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Updated on Dec 9, 2023 10:33 IST
MAT PBT for December 2023 phase is being held today. The examination is expected to be of easy to moderate difficulty level. Check key details about MAT 2023 exam here. The MAT question paper is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. Read more

MAT PBT for December 2023 phase is being held today. The examination is expected to be of easy to moderate difficulty level. Check key details about MAT 2023 exam here.

MAT PBT exam day today

MAT PBT exam day today

MAT 2023 exam in being held today in PBT mode. The exam is being conducted at various cities across India. The exam will be held in pen and paper mode which means candidates will have to fill OMR sheets to record their answers. The duration of MAT exam is 2.5 hours in which candidates have to attempt 200 questions divided equally in five sections.

The MAT question paper is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. Candidates can improve their score by re-appearing in the exam in any session or exam phase of their choice.

MAT Exam 2023: Highlights

MAT is conducted by AIMA for admission to over 700 MBA colleges in India. Given below are the key highlights of MAT 2023 exam.

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MAT Features

MAT Exam Details

Exam modes

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MAT sections

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Total number of questions

200

Exam duration

150 minutes

Total marks

200

Marking scheme

+1 for each correct entry

-0.25 for each incorrect entry

0 for not attempting a question

MAT 2023 Exam: Sectional Break Up

Check below sectional break up of MAT PBT exam 2023. The composition of MAT CBT and IBT is the same.

MAT 2023 Sections

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Language Comprehension

40

40

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

40

40

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

40

40

Mathematical Skills

40

40

Indian and Global Environment

40

40

Total

200

200

 

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