MAT February 2021 Exam Pattern
Paper Pattern and Marking Scheme
Overview
MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is a screening test conducted by AIMA for admission to MBA and other allied programmes. Hence, it is designed to ascertain the candidate’s aptitude to undergo a post-graduate programme in management. The exam is conducted in three modes,computer-based, paper-based and internet-based, where the internet-based test can be given from home by the aspirant. AIMA has prescribed a test structure which remains same across three modes of the exam. Find out details of exam pattern, sections, marking scheme etc. in the article below.
MAT February 2021 Paper Structure
Paper comprises of five sections :
- Language Comprehension
- Mathematical Skills
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency
- Intelligence and critical reasoning
- Indian and Global Environment
MAT February 2021 Exam section-wise weightage
The five sections of the paper amount to a total of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Weightage of each section is shown in the table below.
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 40 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 |
| Indian and Global Environment | 40 |
| Total | 200 |
- As shown by the table each section of paper shares equal weightage.
MAT February 2021 Marking Scheme
Marking scheme of MAT 2021 exam is as follows:
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 1 for each correct answer one mark is awarded. |
| Negative Marking | Yes. |
| Marks deducted for each incorrect answer | 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. |
| Unattempted question | No marks deducted. |
MAT February 2021 Suggested Sectional Time Limit
Candidates must note that there is no sectional time limit in MAT exam. However, a suggested time limit for each section is given as follows:
| Test Section | Suggested time limit |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 30 minutes |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 35 minutes |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 minutes |
| Indian and Global Environment | 15 minutes |
| Total | 150 minutes |
MAT February 2021 Section-wise topics
Here are the main topics included in MAT 2021 under each section:
Language Comprehension
◆ This section includes two parts: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
◆ Topics under this section include
● Verb
● Noun
● Pronoun
● Adjective
● Adverb
● Antonyms and Synonyms
● One word Substitution
● Idioms/Phrases
● Vocabulary
● Fill in the blanks
● Sentence correction
● Para Jumble
● Reading Comprehension
◆ Topics under this section include
● Verb
● Noun
● Pronoun
● Adjective
● Adverb
● Antonyms and Synonyms
● One word Substitution
● Idioms/Phrases
● Vocabulary
● Fill in the blanks
● Sentence correction
● Para Jumble
● Reading Comprehension
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
◆ Analytical and Logical reasoning questions including:
● Family Tree
● Course of Action
● Arrangement
● Pie Chart
● Calendars
● Statement Conclusions
● Strong Arguments and weak arguments
● Puzzles
● Series
● Blood relation
● Coding and decoding
● Visual Reasoning
● Syllogisms
● Graphs
● Family Tree
● Course of Action
● Arrangement
● Pie Chart
● Calendars
● Statement Conclusions
● Strong Arguments and weak arguments
● Puzzles
● Series
● Blood relation
● Coding and decoding
● Visual Reasoning
● Syllogisms
● Graphs
Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency
◆ This section is again, divided into two parts, Data analysis and Data sufficiency. Topics include
● Line Graph
● Bar Graph
● Caselet
● Pie Chart
● Data Comparison
● Quantitative Comparison
● Data Sufficiency
● Line Graph
● Bar Graph
● Caselet
● Pie Chart
● Data Comparison
● Quantitative Comparison
● Data Sufficiency
Mathematical Skills
◆ This section includes quantitative aptitude questions:
● Algebra
● Geometry
● Trigonometry
● LCM and HCF
● Profit and Loss
● Intrest
● Percentage
● Ratio and proportions
● Speed time and distance
● Time and work
● Averages
● Number system
● Mixture and allegations
● Other Quantitative aptitude topics
● Algebra
● Geometry
● Trigonometry
● LCM and HCF
● Profit and Loss
● Intrest
● Percentage
● Ratio and proportions
● Speed time and distance
● Time and work
● Averages
● Number system
● Mixture and allegations
● Other Quantitative aptitude topics
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MAT IBT Exam Pattern
- Exam pattern for MAT IBT is same as the PBT and CBT modes.
- In IBT mode candidates can appear in the exam from any convenient location over the internet.
- However, candidates must ensure that they have a system which fulfils below requirements.
| Requirements | Description |
|---|---|
| Laptop/Desktop | Laptop/Desktop with webcam mandatory |
| Network | Stable network with good speed |
| Internet Browser | ➔ Chrome Version 63 and above
➔ Firefox Version 52 and above |
| Operating System | A licenced version of Windows (7and above) |
| Dot NET framework | Minimum supported version 4.5.1. .NET framework |
| Memory | 65 MB of permanent free space on the default hard drive. |
MAT Exam : Section-wise difficulty level of questions
Questions in MAT exam usually have easy to moderate difficulty level. Section-wise difficulty level based on previous papers analysis is as follows:
| Section | Difficulty level of questions |
|---|---|
| Language comprehension | Easy to Moderate |
| Intelligence and critical reasoning | Moderate |
| Data analysis and sufficiency | Easy to Moderate |
| Mathematical Skills | Moderate to difficult |
FAQs on MAT Pattern
Q. What is the purpose of MAT exam?
A. MAT Exam is conducted as a screening test for admission in MBA and allied programmes.
A. MAT Exam is conducted as a screening test for admission in MBA and allied programmes.
Q. How many times MAT Exam is conducted in a year?
A. MAT is conducted four times every year. In February, May, September and December.
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