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. Out of 258 respondents who took the Shiksha poll, 35% said they prefer MAT mock test practice. Read more.

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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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.

Table of contents
  • 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 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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Q:   What are the parameters on which MAT participating college shortlist candidates?
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MAT participating colleges shortlist candidates on the basis of their past academic record, MAT score and performance in What/GD-PI. Some colleges also consider prior work experience in full time mode at executive or managerial level. In many institutes the scores of Class 12 is given a lot of importance, while in some colleges the score of MAT is considered the most important. Candidates must note that it is critical to have a good profile overall. An important point that MAT aspirants must know is that even though there is no minimum eligibility criteria of 50 percent for appearing in MAT the participating colleges have the minimum score criteria for full-time MBA Admission. Candidates should have scored a minimum of 50 percent in graduation (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates), to be eligible for getting shortlisted for admission through MAT score. So, they should ensure they have at least the minimum score required in graduation before applying for MAT.

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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