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MAT exam preparation is possible in one month. How? Check tips on how to prepare for MAT 2025 in one month, here.

MAT preparation in one month

MAT preparation in 1-month: MAT exam is conducted four times a year, so candidates get ample number of attempts and ample time to prepare. However, if a candidate decides to take the test just a month before the MAT exam date, they need to have a quick plan, which should be exhaustive at the same time.

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If you plan to appear for MAT February 2025 phase you have one month to prepare for MAT 2025 exam. So, make a plan which covers key topics from the syllabus. The topics of focus in MAT are Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Modern Math, Pie Charts, Tables, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Statement and Conclusion, Arrangements, Family Tree, etc. Cover these topics thoroughly by practicing a good number of sample questions and mock tests to crack MAT exam in one month. Check below some expert tips for MAT one-month preparation:

Q:   How can I prepare for MAT in six months?

A:

For MAT preparation in six months candidates need to have a focused plan. They must gather the best books for MAT preparation and start with covering the syllabus. MAT syllabus should be completed in three months. You can make a monthly/weekly or daily plan to cover the syllabus which should include studying one topic each from the main four sections - Mathematical Skills, Data Interpretation, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning as well as Language Comprehension. Keep the Indian and Global Environment section for the last. In the next two months, practice MAT sample papers and MAT mock tests to gain control over the topics you studied in the first three months. For a speed based test like MAT mock test and sample paper practice is a must because only with the help of these you can gain speed and accuracy in solving questions. The MAT question paper can have tough, tricky or easy question so you should be prepared for all types. In the last one month, study for the Indian and Global Environment section and do daily revision of all other topics. Solve a few previous year MAT question paper or solve a couple of mock tests to stay in touch with your abilities. Read More: MAT 6 months preparation plan

Q:   Which section of MAT exam has maximum weightage?

A:

Each section of MAT exam has equal weightage. All the five sections - Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian & Global Environment have 30 questions. Each question carries one mark thus the section wise weightage of marks is 30 per section. There is negative marking of 0.25 in MAT. Since, every section has equal weightage, you need to prepare well for each one of them for a good overall score. Even in the exam, spend a good amount of time on each section and solve a minimum number of questions to meet the sectional cut off. Since, there is no sectional time-limit in MAT exam. Candidates can decide themselves how much time they should spend on which section as one needs to score well in all sections because of equal weightage. Out of 2 hours or 120 minutes, candidates should allot maximum time to the section they find tough or are calculation intensive. It is advisable to attempt the easier sections first and then move to tougher sections.

Q:   If I am preparing for CAT, do I need to prepare separately for MAT?

A:
No, CAT and MAT syllabuses are almost same. MAT is easy. If you are preparing for CAT then no need of separate work for MAT. The syllabus is almost the same. I was also a student who prepared for CAT immediately after my graduation. The important things which you should look into while preparing for this exam are as follows: 1. Select one of the best coaching centers which offer quality education- TIME is one of the famous coaching centers for CAT. 2. Dedication- Be focused on the aim which you need to achieve. 3. Try to read Hindu newspaper editorial. Most of the passages which appear in CAT are from Hindu editorial. 4. Try to maximum number of online mock test. You will definitely clear CAT by doing the above. 5. Try to read as much as you can and make note of points. 6. Revision of each week topics is very important. 7. Mathematical ability questions will be little twisted try to do as faster as you can. These are my tips for you to crack both MAT and CAT.

How to Prepare for MAT 2025 in One Month?

Preparing for MAT in one month requires selective study. Most of the topics included in the MAT syllabus are same as other MBA entrance exams which you would have appeared for at some point in time. So, all you need for the preparation of MAT exam 2025 is revision. Go through the topics and see which ones you are familiar with. Since one month is quite a less time, focus on only those topics that you already know. Also, check out MAT question papers of previous years for topic wise weightage. Focus on those topics more from which maximum questions are asked. 

Focused Strategy

With one month to go for the MAT, make a plan that is focussed on scoring high and not completing the syllabus. Look for past years' MAT question papers or check out online lectures to know which are the topics having high weightage. Study those topics through sample questions practice. MAT 2025 will have 150 questions but there is no need to solve all of them. In the time limit of 2 hours, one can solve maximum 100-110 questions, which is sufficient to score a high percentile if there is 80-100 per cent accuracy. So, check out which MAT topics to focus on and which ones too leave.  

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We recommend joining Facebook, Telegram study groups to seek help and guidance from other aspirants and mentors. A mentor’s guidance always helps in exam preparation. The result of all the hard work put in for MAT 2025 preparation will depend on how you handle the exam day. Read below to know more on MAT preparation in one month.

What is MAT Exam Pattern?

As per MAT exam pattern 2025, duration of the exam is of two hours. The question paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions equally divided into five sections. Find more details of the pattern in the table below.

MAT Sections

No. of Questions

Suggested time (in minutes)

Reading Comprehension

30

30

Mathematics Skills

30

35

Data Interpretation and Analysis

30

25

Critical Reasoning

30

20

Economic and Business Environment

30

10

Total

150

120

Q:   How can I prepare for MAT?

A:
Hi, Set your plan right. Work on your plan and identify your weaknesses and strength. Get the right material. Try to plan and identify above stated things within a week. Set your plan agile and keep buffer time for revision and solving mock test papers. Start with your verbal and quantitative practice in parallel. Time management is very important at every single point of time till the final day and even on the day. Be positive. Solve questions in a specified time frame as this will help you in doing questions in time. Maintain a good balance between your accuracy and solving time. You can refer to the below link for complete information on MAT: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/exams/mat/preparation-tips

Q:   What is the difficulty level of MAT exam?

A:

MAT is one of the easier MBA entrance exam. The difficulty level of the exam much easier than CAT XAT or CMAT. Candidates usually prepare for CAT XAT and CMAT and use that experience to give the MAT exam. Even though the MAT has more questions than XAT CAT CMAT. It is easier because the questions of all the five sections include:

  • Mathematical Skills
  • Language Comprehension
  • Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
  • Data Analysis and Sufficiency
  • Indian and Global Environment

These are easy and straightforward. There are less Reading Comprehension passages of shorter length and are easy to comprehend. Since, the Indian and Global Environment scores are not taken into consideration for MAT percentile calculation, candidates find it easier to crack MAT in 2.5 hours with high scores.

Q:   Is MAT syllabus more difficult than other MBA entrance exams?

A:

The MAT syllabus is same as other MBA entrance exams, which is Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude English Comprehension and General Awareness, only their nomenclature is different. So, candidates preparing for MAT has to study the same subject, topics and sub-topics that they have to study in CAT or CMAT.

In fact, candidates can use the same books for studying for MAT as well as other MBA entrance exams. In terms of difficulty level of the exam, MAT is easier in comparison to other MBA entrance exams. The difficulty level of MAT question paper is usually easy and there is no sectional time limit.

Moreover, MAT is conducted multiple times a year so candidates can choose an exam date or session whenever they are fully prepared for the exam, unlike in other MBA entrances, where candidates have to cover the syllabus, etc. Before a particular exam date. In MAT candidates have the choice of multiple attempts to improve score. A lot of candidates opt for the MAT for the reason that it is easy and they can get a good MBA college through it.

Q:   Can I prepare for MAT in 1 month?

A:

It is unlikely that any one can prepare successfully for MAT in one month from scratch. However, if a you have appeared for the MAT or any other MBA entrance exam recently, then you can crack it with one-month preparation. We say this, because if you’ve recently appeared for MAT or any other MBA entrance exam, you will only need to practice more questions and mock tests or revise important topics in the give one month to be able to crack it. The syllabus of MAT is same as that of other MBA entrance exams, and the difficulty level is easy. So, you will not really have to practice too many mock tests. Read More: MAT 1-month preparation plan

Q:   How can I prepare for MAT exam without coaching?

A:
I am telling you some books and you can check last year's question papers that will help you to crack it without coaching List of 10 best books for MAT are given below : 1. Mission MBA MAT Guide by B S Sijwali and Tarun Goal (Arihant Books) 2. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) Entrance Exams with Practice CDby GKP (G K Publications Pvt. Ltd. ) covers, 3. The Pearson MAT Super Course with CD (Pearson) 4. Study Package For Management Aptitude Test by Arun Sharma (Tata McGraw-Hill) 5. 10 Challengers MAT 10 Mock Tests for Management Aptitude Testby Dharmendra Mittal (Arihant Publications) 6. MAT Score Accelerator (Odisha Publication) 7. MAT Solved Papers by Odisha Experts (Odisha Publication) 8. 10 Mock Test Papers MAT by Career Launchers (Oswaal Books) 9. R S Aggarwal for Class XI and XII Maths 10. Barrons Guide to GMAT by Eugene D. Jaffe and Stephen Hillbert (Galgotias Publication Pvt. Ltd. ) good luck!

Also read: MAT syllabus 2025

Best Books for MAT 2025 Preparation

Studying from books recommended for MAT exam preparation is the best option when you have less time. Check the table below for best books for MAT preparation. These books are most popular among MBA aspirants as they offer topic wise discussion as well as a range of sample questions of easy, medium and high difficulty levels. 

MAT Books

Publications

MAT Entrance Exam Guide

RPH editorial

MAT 20-Year Topic-Wise Solved Papers

Disha Experts

Mission MBA: MAT Mock Test & Solved Papers

BS Sijwalii and Tarun Goyal

Mission MBA MAT Guide

Arihant Publications

Also read: Best Books for MAT Exam Preparation

Practice MAT Mock Test

Like most of the entrance test, MAT exam too is a speed based test. Candidates will face the challenge of time limit. For this, practicing full-length MAT mock test daily is essential. With enough practice of MAT mock tests, students can get into the habit of taking time bound entrance exams and this will make the actual exam a cakewalk. Check below free MAT mock test by Shiksha.

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Section wise 30-Day MAT Preparation Plan 

Check below a section-wise plan to prepare for MAT exams in 30 days. This plan will also help you in ensuring that you are able to cover of the complete MAT syllabus.

MAT Sections

Area of Focus 1

Area of Focus 2

Area of Focus 3

 

Language Comprehension

Practice sample MAT RC passages

Work on your English grammar, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning skills.

Test your knowledge by solving MAT question papers.

Mathematical Skills

Study Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration and Trigonometry and gain clarity on basic concepts.

Keep solving previous year MAT question papers and sample papers to know what's in store for you in the exam.

Develop the skill of mental calculation to save time during the exam.

Check your performance after every mock test and and analyse your progress.

 

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Understand the concept and pattern of different types of reasoning questions - verbal, visual, critical, etc.

Learn methods and tricks of solving reasoning question swiftly.

Practice multiple MAT mock tests to know the types of reasoning questions asked in MAT.

 

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Learn tricks of understanding graphs and tables in least amount of time. Learn shortcuts of interpreting data accurately.

Learn to solve questions without a calculator or an app.

Practice mock test and online data sufficiency series to get an idea of different kind of questions.

 

Economic and Business Environment

Follow business and current affairs news. Study static GK from recommended books.

Make notes on current affairs, national and global issues.

Take up general knowledge-based quizzes and online tests to improve your knowledge in this area.

MAT 2025 Preparation in One Month: Bottomline

To be able to crack MAT exam with only one month preparation, one needs to have the clarity of target score and college. Check the MAT cut offs for admission of the MBA colleges that you are targeting. Then prepare from the MAT syllabus accordingly. By the day before exam, you should be able to score the same as admission cut offs in the MAT mock tests.

On the exam day, focus only on those questions that are from topics which are your strength areas. Focus on maximizing your score and not getting penalized for wrong answers. The scores Economic and Business Environment section is not considered for MAT percentile calculation, so you can skip or deprioritize it during preparation. Focus on important topics that have potential to get you high score in these 30 days that you've got. 

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