PIM MAT 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Results

PIM-MAT refers to R.A Poddar Institute of Management Aptitude Test, which is a university-level entrance exam conducted by R.A Poddar Institute of Management in Rajasthan. The entrance exam is held once a year and is a two-hour offline test that evaluates the candidate's aptitude in five sections - Verbal Ability, Current Affairs, Data Interpretation, Business Mathematics, and Logical Reasoning.

PIM MAT 2025 will be conducted in pen and paper-based mode and has a negative marking system, where for every three incorrect answers, one mark is deducted. The exam has a total of 200 questions carrying one mark each, and the difficulty level is usually easy to moderate.

PIM MAT 2025 is expected to be held in six test cities across Rajasthan, and the application fee is expected to be INR 1500. The institute offers MBA, MBA in Services Management, and MBA-Executive Course programs based on the scores of PIM MAT.

R. A. Podar Institute of Management Aptitude Test also known as PIM-MAT is conducted for admission to MBA programme of R. A Podar Institute of Management. PIM-MAT exam analysis the candidates on the basis of the five skills which are Logic, Business Mathematics, Current Affairs Verbal Ability and Data Interpretation. Candidates qualifying the written exam will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion/ Personal Interview rounds.

PIM-MAT 2026 exam will be held tentatively in second week of June 2026. Candidates who will register for the exam will be able to appear for the exam. The exam will be held in offline mode across six exam cities. While filling the PIM-MAT 2026 application form, candidates will be able to list the preferred exam cities as per the priority. Candidates must report at the allotted exam centre on the day of the examination.

R.A Podar Institute of Management will release the PIM MAT notification 2026 in last week of April 2026. On release of the notification, candidates can check the exam details like dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, score and selection process. PIM MAT 2026 registrations will commence soon after the release of notification. PIM MAT 2026 notification will be released online at admissions.univraj.org.

To fill the PIM MAT registration form 2026, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Open the R.A Podar Institute of Management website in a new window by clicking on this link: PIM-MAT application form
2. Go to the "Apply Now 2026" section on the official website.
3. Click on the "PIM MAT 2026 Application Form" link.
4. Enter your name, email ID, mobile phone number, and password to create an account.
5. Log in to your account with your name and password to fill the application form.

PIM MAT 2026 application process will commence tentatively in last week of April and the registration process will be an online process. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised institution.

No, PIM MAT 2026 application form will be released online at admissions.univraj.org tentatively in last week of April 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBA to other specialisation of R.A Podar Institute of Management, Rajasthan must fill the online application form on or before the last date. PIM MAT 2026 registration will end in last week of May 2026. Candiadtes must ensure to adhere to prescribed eligibility criteria to apply for PIM MAT 2026.

University of Rajasthan does not prescribe the exact syllabus for PIM-MAT. However, candidates are suggested to be updated on Current Affairs including Economics, Sociological trends, Business, Global Economic Outlook, and Nation Economic Outlook besides the prescribed sections of the PIM-MAT exam- Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability, Logic, and Business Mathematics.

PIM MAT Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation syllabus will cover the following topics:

• Family Tree
• Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
• Multi-dimensional Arrangements
• Course of Action
• Puzzles
• Visual Reasoning
• Arrangement
• Series
• Numeric Grid
• Pie Chart
• Blood Relations
• Critical Reasoning
• Calendars
• Coding & Decoding
• Syllogisms
• Statement Conclusions
• Column Graphs
• Graphs Representing Area

R.A Podar Institute of Management prescribes the PIM MAT syllabus. Refer below to know the PIM MAT syllabus for Business Mathematics:

• Elementary Arithmetic
• Calculus
• Fractions
• Elementary Algebra
• Matrix Algebra
• Decimals
• Statistics and Probability
• Percentage

Yes, PIM MAT exam consists of negative marking. As per the PIM MAT marking scheme there will be negative marking for any wrong answers, and 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer. Check the details below:

• 1 mark for every correct answer
• 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer

The PIM MAT exam is conducted offline, and candidates must fill the PIM MAT 2026 application form online. The exam will be held in offline mode, and registered candidates can know their alloted exam centre and date of examination when PIM MAT admit card is issued. The PIM MAT 2026 admit card will be tentatively in first week of June.

Candidates must report at the alloted PIM MAT exam centre one hour prior to the given time of examination. Candidates must follow the exam day guidelines to appear for the PIM MAT 2026 exam. The exam will be held in second week of June.

The PIM MAT exam pattern 2026 includes a total of 200 questions, which are divided into five sections viz., Verbal Ability, Current Affairs, Data Interpretation, Business Mathematics and Logical Reasoning. The breakup of the questions is as follows:

• Verbal Ability: 40 questions
• Current Affairs: 40 questions
• Data Interpretation: 40 questions
• Business Mathematics: 40 questions
• Logical Reasoning: 40 questions

PIM MAT 2026 will be conducted for a duration of 120 minutes/ 2 hours, and each question carries 1 mark. 1/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The medium of the exam is English, and it is an offline test.

To prepare for PIM MAT 2026 Verbal Ability section, candidates can refer the preparation strategies below:

1. Read newspapers on daily basis. Reading newspapers and magazines daily can help you improve reading and comprehension skills. 
2. Engage in discussions with peer group. Candidates can discuss a particular passage from the English section and try to figure out the main theme, characters, and plot.
3. Practice grammar to improve grammar, it is essential to practice consistently. Candidates can start by practicing basic grammar concepts like verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure.
4. Improve vocabulary by finding and memorizing the meaning of any new word that aspirant come across while reading a newspaper or a book.
5. Attempt previous year's question papers can help candidates become familiar with the difficulty level of the question paper and complete exam pattern.
6. Use online resources available that can help candidates prepare for the verbal ability section of PIM MAT. Candidates can use online quizzes, mock tests, and practice papers to assess their progress.

No, candidates with any other national/state management entrance test score will not be considered for shortlisting. Candidates will be required to appear for PIM MAT (R.A Podar Institute of Management-Management Aptitude Test ). They cannot use their other management entrance test scores as an alternative to PIM MAT for the admission process. This means that candidates will have to appear for PIM MAT that meets the admission criteria for the MBA programme at R.A Podar Institute of Management. 

PIM MAT is expected to held in second week of June 2026. The exam is conducted in computer based mode. Candidates will be required to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of examination.

For PIM MAT 2026 preparation, some of the best books to refer for preparation are:

Books	Author Name
Quantitative Aptitude	RS Aggarwal
Essential English Grammar	Murphy
General English	RS Aggarwal
Verbal-Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal

 

R.A Podar Institute of Management, University of Rajasthan does not release the PIM MAT question paper online. Candidates willing to practice through PIM MAT previous year question paper must download the sample paper referring the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the link provided- PIM MAT Question Paper

Step 2- Scroll down and click on the tab 'PIM MAT Question Paper 2026'

Step 3- Save and Download the PDF 

Step 4- Parctice with the help of PIM MAT question paper as per the exam duration.

Several benefits of solving previous year PIM MAT question paper are:

• Understand the PIM MAT exam pattern and difficulty level of the syllabus.
• Help to ace the time factor.
• Helps in managing the exam pressure.
• Helps in providing actual exam environment.

 

R.A Podar Institute of Management, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur will release the PIM MAT 2026 admit card tentatively in first week of June 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download the PIM MAT hall ticket 2026 online. PIM MAT 2026 exam will be a OMR format test, hence, candidates will have to report at the alloted PIM MAT 2026 exam ceentre on the day of examination. PIM MAT 2026 admit card is an important document that has to be carried on the day of examination.

No candidates cannot change the PIM MAT exam centre once the admit cards are released. Allotment of exam centre to candidates will be based on the options exercised and technical and administrative considerations. PIM MAT admit card 2026 will be issued for candidates soon after the registration process is over. No request for change of date or centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates will be alloted the PIM MAT exam centre as per the preferences filled by them during the registartion process. Candidates are advised to fill the PIM MAT application form details carefully. 

PIM MAT exam will be coducted in offline mode. Candidates will be required to appear at the alloted exam centre to take the entrance test. The admit card for PIM MAT 2026 will be issued to the candidates online on the official website. Only candidates who will register for PIM MAT successfully, will be able to download  the PIM MAT admit card when released. To download the PIM MAT admit card refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Fill the PIM MAT application form and pay fee

Step 2- Visit the official webiste of R.A Podar Institute of Management

Step 3- Click on the tab 'PIM MAT 2026'

Step 4- Click on the tab 'Download PIM MAT admit card'

Step 5- Enter the PIM MAT login credentials

Step 6- Screen will display the PIM MAT hall ticket

Step 7- Save and take the print of admit card.

To download the PIM MAT answer key, candidates must follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the official website- rapim.ac.in

Step 2- Now, click on the tab 'PIM MAT Admission 2026: Apply online'

Step 3- Click the 'PIM MAT Answer Key’ link on the home page

Step 4- The link will redirect you to the answer key page

Step 5- The answer key will be available in PDF format

Step 6- Click the relevant link and download the answer key

PIM MAT 2026 provisional answer key will be released tentatively in second week of June 2026. Candidates can download the provisional answer key online and challenge the answer key within the given period at univraj.org/PimMaT. Candidates who will appear for the exam will be able to challenge the answer key online. Candidates will be able to calculate their provisional score before the declaration of final results.

Candidates will be able to challenge PIM MAT 2026 answer key soon after the release of the provisional answer key. Only applicants who will appear for the exam will be able to challenge the PIM MAT 2026 provisional answer key online at univraj.org. Candidates will get a window of three to four days to challenge the key. Candidates must note that once the final PIM MAT 2026 answer key is out no objections raised will be considered thereafter.

PIM MAT results 2026 will be announced soon after the PIM MAT 2026 is conducted. Candidates who qualified the PIM MAT exam are shortlisted for the interview rounds. PIM MAT 2026 selection process rounds will be held in last week of June 2026. Candidates will have to report offline for the PIM MAT selection rounds. Candidates will be evaluated on their overall performance in application, PIM MAT 2026 exam and interview performances.

PIM-MAT 2026 counselling will be held from in last week of June 2026. The counselling process will be held for shortlisted candidates after the declaration of PIM-MAT results based on the merit in different categories. The presence of the candidate in the counselling process is a must. No leave permission will be granted on the day of the counselling. Candidates not appearing for the PIM-MAT counselling process will be disqualified.

PIM-MAT 2026 result for written examination will be declared in last week of June 2026. The result for the written examination will be declared after the release of final answer key. Based on the result, candidates are shortlisted for the group discussion and Personal Interview rounds. On the basis of the candidate's holistic performance in PIM-MAT 2026, the final results will be announced in the last week of June 2026.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA programme of R. A Podar Institute of Management, must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: Candidates must have obtained Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 45% in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer). Candidates who will be appearing for the final year examination of the qualifying degree will also be eligible to appear for PIM-MAT exam. There is no age limit to apply for PIM-MAT.

R.A. Poddar Institute of Management offers the following MBA courses through PIM MAT:

1. MBA
2. MBA in Services Management
3. MBA-Executive Course

PIM MAT syllabus is divided into five sections viz., Verbal Ability, Current Affairs, Data Interpretation, Business Mathematics, and Logical Reasoning. Candidates must note that for admission to MBA programme of R.A Poddar Institute of Management, candidates must appear for the PIM MAT compulsorily. No other MBA entrance exam scores are accepted for admission process.

Authorities have prescribed the section wise cutoff for PIM-MAT 2024: 35 percentile for General category 30 percentile for OBC category 25 percentile for SC and ST category. However, the overall qualifying percentile for written examination will be: 45 percentile for General category 40 percentile for OBC category 35 percentile for SC and ST category.