By: Abhishek Singh
Keep on improving by learning from the mistakes. Take the mock tests regularly and work on the mistakes while managing time to secure high percentile in MAT.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted four times a year during the month of February, May, September and December. In this article, I am talking about the MAT (May) based on my personal experience. There are two types of format for MAT. These are the Computer-based Test (CBT) and the Paper-based Test (PBT). The revised schedule of the MAT May exam is tabulated below:
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|
CBT |
PBT |
|---|---|---|
|
Last Date of Registration
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15-Jun-2020 |
7-Jun-2020 |
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Admit Card
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17-Jun-2020
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9-Jun-2020 |
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Exam Date
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21-Jun-2020 |
14-Jun-2020 |
Exam Pattern
After keeping a track on exam dates, is important to get clarity about the exam pattern. The sections with a total number of questions and the average time to spend on every section are given below:
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| Sr. No. |
Sections |
No. of questions |
Average time to spent |
Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Quantitative |
40 |
45 |
->Arithmetic = 25 ->Modern math = 10 -> Equation & geometry = 5
|
|
2 |
Logical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
->Critical Reasoning = 15 ->Puzzle = 15 -> Logic = 10
|
|
3 |
Data Interpretation |
40 |
45 |
->DI = 25 ->Case =5 -> Data comparison = 5 -> Data sufficiency = 5
|
|
4 |
Verbal Ability |
40 |
40 |
->VA = 20 -> RC = 20
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|
5 |
General Knowledge (not counted in percentile)
|
40 |
Less time |
Current affairs |
Mock Test & Time Management - I maximised my score by strategising and keeping an eye on the exam pattern as mentioned above. Mock tests have more value than general practise, so take it more seriously. Try to attempt a test every day or every alternative day. Practising mock tests would help in managing time during the final exam day, as you will get only two hours thirty minutes to attempt the test.
Strengths & Weaknesses – After several attempts of mock test you will be aware of your strengths and weaknesses. So, keep a track of the results of the mock test. Practise the incorrect questions attempted in the mock test. Also, practise the correct questions as well and try to minimise the time taken
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No. of questions attempted – To get 90 or above percentile, I attempted 30 out of 40 questions each in Logical and Verbal Ability, 25 out of 40 questions each in Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude. So, the total questions I attempted were around 110 out of 160 questions.
Other tips:
- Make sure not to repeat the mistakes
- Manage the time by solving the easy ones quickly
- Don’t panic, stay calm.
- Follow a healthy daily routine and maintain a balanced diet.
About the Author:
Abhishek Singh is an MBA student from Lovely Professional University with a background in Media and Mass Communication. He has completed a live project in Big Bazaar, Future Group and got selected in Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Ltd. for his summer internship.
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