Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
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MAT preparation requires the right books and study material. If you are planning to appear for MAT this year, you must know the what are the best books and study material for MAT. Check the list of most recommended MAT preparation books and study material.
MAT Books are the main source of exam preparation. Candidates preparing for MAT 2025 must choose only expert recommended MAT books. Some of the highly recommended MAT books are by Sarvesh K Verma, Nishit Sinha, Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay.
Since MAT has a vast syllabus, preparing from only MAT books may not suffice. Candidates must also refer to other MAT study material recommended by experts such as sample papers, mock tests, preparation guides and previous years' MAT question papers. Candidates can get all the study material and guide books for MAT from their coaching institute but those who are preparing for MAT 2025 exam by themselves can refer the recommended books and other study material mentioned in the article. Candidates can also refer recommended books for other MBA entrance exams that will be equally helpful in MAT 2025 exam preparation.
To crack the MAT exam 2025 with high scores, you can refer the following popular books for MAT preparation 2025:
Candidates must ensure they spend enough time on every section of MAT for a good overall percentile. To be able to do so, they must make an exhaustive plan for each section and use extensive MAT study material for each. Check below the best books for MAT exam section wise:
For preparing the MAT Language Comprehension section, one needs to study Vocabulary, Grammar, Idioms, Phrases and Verbal Ability. Candidates should refer to the MAT books listed below:
Best books for MAT exam preparation for English Language and Comprehension are:
| MAT Books |
Authors |
|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC |
Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
Gautam Puri |
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MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency section requires quick understanding of data represented in tables, charts and graphs. It also requires sharp mathematical skills to solve questions based on tables, charts an graphs. Hence, aspirants should prepare for Data Analysis and Sufficiency with the help of MAT books listed below:
| MAT Books |
Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Arun Sharma |
| Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency |
Ananta Ashisha |
| Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency |
Ananta Ashisha |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation Data Sufficiency |
Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT |
Arun Sharma |
| The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation |
Nishit Sinha |
This section of MAT exam tests the logical and analytical skills of candidates. To prepare for MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, candidates should refer to the MAT books listed below:
| MAT Books |
Authors |
|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT |
Nishit Sinha |
| How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT |
Arun Sharma |
| Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests |
Peeyush Bhardwaj |
The General Awareness topics for the Economic and Business Environment section can be prepared GK year books and other such prep material. Some of the recommended MAT books mentioned for Economic and Business Environment section are mentioned in the table below:
| MAT Books |
Publisher |
|---|---|
| Objective General Knowledge |
Lucents Publications |
| General Knowledge 2025 |
Arihant Publications |
| The Mega Yearbook: Current Affairs & General Knowledge For Competitive Exams |
Disha Experts |
To cover Mathematics section the following MAT books can help candidates in developing basic understanding of various topics and concepts:
| MAT Books |
Authors |
|---|---|
| Magical Book on Quicker Maths |
M Tyra |
| Speed Mathematics: Do it Quick, Do it Right |
Rajesh Kumar Thakur C |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
RS Aggarwal |
These are some of the best books for MAT preparation. Also practice previous years' MAT question papers and take help from MAT preparations guides to ace the test.
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Candidates can refer to CAT books for MAT preparation but they should also study from books and study material specifically designed for MAT. The Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and English topics are same for CAT and MAT. But to prepare for Economic and Business Environment section of MAT, one will need books and study material specific to it.
To prepare for a competitive exam like MAT, it is never enough to study from the course books only. Given that, the nature of questions is vastly varied across Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, English and Logical Reasoning, it is but necessary to refer to secondary reading and extra study material. Referring to extra question banks and practicing additional MAT sample questions is always beneficial.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
GIBS is pretty flexible when it comes to entrance exams. They accept almost all the common management tests — CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, State CET, and even GMAT. In my batch itself, we had students who came through different exams, not just CAT.
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Yes, you can absolutely get admission into the MBA programme without clearing CAT or MAT, because the university follows a flexible admission pathway that allows students to apply through its own entrance exam called CUCET. This exam acts as the primary route for MBA admissions, and it is designed t
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Beginner-Level 3
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HPU MAT 2026 exam date will be announced on release of official notification. Himachal Pradesh University will announce HPU MAT dates 2026 in April. Students can know the important application form dates, exam dates and counselling dates soon.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, MAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to MBA programme of MIT-WPU. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with a score in CAT, XAT or MIT-WPU CET can also get admission in MBA. Candidates must also meet the eligibility to get a seat in the university.
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Guide-Level 15
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The Calcutta University MAT Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA in Human Resource Management and MBA in Public Systems programme. The Calcutta University MBA Cutoff 2025 for the MBA in Human Resource Management was 70 for the Gender-Neutral category candidates under the All India quota
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The GITAM School of Business, Visakhapatnam MAT Cutoff 2026 will be released for admission to the MBA course for the all categories under the All India quota. The MAT Cutoff are not available to the public, but only to the registered candidates. As per the previous trends, the cutoff required to ava
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Amity Punjab offers MBA scholarship based on CAT and MAT score. Candidates with a MAT score equal to or more than 600 are eligible to apply. Hence, you are eligible to apply. The relevant documents need to be submittted and on or before the deadline. Candidates who get selected may get 25% of fee wa
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The CCSU MBA Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBA programme via the XAT, MAT and CAT entrance examinations. The CCSU XAT Cutoff 2025 was 50 for the Gender-Neutral Candidates under the All India quota. In the case of CCSU MAT Cutoff 2025, the qualfying cutoff percentile was 75 for t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Karunya MAT exam is conducted in english medium. All questions in Karunya MAT exam will be in English language.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Karunya MAT exam duration is 2 hours. Candidates need to answer all questions within the exam duration.
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