MAT Syllabus February 2021
Overview
MAT exam is aimed at ascertaining candidate’s aptitude for PG courses in management. The syllabus thus covers a range of relevant topics divided into five sections of equal weightage.
The sections are –
- LanguageComprehension
- Intelligence and critical reasoning
- Data Analysis and sufficiency,
- Mathematical skills
- Indian and global environment
In the following sections, we will take a detailed look at these sections along with other relevant details.
MAT Syllabus February 2021: Question Paper Pattern
Candidates must have knowledge of question paper pattern, types of questions asked and section-wise break up of questions to be able to formulate the right strategy. Here are the important pointers regarding MAT 2021 question paper pattern.
| Total number of questions | 200 |
| Number of sections | 5 |
| Types of questions | MCQs |
| Sectional weightage in terms of number of questions | Equal for all sections |
| Sectional weightage in terms of marks | Equal for all sections |
MAT February 2021 – Detailed Syllabus
Tables below depict major topics included in each section of MAT 2021 syllabus.
1. Language Comprehension: This section comprises 40 questions of one mark each.
| Verb | Noun | Pronoun |
| Adverb | Sentence Making and correction | Synonyms and Antonyms |
| Idioms and Phrases | Reading Comprehension | Vocabulary |
| Grammar | Speech | Para Jumble |
| Adjective | One word substitution | Fill in the Blanks |
2. Intelligence and critical reasoning: Section has 40 questions of one mark each.
| Family Tree | Course of action | Pie Chart |
| arrangement | Calendars | Statement Conclusions |
| Strong arguments/Wek arguments | Puzzles | Series |
| Blood Relations | Coding-Decoding | Column Graphs |
| Multi-Dimensional arrangements | Visual Reasoning | Numeric Grid |
| Critical Reasoning | Syllogisms | Graphs Representing Area |
3. Data Analysis & Sufficiency: This section also has 40 questions of one mark each.
| Data Tables | Data Charts | Bar diagrams and Charts (Inc. Simple, Stacked and composite Bar charts) |
| Pie Charts | Line X-Y Graphs | Data Analysis and Data comparison |
| Caselet based data | Venn Diagram | Data Sufficiency |
4. Mathematical Skills: This section again comprises 40 questions having one mark each.
|
Profit Loss |
Percentage |
LCM and HCF |
|
Simple and Compound Interest |
Speed time and distance |
Time and work |
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Averages |
Ratio and Proportions |
Number System |
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Elementary Mathematics |
Unitary method |
Mixtures and alligations |
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Commercial Maths |
Permutation and Combinations |
Sequence and series |
|
Heights and distance |
Triangles |
Circles |
|
Coordinate Geometry |
Trigonometry |
Linear Programming |
|
Venn Diagrams |
Linear Equations |
Quadratic Equations |
|
Complex Numbers |
Binomial Theorem |
Surds and Indices |
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Inequalities |
Set Theory |
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5. Indian and Global Environment Section
| Current Affairs | CEOs | Company Punchlines |
| Statements and Quotations | Sports | Science |
| World Records | Awards and WInners | History |
| Social Issues | Finance | Entertainment |
| Business | Books and Authors | International Organisations |
| Geography | Major Corporate News | Politics |
MAT February 2021: Preparation Tips
- Be aware of the syllabus: Setting out without knowing exactly what to read may lead to wastage of time.
- Analyse previous years papers: This will give you an idea of exactly what kind of questions to expect.
- Strategise according to your needs: Identify your strengths and weaknesses and make a strategy for preparation accordingly.
- Practice: Practicing is the most important part to excel in any exam.
MAT February 2021 IBT mode Mock Test
AIMA website gives candidates an option to register for an IBT Mock test. By appearing for this test they can familiarise themselves with IBT mode of the test in MAT 2021.
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FAQs on MAT Syllabus
Q.Is the Syllabus different for the different modes of MAT Exam?
A. No, MAT syllabus and pattern is the same across the three modes of the exam.
A. No, MAT syllabus and pattern is the same across the three modes of the exam.
Q.What is the pattern of MAT Exam Paper?
A. MAT consists of 200 MCQs of, one mark each, divided into five sections.
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