On the basis of AIMA UGAT exam pattern 2026, the exam paper will be conducted in PBT (Paper Based Test) mode in the English language. Moreover, 130 MCQs will be asked from 4 sections including English Language, Numerical & Data Analysis, Reasoning & Intelligence, and General Knowledge, which need to be answered in 2 hours. However, for the BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management) course, the aptitude test will have 180 objective type questions from 6 sections, which should be answered within 3 hours.
To know about the AIMA UGAT paper pattern 2026 including course-wise details, marking scheme, and so on, candidates can go through this article.
AIMA UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
The All India Management Association conducts an UGAT exam every year to offer admission in the Integrated MBA, BBA, BCA, BHM and other courses in their participating Institutes / Universities. It is mandatory for aspirants to attempt the AIMA UGAT test by preparing on the basis of test pattern.
The brief information about the AIMA UGAT exam pattern 2026 is tabulated below:
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Particular
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Details
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Exam Mode
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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Exam Medium
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English
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Sessions
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1
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Sections
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4
*However, for the BHM program, the question paper will have 6 sections.
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Exam Duration
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2 Hours
(For BHM program: 3 Hours)
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Total Marks
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- For Integrated MBA / BBA / BCA, and others: 130
- For BHM: 180
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Number of Questions
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Marking Scheme
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- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- There will be negative marking for wrong attempted questions.
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Type of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Number of Answer Choices
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4 Choices per Question
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AIMA UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: For Integrated MBA / BBA / BCA
The AIMA UGAT exam pattern 2026 states that the exam paper will have objective type questions from 4 sections. For detailed analysis of course-wise AIMA UGAT pattern 2026, candidates can refer to the below-mentioned table:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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English Language
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40
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40
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Numerical and Data Analysis
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30
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30
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Reasoning and Intelligence
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30
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30
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General Knowledge
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30
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30
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Total
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130 MCQs
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130 Marks
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AIMA UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: For BHM
Aspirants wishing to pursue BHM course need to qualify the AIMA UGAT 2026 entrance test, which will be conducted for 3 hours.
For more information about the AIMA UGAT 2026 exam pattern for BHM program, students should check the below-given table:
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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English Language
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40
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40
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Numerical and Data Analysis
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30
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30
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Reasoning and Intelligence
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30
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30
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General Knowledge
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30
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30
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Service Aptitude
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25
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25
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Scientific Aptitude
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25
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25
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Total
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180 MCQs
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180 Marks
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Note: If a candidate is applying for all the above-mentioned courses, the AIMA UGAT exam pattern 2026 for BHM course will be considered. However, at the time of admission in the IMBA / BBA / BCA, and other programs, the test score of section 1 to 4 will be reviewed separately.
* Along with the exam pattern, candidates should go through the AIMA UGAT Syllabus 2026 to get detailed information about the examination.
AIMA UGAT Exam Pattern 2026: Marking Scheme
The conducting authority of the Under Graduate Aptitude Test prescribes the AIMA UGAT marking scheme every year. As mentioned in the same, each correct answer will carry 1 mark. Moreover, there will be negative marking for every incorrect answer.
* Aspirants should acknowledge the AIMA UGAT Registration 2026 to avoid any inconvenience while applying for the entrance test.
