Himachal Pradesh University Business School conducts HPU MAT (Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test) every year.
HPU MAT 2021 Highlights:
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh University Business School |
| Mode of exam | Offline (Paper-pen Based Test) |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours |
| Type of question | MCQs |
| Number of question | 200 |
HPU MAT 2021 Schedule:
The following table provides all the important dates related to HPU MAT 2021 such as HAPU MAT 2021 exam date, registration date, admit card availability, etc.
| Event | Date(Tentatively) |
|---|---|
| Registration starts | 5 May 2021 |
| Registration ended | 31 August 2021 |
| Admit card released | 17 October 2021 |
| Exam date | Written on the Admit Card |
HPU MAT 2021 Admit Card:
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Business School, Shimla will release HPU MAT 2021 (Himachal Pradesh University Management Aptitude Test) Admit Card . Registered candidates can download their admit cards by providing their Registration Number (User ID) and Password (Date of Birth). The exam date is written on the admit card.
The admit card for the entrance exam is released online by the institute. The candidates who have successfully registered themselves for the entrance exam can get the admit card by logging in to the official website. It is mandatory for the students to carry the admit card to the examination hall. After downloading the admit card the aspirants should check the details mentioned in the admit card. If any kind of fault is found then the aspirant should raise a complaint against the same to the organizing authority.
How to Download HPU MAT 2021 Admit Card:
Details Mentioned in Admit Card:
HPU MAT 2021 Syllabus:
The syllabus of HPU-MAT is published along with the examination brochure on its official website. Syllabus generally contains the important chapters of each subject that will be asked in the questionnaire of the entrance examination. Therefore students are requested to download the syllabus and keep it handy. If there is any kind of change in the examination syllabus then the organizing authority will notify about it on its official website and the final syllabus will be updated soon after. Students should strictly follow the syllabus so as to avoid any kind of confusion during the preparation process.
Important Chapters for Different Subjects:
General Knowledge & Business Awareness:
| Business GK | Business Environment | Business Vocabulary |
| Personalities | Advertising | Awards and Honours |
| Taglines | Banking | Newspaper and Journal |
English Language and Comprehension:
| Comprehension | Adverbs | Sentence Improvement |
| Sentence Jumble | Prepositions | Parallelism |
| Nouns | Articles | Modifiers |
| Pronouns | Verbs | Subject-Verb Agreement |
| Adjectives | Tense |
Numerical Ability:
| Geometry | Ratios and Proportion | Number System |
| Work and Time | HCF & LCM | Algebra |
| Profit & Loss | In-equations Quadratic and linear equations | Geometric Progression |
| Percentages & Averages | Partnership (Accounts) | Time-Speed-Distance |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
| Family Tree | Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments | Multi-dimensional Arrangements |
| Course of Action | Puzzles | Visual Reasoning |
| Arrangement | Series | Numeric Grid |
| Pie Chart | Blood Relations | Critical Reasoning |
| Calendars | Coding & Decoding | Syllogisms |
| Statement Conclusions | Column Graphs | Area Graphs |
HPU MAT 2021 Exam Pattern:
Himachal Pradesh University or HPU's Business School designs the HPU MAT exam pattern. All the questions will be multiple-choice questions and will be conducted in offline mode. Each question will have 4 options among which only one option will be correct.
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours |
| Sections in Paper | 4 |
Marking Scheme of HPU MAT:
HPU MAT 2021 Cut Off:
The candidates need to secure the same or more than the cut off mark to be eligible for the further admission procedure. Cut off is the minimum mark required by the candidate to qualify the entrance exam successfully. The authorities of HPU MAT 2021 will prepare a merit list for the eligible candidates based on their performance in the exam. Students who will qualify the cut-off criteria will be invited for the counseling process. The Cut-off is determined by the organizing authority i.e. Himachal Pradesh University Business School.
Expected Cut-Off (Category Wise):
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| Open to all | 26.75 |
| Internal General | 24 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 19.75 |
| Single Girl | 29.75 |
| Physically Challenged | 20.75 |
Here is a representation of factors affecting HPU MAT 2021 Cut-Off:
HPU MAT 2021 Application Form:
The candidates interested in applying for the HPU MAT 2021 entrance exam can visit the official website to get the application form. The candidates can apply for the exam via online mode only. The candidates need to upload their documents while registering for the entrance exam along with the application fee.
Steps For Application Process:
Registration Process:
- Open the official website of Himachal Pradesh University Business School.
- Register by providing the valid email id and contact number.
- A system-generated email will be sent to the candidate informing about the registration number and password.
How to fill Application Form:
- Log in with the official website with the given login credentials.
- A new window for the application will be displayed.
- The asked personal details should be carefully filled up by the candidate.
- Upload the documents asked like the reservation certificates, signature, and photographs within the prescribed format.
- Recheck the details provided by the aspirant.
- Validate the details and click on the final submit.
Payment of Application Fee:
- Click on the payment tab.
- Enter the valid details of the payment section.
- Pay the application fee.
- Save the payment message sent to the candidate.
After a short interval, the candidate will receive a message regarding the successful registration of the candidate. If the candidate does not receive any kind of message then, they should contact the organizing authority and raise a complaint regarding the same.
HPU MAT 2021 Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General category | INR 1000 |
| SC/ST | INR 500 |
Details asked in the Application Form:
A. Personal Details
- Name of the Candidate(In Block Letters, As per SSC)
- As per SSC Marks List
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Aadhaar Number or Any other Govt. ID
- Religion
- Community
- Native State
- 10+2 Group
- Special Quota
- Parent/Guardian's Name
- Parent/Guardian's Name
- As per SSC Marks List
- Relationship with the candidate
- Occupation
B. Communication Address (In Block Letters)
- Name
- Address
- Village/Town
- State
- District
- Country
- Pin/Zip Code
- Mobile Number
- Parent Mobile Number
- E-mail Address
C. Course Options
- Program applying for 1st Choice/2nd Choice/3rd Choice
- KLEEE-2020 Exam Phase :
- Test City (online)
- Qualifying Exam Details
- Status: Passed/Appearing
- Qualifying Exam Passed/ Appearing
- Reg No. / Roll Number (If Appearing enter "0")
- Name and Address of the School/College from where passed/appearing
- Month and Year of Passing/ Appearing
D. Academic Record Details:
- Class X: Agg. Marks (%) & Year of Passing
- Class XII: Agg. Marks (%) & Year of Passing
- Under Graduation: Agg. Marks (%), If Completed & If Studying: Year of Passing
- Post Graduation: Agg. Marks (%), If Completed
HPU MAT 2021 Test Centres
HPU MAT is conducted in the following cities of India:
- Shimla
- Solan
- Dharamshala
- Hamirpur
- Mandi
- Una
- Palampur
- Chandigarh
HPU MAT 2021 Counselling:
The candidates will be intimated as per their rank on the merit list for the counselling session. The counselling session for the HPU MAT 2021 will begin shortly after the declaration of the result. The candidates are required to take their original documents for the verification process.
Documents Required for Counseling Process:
Calculation of Weightage:
| Parameters | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Academic Performance in 10th, 10+2 level and Graduation (10% weightage for each) | 30 marks |
| HPU MAT 2019 | 50 marks |
| Group Discussion | 10 marks |
| Personal Interview | 10 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
HPU MAT 2021 Selection process:
Candidates applying for HPU will be selected on the basis of the following areas:
1. HPU MAT 2021 score
2. Academic record
3. Group Discussion (GD)
4. Personal Interview (PI)
HPU MAT 2021 Result:
The result for the HPU MAT 2021 will be declared by the authorities on the official website. The result will be declared in the scorecard format. The candidates who appeared in the entrance exam can check the result by logging in to the official website with their respective credentials. The candidates need to download & take a print out of the result for future purposes.
Steps to Check the Result:
- Log on to Himachal Pradesh University Business School website
- Click on HPUMAT 2021 tab
- Go to ‘noticeboard’
- Click on HPU MAT 2021 result link
- Enter your roll number
- Download your scorecard
Details Present in the scorecard:
- Name of Candidate
- Date of Birth of Candidate
- Category of Candidate
- Roll Number for HPU MAT 2021
- Marks Subject-wise
- Total Score
HPU MAT 2021 Admission Criteria:
The admission in HPU depends upon the performance in various areas, such as HPU MAT score, Academic score, GD, PI. Check the details in the table:
| Parameters | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Academic Performance in 10th, 10+2 level and Graduation (10% weightage for each) | 30 marks |
| HPU MAT score | 50 marks |
| Group Discussion (GD) | 10 marks |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 10 marks |
| Total | 100 marks |
HPU MAT 2021 Answer Key:
The HPU MAT 2021 Answer Key will be released soon after the exam is conducted by the conducting authority. It is the collection of the right answers to the entrance questions. The answer key helps the candidates to evaluate their performance in the entrance exam before the release of the official result. It is the collection of the right answers to the entrance questions.
Steps to Download Answer Key:
- Go to the official website of HPU MAT
- Click on "HPU MAT Answer Key 2021” link
- The answer key will appear on the screen
- Check the answers and download for future use
Details Present in the Answer Key:
- Name of the candidate
- Registration number
- Exam centre
- Test date
- Test time
- Question
- Status
- Right option/answer
HPU MAT 2021 Eligibility:
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications: |
1. Candidate must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification 2. Candidate must have scored a minimum 50% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Age Limit: |
General: 26 years (male), 28 years (female) SC/ST: 29 years (both) |
| Discipline | Students from any discipline can apply |
HPUMAT 2021 Reservation Criteria:
The below table represents the number of seats reserved at HPU for different category candidates:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| General Category students who are passed out from HP University | 75% |
| Other candidates from all over India | 2.5% |
HPU MAT 2021 FAQs:
Q: Can I apply for the exam in offline mode?
A: The candidates can apply for the exam via online mode only.
Q: Is there any negative marking in HPU MAT 2021?
A: No, there is no such negative marking scheme in HPU MAT 2021.
Q: How many times is the HPU MAT conducted in a year?
A: HPU MAT is conducted once every year.
Q: What is the application fee of HPU MAT 2021?
A: The application fee of HPU MAT 2021 for different category candidates is:
- General: Rs 1000
- SC/ST/OBC: Rs 500
Q: In which mode the HPU MAT 2020 will be conducted?
A: The HPU MAT will be conducted in offline mode i.e. paper-based.
Q: Can candidates outside of Himanchal Pradesh apply for HPU MAT?
A: Yes, there is no such residential criteria applicable for candidates to apply for the HPU MAT.
Q: What are the documents required during the counseling of HPU MAT 2021?
A: Candidates need to carry the following documents for the counseling process of HPU MAT 2021:
- 10th and 12th Marksheets
- Degree/Provisional certificate of undergraduate course
- Migration certificate
- Photo ID proof
- HPU MAT 2020 scorecard
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Address proof
Q: What are the best books to prepare for HPU MAT 2021?
A: Books that will help to clear HPU MAT 2021 are:
- A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech
- Business English and Communication by Clark
- Data Interpretation MBA Entrance by Jaiswal
- Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma
- The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for MBA Entrance Examinations by Dinesh Khattar
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning by A.K.Gupta
- Verbal Ability by R. S. Agarwal
