MAT Preparation

Covering MAT syllabus and scoring good in the examination in six months is not impossible and can be achieved with consistency. Candidates should keep these things in mind during their preparation: • Be familiar with the syllabus: Spend time in analysing the syllabus and list them all to make sure you don't go out of syllabus or skip something.• Time management: although their is no boundry for sectional time spending, Candidates should make sure to give time based tests so that they don't end up spending majority of time on one section. • Cover the syllabus in three to four months : Cover the complete MAT Syllabus in three to four months to ensure that you are left with time for revision. At last, don't stress and start preparing. You will do well.  

For PIM MAT 2025 preparation, some of the best books to refer for preparation are:BooksAuthor NameQuantitative AptitudeRS AggarwalEssential English GrammarMurphyGeneral EnglishRS AggarwalVerbal-Non-Verbal ReasoningRS AggarwalThese books cover the entire syllabus of PIM MAT and can help candidates prepare effectively. Additionally, candidates can also refer to other common books for MBA preparation, such as "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis, "Analytical Reasoning" by MK Pandey, and "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by RS Aggarwal. For current affairs section preparation, candidates are advised to read the newspaper on regular basis.

Books to ICET (APICET or TSICET) and MAT preparation are as follows:ICET Books for Mathematical Ability Tables Book6Th standard to 10th Standard Mathematics books state level syllabusQuantitative Aptitude by R S AgarwalG.S.R. Book for ICET (G.S.R Publications)Quicker MathsICET Books for Analytical AbilityReasoning R S AgarwalTime MaterialLogical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit SinhaReasoning Book for Competitive Examinations by PearsonICET Books for Communication AbilityWord Power Made Easy for VocabularyWren and Martin for English GrammarEnglish Novels and tales for Reading ComprehensionDaily Newspaper business column for Business terminologyCandidates must read newspapers and study material by coaching institutes to prepare for computers.

MAT Intelligence and Critical section is a moderately difficult section. Candidates need to prepare for this section in 2-3 months by preparing from the following books. These books are recommended by MBA experts:
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning by Gajendra Kumar
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
Critical Reasoning Guide by Crackverbal
General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning for MAT by Odisha Experts
Koncept of Logical Reasoning by Gajendra Kumar
Analytical & Logical Reasoning for CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj.

The Mathematical Skills section of MAT carries 40 questions and which belong to Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration Algebra and Number System. To crack this section of MAT one needs study all the topics included five Mathematical sub sections. To prepare for these topics, CAT Quantitative Aptitude books are useful. Candidates can also refer to MAT specific books. Mathematics for MBA by RS Aggarwal
Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R Goal
Speed Mathematics: Do it quick, Do it right by Rajesh Kumar Thakur
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal
Vedic Mathematics: Secrets Skills for Quick, Accurate Mental Calculations by Sumita Bose
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma.

MAT Language Comprehension section has equal weightage of verbal ability and reading comprehension. Candidates need to work on their English grammar and comprehension to crack this section Given below is the list of books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency:
Verbal Ability and Comprehension for MBA Exams by Odisha Publications
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Nishit K Sinha
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Verbal Ability and Comprehension by Odisha Publication
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Gautam Puri
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary
English Comprehension for MAT by Odisha Experts
English Reading Comprehension by RPH Editorial Board
Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the Passage for You by Ajay Singh
Reading Comprehension Ordering of Words Ordering of Sentences by Dilip Kushwaha.

MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency section is of moderate difficulty level. Candidates can prepare for this section in about 2-3 months. Given below is the list of books for MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency:
Data Analysis and Sufficiency by Arun Sharma
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT by Arun Sharma
Data Interpretation: Practice Book for the CAT and Other MBA Entrance Examinations by Nishit K Sinha
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency for CAT/XAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Odisha Experts
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha
Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Sufficiency by Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan
Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Arihant Experts.

MAT preparation can be done by the books that are recommended for CAT. There are a few books available in the market which are exclusively for MAT preparation. We have listed down some highly recommended books for MAT preparation. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT by Arun Sharma
Data Interpretation: Practice Book for the CAT and Other MBA Entrance Examinations by Nishit K Sinha
The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Nishit K Sinha
Verbal Ability and Comprehension for MBA Exams by Odisha Publications
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Nishit K Sinha
Verbal Ability and Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary
Proficiency in Reading Comprehension Simplifying the Passage for You by Ajay Singh
Mathematics for MBA by RS Aggarwal
Arithmetic and Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R Goal
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning for MAT by Odisha Experts
Analytical and Logical Reasoning for CAT and Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj.

MAT Mock Test is a replica of the actual exam for candidates to have an experience of the test beforehand. It carries 200 MCQs with solutions to be solved within 2.5 hours. The correct options and total scores are given at the end of the MAT mock test. Practicing MAT mock test will help the aspirant in learning the test structure and pattern of the exam. It also helps in increasing speed of solving questions. A full-length MAT mock test contains 200 questions with solutions, that are divided among the five section. Each of the five sections of the mock test have 40 questions with 4 options to choose the correct option from. The sectional MAT mock test contains 40 questions with solutions. The score is presented to the candidate onscreen immediately after completing the MAT mock test. You can evaluate your performance and preparation level based on the score displayed at the end of the MAT mock test.