MAT 2019 paper based test date is December 8, 2019 and computer based test date is December 14, 2019. MAT Exam Pattern 2019 is not much changed from last MAT exam. MAT 2019 exam pattern reveals that the MAT will have 200 MCQ type questions divided in 5 sections. The exam should be completed in two and half hours.
AIMA (All India Management Association) has been conducting MAT exam since 1988 for MBA admission four times in one year. Scores of MAT 2019 exam will be used as admission criteria in B-schools across the country for the MBA/PGDM 2020-22 batch.
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Changes in MAT 2019 Exam
- Paper based MAT exam is scheduled before the Computer Based MAT Exam
- New MAT 2019 exam dates are: Dec 8 for PBT and Dec 14 for CBT
- Only two MAT exams are scheduled in 2019 as against earlier three
- MAT Pattern is unchanged
- MAT Exam Fee Unchanged
MAT Exam Pattern: Highlights
MAT is a moderate difficulty level national level MBA entrance exam. Some of the key highlights of MAT exam are:
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MAT Exam Conducting Body
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All India Management Association (AIMA)
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Total MAT Exams in a Year
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Held in February, May, September, December
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Number of MBA colleges under MAT 2019
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400+
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Number of MAT exams in December 2019
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Two
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MAT 2019 Exam Dates
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PBT MAT: December 8, 2019 (Sunday)
CBT MAT: December 14, 2019 (Saturday)
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Mode of MAT 2019 exam
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1 Paper Based & 1 Computer Based MAT Exam
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Number of MAT 2019 exam you can apply for
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2
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MAT Exam Application Fee
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Rs.1550/- for 1 exam;
Rs.2650/- for 2 exams
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MAT Full Form
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Management Aptitude Test
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MAT Score Validity for MBA Admission
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One academic session
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Total Questions in MAT Exam
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200
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Sectional Division of MAT 2019
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5 Sections with 40 Questions in Each Section
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MAT Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Required MAT exam Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges
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90+
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Importance of Taking MAT 2019 exam
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Offers MBA admission opportunity in 2020
Offers opportunity to improve rank & score
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MAT exam application process
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Online
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MAT Exam Pattern 2019: Overall & Sectional Question Composition
There are 5 sections with equal number of questions in MAT exam. Each of the 5 sections in MAT question paper will have 40 questions making it a total of 200 questions in MCQ format to be solved in 150 minutes. Individual time limit for each section has been suggested by AIMA although candidates can move from one section to other in the MAT 2019 exam.
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Section Name
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Number of Questions
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Suggested Time to solve (In Minutes)
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Language Comprehension
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40
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30
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
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40
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30
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency
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40
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35
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Mathematical Skills
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40
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40
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Indian and Global Environment
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40
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15
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Total
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200
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150
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MAT 2019 Exam Pattern: Two MAT Exams
There are two MAT exams in 2019. Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2019 as paper based test is scheduled on December 8, 2019 from 10 AM to 12.30 PM
The computer based MAT exam will be held in different time slots on December 14, 2019.
Facility to Appear in One or Two MAT 2019 Exams
Candidates can appear both in Paper Based MAT on December 8 and Computer Based MAT Test on December 14, 2019. The MAT exam fee is Rs.1550/- for one MAT exam and Rs.2650/- for two MAT exams.
Key Facts about MAT Exam Pattern 2019
MAT question paper is based on the MAT exam pattern which is an objective type test with Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Here are the key details about the MAT Pattern December 2019:
- MAT Dec 2019 Exam pattern consists of 200 Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
- MAT Exam Pattern 2019 notifies that the MAT Dec 2019 exam will be divided in 5 sections with 40 questions in each section
- MAT Questions in MAT exam pattern are of easy to moderate difficulty level
- The 5 test sections in MAT 2019 Sept exam are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.
MAT Pattern 2019 Dec: How to answer MAT question?
- You have to choose the correct answer option out of the multiple choices given below the question
- Mark the correct answer option on the answer sheet if appearing in Paper Based Test
- Click on the correct answer option if appearing in Computer based test
- Time duration to complete the MAT exam as per the MAT pattern 2019 is 2 hours 30 minutes
- Each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark
- Each wrong answer is penalized with -0.25 negative mark
Difficulty Level in MAT Pattern
MAT exam difficulty level is easy to moderate. Although MAT Syllabus contains all the topics on which questions are asked in other MBA entrance exams also, past MAT question papers and the MAT exam pattern reveal that MAT Exam does not throw tough questions in the MAT exam.
GK Section in MAT Pattern 2019: Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
Score and percentile in MAT exam is awarded on the basis of 4 sections. The MAT score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown in the MAT score card, but it is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile score in the MAT score card.
MAT Exam Pattern: Sections & Sub Sections- Key Details
MAT Exam pattern 2019 is further subdivided. This sectional sub-division in MAT Pattern 2019 makes MAT 2019 as an exam with 8 effective sections. Here are the key details:
Section-1: Language Comprehension
The section-1 in MAT exam 2019 on Language Comprehension is divided into two parts - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
Section-2: Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
The Section-2 on Intelligence & Critical Reasoning consists of two parts with Analytical and Logical Reasoning questions.
Section-3: Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency
The section-3 in MAT exam pattern consists of Data Analysis & Data sufficiency which also has two types of questions – the first type is on Data Analysis which is closer to Data Interpretation and other type of questions are on Data sufficiency.
Section-4: Mathematical Skills
The Section-4 in MAT exam is the Mathematical Skills section. This section is basically the Quantitative Ability section. It is very wide and covers each and every topic in Mathematics with greater emphasis on Arithmetic.
Section-5: Indian & Global Environment
The Indian & Global Environment section in MAT exam is the GK section which covers current affairs, static GK, Business & Economy, International current affairs, Who’s Who, Constitution of India, United Nations Organization among other key topics. It has equal number 40 questions but the score of this section is not counted to determine merit score, so many candidates skip this section or attempt it only if they are left with extra time.
MAT Exam Pattern 2019: Sectional Highlights, Key Topics, Scoring Pattern,
Section-1: Language Comprehension
Language Comprehension section in MAT is divided into 2 parts. The 1st part of MAT 2019 covers topics on Reading Comprehension passages and the 2nd part covers questions on Grammar & other parts of Verbal Ability. Key details are:
Part-1: Reading Comprehension in MAT Exam
- Number of Questions Based on RC Passages: 20
- Sectional Weightage of RC in MAT Language Comprehension Section: 50%
- Type of passages in MAT Exam on RC: 4 Short passages of moderate difficulty level
- Division of questions: 5 questions based on each passage
- Type of Questions: All of MCQ type with penalty of ¼ negative marking
- Format of questions: Questions are based on information in RC passage; Antonyms/synonyms of the words & phrases as used in the passage; True/false statements; main idea of RC passage
Part-2: MAT Verbal Ability
- Number of Questions: 20
- Sectional Weightage in MAT Syllabus: 50%
- Type of Questions: All of MCQ type with penalty for wrong answer
- Jumbled Paragraphs (3-4 questions)
- Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences.
- Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph for example correct use of conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing (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)
Section-2: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
MAT question paper has tricky questions in this area. The section in MAT exam pattern is divided in 2 parts – Intelligence Reasoning and Critical Reasoning. In other exams like CAT, critical reasoning questions are also asked in Verbal Ability section. Here are the key details on the section in MAT exam:
- Questions in Reasoning section can be individual or can be in the set of 3-4 questions.
- Weightage of Reasoning Section in MAT exam: 20%
- Weightage of Reasoning Section in MAT Percentile calculation: 25%
- Total Reasoning questions in MAT syllabus for exam: 40
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Past trend of topics in MAT Reasoning Syllabus: Questions were based on Family Relation, Statements-Cause & Effect, Clocks & Calendars, Statement –Assumptions, Reasons, analogies, direction, series, Incorrect Terms.
Section-3: Mathematical skills
MAT exam pattern 2019 for Mathematical skills refers to the Quant topics on which MAT questions are based. MAT Exam pattern for Quant consists of everything in Mathematics that you may or may not expect. MAT exam pattern 2019 on Quant is based on questions on different topics on Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Mensuration, Trignometry among others. Here are the key details of the Mathematical Skills section in MAT exam 2019 pattern
- Number of Questions: 40.
- Sectional weightage in MAT Exam: 20%
- Sectional Weightage in Percentile calculation: 25%
- Type of Questions: MCQs
- Past trend in MAT exam pattern for Mathematics shows that there is More emphasis on Arithmetic with number of questions going in the range of 15 to 16.
- Questions are based on Interest, Percentages, Time and Work, Profit, Loss, Partnership.
- Other questions are based on topics like Equations, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Geometry & Mensuration, Permutation and Combinations, Probability among others .
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Section-4: Data Analysis and Sufficiency
MAT exam 2019 pattern for Data Analysis and Sufficiency covers more topics on Data Interpretation. The key details of the section in MAT exam pattern are:
- Number of Questions: 40
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Sectional weightage in MAT Exam: 20%
- Sectional Weightage in MAT Percentile Calculation: 25%
- Past trend of topics in MAT exam for Data Analysis shows that questions on Data Analysis are based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), venn diagram.
- Data could be given in form of tables, charts or graphs.
- In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.
- This section has more questions on data interpretation
- Data comparison time remains the major hurdle to solve these questions with speed and accuracy
- Questions on Data Interpretation (DI) occupy more than 50% of the section, rest of the part covers questions on data sufficiency and data comparison
- The questions in this section of MAT question paper can be expected in sets as well as individual ones
Section-5: Indian and Global Environment
Indian and Global Environment section in MAT exam refers to the GK section. It expects you to know everything under the Sun on Business & Economy, Who’s who, current affairs, static GK among others.
- Number of Questions: 40
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Sectional weightage in MAT: 20%
- Sectional Weightage in Percentile Calculation: Nil
- Past trend of topics in MAT Syllabus for Indian & Global Environment reveal that the Questions are formed on Film Awards, taxation & duties, Indian constitution, Who’s who, States of India, Sports, Recent events
- Suggested time limit by AIMA to answer the 40 questions in this section is 15 minutes but 10 minutes are enough to attempt this section
- The questions are based on conventional GK, business and economics, current affairs, international affairs
- This section is not counted for percentile calculation in MAT exam
- Many Candidates skip or answer very few questions in this section to save time for other sections
MAT Pattern Vs CAT, XAT, NMAT, ATMA MBA Entrance Exams
MAT exam pattern is not much different than the other national level MBA entrance exams. Below are shared quick comparison of MAT exam pattern 2019 with other National level exams:
MAT Exam Pattern Vs IIMs CAT
MAT exam pattern and IIMs CAT exam have many similarities which give the opportunity to the candidates to synchronise their sectional and overall exam preparation. A quick analysis between MAT 2019 exam pattern and CAT will bring home the facts:
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Component
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MAT
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IIMs CAT
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Total Questions
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200
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100
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2½ hours
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3 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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72-75 questions are MCQs, rest Non-MCQs
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Answer Options for MCQs
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4
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4
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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3
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Negative Marking
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0.25 mark
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MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Difficult
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Number of Sections
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5
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3
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Language Comprehension: 40
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 34
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Section-2: Name and Number of questions
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -32
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
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Quantitative Ability-34
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Mathematical Skills: 40
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Not Applicable
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Indian & Global Environment: 40
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Not Applicable
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections
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Yes, any section/question within overall time limit
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No, should follow pre defined sectional order
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Individual Sectional time limit
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No, Candidate to complete the test in 150 minutes
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Yes, each section with 1 hour time limit
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Top MBA colleges accepting exam score
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Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 600 MBA colleges
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20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, NITIE, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of others
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MAT Exam Pattern V/s XAT
MAT Exam Pattern and XLRI - XAT exam have many similarities. It helps the MAT and XAT test takers to prepare for them with less extra efforts:
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Component
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MAT
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XLRI - XAT
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Total Questions
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200
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99-100
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2½ hours
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3 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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All MCQs
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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4
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5
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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0.25 mark
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0.25 mark; No negative marking for GK section
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Moderate to High
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Number of Sections
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5
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4
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Language Comprehension-1: 40
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English Language & Logical Reasoning- 26
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
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Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation- 27
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
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Decision Making-21
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Mathematical Skills: 40
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General Awareness-25
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Indian & Global Environment: 40
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Not Applicable
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Sectional Score Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
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Indian & Global Environment
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General Awareness
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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No
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges
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XLRI, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, XIMB, Great Lakes, LIBA, BIMTECH, XIME among 150 B-schools
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MAT Exam Pattern V/s NMAT by GMAC
MAT Exam Pattern and NMAT by GMAC exam have many similar sections and question pattern. The candidates preparing for both the exams may coordinate their sectional and overall exam preparation. A comparative analysis detailing the key features of MAT Pattern and NMAT by GMAC is shared below:
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Component
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MAT
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NMAT by GMAC
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Total Questions
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200
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120
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2½ hours
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2 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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All MCQs
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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4
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5
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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0.25 mark
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No Negative marking
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Moderate to High
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Number of Sections
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5
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3
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Language Comprehension-1: 40
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Language Skills-32
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
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Logical Reasoning-40
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
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Quantitative Skills-48
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Mathematical Skills: 40
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Not applicable
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Indian & Global Environment: 40
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Not applicable
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Sectional Score Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
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Indian & Global Environment
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Not Applicable
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
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Yes, but once chosen has to follow
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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Yes, varying time limit of 22 minutes to 60 minutes
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges
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NMIMS, VIT, XIMB, IBS-ICFAI,
MISB Bocconi, Alliance University
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MAT Exam Pattern Vs ATMA
MAT Exam and ATMA exam scores are accepted for MBA admission in number of common colleges. The MAT exam pattern and ATMA exam pattern is also not much different:
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Component
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MAT
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ATMA
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Total Questions
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200
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180
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Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
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2½ hours
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3 hours
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Question Format
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All MCQs
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All MCQs
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Answer Options for each MCQ
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4
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4
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Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
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1
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1
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Negative Marking
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0.25 mark
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0.25 mark
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Exam Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Easy to Moderate
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Number of Sections
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5
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6
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Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
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Language Comprehension-1: 40
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Analytical Reasoning Skills-1: 30
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Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
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Verbal Skills-1: 30
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Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
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Quantitative Skills-1: 30
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Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
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Mathematical Skills: 40
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Verbal Skills-2: 30
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Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
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Indian & Global Environment: 40
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Analytical Reasoning Skills-2: 30
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Section-6: Name and Number of Questions
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Not applicable
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Quantitative Skills-2: 30
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Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
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Yes any question from any section within overall time limit
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No, should follow pre defined order
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Individual Sectional Time Limit
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No
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Yes, 30 Minutes for each Section
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
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Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 600 MBA colleges
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PUMBA, Dy Patil, IFIM, Welingkar, Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges
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