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MAT Exam Pattern 2023

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Kitiyala Jamir

Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 6 min read

What is MAT Exam?

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam for MBA/PGDM admissions administered by the All India Management Association (AIMA). The exam is administered four times a year, in February, May, December, and December. Qualifying candidates are eligible for admission to over 800 business schools that accept MAT scores.

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MAT Exam Pattern 2023

The exam pattern for the MAT December 2023 exam has been released by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It is essential for candidates planning to appear for the MAT exam to acquaint themselves with the MAT exam pattern 2023 to prepare effectively. The entrance exam will be conducted by AIMA in three different modes, namely, Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT), and Internet Based Test (IBT). The MAT exam for the PBT mode is scheduled for 9th December, 2023, CBT 1 & 2 on 3rd December, 2023 & 16th December 2023 and IBT from 6 - 17 December, 2023

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MAT CBT 1 Exam: Important Dates

Exam Events

Dates

Last Date for Registration

28th November 2023

Admit Card Release

30th November 2023

CBT MAT Exam Date 2023

3rd December 2023

MAT CBT 2 Exam: Important Dates

Exam Events

Dates

Last Date for Registration

11th December 2023

Admit Card Release

13th December 2023

CBT MAT Exam Date 2023

16th December 2023

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MAT PBT Exam: Important Dates

Exam Events

Dates

Last Date for Registration

5th December 2023

Admit Card Release

7th December 2023

MAT PBT Exam Date 2023

9th December 2023

MAT IBT Exam: Important Dates

MAT 2023 IBT Exam dates are for AIMA MAT Sept 2023 Internet Based Mode (IBT Mode) exam as below:

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Events

Dates

IBT MAT Sept 2023 Exam Date

6th  - 17th December 2023

6th  - 17th December 2023

Last Date for IBT MAT Sept 2023 Registration 

26th December 2023

14th December 2023

Start Date for IBT Sept MAT 2023 Admit Card Download 

4th - 18th  December 2023

4th - 18th  December 2023

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MAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Exam Full Name

Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

 Conducting Authority

All India Management Association (AIMA)

MAT Exam Level

National level Entrance Exam

Mode of Exam

PBT, CBT, and IBT mode

Exam Duration

2.5 hours (150 Minutes)

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Negative Marking

Yes (Scheme applicable)

Total no of Sections

Five sections with 40 questions in each of them

Total no of Questions Asked

200

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MAT Exam Pattern 2023: Section-wise Weightage

The MAT question paper for the MAT 2023 exam consists of a total of 200 questions, evenly distributed across five sections. You can refer to the table below to see the sectional weightage of the MAT 2023 exam pattern:

MAT Sections

Number of Questions

Language Comprehension

40

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

40

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

40

Mathematical Skills

40

Indian and Global Environment

40

Total

200

MAT Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

The points given below are MAT Marking Scheme:

Marks Weightage

40

Marks for Each Correct Answer

+1

Marks for Each Wrong Answer

-0.25

Total Scaled Score

800

  • The score from the Indian and Global Environment sections is not used to compute the MAT percentile.
  • All three emam modes use the same marking scheme.

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MAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Key Points

In the MAT December  2023 exam pattern, there are five sections with an equal number of questions.

  • There will be 40 questions in each section of the MAT question paper. 
  • There are a total of 200 questions.
  • All questions are in multiple-choice format.
  • The total exam time required to complete the MAT question paper is 150 minutes.
  • Although AIMA has suggested individual time limits for each section, there is no restriction in the MAT 2023 Sept exam pattern to move freely from one section to another within the overall time limit.

MAT Pattern 2023: Scoring Pattern and Format of Questions

Section-1: Language Comprehension

 Reading Comprehension in MAT Exam

Number of Questions 

20

Sectional Weightage 

50%

Types of passages 

Division of questions: 5 questions based on each passage

Types of Questions

All MCQ types with a penalty of ¼ negative marking

Format of questions:

  • The questions are based on the information in the RC passage.
  • Antonyms and synonyms of the words and phrases used in the passage; 
  • True/false statements; the main idea of the RC passage

Part-2: MAT Verbal Ability

Number of Questions 

20

Sectional Weightage 

50%

Types of Questions

  • All MCQ types have a penalty for incorrect answers.
  • Jumbled Paragraphs (3-4 questions)
  • Antonyms/Synonyms (5-6 questions)
  • Fill in the blanks (3-4 questions)
  • One word substitution (1-2 questions)
  • Idioms/Phrases (2-3 questions)

Format of questions:

Correcting the paragraph's sentence sequence, such as correct use of conditional sentences, time clauses, reported speech, and passive writing (3-4 questions)

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Section-2: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

The MAT question paper includes challenging questions in this particular area. The section in the MAT exam pattern is further divided into two parts – Intelligence Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. In the Reasoning section, questions may appear as standalone or as sets of 3-4 questions. Similar to other exams like CAT, critical reasoning questions are also featured in the Verbal Ability section. Here are the essential details about this section in the MAT exam:

Number of Questions 

40

Sectional Weightage 

20%

Types of Questions

MCQs

Format of questions:

Questions were based on family relationships, statements with cause and effect, clocks and calendars, statements with assumptions, reasons, analogies, direction, series, and incorrect terms.

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Section-3: Mathematical skills

The MAT exam pattern for the Mathematical Skills section pertains to the quantitative topics on which MAT questions are formulated. It encompasses a comprehensive range of mathematical concepts, covering Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Mensuration, trigonometry, and more. The MAT exam pattern on Quant includes questions from various areas within these topics, offering a diverse array of mathematical challenges. Here are the essential details of the Mathematical Skills section in the MAT exam pattern:

Number of Questions 

40

Sectional Weightage 

20%

Types of Questions

MCQs

Sectional Weightage in Percentile calculation

25%

Format of questions:

  • The questions asked in the section are based on Interest, Percentages, Time and Work, Profit, Loss, and Partnership.
  • Other questions are based on topics like Equations, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Geometry & Mensuration, Permutation and Combinations, and Probability among others.

Section-4: Data Analysis and Sufficiency

MAT exam pattern for Data Analysis and Sufficiency covers more topics on Data Interpretation. The key details of the section in the MAT exam pattern are:

Number of Questions 

40

Sectional Weightage 

20%

Types of Questions

MCQs

Sectional Weightage in Percentile calculation

25%

Format of questions:

  • Questions asked are based on Data Analysis shows that questions on Data Analysis are based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), and Venn diagrams.
  • Data can be presented in the form of tables, charts, or graphs.
  • More than half of the section is devoted to data interpretation (DI), with the remainder devoted to data sufficiency and data comparison.
  • This section of the MAT question paper will contain both set and individual questions.

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Section-5: Indian and Global Environment

The Indian and Global Environment section in the MAT exam is akin to the General Knowledge (GK) section. It demands a broad knowledge base encompassing various topics such as Business & Economy, notable personalities, current affairs, static GK, and more. To excel in this section, candidates are expected to be well-informed about a wide range of subjects from both national and international perspectives.

Number of Questions 

40

Sectional Weightage 

20%

Types of Questions

MCQs

Sectional Weightage in Percentile calculation

20%

Format of questions:

  • Questions are based on  Film Awards, taxation & duties, Indian constitution, Who’s who, States of India, Sports, Recent events
  • The topics covered include general knowledge, business and economics, current events, and international affairs.
  • This section is not included in the MAT exam's percentile calculations. 

 MAT Exam Pattern 2023 :  Difficulty Level

The MAT exam has an easy difficulty level. Based on an analysis of several previous MAT exam sessions, we have listed the section-wise difficulty level and number of good attempts below:

MAT Sections

Number of Good Attempts

Level of Difficulty

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

16-18

Easy to Moderate

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

22-25

Easy to Moderate

Language Comprehension

23-25

Easy to Moderate

Mathematical Skills

21-23

Easy to Moderate

Indian and Global Environment

10-15

Easy to Moderate

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MAT 2023 Syllabus

The MAT 2023 Syllabus is intended to assess the general aptitude of candidates. It encompasses five key topics, which are Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Indian and Global Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam mode?

MAT 2023 will be administered in three modes: computer-based testing, paper-based testing, and remote proctored internet-based testing (IBT).

How many times is MAT conducted in a year?

AIMA holds MAT four times a year, in February, May, September, and December.

Which section of MAT exam has maximum weightage?

Each section of the MAT exam is equally weighted. There are 40 questions in each of the five sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Indian & Global Environment.

How many subjects are included in MAT 2023 syllabus?

The MAT 2023 Syllabus is divided into five sections or subjects: Mathematical Skills, Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment.

What is the difficulty level of MAT exam?

The MAT exam is of moderate difficulty and is regarded as easier than most other MBA entrance exams such as the CAT and XAT.

What is the difference between CBT and PBT modes of MAT exam?

The CBT or computer-based mode MAT exam is administered online, with candidates punching in their answers on the computer screen using a mouse-pad. In the PBT mode exam, candidates must fill out an OMR sheet with a blue/black ball point pen and select the appropriate option as the answer.

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