MAT EXAMINATION GUIDE: MAT Examination Syllabus 2020

A: The AIMA sets the syllabus for MAT. The main topics are broadly from five categories which are – Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian and Global Environment.

A: There are a total of 200 multiple-choice questions. 40 questions from each of the five sections that are- Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Indian and Global Environment.

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A: The main topics to refer are- verb, noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, speech, sentence making and correction, antonym, synonyms, one-word substitution, idioms/phrases, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, fill in the blanks, para jumble.

A: The syllabus of Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematics include- Time, speed, distance, Ratios and proportion, HCF and LCM, in-equations quadratic and linear equations, Averages, number system, algebra, geometric progression, partnership (accounts), Geometry including lines, angles, triangles, spheres, rectangles, cube and cones, work and time, profit & loss, percentages.

A: The syllabus for this section includes- family tree, course of action, arrangement, pie chart, calendars, statement conclusions, strong arguments and weak arguments, puzzles, series, blood relations, coding & decoding, column graphs, multi-dimensional arrangements, visual reasoning, numeric grid, critical reasoning, syllogisms, a graph representing the area.

A: The Indian & Global Environment section of MAT exam includes topics such as- current affairs, top officials of big companies, tag lines of companies, important quotations, sports, science, world records, famous awards and prizes, history, social issues, finance, entertainment, business, books and authors, international organization, geography, major corporate news and politics.

A: Mock tests are useful in gaining an understanding of the pattern of the exam as well as the syllabus. Taking these tests regularly will help in familiarizing with the pattern of questions from each section of the syllabus.

A: The MAT exam is of moderate difficulty.  The questions from data analysis and sufficiency are a little difficult but the mathematics section is quite straightforward. Understanding the fundamentals and good practice of the mock tests is the key to crack MAT exams.

A: For the data analysis and sufficiency section, practice is important.  Memorize the formulas and revise them periodically.

A: An overall score above 90 percentile is considered to be good. Many B schools offer scholarships if you have a really good score.

A: Practice different types of questions; build on improving solving speed and finishing within the time limit. Also after each mock test, evaluate your results and work on your mistakes.

A: The MAT syllabus touches almost all the important topics. These topics are of moderate difficulty.

A: One of the best ways to cover all the topics is to practice all the mock tests regularly.

A: In the reasoning section, almost all the questions are from Family Relation, Statements- Cause & Effect, Clocks & Calendars, Statement- Assumptions, Relations, analogies, direction, series and incorrect terms.

A: One of the key points to note is that none of the questions is ever repeated in the MAT syllabus. Also, all the questions asked in the exam are from the prescribed syllabus only.