PIM MAT Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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 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.

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.

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

 

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.

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.