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Latest update: MAT Exam Pattern 2023 for May exam will have three testing modes with option to appear in one or more than one MAT exams. This facility to apply and appear in more MAT exams offers opportunity to improve your score by choosing the preferred modes of MAT exams. May MAT 2023 will be conducted as Paper Based MAT, Computer based test at test Centres and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) MAT which you can take from your home.

 

There is one PBT; two CBT MAT exams and 7 day testing window for IBT MAT exams. MAT exam dates are from May 14 to June 7, 2023 for different MAT testing modes. AIMA has also introduced Remote Proctored Internet Based Mode (IBT). Candidates can appear in the IBT-MAT from the convenience of their home instead of going to an exam centre. The IBT MAT is scheduled in morning and evening time slots, while CBT and PBT MAT will be held in a single session at different test centres  

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MAT 2023 May Exam: Testing Modes and Schedule
Following three modes of May MAT exam will be held on different dates as below:

 

1. MAT Testing Mode-1: CBT Exams

 

1.1 MAT May 2023 Computer Based Test-1: Exam on May 14, 2023

  • Last Date for Registration: May 9, 2023
  • Admit Card Release: May 11, 2023
  • CBT-1 MAT Exam Date 2023: May 14, 2023

1.2 MAT May 2023 Computer Based Test-2: Exam on June 4, 2023

  • Last Date for Registration: May 30, 2023
  • Admit Card Release: June 1, 2023
  • CBT-2 MAT Exam Date 2023: June 4, 2023

2. MAT Testing Mode-2

 

2.1 MAT 2023 Paper Based Test (PBT): Exam on May 21, 2023

  • Last Date for Registration: May 16, 2023
  • Admit Card Release: May 18, 2023
  • PBT MAT Exam Date 2023: May 21, 2023 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)

3. MAT Testing Mode-3: MAT 2023 IBT Exam: Long Testing Window
MAT 2023 IBT Exam dates are for AIMA MAT May 2023 Internet Based Mode (IBT Mode) exam as below:

IBT MAT May 2023 Test Date
Last Date of IBT MAT May 2023 Registration Last Date
IBT May MAT 2023 Admit card download start date
07 May 2023
04 May 2023
05 May 2023
13 May 2023
10 May 2023
11 May 2023
20 May 2023
17 May 2023
18 May 2023
27 May 2023
24 May 2023
25 May 2023

Facility to Appear in 1 or 2 MAT 2023 Exams
Following options of MAT exam pattern 2023 are available to choose your preferred testing mode. You can opt for one or two MAT Exams 2023 and select your preferred MAT May exam 2023:

(i) Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or

(ii) Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or

(iii) Paper Based Test (PBT) or

(iv) Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or

(v) Computer Based Test (CBT) or

(vii) Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or

(viii) Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)

(ix) Double Computer Based Test (CBT)  

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Important Guidelines and Benefits
You can opt for two MAT 2023 May tests by paying an extra fees of Rs.1150/- in addition to Rs.1900/- for one test as per following details:

One MAT Exam 2023 Registration
  • For Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
  • or Paper Based Test (PBT)
  • or Computer Based Test (CBT)
Rs. 1900/-
Two MAT Exam 2023 Registration
  • For 2 Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) Exams
  • For PBT+IBT
  • For PBT+CBT
  • For CBT+PBT or CBT+IBT
Rs. 3050/- 
  • If you are opting for one MAT 2023, you can select 5 management institutes where your scores will be sent free for admission
  • If you are opting for 2 MAT 2023 exams, you will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending your scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes. It means you can select 7 Management Institutes in total.
  • MAT 2023 IBT is the new type of MAT from your home exam

MAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Same for all Modes
MAT 2023 Exam Pattern is changed to the extent that AIMA has announced to conduct one PBT and two CBT exam in the same month. So, now May MAT 2023 exam pattern will be conducted in three modes with more test taking options. The exam consists of 200 MCQ type questions divided in 5 sections. Each MAT 2023 exam pattern consists of  time duration of two and half hours for IBT and PBT exams.

 

AIMA (All India Management Association) has been conducting MAT exam since 1988 for MBA admission four times in one year without any substantial changes in the MAT 2023 exam pattern. Scores of MAT 2023 May exam will be used as admission criteria in B-schools across the country for the MBA/PGDM 2023. 

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MAT Exam 2023 Pattern: Highlights
MAT exam 2023 pattern has a moderate difficulty. It is a national level MBA entrance exam. Some of the key highlights of MAT 2023 May exam pattern are:

Question related to MAT Exam 2023 Pattern
Answer related to MAT Pattern
MAT Conducting Body
All India Management Association (AIMA)
Total MAT Exams in a Year
Held in February, May, September, December
Number of MBA colleges under MAT Exam
400+
Mode of MAT 2023
CBT, IBT and PBT
Number of MAT exam you can apply for
2
MAT Application Fee
Rs.1900/- for 1 MAT exam;
Rs. 3050/- for 2 MAT exams
MAT Full Form
Management Aptitude Test
MAT Score Validity for MBA Admission
One academic session
Total Questions in MAT
200
Sectional Division of MAT Exam 2023
5 Sections with 40 Questions in Each Section
MAT Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Required MAT Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges
90+
Importance of Taking MAT 2023 Feb exam
Offers MBA admission opportunity in 2023; also Offers opportunity to improve rank & score
MAT Application process
Online

MAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Overall

  • There are 5 sections with equal number of questions in MAT May 2023 exam pattern.
  • Each section in MAT question paper will have 40 questions. Total questions are 200
  • All questions are in MCQ format.
  • Total exam time duration to solve the MAT question paper is 150 minutes.
  • Although, individual time limit for each section has been suggested by AIMA, there is no restriction to move from one section to other freely within overall time limit in the MAT 2023 May exam pattern

MAT May 2023 Exam Pattern: Sectional Composition
Below is shared the sectional composition of MAT May 2023 Exam Pattern with number of questions in each section and suggested time to attempt the complete section

Section Name
Number of Questions
Suggested Time to solve (In Minutes)
Language Comprehension
40
 30
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
40
 30
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
40
 35
Mathematical Skills
40
 40
Indian and Global Environment
40
 15
Total
200
150

Key Facts about MAT Exam 2023 Pattern  
MAT is an objective type test with Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Here are the key details about the MAT 2023 May exam Pattern:

  • MAT Exam pattern 2023 consists of 200 Objective Type Questions (MCQs)
  • MAT Questions are of easy to moderate difficulty level
  • The 5 test sections in MAT 2023 exam are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.

MAT 2023 Exam Pattern: How to answer MAT questions?

  • 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 CBT or IBT MAT
  • Time duration to complete the MAT exam as per the MAT 2023 May exam pattern 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 2023 Exam Pattern
MAT exam difficulty level is easy to moderate. Past MAT question papers and the MAT exam 2023 pattern reveals that MAT Exam does not throw tough questions. 

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GK Section in MAT: 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 2023 May Exam Pattern: Sections & Sub Sections- Key Details
MAT May 2023 Exam pattern is further subdivided. This sectional sub-division in MAT exam makes MAT 2022 as an exam with 8 effective sections. Here are the key details:

 

Section-1: Language Comprehension
The section-1 in MAT exam 2023 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. 

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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.  

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MAT Exam 2023 Pattern: 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 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 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 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 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.

Section-4: Data Analysis and Sufficiency 
MAT exam 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

IBT MAT Exam 2023 Pattern: Key Features
AIMA has introduced "Remotely Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)" with a longer testing window. It is an online internet based test like other computer based entrance tests with the only difference that the exam is taken from the convenience at home instead of going to a test centre. The AIMA proctor will keep a watch on all activities online during the complete testing session.

  1. IBT MAT has same number of questions and sections as were there in paper based and computer based MAT
  2. IBT-MAT pattern has same time duration of 150 minutes, same scoring pattern and percentile calculation process as is applied in PBT and CBT MAT
  3. For taking the test in IBT mode, instead of going to a test centre candidates could do so from the safe confines and convenience of their homes subject to certain conditions.
  4. Only the candidates with a computer together with webcam and internet facilities meeting certain specifications can appear in IBT exam.
  5. The sanctity and security of the test is effectively maintained through remote proctoring in dual mode i.e., by employing robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools as also human proctors.
  6. In order to help candidates to familiarize themselves with this new mode of testing, AIMA has also scheduled mock MAT-IBT sessions
  7. These IBT mock tests replicate the testing environment and help candidates build familiarity with the same. This ensures that the candidates are adequately prepared for the main test.
  8. Candidates now have the option to choose any one or more modes of test i.e., IBT, PBT and CBT. However the dates for CBT exams are not announced.

MAT 2023 Exam Pattern Vs CAT, XAT, NMAT, ATMA MBA Entrance Exams
MAT exam 2023 pattern is not much different than the other national level MBA entrance exams. Below is shared quick comparison of MAT May 2023 exam pattern with other National level exams: 

 

MAT 2023 Exam Pattern Vs IIMs CAT
MAT exam pattern 2023 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 exam pattern and CAT will bring home the facts:

Component
MAT 2023
IIMs CAT 2022
Total Questions
200
66
Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
 2½ hours
 2 hours
Question Format
All MCQs
70% questions are MCQs, rest Non-MCQs
Answer Options for MCQs
 4
4
Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
 1
3
Negative Marking
0.25 mark
MCQs with 1/3 negative marking; No negative marking for Non-MCQs
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Difficult
Number of Sections
5
3
Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
Language Comprehension: 40
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: 24
Section-2: Name and Number of questions
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -20
Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
Quantitative Ability-22
Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
Mathematical Skills: 40
Not Applicable
Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
Indian & Global Environment: 40
Not Applicable
Facility to Choose Order of Sections
Yes, any section/question within overall time limit
No, should follow pre defined sectional order
Individual Sectional time limit
No, Candidate to complete the test in 150 minutes
Yes, each section with 40 Minutes time limit
Top MBA colleges accepting exam score
Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 600 MBA colleges
20 IIMs, FMS, MDI, NITIE, SPJIMR, IMI, IMT, IITs, TAPMI, XIMB and hundreds of others

 MAT Exam 2023 Pattern V/s XAT 2023
MAT Exam Pattern 2023 and XLRI - XAT exam have many similarities. It helps the MAT and XAT test takers to prepare for them with less extra efforts:

Component
MAT 2023
XLRI – XAT 2023
Total Questions
200
101
Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
2½ hours
3 hours 10 Minutes
Question Format
All MCQs
All MCQs
Answer Options for each MCQ
    4
  5
Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
    1
  1
Negative Marking
0.25 mark
 0.25 mark; No negative marking for GK & Essay section
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Moderate to High
Number of Sections
   5
  5
Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
Language Comprehension-1: 40 
English Language & Logical Reasoning- 26
Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
 Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation- 28
Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
 Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
Decision Making-21
 Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
Mathematical Skills: 40
 
General Awareness-25
 Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
 Indian & Global Environment: 40
Essay Writing Test (Descriptive Question)
Sectional Score Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
Indian & Global Environment
General Awareness
Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
Individual Sectional Time Limit
No
No
Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges
XLRI, IMI, IMT, TAPMI, XIMB, Great Lakes, LBSIM, LIBA, BIMTECH, XIME among 150 B-schools

 

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MAT 2023 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:

Component
MAT 2023
NMAT by GMAC 2022
Total Questions
200
108
Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
2½ hours
2 hours
Question Format
All MCQs
All MCQs
Answer Options for each MCQ
    4
  5
Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
    1
  1
Negative Marking
0.25 mark
No Negative marking
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Moderate to High
Number of Sections
   5
  3
Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
Language Comprehension-1: 40 
Language Skills-36
Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
Logical Reasoning-36  
Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
 Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
Quantitative Skills-36
 Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
Mathematical Skills: 40
 
Not applicable
 Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
 Indian & Global Environment: 40
Not applicable
Sectional Score Not Counted for Percentile Calculation
Indian & Global Environment
Not Applicable
Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
Yes, Any question from any section within overall time limit
Yes, but once chosen has to follow
Individual Sectional Time Limit
No
Yes, varying time limit of 28 minutes to 52 minutes
Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges
NMIMS, VIT, XIMB, IBS-ICFAI, SDA Bocconi, Alliance University

MAT 2023 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:

Component
MAT 2023
ATMA 2023
Total Questions
200
180
Overall Time Limit to Attempt the Exam
2½ hours
3 hours
Question Format
All MCQs
All MCQs
Answer Options for each MCQ
4
    4
Marks Awarded for Each Correct Answer
1
    1
Negative Marking
0.25 mark
0.25 mark
Exam Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
Number of Sections
5
   6
Section-1: Name and Number of Questions
Language Comprehension-1: 40  
Analytical Reasoning Skills-1: 30
Section-2: Name and Number of Questions
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40
Verbal Skills-1: 30
Section-3: Name and Number of Questions
Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40
Quantitative Skills-1: 30
 Section-4: Name and Number of Questions
Mathematical Skills: 40
Verbal Skills-2: 30
 
 Section-5: Name and Number of Questions
Indian & Global Environment: 40
Analytical Reasoning Skills-2: 30
Section-6: Name and Number of Questions
Not applicable
Quantitative Skills-2: 30
Facility to Choose Order of Sections & Questions
Yes any question from any section within overall time limit
No, should follow pre defined order
Individual Sectional Time Limit
No
Yes, 30 Minutes for each Section
Top MBA Colleges Accepting Exam Score
Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 600 MBA colleges
PUMBA, Dy Patil, IFIM, Welingkar, Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB among 100 MBA colleges

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Question and Answers

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse.com News Desk on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 09:54 AM

    The MAT exam contains total 200 maximum marks. Candidates will get one mark for each correct answer. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the total score.

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse.com News Desk on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 09:55 AM

    There are no descriptive type questions in mat.

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse.com News Desk on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 09:55 AM

    Objective type questions in MCQs form are asked in MAT.

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse.com News Desk on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 09:56 AM

    Each of the 5 sections have 40 questions each.

  • Answered by : MBAUniverse.com News Desk on Thursday, January 20, 2022, 09:56 AM

    There are total 5 sections in MAT Exam. Which are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.