Nupur Kaushik Updated On: 20 Aug, 2018 16:57 IST
02 Apr, 2018
HPU MAT (short for Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test) is a state-level entrance test organised by Himachal Pradesh University Business School for admission in various management programmes. The examination is usually held in the month of June.
Before applying for the entrance examination, the applicant should ensure the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions mentioned below. The eligibility criteria is an essential aspect of your exam cum admission process, which an applicant should satisfy. The failure in not meeting these will lead to disqualification of candidature.
Nationality
There are no specific limitations to an applicant’s nationality or residential status.
Age
Except for Non-subsidized, serving or retired defence personnel, the maximum age limit is 26 years for male and 28 years for female applicants as on 1st July, 2018.
The upper limit for applicants belonging to the SC/ST category for both male and female is 29 years as on 1st July, 2018.
Academic Qualification
Applicant should have a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university. He/she should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the same.
Applicants belonging to SC/ST categories should have an aggregate of 45% to become eligible for the examination.
Final year students are also eligible to participate provided they are successful in securing the minimum prescribed percentage according to their category.
HPU MAT 2018 is organised in a pen-paper format. HPU MAT Exam Pattern provides a complete insight into the marking scheme, number of questions, different sections and time duration of the entrance exam. Before appearing for the HPU MAT, applicants should get a complete understanding of the HPU MAT 2018 exam pattern.
The paper is divided into fours sections i.e.
English Comprehension
Reasoning
Business Environment
Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Interpretation
The question paper consists of 200 objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
Each section in the question paper contains 50 questions.
The medium of the question paper is in English language.
The total time duration is 2 hours.
Applicants are awarded 1 mark for every correct answer.
There is no negative marking in HPU MAT 2018
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of the Examination |
Pen & paper based mode |
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Number of questions |
200 |
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Number of sections |
4 |
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Questions in each section |
50 questions |
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Nature of Question Paper |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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Total marks |
200 |
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Total Duration |
120 Minutes |
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Medium of question paper |
English |
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Marking Scheme |
1 mark per question No Negative Marking for incorrect answers. |
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Section Name |
No. of Questions |
Duration |
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English Comprehension |
50 |
2 hours |
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Reasoning |
50 |
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Business Environment |
50 |
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Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Interpretation |
50 |
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Total |
200 |
1 mark is given for every correct answer.
There is no negative marking in HPU MAT 2018
For better understanding of the examination pattern, applicants should check the HPU MAT 2018 syllabus given below. Knowing the syllabus well in advance can help the candidates make a proper time table and cover the entire syllabus to score better marks in the entrance exam.
English Language and Comprehension
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Comprehension |
Nouns |
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Adverbs |
Articles |
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Sentence Improvement |
Modifiers |
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Sentence Jumble |
Pronouns |
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Prepositions |
Verbs |
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Parallelism |
Subject Verb Agreement |
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Adjectives |
Tense |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning:
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Family Tree |
Series |
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Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments |
Numeric Grid |
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Multi-dimensional Arrangements |
Pie Chart |
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Course of Action |
Blood Relations |
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Puzzles |
Critical Reasoning |
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Visual Reasoning |
Calendars |
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Arrangement |
Coding & Decoding |
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Syllogisms |
Statement Conclusions |
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Column Graphs |
Area Graphs |
Business Environment:
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Business GK |
Awards and Honours |
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Business Environment |
Taglines |
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Business Vocabulary |
Banking |
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Personalities |
Newspaper and Journal |
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Advertising |
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Arithmetic:
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Geometry |
Profit & Loss |
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Ratios and Proportion |
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations |
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Number System |
Geometric Progression |
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Work and Time |
Percentages & Averages |
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HCF & LCM |
Partnership (Accounts) |
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Algebra |
Time-Speed-Distance |
HPU MAT 2018 result has been announced on 9th June. Candidates can view their results online on the official website of HPUBS. The merit list of selected candidates for admission is expected to be announced in July last week. A separate merit list is issued for candidates under subsidised and non-subsidised categories. The result of HPUMAT 2018 is not directly sent to the candidates. The shortlisted candidates are called for the next phase of selection i.e. Group Discussion and Personal Interview Round.
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Events |
Dates |
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Announcement of Result |
9th June 2018 |
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Availability of Scorecard for HPU MAT 2018 |
9th June 2018 |
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Group Discussion and Personal Interview for Subsidised Seats |
9th, 10th, 11th & 12th July 2018 |
| Declaration of Final Result for Subsidized Seat | 14th July 2018 |
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Group Discussion and Personal Interview for Non-Subsidised Seats |
16th,17th,18th, 19th, 20th & 21st July 2018 |
| Declaration of Final Result for Non-Subsidised Seats | 23rd July 2018 |
Visit the official website of HPUBS and look at the 'Notice Board' section.
Click on the link 'Download HPUMAT Score Card'.
A new page will open where you will be required to enter your User ID as Registration Number and Date of Birth as Password.
After that, click on 'Download MBA Score Card' tab.
The HPU MAT 2018 result will be shown on the screen.
Download the result and take a printout for further admission process.
Name of Candidate
Date of Birth
Category
Roll Number for HPU MAT 2018
Marks Subject-wise
Total Score
The cut-off is the minimum marks a candidate has to score so as to qualify the next step of the selection procedure. HPU MAT cut-off list is released by the university admission authorities on the official website of HPUBS.
Number of test-taker giving the exams
Number of candidates who cleared the exam
Difficulty level of the question paper
Total number of seats available in the University.
Candidates are shortlisted based on their scores and are further called for university-based group discussion and personal interview (GD/PI), which is held in the mid of July for both subsidised and non-subsidised seats. It is an offline process organised by Himachal Pradesh University Business School. Candidate whose name is in the merit list has to report for group discussion and personal interview (GD/PI) to HPUBS at the date and time prescribed by university.
Candidates have to appear for the group discussion and the personal interview, which are of 10 marks each.
Generally, three candidates for each seat are called for group discussion and personal interview.
Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of their performance in HPU MAT 2018, group discussion, personal interview and application rating.
The candidates for non-subsidised compete among themselves, so is the case with the subsidised seats.
The final selection is done after calculating the marks on the basis of the following:
Application rating: 30 marks
HPU MAT: 50 marks
Group Discussion: 10 marks
Personal Interview: 10 marks
Class X Mark sheet
Class XII Mark sheet
Graduation Mark sheet
Migration certificate (if applicable)
Demand Draft
Proof of Date of Birth
Address proof
Other relevant documents
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Events |
Dates |
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Group Discussion and Personal Interview for Subsidised Seats |
9th, 10th, 11th & 12th, July 2018 |
| Declaration of Final Result for Subsidized Seat | 14th July, 2018 |
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Group Discussion and Personal Interview for Non-Subsidised Seats |
16th,17th,18th, 19th, 20th & 21st, July 2018 |
| Declaration of Final Result for Non-Subsidized Seats | 23rd July, 2018 |
HPU MAT admit card 2018 will be issued by Himachal Pradesh University Business School (HPUBS) in the month of May, 2018. The admit card of HPU MAT 2018 will be available in online mode for all the candidates who have registered for the entrance exam. To download the admit card of HPU MAT 2018, candidates will have to enter their Registration number and Date of Birth.
The HPU MAT admit card/hall ticket 2018 is a mandatory document that must be carried to the exam centre. Without carrying a valid admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. Before downloading the admit card, candidates are advised to check all the details mentioned on the admit card, and keep the hall ticket of HPU MAT 2018 safe for future purposes.
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Event |
Date |
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Release of HPU MAT 2018 Admit Card |
May 2018 |
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HPU MAT 2018 Exam |
May 26, 2018 |
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HPU MAT 2018 Result |
June 9, 2018 |
Candidates can follow the below steps to download the admit card of HPU MAT 2018:
Visit the official website of Himachal Pradesh University.
Enter the login details- Registration number and Date of Birth and click on the link that displays ‘Download Admit Card’.
The admit card/hall ticket of HPU MAT 2018 will be displayed on the screen.
Download the HPU MAT 2018 admit card and take a print out of the same for further reference.
To the exam centre, candidates have to carry the admit card of HPU MAT 2018. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Candidates must follow all the instructions mentioned on the HPU MAT admit card 2018.
Candidates must not tamper with the admit card of HPU MAT 2018 or cause any sort of damage to the same.
Candidates must verify all the details given on the HPU MAT admit card 2018.
Candidates must retain their hall ticket of HPU MAT 2018 carefully until the completion of the admission procedure.
The following details will be mentioned on HPU MAT admit card 2018:
Name of candidate
Address of candidate
Name of the exam
Date and time of the exam
Name and address of exam center
Signature of admit card issuing authority of HPU
Candidate’s date of birth
Signature of candidate
Candidate’s photograph
Important instructions for the exam day
It is mandatory for the candidates to carry any one of the following photo ID proofs along with the HPU MAT admit card 2018:
Driving Licence
Aadhaar Card
College ID card
Passport
1. Will I get entry into the exam hall without the admit card?
Without the HPU MAT 2018 admit card 2018, candidates will not be allowed to take the entrance exam.
2. How do I access my admit card on the official website?
To access the HPU MAT admit card 2018, candidates will have to login with their Registration number and Date of Birth.
3. Till when should I keep the HPU MAT 2018 admit card?
Candidates must keep the HPU MAT admit card until the completion of the exam process.
To apply for HPU MAT, all the applicants are required to fill an application form. It is available in both online and offline modes. For online application, applicants can download the form from the official website of the Himachal Pradesh University and for offline application, applicants can purchase the hard copy of the form along with the handbook of information from the admission counter of HPUBS.
In Online Mode
Registration:
Go to the official website of HPUBS.
Click on the link 'Apply Online HPU MAT 2018' and select a programme.
After that, enter your basic details such as Name, Date of Birth, Email ID and Mobile Number and click on the 'Save' tab available at the bottom of page.
The system will automatically generate a unique Registration Number along with the password that will be sent to your registered Email ID and Mobile Number.
Completing the HPU MAT 2018 Application Process:
After successful completion of the registration process, click on the 'Continue' tab to fill other requisite details such as Name, Parent's and Guardian's name, Aadhaar Card number, Address, Gender, Nationality, class 10 and 12 marks, Graduation Marksheet percentage and so on.
To save the data, click on the 'Continue and Save' tab at the bottom of the page.
Uploading of Documents:
In this step, you have to upload a scanned copy of your mark sheet and certificates as per the following specifications:
Photograph should be 100 KB in .jpeg or .jpg format only.
Signature should be of 10 characters with maximum file size should be 100 KB and only in .jpg or .jpeg format
Mark sheet and Certificates should be of 2 MB only in PDF format.
Payment of Fees:
In Online Mode:
In Offline Mode:
Confirmation Page:
Offline Mode:
Himachal Pradesh University Business School Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005.
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Category |
Cash Counter |
By Post |
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General Category (Subsidized & Non-subsidized) |
INR 1000 |
INR 1050 |
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SC/ST Category (Subsidized & Non-subsidized) |
INR 500 |
INR 550 |
HPU MAT answer key 2018 will be released once the entrance exam has been conducted. HPU MAT 2018 is scheduled to be conducted on 26th May, 2018 and candidates who have appeared in the entrance exam can download the answer key and save it for future use. On the basis of the answer key, candidates can check their answers and calculate their approximate marks before the declaration of the final result.
The answer key of HPU MAT 2018 will contain the answers of all the questions asked in the entrance exam. By viewing the HPU MAT 2018 answer key, candidates can get to know about their expected score and performance in the entrance exam.
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Events |
Dates |
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HPU MAT 2018 Admit Card Issue Date |
May, 2018 |
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HPU MAT 2018 Examination |
26th May, 2018 |
To check the correct responses of the questions asked in the entrance exam, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website, when the HPU MAT 2018 answer key is released.
Step 2: Click on the “HPU MAT Answer Key 2018” link.
Step 3: After clicking on the link, the answer key of HPU MAT 2018 will be displayed on the screen.
Step 4: Cross-check the answers with that of HPU MAT 2018 answer key and download the PDF of the answer key.
The marking scheme of HPU MAT 2018 answer key is as follows:
1 mark is given for every correct answer.
There is no negative marking in HPU MAT 2018.
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Type of Answer |
Marks |
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For Correct Answer |
+ 1 Mark |
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For Wrong Answer |
No Negative Marking |
| HPU MAT 2018 Important Events | Dates |
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| Registration | 02 Apr to 15 May, 2018 |
| Exam Date | 26 May, 2018 |
| Declaration of Result | 09 Jun, 2018 |
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