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MAT preparation for Mathematical Skills section requires strategic planning and focused effort. This section is very scoring if you have enough practice. Check out top tips to prepare for Mathematical Skills section of MAT exam 2025.
Mathematical Skills is the only calculation intensive section of MAT exam. Those who have Engineering background will not find it difficult to crack this section, but those with non-technical background can face challenges. Starting exam preparation early on will be beneficial for those who have to study Mathematical Skills from the scratch.
The questions of MAT Mathematical Skills are of easy to moderate difficulty. With the right kind of MAT preparation strategy, test takers can easily master this section. The requirement here would be thorough understanding of the concepts and formulae.
The Mathematical Ability Section of MAT exam contains 30 questions out of the total 150 questions. For each right attempt one mark is awarded and for each wrong attempt 0.25 marks is deducted. So, in the exam, pay attention to selection of questions. Check below some key tips to prepare for Mathematical Skills (Quantitative Aptitude) section of MAT 2025 exam and score perfect 30/30.
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For conceptual clarity study books on Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematical Skills). Listed below are some of the most recommended preparation books for Mathematical Skills section of MAT exam. When preparing for MAT, you should refer to these books.
| MAT Books 2025 |
Authors/Publishers |
|---|---|
| Mathematics for MBA |
RS Aggarwal |
| Magical Book on Quicker Maths |
M Tyra |
| Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
RGopal |
| Speed Mathematics: Do it Quick, Do it Right |
Rajesh Kumar Thakur C |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams |
RS Aggarwal |
| Vedic Mathematics: Secrets Skills for Quick, Accurate Mental Calculations |
Sumita Bose |
| The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude |
Dinesh Khattar |
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude |
Arun Sharma |
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Mathematical Skills section of MAT 2025 exam can be handled easily, if you have conceptual clarity on each of the topics. This section includes Quantitative Aptitude topics ─ LCM and HCF, Speed, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Average, Number System, Unitary Method, Triangles, Circles, Geometry, Venn Diagrams, Trigonometry, etc. Candidates preparing for the MAT exam this year, must keep their main focus on these topics. Give yourself about three months to cover the MAT Mathematical Skills syllabus.
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In order to be proficient in every topic included in the Mathematical Skills syllabus of MAT exam, one needs to know all the formulae and theorems by heart. Study each topic one by one. Get conceptual clarity and understand the application of each theorem before moving ahead. Unless you understand the theorems, you can't solve the MAT Mathematical Skills questions accurately. After completing a topic, solve a few questions on the same to assess if you've learnt the correct application of the theorem.
MAT, like any other MBA exam is a speed-based test. Mastering time management skills is important as Mathematical Skills section has calculation intensive questions which take time. The sums can be tricky if you are not adept with the application of the right formula or theorem. Also, there is pressure of attempting at least 15-20 questions accurately for a high score. Therefore, practice MAT mock tests and sample questions in a time-bound manner. Attempt the same questions multiple times and try to solve it in lesser time in every next attempt. This will help in gaining speed and accuracy. Try out the MAT Mock Test by Shiksha for practice of time bound questions. below:
| MAT_Mock_Test_1 | MAT_Mock_Test_1_Solutions |
| MAT_Mock_Test_2 | MAT_Mock_Test_2_Solutions |
Mathematical questions are to be solved through application of formulae and theorems as that is the only way to arrive at the correct answer. Don't resort to guess work in Mathematical Skills section of MAT exam. This can lead to negative marking.
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Lastly, start early with the preparation of Mathematical Skills section of MAT. Take time to learn the fundamentals of topics such as Vectors, Differential Equation, Trigonometry, etc. and a large number of practice sample questions. Test takers should devote not less than one to two hours per day on solving and learning formulas and theorems to prepare for Mathematical Skills.
Make notes of formulae, theorems learnt and shortcuts discovered during preparation. These notes will be immensely useful for revision in the final phase of MAT 2025 preparation.
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Karunya MAT exam is conducted online as remote proctored exam. Candidates can appear for Karunya MAT exam from home.
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