The complete breakdown of the MAT
exam pattern and marking plan.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is
a nationally-standard exam held through the All India Management Association
(AIMA). The test is conducted each year four times in February April, May,
September, and December. It is valid for over 600 B-Schools throughout
India for admission into MBA and other related programs.
The first step in preparing for
any exam is to know the pattern completely. This article will teach you
about the pattern for the MAT exam 2022 as well as the marking plan. This
will provide you with an idea of what you can expect to see on the test and how
you can prepare for the exam.
MAT 2022
The official announcement for the
MAT December session has been released. The MAT IBT is scheduled for 24
November to 17 December 2022. CBT 1, PBT, and CBT 2 sessions will be held on
November 20 11 December, 20 November, and 17 December 2022 and. Students
are advised to be aware of the following information in order to fully
comprehend the pattern and plan their study in accordance with the pattern.
MAT 2022 Exam Pattern: Overview
Number of Sections |
5 |
Sections |
The mathematical skills, critical Reasoning, and ability to
communicate, Comprehension as well Data interpretation, as well as the Indian and
Global Environment |
Mode |
IBT, CBT, PBT |
Duration of the Test |
2 hr. 30 min. (150 mins) |
Number of Questions |
200 (every question comes with 4 choices) |
Marking Scheme |
+1 for each correct answer, and -0.25 for each incorrect answer |
Section-wise
Exam Structure
Sr. No. |
Sections |
Questions |
Time (Minutes) |
1 |
Mathematical Skills |
40 |
No sectional time |
2 |
Language Comprehension |
40 |
|
3 |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency |
40 |
|
4 |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning |
40 |
|
5 |
Indian & Global Environment |
40 |
|
TOTAL |
200 |
150 Minutes |
MAT 2022 Exam Pattern: Marks Distribution
The MAT 2022 is a comparable
weightage across all its sections. The difficulty of the sections differs
according to the various questions. The section on mathematical skills
appears to be the most difficult section compared to other sections because of
the difficult questions and complex calculations. Below is the
section-specific distribution of marks in the MAT.
Subjects |
Marks Allotted |
Number of Questions |
Language Comprehension |
40 |
40 |
Mathematical Skills |
40 |
40 |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency |
40 |
40 |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
Indian and Global Environment |
40 |
40 |
Total |
200 |
200 |
Marking Scheme
·
Each part from MAT 2022 will carry the same
amount of marks, 40 points for each section.
·
For each right answer, the candidate is awarded
1 point.
·
In the event of a wrong choice, 0.25 marks will
be taken away.
·
If there are no answers to questions, there's no
negative marking.
MAT 2022: Sectional Time Limit
There isn't a sectional time
limit for the MAT 2022 exam. However, candidates should set the time limit
in a planned manner to finish the exam within the time frame they have been
given. Below is the recommended time limit for students to be following
for each section of the exam:
MAT Sections |
Time limit suggested |
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 |
In comparison to other national-level examinations such as CAT IIFT, XAT, and
CAT in comparison, MAT is thought to be easy to moderate. With 200
questions that must be completed in a period between 150- and 150-minutes
applicants are given less than a minute for each question. The real issue
for the candidates is successful time management. If you adhere to the
suggested time limit, you will be able to pass the exam within the stipulated
time. You will be able to take time to study for the exam. Noting down the MAT
exam pattern and marking scheme as well as the syllabus, exam dates, and more. assists
in making a list of priorities and creating a well-planned study plan.
For more information regarding the MAT exam, you can visit the official website -https://mat.aima.in/.
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