Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
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In a poll conducted by Shiksha, most of the MAT aspirants shared that mock test practice is most helpful in exam preparation. MAT is a speed based test and merely having conceptual clarity is no enough. Read more.
MAT mock test
In a poll conducted by Shiksha recently, it was found out that most of the MAT aspirants prefer mock test practice for exam preparation. To the question – “What kind of content helps you the most with MAT preparation?”, most of the respondents chose MAT mock test practice.
Out of 258 respondents who took the Shiksha poll, 35% said they prefer MAT mock test practice over any other form of study material for exam preparation. About 22% respondents felt that conceptual explanation is the most important part of MAT preparation and it helps them prepare in best manner. About 16% respondents said that exam strategies help them the most in MAT preparation, while 15% felt step by step problem solving sessions are most helpful. Revision is an important aspect of overall MAT preparation and 12% respondents agreed on that.
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MAT is conducted by AIMA for admission to over 800 MBA colleges in India. The exam is conducted in paper based test, computer based test and internet based test modes. MAT is considered one of the most student friendly MBA entrance exams in India, as candidates can appear for it multiple times in the same academic session. Candidates can choose to appear for MAT in February, May, August and December.
MAT is an easy exam. Overall 6 months will be enough to prepare for it. Aspirants can make a 6-month strategy. Candidates must make use of all kinds of content for MAT preparation. An ideal strategy will be a combination of all five elements – mock test, conceptual explanation, step by step problem solving sessions and mock test.
Candidates preparing for MAT 2025 can attempt free MAT mock tests by Shiksha and check their preparation level.
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Check below key highlights of MAT syllabus and pattern.
| 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 Economic and Business Environment |
| Total number of questions |
150 |
| Number of questions per session |
30 |
| Exam duration |
120 minutes |
| Total marks |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The CCSU MBA Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBA programme via the XAT, MAT and CAT entrance examinations. The CCSU XAT Cutoff 2025 was 50 for the Gender-Neutral Candidates under the All India quota. In the case of CCSU MAT Cutoff 2025, the qualfying cutoff percentile was 75 for t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 12 hours ago
MAT test scores can be used to determine if an applicant is eligible for a scholarship at GIBS Business School. GIBS uses test performance as the basis for awarding scholarships and accepts a variety of management tests including the MAT (in addition to the CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, and others). H
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:
CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
GMAT
ATMA
State CET
This gives students multiple options to apply. Along with entrance exam scores, GIBS also looks at the overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the admission pr
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
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:
Entrance exam scores (CAT/MAT)
Academic background
Personal interaction and overall profile
There is no rig
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Contributor-Level 8
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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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Karunya MAT exam duration is 2 hours. Candidates need to answer all questions within the exam duration.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Karunya MAT exam is conducted online as remote proctored exam. Candidates can appear for Karunya MAT exam from home.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Karunya MAT exam is abbreviation for Karunya Management Aptitude Test. Karunya Institute of Technology and Science conducts Karunya MAT exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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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