Most MAT Aspirants Prefer Mock Test Practice for Preparation: Shiksha Poll
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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.
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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.
- MAT Poll: What Respondents Say?
- MAT Preparation 2025: Overall Strategy
- MAT Syllabus and Pattern
MAT Poll: What Respondents Say?
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.
MAT Preparation Poll
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.
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MAT Preparation 2025: Overall Strategy
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.
- Start with MAT syllabus coverage
- Cover every topic section wise and solve practice questions
- Practice full length and sectional MAT mock tests
- Revise important topics at regular interval
MAT Mock Tests by Shiksha
Candidates preparing for MAT 2025 can attempt free MAT mock tests by Shiksha and check their preparation level.
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MAT Syllabus and Pattern
Check below key highlights of MAT syllabus and pattern.
| MAT Features |
MAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam modes |
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| MAT sections |
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| Total number of questions |
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| Number of questions per session |
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| Exam duration |
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| Total marks |
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No, national entrance exams like JEE, CAT, or MAT are not strictly mandatory in all cases for admission to IILM University, Greater Noida. National level entrance exam scores are preferred for direct shortlisting and merit scholarships.
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Yes, for some of them. Bahra lists scholarships based on JEE Main marks and CLAT rank, along with BUSET, CAT, MAT, and CUET percentile scores. I am not sure about NEET, so confirm that with the admissions office.
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Top management institutes accepting the MAT Exam generally expect a cutoff percentile between 75 and 90, while top-tier colleges may require 90+ percentile.
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Students interested in MBA at any of the Symbiosis Institutes need to take the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer Based Test which will be conducted at designated test centres.
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