HPU MAT 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration, Syllabus

Paras Attri
Paras Attri

Updated on - Feb 25, 2025

The HPU MAT 2025 notification will be released tentatively in the last week of April. Candidates will be able to fill out the HPU MAT 2025 application form online at hpuniv.ac.in once it is released. Candidates seeking admission to HPU Business School's MBA programs must complete the online application form by the deadline.

The HPU MAT 2025 exam will be held tentatively in the second week of June 2025. Candidates applying for MBA admissions must ensure that they meet the stipulated eligibility criteria; otherwise, their candidature will be deleted.

About HPU MAT

Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test (HPU MAT) is a state-level entrance examination for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Himachal Pradesh University Business School (HPUBS).

Grandiosity: Himachal Pradesh University Business School has a great history of 30 years. It was earlier known as the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Management Studies and was established in the year 1971. It is located in Summer Hill a few Kilometers away from the Beautiful Town of Shimla.

HPU MAT Conducting Body: Himachal Pradesh University Business School (HPUBS) has the authority to conduct HPU MAT every academic year.

Level: HPU MAT is a university-level entrance examination for candidates looking for admission into different management courses.

Frequency: HPU MAT is conducted once every academic year which allows candidates to take admission in various MBA courses.

Seat Allotment: HPUBS allots 120 seats in total for students to take admission for MBA courses out of which 60 seats are for the General category while 60 seats are for Reserved category candidates.

Candidates who are interested to take admission into any of the management courses in the state of Himachal Pradesh will first have to appear for HPU MAT Exam. Candidates can register for HPU MAT Exam by going to the official website of the exam. Before applying for HPU MAT Exam, candidates should make sure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria and then only apply for HPU MAT Exam.

After the results are declared, candidates can then apply to different colleges in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Although candidates will have to undergo the selection process of the respective college then only their admission will be finalized.

The following table gives some important information regarding HPU MAT 2025 exam.

HPU MAT Exam Highlights 2025
Exam Name HPU MAT
Full Form Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test
Exam Level National Level
Conducting Authority Himachal Pradesh University Business School
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Online
Official Website www.hpushimla.in
Helpdesk 0177-2831653

HPU MAT Exam Dates 2025

Check out the HPU MAT Exam Dates 2025 in the table below.

HPU MAT 2025 Important Dates
Events  Dates 
HPU MAT 2025 application process Apr ' 25 - May ' 25
HPU MAT 2025 Admit Card Jun ' 25
HPU MAT 2025 Exam Jun ' 25
HPU MAT Result 2025 Jun ' 25

HPU MAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before proceeding to fill out the HPU MAT Application Form 2025, the candidates must ensure that they fulfil the HPU MAT eligibility criteria. HPU MAT eligibility conditions to appear for the entrance test are as follows

HPU MAT 2025 Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST candidates). Students appearing for the final year are also eligible to apply if they submit proof of graduation before admission.

HPU MAT 2025 Age Limit

The upper age limit for male candidates is 26 years whereas for Females it is 28 years as of Jul 1, 2025. For SC/ST category candidates the age limit is 29 years (for both Males and Females) as of Jul 1, 2025. HPU has exempted the age limit bar for PwD candidates. Please note that the percentage of disability should be according to the standard norms of state government and central government.

Resident/Nationality

HPU MAT has no specific guidelines for the nationality of a candidate.

HPU MAT Application Form 2025

HPU MAT Application Form 2025 will be available in the last week of April 2025 at admissions.hpushimla.in. Candidates seeking admission to HPU's MBA programme in Shimla must register online and complete the application process before being considered for admission.

Candidates must fill out the HPU MAT application form 2025, upload the required documents, and submit them with the application money. The MBA entrance test is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University Business School in Shimla for admission to the university's business programs. 

HPU MAT 2025 Registration

Himachal Pradesh University releases the registrations for HPU MAT 2025 on the official website. Each new candidate should register with basic information before filling out the application form.

Login: Candidates should log in with the credentials provided after the registration process.

Fill and Pay: Fill out the application with the valid details and pay the registration fee at the end online or offline (Demand Draft).

Important Instructions to Fill HPU MAT 2025 Registration Form

Candidates must follow the instructions below while registering for the HPU MAT 2025.

  • Make sure to check the status of the payment. For this, you will have to log in again and Click on 'Go To the Payment'. Then select your payment mode and click on 'Continue For Payments' then click on Check Payment Status.
  • The size of the photo should not be more than 20 KB. It should have a clear background, preferably white, with enough lighting and a focus on the face.
  • The size of the signature uploaded should not be more than 20 KB.
  • In case of failure of fee from a debit card, contact customer care.
  • The corrections in the HPU MAT 2025 registration form will not be allowed. So, make sure you fill in entries carefully.

HPU MAT Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates who have planned to appear for the MBA entrance exam are advised to prepare for the HPU MAT exam as per the HPU MAT exam pattern 2025. HPU MAT 2025 exam carries 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and the Question paper is divided into four major sections - Business Environment, Reasoning, Arithmetic, and English Language & Comprehension.

HPU MAT 2025 Exam will be conducted through the Offline process. The question paper will contain 4 Sections with every 50 questions in a total of 200 Multiple Choice Question (MCQs). Marks given for the answers are +1 for Correct Answers and No Negative Marking. The questions will be in English medium only.

HPU MAT Exam Pattern 2025
Exam Mode Pen-Paper Based Mode (Offline)
Number of Questions 200 Questions
Number of Sections 4 Sections
Questions in Each Section 50 Questions
Question Paper Type MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
HPU MAT Total Marks 200
Exam Duration 2 Hours
Exam Language English
Marking Scheme 1 Mark- Question
Negative Marking No

HPU MAT Syllabus 2025

The syllabus of HPU MAT will check the general knowledge in Quantitative Ability. HPU MAT Syllabus 2025 comprises subjects from Numerical Ability & Data Interpretation, General Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, General Knowledge & Business Awareness, and English Comprehension & Language. HPU MAT's important topics are mentioned in the table given below.

HPU MAT Syllabus 2025
Section Syllabus
HPU MAT Business Awareness Section 

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

HPU MAT English Language and Comprehension Section  Sentence Jumble
Comprehension
Adverbs
Sentence Improvement
Parallelism
Prepositions
Nouns
Pronouns
Articles
Modifiers
Verbs
Subject-Verb Agreement
Adjectives
Tense
Arithmetic Section  Geometry
Ratios and Proportion
Number System
Work and Time
HCF and LCM
Algebra
Profit and Loss
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
Geometric Progression
Percentages and Averages
Partnership (Accounts)
Time-Speed-Distance
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Section 
Family Tree
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Multi-dimensional Arrangements
Course of Action
Puzzles
Visual Reasoning
Numeric Grid
Critical Reasoning
Syllogisms
Area Graphs
Coding & Decoding
Column Graphs
Pie Chart
Arrangement
Series
Blood Relations
Calendars
Statement Conclusions

HPU MAT Reference Books 2025

For the preparation for the HPU MAT examination, the candidates may refer to the same format as for the preparation of the Common Admission Test (CAT). The quality of the examination and the question format will be similar to that of the CAT exam. A list of important reference books to prepare yourself for HPU MAT 2025 is given in the table below.

HPU MAT Reference Books 2025
Books Author
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT Arun Sharma, Meenakshi Upadhyay
The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT Nishit K Sinha
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Dr R S Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for competitive examinations R. S Aggarwal
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Nishant Sinha
Quantitative aptitude for all competitive examinations Abhijit Gupta
NCERT Mathematics Books for Standard 8, 9 and 10 NCERT
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Arun Sharma

HPU MAT Admit Card 2025

HPU MAT admit card 2025 will be on the official website in Jun 2025 tentatively.  Candidates can download the admit card and take multiple printouts of it which should be preserved until the admission process.

Steps to Download HPU MAT Admit Card 2025

The candidates can download the HPU MAT Admit Card 2025 by following the steps given below.

  • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of HPU - admissions.hpushimla.in
  • Step 2: Click on the 'Download Admit Card' link at the top of the homepage.
  • Step 3: Enter the registration number and date of birth.
  • Step 4: On submitting the details HPU MAT admits card will be available on the screen.
  • Step 5: Download the admit card and then take at least an extra printout of the admit card.

Discrepancy: Candidates must thoroughly go through the admit card. In case of any printing mistakes, they should immediately contact the program coordinator.

HPU MAT Exam Centres 2025

HPU MAT 2025 exam will be conducted in the following 8 cities of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh University Business School (HPUBS) reserves the right to adjust the date/centre of the entrance examination. Candidates are suggested to locate their HPU MAT exam centre at least a day before the exam.

HPU MAT is conducted majorly in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

HPU MAT Exam Centres 2025
HPU MAT Exam Centres 2025 City
Chandigarh
Hamirpur
Dharamshala
Palampur
Mandi
Una
Solan
Shimla

Documents Required to Carry to HPU MAT Exam Centre 2025

Apart from HPU MAT admit card 2025, Candidates also have to carry valid ID proof (Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Driving License) to appear for the exam. Without the admit card and valid identity proof, no candidate is allowed to write the exam.

HPU MAT Results 2025

HPU MAT Results 2025 will be released on the official website in Jun, 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted for the non-subsidized seats based on their scores in the written test, GD-PI, and academic qualifications. The last date for the qualified candidates to pay the admission fee and accept the allotted seat will also be informed to the candidates. If the admission fee is not paid on time, the seat will be allotted to the next candidate. 

HPU MAT results 2025 will ve declared in the form of a merit list on the official website. Candidates who are shortlisted based on the marks secured in HPU MAT 2025 will be called for the next phase of selection i.e., Group Discussion and Personal Interview Round. The final results for subsidized seats will be declared on the official website.

Merit List: Aggregate Score as per weightage given to 10+2, Graduation, HPU MAT, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview will be used as a final score for Merit.

Cut Off: HPU MAT 2025 will be announcing the cut off list once the results have been declared and analyzed.

Steps to Check HPU MAT Results 2025

The results for the HPU MAT examination will be available on the official website of HP University and the candidates will need to log on to it to check their scorecards. The steps to be followed for downloading HPU MAT Results 2025 are as follows:

  • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website.
  • Step 2: Check for the result link in the Notice Board section.
  • Step 3: Click on the 'HPU MAT Results 2025' link
  • Step 4: Fill in the registration number as the user ID and date of birth as the password.
  • Step 5: The result will be displayed on the screen
  • Step 6: Download and take a printout

HPU MAT 2025 Cut Off

Candidates who have cleared and secured the minimum cut off in the HPU MAT 2025 exam will be called for HPU MAT Counselling 2025. The factors determining HPU MAT cut off 2025 are as follows.

  • Several candidates appeared for HPU MAT 2025
  • Several candidates qualified for the entrance exam.
  • The difficulty level of the HPU MAT Question Paper.
  • The total number of seats available.

HPU MAT Cut Off for Subsidised Seats

Refer to the table below to know the HPU MAT 2024 cutoff category-wise:

Category Number of Seats HPU MAT Cut Off
Open to All 12 26.75
Internal General 30 22.75
SC 09 20.25
ST 05 20
Person with Disability 02 08
EWS 06 19.75
Single Girl Child 02 19

HPU MAT Cut Off for Non- Subsidised Seats

Category Number of Seats HPU MAT Cut Off
Non-Subidised 60 14.25
HPU Ward 03 18

HPU MAT Counselling 2025

After the successful declaration of results, the next process in the course of the HPU MAT procedure will be the conduction of counselling. The students who have qualified for the selection procedure of HPU MAT shall be able to sit for this process. Candidates who are shortlisted as per the cut off will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview Round. Candidates will get admission after clearing all three rounds. Every round has its own weight. A candidate is suggested to prepare carefully in all aspects of the HPU MAT Selection Process 2025.

After completion of the HPU MAT second and third rounds, Candidates will get call letters/merit lists of each college participating in HPU MAT. Candidates will have to submit the documents and fee against the Admission Process and First Semester. The fee submission must be done in the stipulated time, or else the seat allotment will become void.

HPU MAT candidates who are availing any benefit of Category, or Quota, must produce their original papers such as Caste Certificate, Sports Certificate, PwD Certificate, etc, along with a xerox of the same.

Round Weightage: Group Discussion and Personal Interview Rounds have 10 marks weightage each.

Documents: The following documents should be submitted during the time of HPU MAT Counselling 2025.

  • Original Academic Documents
  • Proof of Category
  • HPU MAT Scorecard
  • HPU MAT Admit Card
  • 5 Passport Size Photographs
  • Photocopy (Set of all Documents)

HPU MAT Contact Details 2025

The contact information for HPU MAT 2025 Exam is given below. Candidates can contact us if they have any queries or doubts regarding HPU MAT Exam 2025.

HPU MAT Contact Details 2025
Address Himachal Pradesh University Business School Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171005.
Phone Number 0177-2831653
Fax 0177-2830938
Email hpubsdirector@gmail.com
Website www.hpushimla.in

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