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BUMAT

BUMAT

Bharati Vidyapeeth University Management Aptitude Test (BBA) · Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Dates not outBBAUniversity-specificComputer-based, centre (67 centres across India)
Coming cycle
Mayapplications
usually open
Last exam
13 Jun 2026
Pattern
200 Qs150 minutes
English share
40%of the paper
Application fee
₹1,500 entrance test fee (non…
Colleges
4accept this exam

Overview

BUMAT is run by Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune for admission to BBA programmes. 4 colleges listed here accept it, including IMED, Pune (Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development), BVIMR, New Delhi (Institute of Management & Research) and BVDMS, Navi Mumbai (Dept of Management Studies).

Official name on BVDU's 2026 schedule is BUMAT-2026 (BBA/BCA). Apply at bvducet.bharatividyapeeth.edu. BVDU also runs a separate BV-BCom test for B.Com/B.Com (Hons) on the same June dates. No donation/capitation fee. 2027 forms are expected around Nov 2026 (based on 2026; not official).

Dates 2027 admissions

Official 2027 dates are not out yet. 2026 forms opened Nov 2025, closed 5 Jun; test 13 Jun. Expect 2027 forms from Nov 2026 and a mid-June 2027 test

Last cycle (2026)

Applications
Until 5 Jun 2026 (official BVDU CET UG schedule)
Exam
13 Jun 2026
Result
20 Jun 2026; counselling 29–30 Jun 2026
Application fee
₹1,500 entrance test fee (non-refundable; bank charges extra)

Who can apply

Class XII
No minimum
Class X
No minimum
Stream
Any
Maths
Not required
Age limit
No limit

Passed Class XII (HSC) or equivalent from a recognised board; appearing students can apply. Indian nationals only. The official 2026 brochure sets no minimum % (coaching sites mention 45%). No age limit.

Official 2026 brochure asks only for a pass in Class XII (any stream); coaching sites quote 45%. Indian nationals only; no age limit

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Exam pattern 200 questions · 150 minutes

Numerical AptitudeReasoning / Logical AptitudeVerbal AbilityReading Comprehension
SectionQuestionsMinutesNotes
Numerical Aptitude60060 marks
Reasoning / Logical Aptitude60060 marks
Verbal Ability60060 marks
Reading Comprehension20020 marks

Marking: +1 per question (200 marks); no negative marking Section split from the official BUMAT 2026 brochure. One question at a time on screen; four options each.

40%

English & verbal: 80 of 200 questions are Verbal Ability (60) + Reading Comprehension (20)

How selection works

Merit list on 200-mark test → counselling to BVU management institutes

Colleges that accept BUMAT 4 listed

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BVDU smaller campuses: IM Kolhapur, YMIM Karad, IMRDA Sangli, AKIMSS Solapur

Kolhapur / Karad / Sangli / Solapur, Maharashtra · Deemed univ

Programmes
BBA
Seats
Kolhapur 120; Karad 60; Sangli 60; Solapur 60
Fees
₹47,500/yr regular merit; ₹66,500/yr institutional quota
not published

Common questions

When is BUMAT 2027?

Official 2027 dates are not out yet. 2026 forms opened Nov 2025, closed 5 Jun; test 13 Jun. Expect 2027 forms from Nov 2026 and a mid-June 2027 test. Last year's exam was held on 13 Jun 2026.

Who can apply for BUMAT?

Passed Class XII (HSC) or equivalent from a recognised board; appearing students can apply. Indian nationals only. The official 2026 brochure sets no minimum % (coaching sites mention 45%). No age limit.

What is the BUMAT exam pattern?

200 questions, 150 minutes. Numerical Aptitude (60 questions); Reasoning / Logical Aptitude (60 questions); Verbal Ability (60 questions); Reading Comprehension (20 questions). Marking: +1 per question (200 marks); no negative marking

Which colleges accept BUMAT?

IMED, Pune (Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development), BVIMR, New Delhi (Institute of Management & Research), BVDMS, Navi Mumbai (Dept of Management Studies), BVDU smaller campuses: IM Kolhapur, YMIM Karad, IMRDA Sangli, AKIMSS Solapur.

How much English is in BUMAT?

80 of 200 questions are Verbal Ability (60) + Reading Comprehension (20)

How does selection work after BUMAT?

Merit list on 200-mark test → counselling to BVU management institutes

Papers & sources