PIM MAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Get Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

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

PIM-MAT 2026 exam pattern has been prescribed by the authorities. As per the exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 200 objective type questions. The question paper will be divided across five sections- Logic, Verbal Ability, Current Affairs Data Interpretation and Business Mathematics. Candidates will be provided with OMR sheets to mark the correct option. The exam will be conducted for a duration of two hours to attend all five sections of PIM-MAT.

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.

PIM-MAT 2026 notification will be released online at admissions.univraj.org. Candidates can check the complete updated schedule for PIM MAT 2026 online tentatively in April 2026. The PIM-MAT 2026 notification mentions the important dates, admission process, eligibility criteria for admission to R. A. Podar Institute of Management. Interested candidates can now check the updated schedule for PIM-MAT 2026.

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.

Candidates preparing for PIM MAT through question papers is an effective way for preparation. With the help of PIM MAT question paper aspirants will be able to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and types of questions asked in the entrance exam. Aspirants can also identify their strong and weak areas and device the PIM MAT preparation strategy accordingly. PIM MAT question papers can help giving an idea about the difficulty level of the PIM MAT question paper and helping in managing the time effectively.  Candidates solving the PIM MAT previous year question paper can improve their speed and accuracy. 

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

 

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.

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.

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.