MAT 2021 Exam Pattern – MAT 2021 Syllabus

MAT 2021 Syllabus : Aspirants of management programmes should start preparation as MAT 2021 schedule has been released by the All India Management Association (AIMA). The online registration process is going on for MAT 2021 to be held in Feb/March 2021 [PBT & CBT, IBT]. The last date for online registration for MAT 2021 PBT Phase 2 & CBT, IBT is Feb/March 2021.

Aspirants who are going to appear for MAT 2021 must have aware of a test pattern, syllabus, and selection procedure. All of these things are very important to know for a MAT 2021 aspirant. If you are a MAT aspirant and still not know anything about MAT exam pattern then don’t worry because below we have explained each of them in great detail.

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MAT 2021 Exam Pattern

MAT 2021 exam pattern is one of the foremost things about which you are required to know. It is so because the first thing you see when you will appear for MAT 2021 is the format of the paper (aka exam pattern). If you are already familiar with MAT 2021 exam pattern then you will easily manage to crack MAT 2021. But in case, if you are not aware of the exam pattern then things will not work in the way as you have wished for.

• The MAT 2021 exam will be held in both online and offline modes
• MAT 2021 covers 200 objective type questions to be solved in 150 minutes
• MCQs will be distributed in 5 sections
• Each section will have an equal no. of MCQs i.e. 40
• For each incorrect answer, ¼ marks will be deducted

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MAT 2021 Exam Syllabus

If you really want to crack Management Aptitude Test then you should prepare all the topics thoroughly. MAT 2021 exam syllabi/topics are not vast and can be easily covered by paying proper dedication and focus. The section-wise syllabus is mentioned below

Section I – Language Comprehension

In this section, aspirants will have to solve 40 MCQs in 30 minutes (suggested time). MCQs in this section are based on English proficiency, English grammar, para jumble, reading comprehension, antonyms, synonyms and fill in blanks.

You can prepare yourself for this section by reading English books, newspapers, novels, etc. Along with that, you can also go through English grammar books of class 8^th, 9^th & 10^th to learn the basics of English grammar. On top of that, focus on adding new English words to your vocabulary.

Few other helpful topics to crack this section are given below

• Jumbled paragraphs
• Foreign language words used in English
• One word substitution
• Verbal Reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Different usage of the same word
• Antonyms
• Sentence completion
• Sentence correction
• Idioms
• Fill In The Blanks
• Contextual usage
• Analogies

Section II – Mathematical Skills

This section in MAT 2021 exam will be the toughest one for you in case if you don’t love Mathematics. But don’t take tension as you can crack it by practicing each topic several times. This is the only way through which you can overcome your fear of Mathematics.

Section II will also have 40 MCQs. The suggested time to solve all 40 MCQs is 40 minutes. Topics covered under this section are

• Allegation & mixture
• Time Speed & distance
• Height & distance
• Elementary mathematics
• Sequence & series
• Partnerships
• Clocks / calendars
• Linear programming
• Trigonometry
• Heights & distance
• Percentage
• Simple-Compound interest
• P&C Probability
• Time & work
• Geometry
• Number system
• Profit & loss
• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Permutation & combinations
• Average
• HCF and LCM
• Ratio & proportion
• Coordinate geometry

Section III Data Analysis & Sufficiency

In this section, there will be 40 MCQs to judge the candidate’s observational and analytical skills. Suggested time to solve all the 40 MCQs available in Section III is 35 minutes. Questions will be on the following topics

• Data Sufficiency
• Data Caselette
• Line Graph
• Data Table
• Multiple Graph
• Venn diagram
• Data Comparison
• Puzzles
• Column / bar / pie charts etc.

Section IV Intelligence & critical reasoning

Section IV covers 40 MCQs to be solved in 30 minutes (suggested time). MCQs in this section will be set to examine the candidate’s skills of reasoning and understanding situation. This section will cover MCQs on topics like

• Pie Chart
• Blood Relations
• Fact inference judgment
• Family tree
• Visual reasoning
• Critical Reasoning
• Calendars
• Passage conclusion
• Statement argument
• Analogy
• Arrangement
• Series
• Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
• Multi-dimensional arrangements
• Course of Action
• Puzzles
• Syllogisms
• Statement Conclusions
• Column graphs
• Graphs representing Area
• Numeric grid
• Coding & Decoding

Section V Indian & Global Environment

At last, you will see Section V having 40 MCQs related to the Indian and global environment. The suggested time to solve questions of Section V is 15 minutes. Mostly, questions in this section will be based on general knowledge, national/international issues, business, history, etc.

Few other topics are,

• Current affairs
• Automobiles
• Books & authors
• The punch line of companies
• International organization
• Important Quotations
• World Records
• Top officials of big companies
• Sports
• Social issues
• Geography
• Finance
• Major corporate news
• Entertainment
• Politics
• Science
• Famous awards & prizes

MAT 2021 Selection Process / Admission Procedure

Through scores of MAT 2021, candidates can opt for admission to various management courses/programs of over 150 institutes/universities. However, the process of admission at each institute/university will be different.

Some business schools/colleges/universities will prefer only MAT score for taking admission to their management programmes. While others, along with considering MAT scores, also prefer to conduct few pre-admission rounds such as Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) for admissions.

Read : MAT 2021 Application Form