Overview: To ensure success in any of the MBA entrance exam, a solid understanding of the MAT exam pattern, marking scheme, and total marks is essential. This blog deeply analyses the MAT exam paper pattern with the distribution of total marks.

• Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardized National Level test to facilitate B-Schools to screen candidates for admission to management programs.
• MAT is now a new-age entrance test with streamlined MAT exam pattern, exam sections, updated content focus, and concise exam duration.
• The largest test of its kind in the nation, MAT will continue to be your passport to over 600 B-schools across India.

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MAT Exam Pattern Overview

• MAT exam is conducted online and offline.
• The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions in five sections- Sections are Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence, Critical Reasoning, and Indian and Global Environment.
• Each section has 40 questions carrying a total of 200 marks.
• The exam is conducted four times a year.
• Syllabus includes Grammar, Vocabulary, Data Analysis, Algebra, Geometry, Logical reasoning, and Current Affairs.

MAT Exam Date 2024

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
29 March- 16 May 2024	MAT Paper Pattern 2024 Registration IBT 1
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29 March- 19 May 2024	MAT 2024 Registration Process CBT
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29 March- 21 May 2024	MAT Paper Pattern 2024 Registration IBT 2
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29 March- 28 May 2024	MAT 2024 Registration IBT 3
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29 March- 28 May 2024	MAT Paper Pattern 2024 Registration Process PBT
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MAT Exam 2024 Highlights

MAT Exam 2024 Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)
Exam Level	National
MAT Exam Date 2024	PBT: June 2, 2024, CBT: May 26, 2024, IBT: May 19, 24, 31, 2024
Duration	120 minutes
Exam Frequency	Four times a year (February, May, September, December)
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fees	UR Male: Rs. 2000 UR Female: Rs. 1000 Gen-EWS/SC/ST/PWD/OBC-(NCL) Male: Rs. 1000 Gen-EWS/SC/ST/PWD/OBC-(NCL) Female: Rs. 1000 Third gender: Rs. 1000
Age Limit	No age limit
Eligibility	Graduates in any discipline
Number of Applicants	Over 75,000
Number of Test Cities	Over 110
Exam Timing	To be announced later on the website
MAT Exam Pattern	Language Comprehension,
	Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
	Mathematical Skills
	Data Analysis & Sufficiency
	Economics
	Business Environment
Courses Offered	MBA/PGDM programs and other allied courses

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MAT Exam Pattern: Section-wise Distribution

Section	Number of Questions	MAT Exam Total Marks
Language Comprehension	30	40
Mathematical Skills	30	40
Data Analysis & Sufficiency	30	40
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	30	40
Economics & Business Environment	30	40
Total	150	200

MAT Exam Pattern Marking Scheme

• Each section carries an equal weightage of 40 marks, and for every correct answer,1 mark will be rewarded.
• However, for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
• The total number of questions in the MAT pattern has been revised to 150, and the MAT exam total marks are now 200.
• The exam duration is 120 minutes.

MAT Exam Pattern: MAT Exam Total Marks

The MAT pattern total marks typically consist of 200. These marks are distributed across various sections of the exam, each designed to assess different aptitudes crucial for a career in management.

Section	Marks Allotted
Language Comprehension	40
Mathematical Skills	40
Data Analysis & Sufficiency	40
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	40
Indian & Global Environment	40
Total	200

MAT Exam Pattern: Qualifying Marks

MAT exam qualifying marks refer to the minimum score out of the MAT pattern exam total marks required for a candidate to qualify and proceed to the next stage of the MAT admission process. This criterion ensures that only candidates meeting the predefined standards proceed further in the selection process.

Also check: MAT Exam Criteria for MBA

Note: You have to score at least 85-90% for the qualification in MAT Exam.

MAT Exam Marks vs MAT Exam Percentile

Understanding MAT Exam Marks

MAT exam marks represent a candidate's raw scores out of the MAT pattern exam total marks across distinct sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment. They encapsulate the proficiency demonstrated by candidates in each domain, offering a granular view of their strengths and areas for improvement.

Read more: Details about MAT Exam Syllabus

Interpreting MAT Exam Percentile

On the other hand, percentiles provide a comparative metric, elucidating a candidate's position within the cohort of test-takers. A percentile denotes the percentage of candidates whose scores fall below a particular candidate's. In essence, it delineates where one stands in the performance hierarchy, offering valuable insights into competitiveness and relative proficiency.

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MAT Exam Syllabus

Section	Topics
Language Comprehension	Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Phrases/Idioms, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, One Word Substitution, Antonyms/Synonyms
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning, Statements and Assumptions, Statements and Arguments, Statements and Conclusions, Critical Reasoning, Sequencing, Coding and Decoding, Blood Relations
Mathematical Skills	Elementary Mathematics, Arithmetic, Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Modern Mathematics
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Data Analysis, Graphs, Charts, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Tables
Indian and Global Environment	Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Geography, History, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Science, Business

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Conclusion

To succeed in any of the MBA entrance exam it necessary that you have the full in-depth knowledge about the entrances you are preparing for starting with its paper pattern.

MAT exam pattern is something which has remain constant for years now. You must prepare yourself to take an advantage of this by starting your preparation based on this year's MAT exam paper pattern. Enroll in our CAT online coaching with SuperGrads to get comprehensive guidance and boost your preparation for all MBA entrance exams.