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 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 |
Paper Based Test (PBT) Computer Based Test (CBT) Internet Based Test (IBT) |
| MAT sections |
Language Comprehension Data Analysis & Sufficiency Mathematical Skills Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Indian & Global Environment |
| 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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