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a year agoContributor-Level 10
It is possible to study for the MAT exam in three months, but it will require significant effort and time commitment. A three-month preparation strategy for the MAT should be followed, which should cover the course and involve practice sessions. You can't wait to finish the MAT syllabus because you don't have much time, and then you can start working on sample questions and mock exams. You must do both tasks concurrently. Create a list of subjects where the most questions on the MAT exam are asked. Prioritise them first. To be sure you have understood both theory and application, study the material and work through a few sample questio
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The MAT IBT exam format is identical to that of the CBT or PBT. All examination modalities of the MAT exam follow the same pattern, in actuality. The MAT exam takes two hours, or 120 minutes, to complete in the PBT, CBT, and IBT modalities. The marking system is one plus one for a right answer and one minus 0.25 for a wrong answer. Since there is no sectional time limit for the MAT, candidates are free to use the two hours anyway they see fit. Ideally, they should dedicate 25 minutes each to the top four areas and 15 minutes to the general knowledge portion. Because each MAT session contains a different set of questions, there can be a
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, the syllabus for MAT Entrance Examination is similar to other entrance examinations. If a candidate is preparing for any other management entrance examinations, they can easily prepare for MAT through the same syllabus as well.
MAT is termed one of the easiest entrance examination for management studies. The examination has no sectional timing as well, sparing the candidates from the trouble of doing one section at a particular time.MAT can be attempted several times in an year, hence, candidates can learn from their mistakes and give another try in the same year.
Refer to the official website of MAT for more information.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
One of the best reasons why MAT is considered as easy compared to other MBA entrance examination is the number of attempts, there is no limit on the number of attempts for this examination. MAT is conducted four times in an year through different modes.
However, each attempt will require a new application along with a new fees.
To know more about the MAT examination, refer to the official website.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, MAT is easier than other MBA entrance examinations in many aspects. The questions range from easy to moderate level in terms of difficulty hence making it easy for most candidates. There is no sectional time limit, it depends upon the candidates to choose how much they want to spend on a particular section. The former is conducted four times an year, making it more easy for candidates to learn from their mistakes. There is no number of compulsory questions, out of 200 questions, candidates can choose as much as they wish to.
To know more about the MAT examination, refer to the official website.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Covering MAT syllabus and scoring good in the examination in six months is not impossible and can be achieved with consistency. Candidates should keep these things in mind during their preparation:
• Be familiar with the syllabus: Spend time in analysing the syllabus and list them all to make sure you don't go out of syllabus or skip something.
• Time management: although their is no boundry for sectional time spending, Candidates should make sure to give time based tests so that they don't end up spending majority of time on one section.
• Cover the syllabus in three to four months : Cover the complete MAT Syll
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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 |
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