MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency section is moderate to difficult. One needs to have strong calculation skills. Know the tips and tricks to score high in Data Analysis and Sufficiency section of MAT 2025 exam.
MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency preparation is all about gaining control on mathematical calculations and practice. One needs to practice a large variety of DI questions to understand various types of table, graphs, bars and pie charts through which data sets are analysed. Among the five sections of the MAT, the Data Analysis and Sufficiency section is considered to be the easier one.That is, if test takers understand the tables and charts well. Strong base in Maths is immensly helpful in quick calculations to derive solutions.
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Q: What are the MAT exam dates 2024?
MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates will be announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates will be allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT December 2024 dates are given below:
MAT Test Mode | MAT Test Date | MAT Registration Ends | Availability of MAT Admit Card |
|---|---|---|---|
CBT - 1 | 7-Dec-24 | 30-Nov-24 | 3-Dec-24 |
PBT | 14-Dec-24 | 7-Dec-24 | 10-Dec-24 |
CBT - 2 | 22-Dec-24 | 15-Dec-24 | 18-Dec-24 |
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MAT Preparation 2025: Pattern of Data Analysis & Sufficiency Section
The Data Analysis and Sufficiency section of MAT exam usually has seven to eight sets and each set comprises 3-4 questions. The questions can be from topics like - Bar Graphs, Tables, Line Graphs, Combination Graphs, Pie Charts, Caselets, Data Sufficiency, Data Comparison, etc. These are Maths based questions and require quick calculation. An important aspect of this section of MAT is that one needs to know the art of selecting the right set of questions to solve. Choose only those sets that can be solved quickly and accurately.
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MAT Data Analysis & Sufficiency Questions and Difficulty Level
For preparation of Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT exam, it is important that the candidates know the types of questions. Check the table below indicating topic-wise difficulty level of Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT exam:
| MAT DI-DSTopics |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sufficiency |
4 |
Easy |
| Data Caselet |
4 |
Difficult |
| Line Graph |
4 |
Easy-Moderate |
| Bar Graph, Expenditure and Profit |
4 |
Easy- Moderate |
| Multiple Graphs |
4 |
Easy |
| Pie Chart |
3 | Difficult |
| Data Comparison |
4 |
Easy |
| Quantitative Comparison |
3 |
Easy |
| Total |
30 |
|
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MAT Preparation: Tips for Data Analysis & Sufficiency
In this section of MAT 2025 exam, the questions might be lengthy. Candidates will be required to make optimal use of their skills to interpret the given data accurately. This section also tests decision-making ability of the candidates. In order to gain speed as well as accuracy in studying tables and charts, students must practice various shortcuts and Vedic Mathematic techniques.
Secondly, multiple types of calculations will be required to derive the result. One needs to practice table, square, square roots, cube, cube roots, etc.for faster calculation.
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Q: What are the dates for MAT 2025 exam?
MAT 2025 exam schedule has been announced for February session. In February MAT will be conducted in CBT and PBT mode. Registration process for the same began from December 24, 2024. Check MAT 2025 exam dates below:
MAT 2025 February PBT (PAPER BASED TEST) | |
|---|---|
PBT registration last date | March 2, 2025 |
MAT PBT admit card release | March 5, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
MAT PBT Date | March 9, 2025 |
MAT 2025 February CBT (COMPUTER BASED TEST) | |
|---|---|
CBT registration last date | March 9, 2025 |
MAT CBT admit card release | March 17, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
MAT CBT date | March 23, 2025 |
Types of Data Analysis & Sufficiency Questions in MAT
Questions Based on Graphs
Some questions in the Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT exam are based on different types of graphs such as Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Tables and Combination Graph. The combination graph involves the combination of two or more types of graphs like: Line Bar, Pie Bar, Table Pie, etc.
While solving graph-based questions, one needs to focus on the basics of Data Interpretation. Such questions require relating the given data to a real life scenario for easy understanding, making use of options, scanning and skipping for selection of proper option. It also involves understanding the nature of data whether they are absolute or relative. Time management is of essence in this section.
Questions Based on Data Sufficiency
After analyzing a few previous years' MAT question papers, we can say that around 5-10 Data Sufficiency questions are usually asked in MAT exam. The difficulty level of the questions is usually easy.
Questions Based on Data Comparison
The difficulty level of Data Comparison questions is easy. It is advisable to attempt the Data Comparison questions before attempting the Data Interpretation questions. This will help you in understanding the pattern of questions.
Questions Based on Caselet
In MAT exam, there is usually one caselet with around four to five questions, as seen in a few previous years' MAT question papers, the Caselet questions are most time consuming. So, attempt Caselet questions in the end.
Tips to Score High in MAT Data Analysis & Sufficiency
- Read all the questions very carefully before attempting. Understand the data presentation and then read the answer options.
- Do not read the answer options first as it may cloud your judgement while reading the question.
- Memorise Tables up to 20, Squares, Square Roots, Cubes, etc. to save time on calculation.
- Do not make assumptions in Data Analysis & Sufficiency questions as they are data-based and there is no scope of guess work.
- MAT exam has negative marking, so do not attempt questions you can’t solve with 100 per cent accuracy.
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| Number of Sections | Three | Five |
| Duration | 180 minutes | 150 minutes |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 200 (40 from each section) |
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