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MAT question papers and sample papers are the most important component of exam preparation. Practice of MAT previous year question papers help candidates in understanding the test structure, sectional weightage and difficulty level. The types of questions asked previously help in predicting the MAT question paper of upcoming session and thus help in preparing accordingly.Â
MAT question papers are easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. However, one needs to practice ample number of MAT sample questions for better result. Shiksha has shared below some previous years's MAT question paper PDFs and MAT sample papers along with other study material for aspirants to use for MAT 2024 exam preparation.
Q: Â 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: Â What is the exam mode of MAT?
Q: Â Is the question paper of MAT IBT different from MAT CBT or PBT?
MAT Question Paper 2024: Sectional Breakup
MAT 2024 question paper is divided into 5 sections. Each section carries 30 questions of MCQ format. Every question carries 1 mark for correct attempt and -0.25 for incorrect attempt. In total, there are 150 questions in MAT exam to be answered in 120 minutes. Since there is negative marking, candidates must not do guess work. They should attempt only those questions that they are confident of solving accurately.Â
Given below is the sectional break up of MAT question paper. While practicing official question papers, candidates must attempt to solve as many questions as mentioned below so that they can match the required number of good attempts in the actual exam too.Â
MAT sections | Number of questions | Number of good attempts |
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Language Comprehension |
30 questions | 13-15 |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
30 questions | 12-15 |
Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
30 questions | 12-14 |
Mathematical Skills |
30 questions | 11-13 |
Indian and Global Environment |
30 questions | 8-10 |
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Section-wise difficulty level of MAT Question Paper 2024
MAT is an easy exam, compared to other MBA entrance tests. Given below is the table indicating section-wise difficulty levels. The difficulty level across MAT exam modes remain the same however, the test forms have unique questions.Â
MAT Sections |
Level of difficulty |
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Easy to moderate |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
Moderate |
Language Comprehension |
Easy to moderate |
Mathematical Skills |
Moderate to difficult |
Indian and Global |
Moderate |
Q: Â Which section of MAT exam has maximum weightage?
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: Â 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: Â Is the MAT IBT mode exam pattern different from CBT and PBT exams?
No. The exam pattern of MAT IBT is not different from CBT or PBT. In fact, the MAT exam pattern of all test modes is the same. The duration of MAT exam (PBT, CBT and IBT modes) is 2 hours or 120 minutes. The marking scheme is - plus one for correct attempt and minus 0.25 for incorrect attempt. There is no sectional time limit in MAT so candidates can utilise the 2 hours as per their own strategy. They should ideally, spend 25 minutes each on the top four sections and 15 minutes on the GK section. However, there may be slight difference in difficulty level because the questions in each MAT session are unique. No question is repeated in any session across CBT, PBT or IBT. This is to prevent any candidate from getting advantage or facing disadvantage due to leaking of the questions or in case of a candidates re-attempting the exam.
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Why Practice Previous Years' MAT Question Papers?
Practicing MAT question papers and sample papers is the best way to prepare for the exam. By solving previous years' MAT question papers and sample papers candidates will get enough practice of solving 150 questions of various types and difficulty levels within 120 minutes. In an exam like MAT, time management is the key. Here are a few benefits of solving MAT previous years question papers:
- By refering to MAT question papers of various sessions you will get an idea of what type of questions are asked and what is the difficulty level of the exam.
- You will also get to know the trend of difficulty level of MAT over the years and sessions. Knowledge of topic wise weightage across sessions will help you prepare in a focussed manner.
- Solving previous years MAT question papers will help you identify the topics from which most of the questions are asked. You can devote more time on those topics during exam preparation.
- MAT has negative marking so it is crucial to know which type of questions are your strength. You will be able to make a strategy for choosing the right questions to attempt in the actual exam.
- Solving previous years' MAT question papers will help you in develping time management skills. You will know which type of question requires how much time for solving.
- Solving MAT question papers is just like solving sample papers. They will help you in increasing speed of reading RC passages and help you in improving you accuracy in choosing the correct options.
- MAT exam pattern has changed from this year. The number of questions have been reduced to 150 and the time duration has been reduced to 120 minutes. Solve the latest MAT question paper to learn time management as per the revised MAT exam pattern.Â
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Q: Â What is the difficulty level of MAT exam?
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: Â Can I make another attempt at MAT exam, if I score low in first attempt?
Yes, you can attempt MAT exam as many times as you want. MAT is conducted multiple times in a year and three different modes. The MAT exam is held in February, May, September and December. In each phase there are 4-5 IBT sessions, 2 CBT sessions and 1 PBT session. If a candidate is not satisfied with their score of first attempt, they can choose any upcoming session to appear for it again. They can choose an exam phase and a session as per their preparation level, decision to pursue MBA or admission cycle of the target college. However, for each session, the candidate will have to fill a fresh application form and pay the fees. The score of the last attempted MAT exam will be considered for admission. Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/mat-exam-preparation-tips-blogId-11997
Q: Â What is the difference between CBT and PBT modes of MAT exam?
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Shiksha offers MAT mock tests based on official question papers of previous years for candidates to practice. The MAT mock test by Shiksha is free and downloadable. Candidates planning to appear in the MAT 2024 exam, must practice these free mock tests for better result.Â
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Q: Â Is MAT exam easier than other MBA entrance exams?
Yes, the difficulty level of MAT exam is lower than other MBA entrance exams. The question paper is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. The exam is now held for 120 minutes. There are now 150 questions in the exam paper. There is no sectional time limit in MAT which allows the candidate to plan a strategy according to their strengths and weaknesses. The score of Indian and Global Environment section is not considered for percentile calculation thus candidates don't have the stress of fifth section. Also, solving 150 questions is not mandatory so candidates can choose to solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately. Sectional difficulty level of MAT is also lower than other MBA exams. Candidates can attempt the exam multiple times in the same academic year to improve their score. They also have the option to choose the mode of test - CBT, IBT, PBT - which makes it the most student friendly exam. Also, the MAT cut offs for admission are much lower as compared to other entrance exams.
Q: Â What is the exam mode of MAT?
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Q: Â Is the syllabus of MAT IBT, PBT and CBT mode exams common?
Q: Â What is the difference between CBT and PBT modes of MAT exam?
Q: Â What is the marking scheme of MAT exam?
Total marks of MAT exam is 150. Every question carries one mark for correct attempt and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No marks is deducted for skipping questions. The MAT question paper has 150 questions equally divided into five sections - Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Indian & Global Environment.
Language Comprehension: 30 questions
2. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 30 questions
3. Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency: 30 questions
4. Mathematical Skills: 30 questions
5. Indian & Global Environment: 30 questions
Every section therefore has 30 questions which means every section carries 30 marks. The scores of GK section is not considered for MAT percentile calculation. So candidates can keep GK section as their last priority.
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The *MAT (Management Aptitude Test)* cutoff for *Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NWIMSR)* typically varies each year based on factors such as the number of applicants, overall exam performance, and the availability of seats. While the specific MAT cutoff is not always pub
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The MAT cutoff for MES Institute of Management and Career Courses can vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and available seats. Generally, the cutoff for MAT scores required for admission to the MBA/PGDM programs may range between 60 to 80 percentile, but i
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Yes, it is possible to get admission to the MBA/PGDM course at MES Institute of Management and Career Courses without MAT, depending on the institute's admission policy. While many institutes use MAT or other national entrance exams for admission, MES Institute may also consider other entrance exams
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For admission to MBA at Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences, candidates must have passed have passed Minimum 50% in graduation in any stream from a recognised university or institute. For final selection, the college accepts Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET). Â
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Thus, the MAT cutoffs for this institute keep changing every year, depending on the overall performance of the applicants and number of seats available. While these things generally go hand in hand with a higher score giving a better chance of admission, the actual cutoff, however, may not be static
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The crucial schedule dates for MAT admission for MBA/PGDM courses at Matrix Business School are important events such as the registration closing date, exam dates and result declaration dates. Such dates may be altered; therefore it is best to check the official MAT website or contact the admissions
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BVP B-MAT 2025 result date has not been announced yet. To access the result, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to announce the results. Candidates will be able to check their scores and ranks thorugh the BVP B-MAT result.Â
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The dates and deadlines for the MAT 2024 registration and examination are as follows: - Computer-Based Test (CBT 1): Registration ends on November 30, 2024. The examination will take place on December 7, 2024. - CBT 2: The last date for registration is December 15, 2024. The examination is schedu
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Yes. BVP B-MAT answer key will be released online. Candidates will have to log in using the required credentials to access the provisional answer key of BVP B-MAT. No other mode will be used by the authorities to release the answer key. Once the answer key is displayed, the candidates can use it to
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BVP B-MAT 2025 answer key date has not been announced yet. The official link to check the BVP B-MAT answer key will be released online at the official website. Through the answer key, the candidates will be able to check the correct responses to the question paper. The authorities will not use any o
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