Management Aptitude Test

MAT Syllabus 2024: Check Section-Wise Topics, Marking Scheme, Important Topics, and Tips to Prepare

AIMA has released the MAT syllabus 2024 on the official website. Candidates can download the syllabus PDF to prepare well for the upcoming MAT exam. The syllabus is available at mat.aima.in.

Lakshima SareenUpdated on : Mar 27 2024 21:08 IST

MAT exam 2024

MAT Syllabus 2024: All India Management Association or AIMA has designed the official syllabus for the Management Aptitude Test or MAT exam 2024. Candidates can download the syllabus from the official website, mat.aima.in.

The MAT exam pattern is divided into five sections. These sections include language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis and data sufficiency, intelligence and critical reasoning, and Indian and Global environment. The test paper contains 200 questions, divided equally among all five sections.

The exam pattern is designed as per the official syllabus for the MAT exam. For a better MAT preparation, candidates should download the syllabus PDF and create a timetable as per the division of subjects.

MAT Syllabus 2024: Exam Pattern

Before looking at the MAT syllabus, candidates should have an idea of the weightage division among the sections in the test paper.

Sections	Number of questions
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40
Language Comprehension	40
Mathematical Skills	40
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	40
Indian and Global Environment	40
Total	200

MAT Syllabus 2024: Section-wise topics

Here are the section-wise topics covered in the MAT syllabus 2024:

Language Comprehension

Idioms and phrases	Fill in the blanks	Error correction
Synonyms and antonyms	Sequence of sentences	Reading comprehension
Word replacement	Para jumbles	Sequence

Mathematical Skills

Number Systems	Profit and loss	Ratio and proportion
Time and work	Permutations and combinations	Probability
Time, speed, and distance	Algebra (linear and special equations)	Venn Diagrams
Binomial equations	Percentage	Coordinate Geometry

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Data comparison	Pie charts	Bar graphs
Graphs	Data analysis	Data sufficiency

Indian and Global Environment

World economy	Indian economy	Political affairs
Entertainment	Business and finance	Geography
Social issues	International organizations	Constitution of India

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Statement-argument	Blood Relations	Patterns
Premise	Conclusion	Sequences
Rows	Series	Puzzles
Critical and logical reasoning	Syllogism	Analogy

MAT Preparation 2024: Important Tips

After looking at the syllabus and exam pattern for MAT, candidates can begin their exam preparation. Here are some of the important tips for MAT aspirants for a better exam preparation:

Prepare a study schedule as per the syllabus and exam pattern for MAT exam
Questions are rarely repeated in a MAT exam paper; candidates are advised to practice using new mock tests and practice books and avoid previous years’ questions
Candidates can also opt for online or offline coaching
It is important to divide the subjects as per the difficulty level
Have regular revision sessions for each topic

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many subjects are included in MAT syllabus?

The MAT exam syllabus is divided among five sections: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, and Indian and Global Environment.

How many questions are there in the MAT exam?

MAT exam contains 200 multiple choice questions, divided equally among all five sections.

How many modes are available in the MAT exam?

MAT is conducted in three modes: internet based, paper based, and computer based.

Is there any difference in the syllabus for different modes in MAT?

No, all three modes of MAT exam follow the same syllabus prepared by AIMA.

What is the marks weightage for different sections in MAT?

Each question in the MAT exam paper carries 1 mark. The paper contains five sections, with 40 questions in each section. Therefore, each section weighs 40 marks.