1. MAT Syllabus 2024 MAT Syllabus 2023 is divided into five sections: Indian and Global Environment, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. MAT 2023 Question Paper will consist of 200 questions to be solved within 2 hours and 30 minutes. ● ● MAT Syllabus is the same for all 3 modes; PBT, CBT, and IBT. Candidates are advised to go through the entire Syllabus for MAT 2023 before starting preparations for the exam. Test-takers of previous sessions suggest section-wise coverage of MAT syllabus for optimum and timely preparation for MAT February session exam. MAT Syllabus 2024 Highlights Particulars Details Exam Duration 150 minutes Total No. of Questions 200 Number of Sections 5 Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Number of Answer Choices 4

2. 1. Mathematical Skills 2. Data Analysis & Sufficiency 3. Language Comprehension 4. Intelligence and Critical Reasoning 5. Indian and Global Environment Sections in MAT 2024 exam +1 for every correct answer MAT 2024 Marking Scheme -0.25 for every incorrect answer Negative Marking Yes TITA Questions No Check More About MAT MAT Syllabus 2024 for Mathematical Skills MAT Syllabus 2024 for Mathematical Skills is vast and covers diverse topics from various branches of mathematics like arithmetic, geometry, algebra, etc. ● ● ● 40 MCQs will be asked in MAT Mathematical Skills section. Sectional Weightage of Mathematical Skills in MAT Syllabus 2024 is 20%. MAT Mathematical Skills section is awarded a weightage of 25% in the final percentile calculation. MAT Syllabus for Mathematical Skills LCM and HCF Percentage Profit and Loss Speed, Time and Work Number System Unitary Method

3. Simple Interest and Compound Interest Mixtures and Allegations Permutation and Combinations Sequence and Series Height and Distance Commercial Maths Elementary Mathematics Percentage Averages Triangles Circles Arithmetic Geometry Venn Diagrams Quadratic Equations Probability Coordinate Geometry Trigonometry Linear Programming Surds and Indices Inequalities Set Theory Linear Equation Complex Numbers Binomial Theorem MAT Syllabus 2024 for Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency Questions in MAT Data Analysis & Sufficiency are based on texts, tables, graphs, charts, and Venn diagrams. This section is to test how candidates interpret given data and answer questions based on it. ● 40 MCQs will be asked from MAT Syllabus for Data Analysis & Sufficiency section. Sectional Weightage of Data Analysis & Sufficiency in MAT Syllabus 2024 is 20%. MAT Data Analysis & Sufficiency section is awarded a weightage of 25% in the final percentile calculation. ● ●

4. ● Data Interpretation comprises 50% of the total section, the rest questions are from Data Comparison and sufficiency. MAT Syllabus for Data Analysis and Sufficiency Data Tables Data Charts Bar Diagrams and Charts Pie Charts Graphs Data Comparison Data Comparison Venn Diagram Data Sufficiency Caselet Based Data - - Read MAT Preparation Tips for Data Analysis and Sufficiency MAT Syllabus 2024 for Language Comprehension This section of MAT exam can be further subdivided into two major parts - Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability with Grammar. The detailed syllabus for both parts are: Part 1: MAT 2023 Syllabus for Reading Comprehension Number of Questions 20 Sectional weightage in MAT Syllabus 50% Type of passages 4 short passages of moderate difficulty level Type of Questions MCQs based

5. Questions based on the information given in the passages, Antonyms /Synonyms of words, True/False statements in context to the passage Format of Questions Since the passages can be opinion-based, they make the candidate put themselves in the author’s shoes. There can be passages like- ● Business and Economics Passages - This may include topics like Impact of Demonetization in India, Global economic changes, Economic development at the cost of environment, Government expenditures, etc. Passages from English Literature books - This may include the articles by great authors, philosophers, thinkers like passages from Aristotle, Martin Luther King, Charles Dickens, Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, etc. Passages on Science & Culture - This may include topics like Fading culture with the advancement of technology, the Modern world, etc. Passages on Abstract topics and fiction Passages on Historical events - This will include topics like the French Revolution, Social changes in Indian history, War of the Roses, etc. Passages from Mythology- These passages will correlate the Mythological events with the current social structure. ● ● ● ● ● Part 2: Syllabus for Verbal Ability Number of Questions 20 Sectional weightage in MAT Syllabus 50% Type of Questions MCQs Important Topics of MAT Verbal Ability Syllabus Expected Number of Questions (Based on Analysis of Past Papers) Topic Para Jumbles 3-4 Error Correction of Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, and other parts of speech in sentences. 3-4

6. Fill in the blanks 2-3 One word substitution 2-3 Antonyms and Synonyms 3-4 Correcting the sequence of the sentences in paragraph e.g. correct use of the conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, active & passive writing 3-4 Idioms/Phrases 2-3 MAT Syllabus 2024 for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning This section comprises the most tricky questions. Syllabus for MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning is given below for your reference. ● 40 MCQs will be asked from MAT Syllabus for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning section. Sectional Weightage of Intelligence & Critical Reasoning in MAT Syllabus 2023 is 20%. Questions from MAT Syllabus for Intelligence & Critical Reasoning are asked from topics like analogy, seating arrangement, series, blood relations, etc. ● ● MAT Syllabus for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Fact-inference-judgment Passage Conclusion Clocks Calendars Statement-Argument Analogy Blood Relations / Family Tree Logical Sequence Assumption

7. Seating Arrangement Premise Conclusion Linear and Matrix Arrangement Team Formation Input-Output Series Syllogism Cubes Set theory, Venn Diagrams, and Network Diagrams Rows Puzzles Logical Reasoning based on Rankings Quantitative Reasoning Critical Reasoning Direction sense Decision Making - MAT Syllabus 2024 for Indian and Global Environment This section refers to the GK syllabus, current affairs, Business & Economy, Who’s who, taxation & duties, Film Awards, Sports, Indian Constitution, etc. No. of Questions 40 Sectional weightage in MAT syllabus 2023 20% Type of Questions MCQs based Important Topics ● ● Conventional GK Current GK-based on newspapers and periodicals

8. ● Business & Economics GK- e.g. changes in Fiscal and Monetary policies, Repo Rate, CRR Business, National, and International events Who’s who Constitution of India Currency and Capitals of different countries International Organizations Emblem Identification of personalities, companies, brands, etc Politics and Social Issues ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● MAT 2024 Exam Pattern Marks Allotted Number of Questions Time Suggested (In Minutes) Subjects Language Comprehension 40 40 30 Mathematical Skills 40 40 40 Data Analysis & Sufficiency 40 40 35 Intelligence and Critical Reasoning 40 40 30 Indian and Global Environment 40 40 15 Total 200 200 150

9. Best Books to Cover MAT Syllabus 2024 Language Comprehension Name of the Book Author Verbal Ability & Comprehension for Management Entrance Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay Word Power Made Easy Norman Lewis Mathematical Skills Name of the Book Author How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Arun Sharma Quantum CAT S K Verma Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams R S Aggarwal Data Analysis & Sufficiency Name of the Book Author Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency Ananta Ashisha Data Analysis and Interpretation Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan

10. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT Arun Sharma Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Name of the Book Author Analytical and Logical Reasoning Peeyush Bharadwaj Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT Nishit Sinha A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning R S Aggarwal Indian and Global Environment Name of the Book Author/ Publisher Mega Yearbook Disha Experts Face to Face MAT (Past Years) BS Sijwali Manorama Year Book Mammen Mathew MAT 2024 Syllabus: Preparation Tips One of the best-suggested ways to cover the complete MAT Syllabus is to get acquainted with MAT exam pattern and practice mock tests along with sample papers. Even if candidates are slogging day and night and preparing and are not aware of the syllabus; preparation will not be structured. MAT 2023 Syllabus is quite vast, but it can be easily cracked if the candidates are willing to put in the work. Here are the things that the candidates need to keep in mind while preparing for MAT exam:

11. ● Divide the syllabus according to you and further subdivide it to ease the preparation process. MAT syllabus is designed keeping in mind other competitive exams of the same level. Hence candidates appearing for multiple exams should design their preparation for overlapping topics. It is noticed by experts that AIMA hardly repeats questions in MAT, thus practicing with new sample sets can be helpful. On the official website, AIMA has released a set of 28 sample questions with correct responses. It is a beneficial guide to the type of questions to be expected. Work on improving your speed and accuracy by solving MAT mock tests and sample papers. Focus on the easy questions first, and then the hard questions later. If you have confusion make sure you clear them at least 3 months before the exam. Candidates who are working professionals can opt for online coaching in order to save time. If there is time then candidates can opt for full-time coaching. Solve several mock tests in exam-like conditions. Make sure that you are thorough with all the important topics before the exam ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●