MAT mock test and practice questions are the most important aspect of exam preparation. To help MAT aspirants prepare well for the exam, Shiksha.com has curated MAT Mock Test on the basis of official MAT question papers of previous years. If you are preparing for MAT 2024 exam you must practice mock tests and sample questions given here. Check here.
MAT sample questions with solutions - To prepare for MAT exam, candidates must practice sample questions and exercises to develop calculation speed and improve MCQ solving ability. If you are preparing for MAT 2024, make sure you practice enough number of sample questions and mock tests. Once you complete the MAT syllabus, get down to solving MAT questions of previous years and practice questions. The benefit of practicing MAT questions with answers is that it helps you understand and master all possiblities.
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MAT exam is conducted multiple times in a year, so it is easy to prepare for the exam with the help of practice questions. All you need to do is, make a 6-month plan for MAT. In your MAT preparation plan, MAT Mock Tests must find a place as they will help you in achieving speed and accuracy. You must practice a range of MAT Mock Tests so that you are well versed with all types of questions and have complete control on time and speed by the time MAT 2024 exam day arrives.
Q: What is the total number of questions in MAT exam?
MAT exam has 150 multiple-choice questions equally divided into five sections - Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian and Global Environment. Each section of the exam has 30 questions. The questions are in MCQ format with four options to choose the correct options from. Given below is the sectional break up of MAT question paper. All three modes of exam have the same weightage.
Language Comprehension: 30 questions
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: 30 questions
Data Analysis and Sufficiency: 30 questions
Mathematical Skills: 30 questions
Indian and Global Environment: 30 questions
Since there is no sectional time limit in MAT candidates can divide time between all the five sections according to their own exam strategy and target score. The score of Indian and Global Environment section is not taken into consideration for percentile calculation, thus candidates should not spend more than 10-15 minutes on it.
Q: What are the important topics of MAT exam?
MAT exam has five important sections - Mathematical Skills, Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian and Global Environment. Each section carries 40 questions each. Given below are the important topics from which questions are asked in MAT.
- Language Comprehension - Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms and Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Parts of Speech, One Word Substitution, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Idioms/Phrases, Grammar, Fill the Blanks, Para Jumbles and Verbal Ability.
- Intelligence and Critical Reasoning - Family Tree, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Multi-Dimensional Arrangements, Course of Action, Puzzles, Visual Reasoning, Arrangement, Series, Numeric Grid, Pie Chart, Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning, Calendars, Coding and Decoding, Syllogisms, Statement Conclusions, Column Graphs and Graphs Representing Area.
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency - Tables, Pie Charts, Caselet-based Data Charts, Graphs - Line X-Y Graphs, Venn Diagram, Bar Diagrams, Data Analysis and Data Comparison and Data Sufficiency Mathematical Skills- LCM and HCF, Commercial Maths Complex Numbers, Percentages, Permutation and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, and more.
Q: Is the question paper of MAT IBT different from MAT CBT or PBT?
To help MAT exam aspirants prepare well for the exam, Shiksha.com has curated MAT Mock Test in the basis of official MAT question papers of previous years. Solving the MAT practice questions given below will give the aspirant an experience of actual MAT test paper.
MAT Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage
Given below is the table indicating the sectional break-up of the MAT question paper. The test structure has changed this year and the total number of MAT questions have been reduced to 150. The MAT exam duration has also been reduced from 2.5 hours to 2 hours. The Shiksha MAT Mock Test is designed on the same pattern:
MAT Features |
MAT Exam Details |
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MAT sections |
|
Number of questions per section |
30 |
Total number of questions |
150 |
Exam duration |
120 minutes |
Total marks |
150 |
Marking scheme |
+1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
Q: What are the important topics for MAT preparation?
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MAT Sample Questions and Answers for Preparation
Before attempting the free MAT mock tests by Shiksha, check out these MAT sample questions and answer keys.
MAT Quantitative Techniques Questions
Q 1: A dealer of scientific instrument offers successive discount of 20%, 10% and 5% respectively on the marked price of Rs. 1500. He offers successive discounts of 20%, 20% and 10% respectively on another scientific instrument which is marked 2000. What is the sum of selling prices of both of the scientific equipment?
(a) 2578
(b) 1260
(c) 1846
(d) 2178
Solution: (d)
Q 2: In how much time (in years), will a sum of money become thrice of itself at the rate of 25% per annum simple interest?
(a) 6 years
(b) 8 years
(c) 12 years
(d) 10 years
Solution: (b)
MAT Data Interpretation Questions
The table given below shows 4 different types of calculators sold in 4 different shops.
Section |
C1 |
C2 |
C3 |
C4 |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 |
800 |
2000 |
1000 |
5000 |
S2 |
2100 |
3000 |
1250 |
8000 |
S3 |
5800 |
4100 |
2250 |
10000 |
S4 |
10000 |
11000 |
5800 |
12500 |
Q 3: If L1 is average of calculators C1 sold in all 4 shops, L2 is average of calculators C2 sold in all 4 shops and L3 is average of C3 calculators sold in all 4 shops. What is the ratio of difference between L1 and L2 and difference between L3 and L1?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Solution: (c)
Q 4: The calculators C2 sold in shop S2 is what percent more than the number of calculators C3 sold in S1?
(a) 500
(b) 330
(c) 200
(d) 100
Solution: (c)
MAT Logical Reasoning Questions
Q 5: Complete the following series.
2, 6, 15, 28, 55, ?
(a) 110
(b) 85
(c) 78
(d) 53
Solution: (c)
Q 6: Arrange the following words as per dictionary order.
- Annually
- Annular
- Description
- Design
- Development
(a) 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(c) 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
(d) 2, 1, 5, 3, 4
Solution: (b)
MAT Indian and Global Environment Questions
Q 7: Which institution launched an information database including a repository of information pertaining to municipal bonds?
(a) IRDAI
(b) NABARD
(c) RBI
(d) SEBI
Solution: (d)
Q 8: Which ministry has recently (in Dec ‘22) launched the Stay Safe Online campaign & G-20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) program in New Delhi, Delhi?
(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Solution: (a)
MAT Language Comprehension Questions
Q 9: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word and complete the given sentence.
Rajat had a bad ______ and couldn't get along with his co-workers.
- surcharge
(b) temper
(c) dialect
(d) position
Solution: (b)
Q 10: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words and complete the given sentence.
It is mainly for this reason that _______ modern economic thinkers maintain that society would prosper when people are left alone to _______ their self-interests.
(a) latter, surrender
(b) late, replicate
(c) latest, navigate
(d) late, pursue
Solution: (d)
Shiksha MAT Mock Test
Check out free Shiksha MAT mock tests for practice. These MAT mock tests have been prepared from actual MAT test papers so that you get the experience of the actual exam and get familiar with the actual difficulty level.
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- What is the difference between MAT and CAT exam?
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St. Xavier's University Kolkata accepts various national-level entrance test including MAT. Thus, canddiates seeking admission to the MBA programme can apply via valid MAT score. As per official sources, the 2025 session of MAT exam is schedueled to be held on Mar 9, 2025. Interested students can a
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Yes, admissions are possible without MAT through other accepted entrance exam scores. The other accepted entrance exam scores are XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET, and others. Hence, students have the option to easily get admission through other accepted entrance exams if they have missed the MAT or sc
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With a MAT score in the 92.98 percentile, you have a variety of excellent options for applications, including prestigious management institutions such as the Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), and
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No, MAT IBT is not easier that PBT or CBT. The difficulty level of all exam modes of MAT is same. One needs to be prepared equally well for every section and every topic of the MAT syllabus, irrespective of the exam mode they choose. One may find MAT IBT more convenient, as it can be taken from any
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The leading entrance examinations for MBA programs comprise CAT and MAT, both of which are recognised by nearly all MBA colleges across India. While there are slight variations in the exam formats for CAT and MAT, it's important to note that only CAT scores are accepted by IIMs.
Parameter | CAT | MAT |
---|---|---|
Number of Sections | Three | Five |
Duration | 180 minutes | 150 minutes |
No. of Questions | 100 | 200 (40 from each section) |
No. Of Papers | 1 | 1 |
Test Centre | Candidates can choose four cities as per the choices | Candidates can choose three cities |
Level of Difficulty | High | Moderate |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +4 Incorrect Answer: -1 | Correct Answer: +1 Incorrect: -.25 |
No. of Exams conducted yearly | Once a Year | Four times a year |
Major Colleges | All IIMs, IITs, FMS, MDI, IMT | Christ College Institute of Management, IMS, BIMTECH (Noida) |
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The MAT cutoff to join MBA programs at N.M.D College is always different year after year, which depends upon the number of students who appear for the test and the number of seats in the respective program. Typically, one who scores between 60-70 percent or more in MAT can be taken into consideratio
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The college accept many entrance exams like MAT, XAT GMAT, CAT, CMAT etc. admission process is conducted through the centralised admission process of the directorate of technical education.
For MAT 2025 exam, registration deadline is March 2.
For XAT 2025 exam, exam date is on Jan 5th.
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No, you cannot join the Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management (AIDTM) PGDM programme without an entrance exam, including the MAT:
Entrance exams
AIDTM accepts national-level management entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, and ATMA.
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Can I be admitted to BTech at Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi without MAT?