HP CMAT 2012 (Himachal Pradesh Combined Management Aptitude Test) on 28 May 2012

The HP CMAT 2012 (Himachal Pradesh Combined Management Aptitude Test) is held for admission to MBA programs offered by universities and institutes in Himachal Pradesh. HP CMAT 2012 is state level entrance examination which will be held this year on 28th May 2012.

The Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Shimla of HP University has been given the responsibility to conduct HP CMAT 2012 by the Himachal Pradesh state government.


HP CMAT 2012 Important Dates

• Sale of handbook of information: 04th April 2012 onwards
• Last date for receipt of application in the office of the director, Himachal Pradesh University Business School, Shimla by 5.00 p.m.: By hand 05th May, 2012; by post 07th May, 2012
• HP CMAT Examination: 28th May 2012
• HP CMAT 2012 Results: 7th June, 2012

On the basis of their performance in HP CMAT 2012, the candidates are offered admissions to postgraduate management programs i.e. MBA or equivalent programmes in the following institutes:

• LR Institute of Management, Solan
• H.P. Institute of Management studies, Totu, Shimla-171011
• Shimla Institute of Management and Technology, Sanjauli, Shimla-171006
• KC Institute of Management, Pandoga, Una
• Abhilashi Institute of Management Studies, Near Chowk, Mandi
• BELLS Institute of Management and Technology, Mehli, Shila-171009

HP CMAT 2012 Exam Pattern

HP CMAT 2012– Himachal Pradesh Combined Management Aptitude Test examines candidates’ ability in the following four sections:

• English Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Business Environment 
• Arithmetic Comprehension & Data Interpretation

The HP CMAT 2012 is an objective type test. Each section would have 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Those who qualify the HP CMAT would be called for Group Discussion & Interview. The final offer of admission is made on the basis of composite performance in the written HP CMAT 2012, Group Discussion and Interview.

HP CMAT 2012 Application Form

Application form along with handbook of information can be obtained from the various mentioned business schools on cash payment/demand draft at the following rates; subsidized and non subsidized-cash counter Rs 500/-, by post-Rs 550/-; SC/ST category subsidized and non subsidized-cash counter Rs 250/-; by post-Rs 300/-

The handbook of information will also be available at selected post offices in Himachal Pradesh for Rs 550/- for general category and Rs 300/- for SC/ST category. Demand draft should be in favour of Director, Himachal Pradesh University Business School, Shimla.

HP CMAT Test Centres

Himachal Pradesh Combined Management Aptitude Test (HP CMAT) 2012 is being held in following cities.

• Delhi
• Chandigarh
• Shimla
• Solan
• Hamirpur 
• Dharamshala

However, the competent authority of HP CMAT 2012 i.e. IMS Shimla reserves the right to change the centres and schedules according to its convenience.

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