MAT Syllabus

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 questions on the same day. You will also have adequate practice in this method.

All topics in MAT Examination are equally important however some of the topics to keep in fingertips are as follows:

1)  Data Analysis and Sufficiency : Texts, tables, graphs, charts, and Venn diagrams should be learned to observe and interpret the data. 

2) Language Comprehension: Grammar Vocabulary Reading Comprehension, Phrases/Idioms Para Jumbles Sentence Completion, One Word Substitution Antonyms/Synonyms Sentence Correction, Parts of Speech Verbal Ability. 

3) Mathematical Skills: LCM and HCF Profit and Loss Speed, Time and Distance, Commercial Maths Sequence And Series Triangles, Complex Numbers Surds and Indices Set Theory, Percentages Interest (Simple and Compound) Number System, Permutation and Combinations Heights and Distance Circles, Binomial Theorem Inequalities Mixtures and Alligations, Geometry Trigonometry Linear Programming, Elementary Mathematics Venn Diagrams Equations. 

4) Intelligence and Critical Reasoning : Family Tree, Arrangement Calendars, Strong and Weak Arguments Series Coding & Decoding, Multi-Dimensional Arrangements Numeric Grid Syllogisms, Course of Action Pie Chart Statement Conclusions, Puzzles Blood Relations, Column Graphs, Visual Reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Graphs Representing Area. 

5) General Awareness: Current Affairs, Company Punchlines, Sports, World Records, History, Finance, Business, International Organisation, Corporate News, CEOs Statements & Quotations Science, Awards and Winners, Social issues, Entertainment, Books and Authors, Geography, Politics. 

To know more about the MAT examination refer to the official website.

MAT Entrance Examination has a total of 200 questions which are divided into 5 sections - Language and Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian - Global Environment. 40 questions are asked from each section as follows - 

1) Language and Comprehension - 40 questions. 

2) Intelligence and Critical Reasoning - 40 questions. 

3) Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency - 40 questions. 

4) Mathematical Skills - 40 questions. 

5) Indian and Global Environment - 40 questions. 

Note : there is no sectional timing for the MAT examination however candidates are advised to not spend much time in the Indian and Global Environment section since it is not going to be considered for percentage calculation. 

Refer to the official website of MAT, for more information about the examination.

MAT Mock Test is a replica of the actual exam for candidates to have an experience of the test beforehand. It carries 150 MCQs with solutions to be solved within 2 hours. The correct options and total scores are given at the end of the MAT mock test. Practicing MAT mock test will help the aspirant in learning the test structure and pattern of the exam. It also helps in increasing speed of solving questions. A full-length MAT mock test contains 150 questions with solutions, that are divided among the five section. Each of the five sections of the mock test have 30 questions with 4 options to choose the correct option from. The sectional MAT mock test contains 30 questions with solutions. The score is presented to the candidate onscreen immediately after completing the MAT mock test. You can evaluate your performance and preparation level based on the score displayed at the end of the MAT mock test.