MAT Examination Pattern and Syllabus

The Management Aptitude Test or MAT is the test conducted by All India Management Testing Service for entering into MBA or equivalent post graduate programmes. There are five papers in MAT:

  • Paper 1 : Language Comprehension
  • Paper 2 : Mathematical Skills
  • Paper 3 : Data Analysis
  • Paper 4 : Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
  • Paper 5 : Indian & Global Environment Section

Paper Pattern:
Total Questions: 200
Time: 150 minutes

Marks allocation:
Correct attempt: 1 mark
Incorrect attempt: Negative marking not specified

Section Questions
Reading Comprehension 40
Data Interpretation/Data sufficiency 40
Quantitative Aptitude 40
Logical and Critical reasoning 40
General Awareness** 40

**Scores are based on the first four sections only, the decision to consider scores of the General Awareness section are left to the institutes.

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The Management Aptitude Test helps evaluate critical thinking skills which are typically relevant to management positions, including the ability to make smart business decisions, analyze and solve situational problems, monitor a budget and supervise and communicate effectively with others. The MAT assessment is used to help select management and supervisory personnel, to help identify training needs and to help assess skill and business knowledge for promotion possibilities.