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HPU MAT exam pattern is designed by Himachal Pradesh University or HPU's Business School. The exam pattern describes the structure of the entrance test. Like any other MBA entrance test, in HPU MAT 2025, there will be multiple-choice questions. The HPU MAT question paper will have in total of 200 questions from four subjects. Each question will have four options. Candidates need to select only one option as the right answer. Selection of more than one option to any given question may lead to the deduction of marks.
Also Read: HPU MAT 2025 Syllabus
Q: Ā How many sections are in HPU MAT?
HPU Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) is conducted for admission to MBA programme of HPU Business School. HPU MAT question paper will consist of questions four sections viz., English Comprehension, Business Environment, General Knowledge and Reasoning and Numerical Skills. The General English part will have questions from Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Ability. Reasoning and Numerical section will include questions from algebra, statistics, number systems, percenatges, profit and loss and so forth. The General Awareness section will have questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Business Scenario. Business Environment Areness section will imclude questions from World Economy, Indian Economy, Industry, Banking, Trade, Famous business tycoons & industrialists, corporate assocations BSE & NSE, logos & tags lines orf different companies and so forth.
Q: Ā Are there subjective-type questions in the HPU MAT exam?
- General Knowledge
- English Language Skills
- Reasoning and NUmerical Skills
- Business Environment Awareness
Q: Ā Does HPU MAT has sectional time limit?
No, HPU MAT exam does not have sectional time limit to appear for the exam. However, students will be required to complete the exam in pre informed exam duration i.e, two hours/ 120 minutes and no extra time will be granted to the students under any circumstances. HPU MAT is a computer-based online exam the test screen will move from first section to the next section only when the candidate clicks the next button. Candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section as there will be negative markings. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in HPU MAT exam so candidates can devise a strategy to use the exam duration as per their strength and weakness. Candidates must reach the exam centre at least an hour prior to complete the frisking formalities at the HPU MAT exam centre.
HPU MAT 2025: Overview of Pattern
Check the overview of the HPU MAT 2025 pattern in the table below.
Features |
Details |
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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 2025: Topic-wise Break up of Marks
The question paper is divided into four sections, carrying 50 marks per section. Refer to the table below for marks distribution section wise. Each question carries one mark and there is no negative marking.
Sections |
Marks |
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50 |
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50 |
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50 |
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50 |
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Total |
200 |
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