MAT Exam Pattern 2024: MAT exam 2024 includes three formats such as IBT, PBT, and CBT. AIMA conducts all the MAT exams in different modes. However, the MAT exam pattern 2024 for each format is the same. Candidates aiming to appear for the MAT exam 2024 must thoroughly understand its paper pattern and marking scheme to prepare efficiently.
The MAT exam pattern 2024 consists of five sections such as English Language, Mathematical Skills, Critical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, and General Awareness. To get comprehensive details about the overall MAT exam pattern 2024 and sectional weightage, continue reading further.MAT Exam 2024 Particulars | Details |
Name of Exam | MAT/Management Aptitude Test |
Exam conducting authority | AIMA |
Examination level | National level |
Mode of MAT exam | CBT PBT IBT |
Total number of sections | 5 |
Type of questions | MCQs |
Total exam duration | 150 minutes |
No. of questions | 200 |
Full marks | 200 |
MAT 2024 Paper Section | No. of Questions | Suggested Time Allotment |
English Comprehension | 40 | 30 minutes |
Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 minutes |
Data Analysis | 40 | 35 minutes |
Logical Reasoning | 40 | 30 minutes |
General Awareness | 40 | 15 minutes |
MAT 2024 Paper Section | Marks for each Correct answer | Negative Marking |
English Comprehension | +1 | -0.25 |
Mathematical Skills | +1 | -0.25 |
Data Analysis | +1 | -0.25 |
Logical Reasoning | +1 | -0.25 |
General Awareness | +1 | -0.25 |
MAT IBT Requirement | Details |
Network | Stable internet connection throughout the exam duration |
Upload Speed: More than 512 kbps | |
Supported Browsers | Chrome version 63 and above |
Firefox version 52 and above | |
Operating System | Windows OS (Version 7 and above) |
Mac OS | |
.NET Framework | MSB requires a .NET framework with a minimum supported version of 4.5.1 |
Memory | At least 65 MB of permanent free space on system’s default hard drive |
MAT section | Language Comprehension |
Part-1 | Reading Comprehension |
Topics | Reading Comprehension Passages Grammar and other aspects of Verbal Ability |
No. questions | 20 |
Weightage (for RC section) | 50% |
Passage Type | 4 short passages of moderate difficulty |
Question Division | 5 questions per passage |
Question Type | MCQs |
Part-2 | MAT Verbal Ability |
No. of questions | 20 |
Weightage (For RC section) | 50% |
Question Type | MCQs |
Crucial topics | Jumbled Paragraphs (3-4 questions) |
Error Correction | |
Sequence of Sentences Correction (3-4 questions) | |
Antonyms/Synonyms (5-6 questions) | |
Fill in the blanks (3-4 questions) | |
One word substitution (1-2 questions) | |
Idioms/Phrases (2-3 questions) |
MAT Critical Reasoning Particulars | Details |
Type of question | MCQs |
No of questions | 40 |
Weightage in MAT Exam | 20% |
Crucial topics | Family Relations |
Statements involving Cause & Effect | |
Clocks & Calendars | |
Statement-Assumptions, Reasons, Analogies | |
Directions | |
Series | |
Incorrect Terms |
MAT Mathematical Skills Particulars | Details |
Number of Questions | 40 |
Sectional Weightage in MAT Exam | 20% |
Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Topics Covered in Arithmetic Questions | Interest |
Percentages | |
Time and Work | |
Profit and Loss | |
Partnership | |
Other Topics Covered in Mathematics Exam Pattern | Equations |
Ratio, Proportion & Variation | |
Geometry & Mensuration | |
Permutations and Combinations | |
Probability |
MAT Data Analysis Particulars | Details |
Number of Questions | 40 |
Question type | MCQs |
Sectional Weightage in MAT Exam | 20% |
Focus of the section | Testing candidates' ability to interpret given data |
Emphasis on Data Interpretation | More than 50% of the section focused on Data Interpretation |
MAT General Awareness Particulars | Details |
Number of Questions | 40 |
Question type | MCQs |
Sectional weightage in MAT | 20% |
Crucial topics | Film Awards |
Taxation & Duties | |
Indian Constitution | |
Famous Personalities | |
States of India | |
Sports | |
Recent Events | |
Focus of Questions | Conventional GK |
Business and Economics | |
Current Affairs | |
International Affairs |