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MAT Exam Pattern<\/strong>: Like another competitive test for MBA courses<\/strong> or PGDM <\/strong>programs, MAT is also a speed-based test conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Candidates appearing for the examination will be given limited time to complete their MAT exam. The difficulty level of the MAT exam is easy to moderate. In this blog post, you will learn all about the MAT 2024 exam pattern details to understand the exam pattern, its examination modes, difficulty levels, subject-wise weightage, marking scheme, etc. As the first step, read the following table to get an overview of the MAT Exam 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAT Exam<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/td>All India Management Association (AIMA)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Level<\/td>National<\/td><\/tr>
Exam frequency<\/td>Four times a year – February, May, September, December<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility <\/td>Graduation in any stream from a recognized university Final-year graduation students can also applyCandidates with CA, CS, or ICWA degrees can also take the MAT exam.<\/td><\/tr>
Exam fees<\/td>INR 2,100<\/td><\/tr>
No. of test cities,<\/td>PBT Mode – 28CBT Mode – 35<\/td><\/tr>
Courses offered<\/td>MBA\/PGDM<\/td><\/tr>
Exam helpdesk no.<\/td>011 – 24645100 \/ 011 – 24617354 \/ 011 – 43128100<\/td><\/tr>
Exam website<\/td>https:\/\/www.aima.in\/<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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MAT 2024 Exam Dates: May Registration (Ongoing), Exam Timings, Results<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

MAT Exam Pattern 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MAT exam pattern for the upcoming year defines the number of questions as well as the total number of marks for the upcoming MAT exam. Applicants must note that the MAT exam pattern for 2024 is similar to that of the MBA exam that is depicted below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Duration <\/td>120 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Exam mode<\/td>PBT, CBT, IBT<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Level<\/td>National Level<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Sections<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Syllabus<\/td>Section1: Language ComprehensionSection2: Intelligence and Critical ReasoningSection3: Data Intelligence and SufficiencySection4: Mathematical SkillsSection5: Indian and Global Environment
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Type of Questions<\/td>MCQ\u2019s<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>MAT Registration 2024: Dates, How to Apply?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAT Exam Marking Scheme 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MAT Exam Pattern contains five parts with a total of 150 Questions (expected) overall. The distributions of questions are given below in the table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAT Exam Features<\/strong><\/td>MAT Exam Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Number Of Total Questions<\/td>150<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks For MAT Exam<\/td>150<\/td><\/tr>
Marking Scheme<\/td>-0.25 for each incorrect entry+1 for each correct entry
0 for not attempting a question<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read This: <\/strong>How to Prepare For MAT: Tips, Strategy, and Best Books<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAT Exam Pattern 2024 Sectional Wise Division <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MAT question paper consists of 150 questions. Check the following table to learn about the sectional division of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAT Sectional Division<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Section1: Language Comprehension<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Section2: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Section3: Data Analytics<\/strong> and Sufficiency<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Section4: Mathematical Skills<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Section5: Indian and Global Environment Conservation<\/strong><\/a><\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>150<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore this: <\/strong>Why is The MAT Entrance Exam Good for an MBA?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAT Exam Pattern: Sections & Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MAT Exam Pattern is unique and consists of five sections that include the following topics in each section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subjects <\/strong><\/td>Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Language Comprehension<\/strong><\/td>The language comprehension section<\/strong> includes:\u00a0topics such as reading comprehension skills, para jumbles <\/strong><\/a>in the form of sentences, Verbal Ability, Antonyms and Synonyms, Idioms and phrases, Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences, etc.
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency<\/strong><\/td>This section includes topics: tables testing, charts and pie Charts questions, Bar Diagrams and Caselet-based Data analysis question answers, Venn Diagram, GraphsBased queries, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency, and Line Graph<\/td><\/tr>
Mathematical Skills<\/strong><\/td>This section includes topics: Algebra and, Geometry based queries, Trigonometry and Mensuration based questions, Number System,\u00a0 and Percentages based queries<\/strong>, LCM & HCF<\/strong>, Inequalities, Set Theory based MCQs, Arithmetic.<\/td><\/tr>
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>This section includes topics : Blood Relation and Family Tree based queries, Coding and decoding<\/strong> MCQs, Numeric Grid, Syllogism question answers, Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Team Formation,
Direction sense and Decision Making, Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Cubes, Rows, and Linear and matrix arrangement<\/td><\/tr>
Indian and Global Environment<\/strong><\/td>This section includes topics: Static GK and Science questions, Technology, and Business, Sports queries World News, and Events MCQs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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MAT Exam Pattern Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following  preparation tips can ensure your success in the Exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n