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MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

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MAT is AIMA's management entrance, conducted four times a year and accepted by 600+ business schools.

At a glance
Conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA)
Mode Paper-based (PBT), Computer-based (CBT), or Both (PBT+CBT)
Duration 120 minutes
Total Questions 150
Negative Marking -0.25 marks per incorrect answer
Eligibility Graduates in any discipline; final year students can apply
Fee (PBT or CBT) ₹2,300
Fee (PBT + CBT) ₹4,000
Score Validity 1 year (best score from multiple attempts accepted)

Official sources

Note: AIMA does not publish official previous-year question papers.

Exam pattern

The exam consists of five sections, each containing 30 questions, for a total of 150 questions.

Section Name Questions
I Language Comprehension 30
II Intelligence and Critical Reasoning 30
III Mathematical Skills 30
IV Data Analysis and Sufficiency 30
V Economic and Business Environment 30

Syllabus

The syllabus covers five core areas: - Language Comprehension: Reading comprehension, verbal ability, grammar. - Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: Logical reasoning, analytical reasoning. - Mathematical Skills: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and basic quantitative topics. - Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables) and data sufficiency. - Economic and Business Environment: Current affairs, business awareness, and economic concepts.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Build reading speed daily: long, dense editorials and essays.
  2. Quant and DI come from Class 8–10 arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Master the basics before the tricks.
  3. Take full mocks under the real time rules and analyse every one.

Free resources