Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
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MAT 2025 exam will be held in February, May, September and December. MAT is a low difficulty level exam so one can crack it with a short-term preparation. If you plan to appear for MAT 2025 start preparing for it from at least three months ahead. Get the best three month MAT preparation strategy.
MAT exam preparation in three months is possible but one needs to have a focussed plan in which you can cover more in less time. Even though the exam is of low difficulty level, one needs to practice a lot as it is a speed based test in which 150 questions have to be addressed in 120 minutes. You may not want to attempt all 150 questions, but should aim for 70-100 questions. Solving these many questions accurately in 150 minutes can be challenging if you haven't prepared well.
We say it is possible to prepare for MAT in three months because, MAT syllabus is same as that of other MBA entrance exams and most of the candidates appear for multiple entrance tests. MBA aspirants who have prepared for CAT exam, XAT exam and other MBA entrance exams for admissions to top B-schools in India, need to only brush up the basics and practice MAT mock tests. Therefore, a three-month preparation strategy for MAT is perfect.
Yes, you can prepare for MAT exam in three months, but you will have to work on it in a very focused manner and dedicate quality time. You should follow a three-month MAT preparation plan that should include syllabus coverage and practice sessions. Since you have less time, you can’t wait to finish the MAT syllabus first and then start practicing sample questions and mock tests. You will need to do both side by side. So, make a list of topics from which maximum questions are asked in the MAT exam. Focus on them first. Study the topics and solve some sample questions the same day to ensure that you have understood theory and application both. This way, you will have enough practice as well. In the last one month focus on MAT mock tests, to gain speed and accuracy in solving the paper. Read more: MAT 3-month preparation plan
Also Read: MAT 2025 - Preparation Strategy and Tips
The key to MAT preparation 2025 in limited time period is enough practice of sample questions from important topics. MAT exam is easy. Also, the score of Economic and Business Environment (GK) section is not included in calculation of final MAT percentile. Thus, you needs to actually prepare for only four main sections. So focus majorly on Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning in these three months. You can prepare for Economic and Business Environment section in the last few days before exam, if time permits. If you have no prior knowledge of MAT or any MBA entrance exam, the first thing to do is, check the MAT syllabus and pattern. Let's take you through that below:
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MAT exam pattern 2025 is prescribed by AIMA, the exam conducting body. There are 150 questions in MCQ format to be answered in two hours. The MAT 2025 syllabus includes five subjects –
Check below some key highlights of MAT exam 2025:
MAT is an an MCQ based exam. Candidates can choose to appear for it in CBT, PBT or IBT mode. Check the table below for highlights of MAT exam pattern 2025.
| MAT Exam Pattern 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Exam modes |
CBT, PBT, IBT |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Total sections |
5 |
| Type of questions |
Objective type questions |
| Total questions |
150 questions |
| Total marks |
150 marks |
| Sectional weightage |
30 questions per section |
| Marking scheme |
1 mark per correct attempt -0.25 marks per incorrect attempt GK scores not taken into consideration for percentile calculation |
To score well in MAT 2025 exam, candidates need to be thorough with all the below mentioned topics. Check the table below for section-wise topics included in MAT syllabus 2025:
| MAT Syllabus 2025 |
MAT Topics |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension |
Grammar, vocabulary, clauses, idioms & phrases, active & passive voice, verbs, tenses, pronoun, sentences, punctuation, parajumble, prepositions, articles |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Tables & graphs, data sufficiency, venn diagram, charts (column, bar, pie) |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
Statements & conclusion, judgment, argument, pie chart, blood relations, family tree, analogies, statements |
| Mathematical Skills |
Profit & loss, mean & median, number system, mensuration, time, distance & speed, percentage, vectors, differential equation, trignometry, algebra, geometry, modern math |
| Ecomomic and Business Environment |
Current affairs, political news & events, world records, books and authors, corporate affairs, personalities, history, business & economy, science & technology |
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There is no single MAT session or phase that can be considered the toughest. Overall difficulty level of MAT is easy to moderate and every session has a test form which is the same – easy to moderate. There can be slight variation in the difficulty level of the test form, due to difference in questions. No two MAT sessions have the same set of questions.
Many B-schools consider sectional scores of MAT while selecting a candidate for admission, thus it is important to prepare well for all the sections even if time is less. Check section-wise tips for MAT preparation in three months below:
Once you've completed the syllabus of the four main MAT sections, move to Economic and Business Environment. This section is all about General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Thus, you can prepare this section in the last few days before the MAT exam. Dedicate about two hours daily to revise static GK and current affairs from Manorama Year Book. You can also refer to other current affairs publications.
Get hold if MAT sample papers to practice a variety of questions. This will help you in learNing the application of formula and concepts to various types of questions. For every section of MAT, practice ample number of questions topic wise. Also analyse your performance in each so that you know your strengths and weaknesses. Having a clarity of what are your strong and weak areas will help you in choosing questions to attempt in the MAT exam. Practice a good number of MAT mock tests. Since you have only three months to prepare, do not wait to complete the syllabus, start practicing MAT mock test side by side. Mock test practice is essential for improving accuracy and time management so that you make the best of 120 minutes of the MAT exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 7 hours ago
Candidates seeking admission to GIBS Bangalore's PGDM and MBA programs can use the results of a variety of national and international management entrance tests including CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, and GMAT. All applicants will be reviewed based on their academic record, performance in group discussi
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days 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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Answered a week ago
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 a week 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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Answered a week 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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Answered 2 weeks ago
GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:
CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
GMAT
ATMA
State CET
This gives students multiple options to apply. Along with entrance exam scores, GIBS also looks at the overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the admission pr
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 weeks 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
Answered 2 weeks ago
Karunya MAT exam duration is 2 hours. Candidates need to answer all questions within the exam duration.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Karunya MAT exam is conducted online as remote proctored exam. Candidates can appear for Karunya MAT exam from home.
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MAT exam of every phase is easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. It depends upon the candidate's preparation whether they find their test form easy or tough. Meaning, candidates should register and appear for MAT in only that phase by which they are full prepared and have started scoring 90 plus in mock tests. If they are well prepared, they will find any MAT session easy.