MAT preparation that fits around your week.
MAT is held several times a year, so steady daily practice wins. Keep maths shortcuts and vocabulary on flashcards and practise each section in short blocks.
MAT at a glance
- Conducted by
- All India Management Association (AIMA)
- How often
- Several times a year
- Modes
- Paper-based, computer-based, or internet-based from home
- Duration
- 150 minutes
- Questions
- 150, in five sections of 30
- Marking
- +1 for a correct answer, −0.25 for a wrong one
| Section | Questions | In composite score |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 30 | Yes |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 | Yes |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 | Yes |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 30 | Yes |
| Indian and Global Environment | 30 | No |
Your MAT syllabus map
Use this topic overview to plan revision. Check the official syllabus for complete coverage and current requirements.
Maths
- Percentages
- Profit and loss
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Time and work
- Time, speed and distance
- Simple and compound interest
- Algebra
- Geometry and mensuration
Reasoning
- Series
- Coding and decoding
- Blood relations
- Directions
- Syllogisms
- Critical reasoning
Language and data
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Tables and charts
- Data sufficiency
- Current affairs
Your MAT study plan
Practice each section with a time budget
Use the current AIMA format to plan your practice. Rotate language, mathematics, reasoning, data analysis and business awareness across your week.
Review the reason behind each mistake
Record whether the error came from a missed word, an arithmetic step or an unfamiliar concept. Return to those errors before you begin another full practice set.
Official MAT resources
Papyrus is an independent study tool. Use the exam authority for current notices and complete requirements.
MAT sample questions
Original practice questions, not official exam papers.
Percentages
What is 15% of 240?
- 32
- 36
- 40
- 24
Check answer
Right. 24 + 12 = 36.
Number series
What comes next: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
- 40
- 42
- 44
- 36
Check answer
Right. The next gap is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42.
Vocabulary
Which word is closest in meaning to "candid"?
- Frank
- Secretive
- Careful
- Polite
Check answer
Right. Candid means frank and open.
How Papyrus helps with MAT
Flashcards from your own material
Upload study material, shortcut sheets or your own notes. Papyrus writes flashcards and schedules each one to come back just before you would forget it.
An AI tutor for doubts
Select any line in your notes and ask Papyrus AI to explain it. Answers show the page they came from.
A plan for today
Due cards, goals with hours left and focus blocks sit on one path. Finish it and your streak grows.
MAT questions students ask
- What is the MAT exam pattern?
- 150 questions in 150 minutes, split into five sections of 30 questions each.
- What is the MAT marking scheme?
- One mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Does Indian and Global Environment count?
- It is not part of the composite score, but some institutes look at it separately, so it is worth preparing.
- How does Papyrus help with MAT preparation?
- Keep shortcuts and vocabulary on scheduled flashcards, practise each section in timed focus blocks, and ask Papyrus AI to explain any question.
- Is Papyrus free for MAT students?
- Yes. The Free plan includes goals, the focus timer and streaks. Flashcards from your own PDFs and the AI tutor are part of Pro, at $3.99 a month.