Himachal Pradesh University has released the HPU-MAT 2026 notification for MBA admission in the 2026–2027 batch. The online application process starts on 17 April 2026 and will continue until 25 May 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online for the entrance test through the official portal, and we will provide the direct application link in this article for easy access.
Post:- HPU MAT 2026 Notification
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | Not Available |
| Online Form Fill Start Date | 17.04.2026 |
| Online Form Fill End Date | 25.05.2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Before 7 to 10 days |
| Exam Date | TBN (Soon) |
| Result | TBN |
Application Fee
| Category | For Subsidized only | For Non-Subsidized only | For Both (Subsidized & Non-Subsidized) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1250/- | 1250/- | 2000/- |
| SC/ST/EWS/PWD | 700/- | 700/- | 1000/- |
Eligibility
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Any first bachelor’s degree of a university, established by law in India, at least with 50% marks(45% marks in the case of Scheduled Cast/ Scheduled Tribe candidate). The students who have completed and are appearing for their final bachelor degree examination shall be allowed to appear in Himanchal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test (HPUMAT). |
Exam Pattern
| Sr. No. | Section Name | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 50 |
| 2 | English Language Skills | 50 |
| 3 | Reasoning and Numerical Skills | 50 |
| 4 | Business Environment Awareness | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
HPU MAT 2026 Syllabus
1. General Knowledge
- India: Government, Constitution, laws, Politics, Achievements, Famous People, Organization, History, Geography, States.
- Sports, cinema, awards & recognitions.
- World: Counrties, Leaders, Organizations, Summits.
- Fundamentals of Science & information technology.
2. English Language Skills
- Grammer: Filling the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, odd one out, sentence correction, meaning of words, Idioms & phrases etc.
- Reading and Comprehension: read passages and answer the multiple choice questiions.
3. Reasoning & Numerical Skills
- Assertion and reasons, Cause and Effect, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Critical reasoning, Analytical & Logical reasoning, Coding and decoding, Family tree, Statements and Conclusions, Statements and assumptions, Visual reasoning Symbol Based problems, etc.
- Algebra, Mean and Properties, LCM, HFF.
- Statistics: Mean, mode, median.
- Number Systems, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Interests, Time-Distance, Time-Work, Data, Interpretation, mensuration, direction, calendar, series, graphs, charts, table etc.
4. Business Environment Awareness
- World Economy, Indian Economy, Industry, Banking, Trade, Famous business tycoons & industrialists, corporate assocations BSE & NSE, logos & tags lines orf different companies.
- The latest who’s who, latest government policies affecting the industry altogether etc.
- Familiarities with abbreviations of business huses, latest tie-ups of national and international comapnies and business achievements etc.
- business and economy currect affairs.
- Fundamentals of Economics, Commerce & Trade etc.
The performance in HPU-MAT is the basis for screening the candidates for group discussion and personal interview. Normally, three candidates for each seat are called for group discussion and personal interview.
The performance in the Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview and application rating will be the criterion for admitting the students. The candidates for Non Subsidised Students compete among themselves, so is the case with the subsidized seats.
Important Links
| Join Us | Click here |
| Notification (HPU MAT 2026) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Download Prospectus | Click here |
| Official Website | https://www.hpuniv.ac.in/ |
| Admit Card | Click here |
| Result | Click here |
FAQs
Q1. What is HPU MAT 2026?
HPU-MAT 2026 is the Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test for MBA admissions in the 2026–2027 batch.
Q2. When can candidates apply for HPU MAT 2026?
The online application process is open from 17 April 2026 to 25 May 2026.
Q3. Where can I apply for the HPU MAT 2026 form?
Candidates can apply online through nadmissions.hpushimla.in or hpuniv.ac.in.
Q4. What is the eligibility for HPU MAT 2026?
Applicants should have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university with 50% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the required marks are 45%. Final-year graduation students can also apply.
Q5. In which cities will the HPU MAT exam be conducted?
The exam will be held at
- Shimla
- Solan
- Hamirpur
- Palampur
- Una
- Mandi
- Dharamshala
- Nalagarh The institute reserves the right to change the date / centre of HPU-MAT. NOTE : The centre will be created depending on the number of applicants.
Q6. What is the application fee for HPU MAT 2026?
For General candidates, the fee is ₹1250 for subsidized only, ₹1250 for non-subsidized only, and ₹2000 for both. For SC/ST/EWS/PWD candidates, the fee is ₹700 for subsidized only, ₹700 for non-subsidized only, and ₹1000 for both.
Q7. When will the HPU-MAT exam date be announced?
The notice says that the exam date will be announced soon.