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If you have decided to register for MAT exam now, but are confused whether you'll be able to score well or not, let me tell you that MAT exam preparation is possible in one month. How? Check tips on how to prepare for MAT 2025 in one month, here.
MAT preparation in 1-month: MAT exam is conducted four times a year, so candidates have the option to appear for the exam when they are fully prepared. However, if a candidate decides to take the test just a month before the MAT exam date, they need to have a quick plan, which should be exhaustive and executable at the same time.
If you are starting to prepare for the September session of MAT 2025 exam, make a plan which covers key topics from the syllabus. The topics of focus in MAT are Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Modern Math, Pie Charts, Tables, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Statement and Conclusion, Arrangements, Family Tree, etc. Cover these topics thoroughly by practicing a good number of sample questions and mock tests to crack MAT exam in one month. Check below some expert tips for MAT one-month preparation:
Preparing for MAT in one month requires selective study. Most of the topics included in the MAT syllabus are same as other MBA entrance exams which you would have appeared for at some point in time. So, all you need for the preparation of MAT exam 2025 is revision. Go through the topics and see which ones you are familiar with. Since one month is quite a less time, focus on only those topics that you already know. Also, check out MAT question papers of previous years for topic wise weightage. Focus on those topics more from which maximum questions are asked.
Our advise: If you are appearing for the first time, then one month will not be enough for preparation. You can nonetheless appear for MAT for experience and to understand the pattern to use the knowledge in preparation of next session.
With one month to go for the MAT, make a plan that is focussed on scoring high and not completing the syllabus. Look for past years' MAT question papers or check out online lectures to know which are the topics having high weightage. Study those topics through sample questions practice. MAT 2025 will have 150 questions but there is no need to solve all of them. In the time limit of 2 hours, one can solve maximum 100-110 questions, which is sufficient to score a high percentile if there is 80-100 per cent accuracy. So, check out which MAT topics to focus on and which ones too leave.
We recommend joining Facebook, Telegram study groups to seek help and guidance from other aspirants and mentors. A mentor’s guidance always helps in exam preparation. The result of all the hard work put in for MAT 2025 preparation will depend on how you handle the exam day. Read below to know more on MAT preparation in one month.
As per MAT exam pattern 2025, duration of the exam is of two hours. The question paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions equally divided into five sections. Find more details of the pattern in the table below.
| MAT Sections |
No. of Questions |
Suggested time (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
30 |
30 |
| Mathematics Skills |
30 |
35 |
| Data Interpretation and Analysis |
30 |
25 |
| Critical Reasoning |
30 |
20 |
| Economic and Business Environment |
30 |
10 |
| Total |
150 |
120 |
Also read: MAT syllabus 2025
Studying from books recommended for MAT exam preparation is the best option when you have less time. Check the table below for best books for MAT preparation. These books are most popular among MBA aspirants as they offer topic wise discussion as well as a range of sample questions of easy, medium and high difficulty levels.
| MAT Books |
Publications |
|---|---|
| MAT Entrance Exam Guide |
RPH editorial |
| MAT 20-Year Topic-Wise Solved Papers |
Disha Experts |
| Mission MBA: MAT Mock Test & Solved Papers |
BS Sijwalii and Tarun Goyal |
| Mission MBA MAT Guide |
Arihant Publications |
Also read: Best Books for MAT Exam Preparation
Like most of the entrance test, MAT exam too is a speed based test. Candidates will face the challenge of time limit. For this, practicing full-length MAT mock test daily is essential. With enough practice of MAT mock tests, students can get into the habit of taking time bound entrance exams and this will make the actual exam a cakewalk. Check below free MAT mock test by Shiksha.
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Here's a break down of section-wise plan to prepare for MAT exams in 30 days. This plan will also help you in ensuring that you are able to cover of the complete MAT syllabus.
| MAT Sections |
Area of Focus 1 |
Area of Focus 2 |
Area of Focus 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Language Comprehension |
Practice sample MAT RC passages |
Work on your English grammar, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning skills. |
Test your knowledge by solving MAT question papers. |
| Mathematical Skills |
Study Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration and Trigonometry and gain clarity on basic concepts. |
Keep solving previous year MAT question papers and sample papers to know what's in store for you in the exam. Develop the skill of mental calculation to save time during the exam. |
Check your performance after every mock test and and analyse your progress. |
|
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
Understand the concept and pattern of different types of reasoning questions - verbal, visual, critical, etc. |
Learn methods and tricks of solving reasoning question swiftly. |
Practice multiple MAT mock tests to know the types of reasoning questions asked in MAT. |
|
Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Learn tricks of understanding graphs and tables in least amount of time. Learn shortcuts of interpreting data accurately. |
Learn to solve questions without a calculator or an app. |
Practice mock test and online data sufficiency series to get an idea of different kind of questions. |
|
Economic and Business Environment |
Follow business and current affairs news. Study static GK from recommended books. |
Make notes on current affairs, national and global issues. |
Take up general knowledge-based quizzes and online tests to improve your knowledge in this area. |
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To be able to crack MAT exam with only one month preparation, one needs to have the clarity of target score and college. Check the MAT cut offs for admission of the MBA colleges that you are targeting. Then prepare from the MAT syllabus accordingly. By the day before exam, you should be able to score the same as admission cut offs in the MAT mock tests.
On the exam day, focus only on those questions that are from topics which are your strength areas. Focus on maximizing your score and not getting penalized for wrong answers. The scores Economic and Business Environment section is not considered for MAT percentile calculation, so you can skip or deprioritize it during preparation. Focus on important topics that have potential to get you high score in these 30 days that you've got.
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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
To cover the Economic and Business Environment section of MAT syllabus will not take much time if you keep yourself abreast with current happenings of the business world. This section is basically a GK section but the emphasis is more on the knowledge of business and economy. So, candidates must follow these fields for major events of the past and present. They must also study from GK year books at least a month before the MAT exam.
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.
Yes, you can attempt MAT exam as many times as you want. MAT is conducted multiple times in a year, in February, May, September and December. If a candidate is not satisfied with their score of first attempt, they can choose any upcoming session to appear for it again.
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