for HPU MAT 2022 are given in the below table.

Category Number of Seats Cut Off
Open to All 12 28.00
Internal General  31 23.25
SC 09 19.25
ST 04 16.00
Physically Challenged 02 9.50
Single Girl Child 02 18.75
J&K Domicile 02 9.75

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HPU MAT Accepting Colleges

FAQs on HPU MAT exam

Q: Who conducts the HPU MAT exam?

A: The Himachal Pradesh University Business School conducts the HPU MAT exam to offer admission to candidates in MBA courses.

Q: Who can apply for HPU MAT exam?

A: Candidates who have passed Graduation or any other equivalent course with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (for the reserved category students 45 per cent) can apply for HPU MAT exam. Further, candidates who are in their final year of graduation and are waiting for the result can also apply for the exam.

Q: Has the HPU MAT application process started?

A: The HPU MAT 2022 application process has started online on the HPU website. The last date to apply is May 25, 2022.

Q: Is it mandatory to apply for the HPU MAT exam for admission to MBA course?

A: Yes. The University clearly mentions that without the HPU MAT exam score, candidates cannot get shortlisted for the other rounds of the admission selection process. 

Q: Are there direct admission option for MBA course in HPU without appearing for HPU MAT?

A: No. Candidates with very high marks in the graduation level will also have to appear for the HPU MAT exam as it the mandatory first level to the admission selection process. Based on the score obtained by students in the HPU MAT exam, candidates get shortlisted for GD-PI rounds.

Q: What is the mode of the HPU MAT exam?

A: The HPU MAT is conducted in offline mode. It was held in the various test centres spread across Himachal Pradesh.

Q: If I score high marks in HPU MAT, will I have to appear GD-PI round?

A: Yes, all candidates have to clear all the levels of admission selection process to finally complete the admission process for MBA courses laid down by the respective B-Schools offering the course in affiliation to Himachal Pradesh University.   

Q: What is the weightage of the HPU MAT exam in the selection process for admission to MBA courses?

A: The weightage of the HPU MAT exam in the selection process is 50 per cent. The rest is occupied by other key factors such as past academic qualification with 30 per cent and GD-PI round with 20 per cent overall weightage.

Q: Will there be descriptive questions in the HPU MAT exam?

A: No. HPU MAT exam will have 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in the exam. Every question will have four answer options to the question.

Q: What is the age limit of candidates to apply for the HPU MAT exam 2022?

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

Q: What are the residential criteria to apply for the HPU MAT exam?

A: There is no residential criterion for candidates to apply for the HPU MAT exam. All Indian, as well as international students who qualify the eligibility criteria, can apply for the HPU MAT exam.

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Himachal Pradesh University Business School Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171005.

Ph. No: 0177-2831653

Fax: 0177-2830938

E-Mail: hpubsdirector@gmail.com

Website: www.hpubsshimla.org

Dates Section:

HPU MAT 2022 exam date has been announced on April 4, 2022. The registration process for HPU MAT 2022 started on April 7, 2022. The HPU MAT 2022 exam dates mention all the important dates regarding the admission process. As per the records, the HPU MAT 2022 application link is activated again. The exam date has been postponed. The result will be announced soon after the exam is conducted. The final merit list will be released after the conduct of the HPU MAT 2022 counselling rounds. 

HPU MAT 2022 Important Dates

Events 

Dates 

HPU MAT 2022 Notification

04-Apr-2022

HPU MAT registration 2022 begins 

07-Apr-2022

Last date of registration 

25-May-2022 

HPU MAT application correction window

26-May to 28-May-2022

HPU MAT 2022 exam 

27-May-2022 

16-Jun-2022

Announcement of result 

To be announced

Date of GD/interview for subsidised seats 

To be announced

Declaration of final result for subsidised seats 

To be announced

Date of GD/interview for non-subsidised seats 

To be announced

Declaration of final result for non-subsidised seats 

To be announced

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HPU MAT 2022 Dates HPU MAT 2022 Application Form

Candidates were able to fill the HPU MAT application form 2022 online. Authorities have ended the registrations. Aspirants must have ensured to fulfil the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. 

HPU MAT 2022 Admit Card

Authorities will release the HPU MAT admit card 2022 online. Only registered candidates will be able to download the admit card when released. Admit card is an essential document that has to be carried on the day of examination. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination centre without admit card. Admit card will mention the date and venue of the examination.

HPU MAT 2022 Exam

HPU MAT 2022 exam will be held on June 16, 2022. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities will declare the mode of examination. However, the exam is conducted in offline mode i.e., candidates have to report at the examination centre.

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HPU MAT Exam Centre 2022

HPU MAT 2022 Result

HPU will declare the result soon after the exam is over. HPU MAT result 2022 will mention the candidate's section-wise and overall score. On the basis of the candidates score in HPU MAT 2022, candidates will be shortlisted for the GD/PI process.

HPU MAT 2022 Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the GD/PI process. Candidates will be notified about the centre for the selection process. The HPU MAT selection process 2022 will be held from July 4, 2022 onwards.

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  • HPU MAT Exam Pattern
  • HPU MAT Syllabus
FAQs on HPU MAT Important Dates

Q. When will be the HPU MAT 2022 exam conducted?

Ans. HPU MAT 2022 exam will be held on June 16, 2022. Authorities announced the complete schedule for HPU MAT 2022 exam on April 4, 2022. 

Q. What will be the mode of examination?

Ans. The exam will be held in Computer Based mode, that is, candidates will have to appear offline at the given exam centre. 

Q. Is there any age criteria to apply for HPU MAT 2022?

Ans. Yes, authorities prescribe the age criteria for various categories. candidates must fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

Q. When will the HPU MAT 2022 registrations commence?

Ans. The HPU MAT registration 2022 has commenced online on April 7, 2022.

Q. When can I download the HPU MAT admit card 2022?

Ans. The admit card for HPU MAT 2022 exam will be released soon after the registration process is over. The expected timeline for release of HPU MAT hall ticket is second week of June 2022.

Q. When will be the HPU MAT 2022 results announced?

Ans. HPU MAT 2022 result will be declared on tentatively in last week of June 2022.

Q. Is there any negative marking for HPU MAT 2022 exam?

Ans. As per the marking scheme of HPU MAT exam, there is no negative marking for any wrong answer or uattempted question.

Q. What if I have entered the wrong information in application form? How can I correct it?

Ans. Incase candidates have entered wrong information in the application they will have the chance to make corrections for the same. The correction window facility will be availble in last week of July 2022. 

Q. What is the weightage for the GD/PI round?

Ans. The GD/PI rounds will carry the weightage of 20 marks (10 marks for each round). 

Q. Can I apply for HPU through CAT/MAT/GMAT/CMAT scores?

Ans. No, Candidates cannot apply for HPU Business school through CAT/MAT/GMAT/CMAT scores. Candidates will have to appear for the HPU MAT exam to qualify for the HPU MAT selection process.
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