Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
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MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency section is moderate to difficult. One needs to have strong calculation skills. Know the tips and tricks to score high in Data Analysis and Sufficiency section of MAT 2025 exam.
MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency preparation is all about gaining control on mathematical calculations and practice. One needs to practice a large variety of DI questions to understand various types of table, graphs, bars and pie charts through which data sets are analysed. Among the five sections of the MAT, the Data Analysis and Sufficiency section is considered to be the easier one.That is, if test takers understand the tables and charts well. Strong base in Maths is immensly helpful in quick calculations to derive solutions.
The Data Analysis and Sufficiency section of MAT exam tests the aspirant’s ability to analyse large data sets which is crucial to various management profiles. The key to crack any questions in this section is having a good practice of solving MAT question papers and sample papers. If the MAT preparation of Data Analysis and Sufficiency is done in a systemic manner, this section is easy to crack. Those planning to appear for MAT in 2025 must start exam preparation from now. Check Data Analysis & Sufficiency preparation tips for MAT 2025 below:
The Data Analysis and Sufficiency section of MAT exam usually has seven to eight sets and each set comprises 3-4 questions. The questions can be from topics like - Bar Graphs, Tables, Line Graphs, Combination Graphs, Pie Charts, Caselets, Data Sufficiency, Data Comparison, etc. These are Maths based questions and require quick calculation. An important aspect of this section of MAT is that one needs to know the art of selecting the right set of questions to solve. Choose only those sets that can be solved quickly and accurately.
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For preparation of Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT exam, it is important that the candidates know the types of questions. Check the table below indicating topic-wise difficulty level of Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT exam:
| MAT DI-DSTopics |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sufficiency |
4 |
Easy |
| Data Caselet |
4 |
Difficult |
| Line Graph |
4 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Bar Graph, Expenditure and Profit |
4 |
Easy- Moderate |
| Multiple Graphs |
4 |
Easy |
| Pie Chart |
3 | Difficult |
| Data Comparison |
4 |
Easy |
| Quantitative Comparison |
3 |
Easy |
| Total |
30 |
|
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In this section of MAT 2025 exam, the questions might be lengthy. Candidates will be required to make optimal use of their skills to interpret the given data accurately. This section also tests decision-making ability of the candidates. In order to gain speed as well as accuracy in studying tables and charts, students must practice various shortcuts and Vedic Mathematic techniques.
Secondly, multiple types of calculations will be required to derive the result. One needs to practice table, square, square roots, cube, cube roots, etc.for faster calculation.
MAT 2025 exam schedule has been announced for May session. In May, MAT will be conducted in CBT and PBT mode. Registration process for the same began from April 5, 2025. Check MAT 2025 exam dates below:
MAT 2025 May PBT (PAPER BASED TEST) | |
|---|---|
PBT registration last date | May 25 2025 |
MAT PBT admit card release | May 28, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
MAT PBT Date | May 31, 2025 |
MAT 2025 May CBT (COMPUTER BASED TEST) | |
|---|---|
CBT registration last date | June 2, 2025 |
MAT CBT admit card release | June 5, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
MAT CBT date | June 8, 2025 |
MAT test cities are not same for CBT and PBT. Number of CBT test cities is more than PBT test cities. CBT and PBT test cities are listed below:
MAT PBT Test Cities:
Bengaluru, Bhilai, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Durgapur, Gandhinagar, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Haldwani, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Nashik, Noida, Patna, Prayagraj, Raipur, Ranchi, Silchar, Siliguri, Surat, Tezpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam
MAT CBT Test Cities:
Agra, Ahmedabad, Asansol, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam - Kochi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, Meerut, Mumbai, Mysuru (Mysore), Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Rourkela, Shillong, Shimla, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Vellore and Vijayawada
Some questions in the Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT exam are based on different types of graphs such as Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Tables and Combination Graph. The combination graph involves the combination of two or more types of graphs like: Line Bar, Pie Bar, Table Pie, etc.
While solving graph-based questions, one needs to focus on the basics of Data Interpretation. Such questions require relating the given data to a real life scenario for easy understanding, making use of options, scanning and skipping for selection of proper option. It also involves understanding the nature of data whether they are absolute or relative. Time management is of essence in this section.
After analyzing a few previous years' MAT question papers, we can say that around 5-10 Data Sufficiency questions are usually asked in MAT exam. The difficulty level of the questions is usually easy.
The difficulty level of Data Comparison questions is easy. It is advisable to attempt the Data Comparison questions before attempting the Data Interpretation questions. This will help you in understanding the pattern of questions.
In MAT exam, there is usually one caselet with around four to five questions, as seen in a few previous years' MAT question papers, the Caselet questions are most time consuming. So, attempt Caselet questions in the end.
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GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:
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At GIBS Bangalore, the admission process for CAT and MAT candidates is kept simple and transparent.
GIBS follows a general merit-based admission approach. This means selections are mainly based on:
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Karunya MAT exam is conducted in english medium. All questions in Karunya MAT exam will be in English language.
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Karunya MAT exam duration is 2 hours. Candidates need to answer all questions within the exam duration.
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Karunya MAT exam is conducted online as remote proctored exam. Candidates can appear for Karunya MAT exam from home.
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Karunya MAT exam is abbreviation for Karunya Management Aptitude Test. Karunya Institute of Technology and Science conducts Karunya MAT exam.
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Karunya MAT results are declared on the official website. Candidates will have to login to their dashboard to check the Karunya MAT results.
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KITS does not notify the Karunya MAT result date before hand. Candidates will find Karunya MAT result inside their login dashboard on the official admission website.
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Karunya MAT exam has a total fo 100 questions with one mark each. These 100 questions are divided across four sections on Karunya MAT exam.
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Karunya Institute of Technology and Science has not notified last date to apply for Karunya MAT exam. Candidates must apply for Karunya MAT exam as soon as possible and should not wait for the last date.
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MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates were announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates were allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT exam dates 2024 are given below:
MAT Test Mode
MAT Test Date
MAT Registration Ends
Availability of MAT Admit Card
CBT - 1
7-Dec-24
30-Nov-24
3-Dec-24
PBT
14-Dec-24
7-Dec-24
10-Dec-24
CBT - 2
22-Dec-24
15-Dec-24
18-Dec-24