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MAT Exam Pattern 2024 - Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, & Sectional Weightage

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The MAT Exam Pattern is released every year by the All India Management Association (AIMA) on their official website. Over the years, there has been significant change in the MAT Exam Pattern. The MAT exam is now conducted for 2 hours instead of 2.5 hours and the questions have also been reduced from 200 to 150. The exam is conducted in 3 modes - Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT), and Internet Based Test (IBT).

The MAT Exam is conducted 4 times a year - February, May, August, and December and the candidates can appear for the exam any number of times an in multiple modes. The MAT Score is valid for 1 year and the candidates can use their best score for admission. The difficulty level of the MAT Exam is considered to be between easy and moderate. Get all the details related to the MAT Exam Pattern in this section.

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MAT Exam Pattern - An Overview

Let us understand the basic overview and highlights of the MAT Exam pattern in the table presented below. It must be noted that the MAT Exam is considered to be one of the most student friendly and easy MBA Exams in comparison to exams like CAT, XAT, SNAP, etc.

Particulars

Details

MAT exam conducting body

All India Management Association

Mode of MAT 2024

  • Computer-based test
  • Paper-based test
  • Internet-based test

Medium of MAT exam 2024

English



MAT Syllabus 2024

  • Data Analysis and Sufficiency
  • Economics and Business Studies
  • Mathematical skills
  • Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
  • Language Comprehension

MAT exam Duration 2024

120 minutes

MAT exam 2024 Total marks

150 marks

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Question


Marking Scheme

  • +1 for each correct answer
  • - 0.25 for each wrong answer

Total number of sections

Five sections with 30 MCQ questions in each of them. (previously 40)

Exam Level

National Level Entrance Exam

MAT Exam Pattern - Sectional Weightage & Time -Limit

The MAT Question Paper consists of 5 sections and each section has 30 questions each. Since each section carries an equal weightage, students should not leave any section and should work on all the aspects. There are a total of 150 questions to be solved within 120 minutes. Check the section-wise questions and time-limit in the table below. The time-limit analysis will help the students figure out how much time needs to be spent on each section. It may however be noted that the time-limit suggested here may not be relatable to all students. It can be changed as per the thinking and the speed of the student(s).

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MAT Sections

Number of Questions

Time Limit

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

30

30

Economics and Business Environment

30

25

Mathematical skills

30

30

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

30

15

Language Comprehension

30

20

TOTAL

150

120

MAT Exam Pattern - Old Pattern Vs New Pattern (Comparison)

The table below provides a comparative analysis of the MAT exam pattern over the last years.

Section No.

Section Name

New Pattern - No. of Questions

Old Pattern – No. of Questions

I

Language Comprehension

30

40

II

Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

30

40

III

Mathematical Skills

30

40

IV

Data Analysis & Sufficiency

30

40

V

Economic & Business Environment

30

40

(Earlier this section was named as ‘Indian and Global Environment')

MAT Total Questions

 

150

200

MAT Exam Duration

 

120 Mins.

150 Mins.

MAT Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme

Check the Marking Scheme for MAT Exam below.

Answer Type

Marking Scheme

Each Correct answer

+ 1

Each wrong answer

- 0.25

Not answered

0

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MAT Exam Pattern - IBT Requirements

The test structure, syllabus, and marking scheme for all 3 modes remains the same. However, for the IBT Requirements, the candidates are expected to have a smooth connection for uninterrupted exam experience. These requirements and specifications have been tabulated below.

MAT IBT Requirements

Description

Network

  • The candidates must have a high-speed and stable internet connection 
  • A proxy for this is if they can easily log into their email accounts. Upload Speed: Minimum speed => 512 kbps

Supported Browsers

  • Chrome version 63 and above
  • Firefox version 52 and above

Operating System

Windows OS (Version 7 and above)

Dot NET framework

MSB requires a dot net framework. The minimum supported version is 4.5.1 .NET framework

Memory

65MB of permanent free space on the default hard drive

MAT Exam Pattern - Important Topics and Links

To crack the MAT Exam, it is important to understand the important topics covered in each section along with the relevant links. Refer to the below data and links for preparation tips and other useful topics.

MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency

The important topics covered in this section include Data Analysis based Question Tables, Graph Data interpretation question and Data comparison including speed and accuracy, Questions on DI have much higher weightage, etc.

Also Read: Data Analysis and Sufficiency Preparation Tips

MAT Economics and Business Environment

The important topics covered in this section include Current Affairs Economics International Affairs Film and awards, Sports, Conventional GK.

Also Read: Economics and Business Environment Preparation Tips

MAT Mathematical Skills

The important topics covered in this section include Profit and loss Interest, Time and Work Percentage Ratio and Proportion Variation, Geometry & Mensuration, Permutation and Combinations, and Probability among others.

Also Read: Quantitative Aptitude or Mathematics Preparation Tips

MAT Intelligence and critical reasoning

The important topics covered in this section include Questions based on Family relations, Statements-Cause and effect, Clocks and calendars, Statements – Assumptions, Reasons, analogies, direction, series, and Incorrect Terms.

Also Read: Intelligence and critical reasoning Preparation Tips

MAT Language Comprehension

The important topics covered in this section include Questions based on information in the RC passage; Antonyms/synonyms of the words & phrases as used in the passage; True/false statements; the main idea of the RC passage

Also Read: Language Comprehension Preparation Tips

MAT Exam Pattern Vs CAT Exam Pattern Vs ATMA Exam Pattern

Any aspirant willing to prepare for MBA, may decide to give more than 1 entrance exam. The most popular MBA Exams include CAT and ATMA. We have curated a comparative analysis for all the 3 exams so that the students can get an understanding of each exam pattern and prepare accordingly. The table below is a comprehensive guide on these exams.

Component

MAT 2024

CAT 2023

ATMA 2024

Total Questions

150

66

180

Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam

 2 hours

 2 hours

3 hours

Question Format

All MCQs

70% questions are MCQs, rest Non-MCQs

All MCQs

Answer Options for MCQs

 4

4

    4

Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer

 1

3

    1

Negative Marking

0.25 mark

MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs

0.25 mark

Exam Difficulty Level

Easy to Moderate

Difficult

Easy to Moderate

Number of Sections

5

3

   6

Section-1: Name and Number of Questions

Language Comprehension: 30

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 24

Analytical Reasoning Skills-1: 30

Section-2: Name and Number of questions

Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 30

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -20

Verbal Skills-1: 30

Section-3: Name and Number of Questions

Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 30

Quantitative Ability-22

Quantitative Skills-1: 30

Section-4: Name and Number of Questions

Mathematical Skills: 30

Not Applicable

Verbal Skills-2: 30

Section-5: Name and Number of Questions

Economic & Business Environment: 30

Not Applicable

Analytical Reasoning Skills-2: 30

Section-6: Name and Number of Questions

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Quantitative Skills-2: 30

Facility to Choose Order of Sections

Yes, any section/question within the overall time limit

No, should follow pre-defined sectional order

No, should follow pre defined order

Individual Sectional time limit

No, the Candidate needs to complete the test in 120 minutes

Yes, each section with 40 Minutes time limit

Yes, 30 Minutes for each Section

Top MBA colleges accepting exam score

BIMTECH, Jaipuria Institute of Management, IPE Hyderabad, IBA Bangalore

20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, NITIE, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of others

PUMBA, DY Patil, IFIM, Welingkar, Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MAT exam pattern??

The MAT exam pattern has been slightly modified. The exam is conducted both online and offline and the total marks of the exam are 150. The exam has 150 questions to be solved in 120 mins.

How many sections are there in MAT??

There are 5 sections in the MAT exam. The sections are divided as data analysis, language comprehension, economics and business environment, mathematical skills, and intelligence and critical reasoning.

Is GK counted in MAT??

No, the scores of the GK section are not counted in the overall MAT percentile.

What is the marking scheme of MAT??

As per the marking scheme of MAT, one mark is awarded for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks are awarded for any unattempted questions.

Are there any changes in the MAT exam pattern 2024 compared to previous years??

The MAT exam pattern has been revised and changed. earlier there used to be 40 questions in each section. However, now there are only 30 questions in each section.

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