Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2019) is a national level test conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programs offered by the various B-schools of the country who will participate in the MAT 2019. It is conducted 4 times in a year i.e. in the month of May, September, December and February. Candidates can choose to take either Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test as per their convenience.
Comprehensive Analysis of MAT December 2019
The paper based MAT December 2019 was conducted on 8th December 2019. There were 200 questions to be solved in 150 minutes. MAT comprises of five different test areas viz. Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment with 40 questions in each section. The level of difficulty was easy to moderate.
The basic purpose of the exam analysis is to make test takers aware about the types of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, level of difficulty, sectional weightage and duration of the exam.
Exam Pattern MAT December 2019 Exam
|
Number of questions
|
200
|
|
Marking Scheme
|
1 mark per question
|
|
Negative Marking
|
0.25 marks per question
|
|
Number of Sections
|
5
|
|
Number of Choices
|
4
|
|
Duration
|
150 min
|
Further, following table will give you insights about the marks distribution and the level of difficulty of different sections in the test.
|
Section
|
Total Questions
|
Total Marks
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Good Marks
|
|
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
40
|
40
|
Easy to Moderate
|
16-18
|
|
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
40
|
40
|
Moderate
|
22-25
|
|
Language Comprehension
|
40
|
40
|
Easy - Moderate
|
23-25
|
|
Mathematical skills
|
40
|
40
|
Moderate - Difficult
|
21-23
|
Overall Summary – Different Sections
Mathematical Skills
|
Area
|
Description
|
Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Arithmetic
|
Numbers and Average
|
3
|
Easy - Moderate
|
|
|
TSD
|
3
|
|
Simple Equations, Ratio, Proportion, Variation, Time & Work
|
8
|
|
Alligation & mixture , Ratio
|
5
|
|
Percentages, Profit, Loss, Partnership, SI n CI
|
9
|
|
Permutation and Combinations, Probability
|
5
|
|
Geometry and Mensuration
|
7
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Easy - Moderate
|
22
|
The questions were basics and those with adequate practice found them doable. The success in this section mainly depends on the conceptual clarity with calculation skills.
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
Area
|
Description
|
Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Data Interpretation
|
Line Graphs
|
5
|
Moderate
|
10
|
|
Bar Graph
|
10
|
|
Pie charts
|
5
|
|
Tables
|
5
|
|
Data Sufficiency and Data Comparison
|
Data Case lets
|
5
|
Moderate
|
8
|
|
Data Sufficiency
|
5
|
|
Data Comparison
|
5
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Moderate
|
18
|
Overall, this section was moderate. A good strategy would be to spend around 35 - 40 min for a good net score of 22.
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
Area
|
Description
|
Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Analytical Reasoning
|
Family Tree
|
1
|
Moderate
|
15
|
|
Blood Relations
|
3
|
|
Puzzle
|
10
|
|
Directions
|
2
|
|
Series
|
1
|
|
Linear Arrangement
|
5
|
| |
Circular arrangement
|
5
|
|
|
|
Verbal Reasoning
|
Cause & Effect
|
5
|
Moderate
|
8
|
|
Assertion and Reasons
|
4
|
|
Assumptions
|
4
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Moderate
|
23
|
The level of difficulty in this section was moderate to difficult. A net score of 23 or more can be classified as a good score in this section.
Language Comprehension
|
Area
|
Description
|
Questions
|
Difficulty level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Vocabulary
|
Idioms& phrases
|
5
|
Moderate
|
9-11
|
|
Sentence Completion
|
5
|
|
English Usage and Grammar
|
|
Para Jumbles
|
5
|
|
One word Substitution
|
5
|
|
Reading Comprehension
|
RC-1
|
5
|
Moderate
|
10-12
|
|
RC-2
|
5
|
|
RC-3
|
5
|
|
RC-4
|
5
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Moderate
|
19-23
|
To score well in verbal section, one function must be well acquainted with basic concepts of grammar and should have good knowledge of English usage. A Good reading speed and ability to comprehend will help in getting decent score in verbal section. A score of 24 marks can be considered a good in a time limit of 30-35 min.
Indian and Global Environment
- In this test area most of the questions were predominantly from business, current affairs, famous personalities etc.
- The marks scored in this section are not counted in the consolidated score.
- The difficulty level of this section was moderate.
- People who read the newspaper on a regular basis found this area moderate.
- A good time allocation strategy was to spend around 5-10 minutes.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2019) is a national level test conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programs offered by the various B-schools of the country who will participate in the MAT 2019. It is conducted 4 times in a year i.e. in the month of May, September, December and February. Candidates can choose to take either Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test as per their convenience.
Comprehensive Analysis of MAT September 2019
The paper based MAT September 2019 was conducted on 21st September 2019. There were 200 questions in 150 min comprising of five different test areas viz. Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment with 40 questions in each section. The level of difficulty was easy to moderate.
The basic purpose of the exam analysis is to make test takers aware about the types of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, level of difficulty, sectional weightage and duration of the exam.
Exam Pattern MAT September 2019 Exam
|
Number of questions
|
200
|
|
Marking Scheme
|
1 mark per question
|
|
Negative Marking
|
0.25 marks per question
|
|
Number of Sections
|
5
|
|
Number of Choices
|
4 (1,2,3,4)
|
|
Duration
|
150 min
|
Further, following table will give you insights about the marks distribution and the level of difficulty of different sections in the test.
|
Section
|
Total Questions
|
Total Marks
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Good Marks
|
|
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
40
|
40
|
Moderate
|
17-19
|
|
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
40
|
40
|
Moderate
|
21-23
|
|
Language Comprehension
|
40
|
40
|
Easy - Moderate
|
22-24
|
|
Mathematical skills
|
40
|
40
|
Moderate - Difficult
|
20-22
|
Overall Summary – Different Sections
Mathematical Skills
|
Area
|
Description
|
Marks
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Arithmetic
|
Numbers and Average
|
2
|
Easy - Moderate
|
|
|
Algebra
|
2
|
|
Simple Equations, Ratio, Proportion, Variation, Time & Work
|
10
|
|
Percentages, Profit, Loss, Partnership, SI n CI
|
13
|
|
Permutation and Combinations, Probability
|
7
|
|
Geometry and Mensuration
|
6
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Easy - Moderate
|
20
|
The questions were basics and those with adequate practice found them doable. The success in this section mainly depends on the conceptual clarity with calculation skills.
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
Area
|
Description
|
Marks
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Data Interpretation
|
Line Graphs
|
5
|
Moderate
|
12
|
|
Bar Graph
|
10
|
|
Pie charts
|
5
|
|
Tables
|
5
|
|
Data Sufficiency and Data Comparison
|
Data Caselets
|
5
|
Moderate
|
8
|
|
Data Sufficiency
|
5
|
|
Data Comparison
|
5
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Moderate
|
20
|
Overall, this section was moderate. A good strategy would be to spend around 35 - 40 min for a good net score of 22.
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
Area
|
Description
|
Marks
|
Difficulty Level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Analytical Reasoning
|
Family Tree
|
5
|
Moderate
|
15
|
|
Blood Relations
|
4
|
|
Puzzle
|
4
|
|
Directions
|
3
|
|
Series
|
3
|
|
Linear Arrangement
|
5
|
|
Verbal Reasoning
|
Cause & Effect
|
4
|
Moderate
|
5
|
|
Assertion and Reasons
|
4
|
|
Analogies
|
4
|
|
Assumptions
|
4
|
| |
Overall
|
40
|
Moderate
|
20
|
The level of difficulty in this section was moderate to difficult. A net score of 23 or more can be classified as a good score in this section.
Language Comprehension
|
Area
|
Description
|
Marks
|
Difficulty level
|
Estimated Marks
|
|
Vocabulary
|
Antonyms
|
2
|
Moderate
|
10-12
|
|
Synonyms
|
3
|
|
Idioms
|
3
|
|
English Usage and Grammar
|
Part –Error
|
3
|
|
Para Jumbles
|
5
|
|
Sentence completion
|
4
|
|
Reading Comprehension
|
RC-1
|
5
|
Moderate
|
10-12
|
|
RC-2
|
5
|
|
RC-3
|
4
|
|
RC-4
|
6
|
| |
|
|
|
Overall
|
40
|
Moderate
|
20-24
|
To score well in verbal section, one function must be well acquainted with basic concepts of grammar and should have good knowledge of English usage. A Good reading speed and ability to comprehend will help in getting decent score in verbal section. A score of 24 marks can be considered a good in a time limit of 30-35 min.
Indian and Global Environment
- In this test area most of the questions were predominantly from business, current affairs, famous personalities etc.
- The marks scored in this section are not counted in the consolidated score.
- The difficulty level of this section was moderate.
- People who read the newspaper on a regular basis found this area moderate.
- A good time allocation strategy was to spend around 5-10 minutes.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2019) is a national level test conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programs offered by the various B-schools of the country who will participate in the MAT 2019. It is conducted 4 times in a year i.e. in the month of May, September, December and February. Candidates can choose to take either Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test as per their convenience.
Comprehensive Analysis of MAT May 2019
The first paper based MAT May 2019 was conducted on 5th May 2019. There were 200 questions in 150 min comprising of five different test areas viz. Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment with 40 questions in each section. The level of difficulty was easy to moderate.
The basic purpose of the exam analysis is to make test takers aware about the types of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, level of difficulty, sectional weightage and duration of the exam.
Exam Pattern MAT May 2019 Exam
| Number of questions |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
1 mark per question |
| Negative Marking |
0.25 marks per question |
| Number of Sections |
5 |
| Number of Choices |
4 (1,2,3,4) |
| Duration |
150 min |
Further, following table will give you insights about the marks distribution and the level of difficulty of different sections in the test.
| Section |
Total Question |
Total Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Good Marks |
| Language Comprehension |
40 |
40 |
Easy - Moderate |
23-25 |
| Mathematical skills |
40 |
40 |
Moderate - Difficult |
21-23 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
40 |
40 |
Moderate |
16-18 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
Moderate |
22-24 |
| Indian and Global Environment |
40 |
40 |
Easy - Moderate |
10-12 |
Overall Summary – Different Sections
Mathematical Skills
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Marks |
| Arithmetic |
Algebra |
1 |
Easy -Moderate |
|
| Numbers and Average |
3 |
| Simple Equations, Ratio, Proportion, Variation, Time & Work |
8 |
| Percentages, Profit, Loss, Partnership, SI n CI |
16 |
| Geometry and Mensuration |
5 |
| Permutation and Combinations, Probability |
8 |
| |
Overall |
40 |
Easy - Moderate |
20 |
The questions were basics and those with adequate practice found them doable. The success in this section mainly depends on the conceptual clarity with calculation skills.
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Marks |
| Data Interpretation |
Pie charts |
5 |
Moderate |
12 |
| Bar Graph |
10 |
| Line Graphs |
5 |
| Tables |
5 |
| Data Sufficiency and Data Comparison |
Data Sufficiency |
5 |
Easy |
8 |
| Data Caselet |
5 |
| Data Comparison |
5 |
| |
Overall |
40 |
Moderate |
20 |
Overall, this section was moderate. A good strategy would be to spend around 35- 40 min for a good net score of 20.
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Marks |
| Analytical Reasoning |
Family Tree |
5 |
Moderate |
15 |
| Blood Relations |
3 |
| Puzzle |
4 |
| Series |
3 |
| Directions |
2 |
| Linear Arrangement |
4 |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Assertion and Reasons |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
| Cause & Effect |
3 |
| Assumptions |
3 |
| Analogies |
4 |
| |
Overall |
40 |
Moderate |
20 |
The level of difficulty in this section was moderate to difficult. A net score of 20 or more can be classified as a good score in this section.
Language Comprehension
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty level |
Estimated Marks |
| Vocabulary |
Antonyms |
3 |
Moderate
|
10-12 |
| Synonyms |
3 |
| Idioms |
2 |
| English Usage and Grammar |
Part -Error |
4 |
| Para Jumbles |
5 |
| Sentence completion |
3 |
| Reading Comprehension |
RC-1 |
5 |
Moderate |
10-12 |
| RC-2 |
5 |
| RC-3 |
5 |
| RC-4 |
5 |
| |
|
| |
Overall |
40 |
Moderate |
20-24 |
Questions in this section required a good knowledge of English usage and Functional Grammar. A fast reading speed and ability to understand well help in getting decent score in verbal section. A score of 22-24 marks can be considered a good in a time limit of 30-35 min.
Indian and Global Environment
- In this test area the questions were predominantly from business, current affairs, famous personalities etc.
- A major point is that the marks scored in this section are not counted in the consolidated score.
- Overall, level of difficulty of this section was easy to moderate.
- Those who read the newspaper on a regular basis found this area comfortable.
- A good time allocation strategy was to spend around 5-10 minutes.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2019) is a national level test conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programs offered by the various B-schools of the country who will participate in the MAT 2019. It is conducted 4 times in a year i.e. in the month of May, September, December and February. Candidates can choose to take either Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test as per their convenience.
Comprehensive Analysis of MAT February 2019
The offline and online MAT was conducted on 17th February, 2019. There were 200 questions in 150 min comprising of five different test areas viz. Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment with 40 questions in each section. The level of difficulty was easy to moderate.
The basic purpose of the exam analysis is to make test takers aware about the types of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, level of difficulty, sectional weightage and duration of the exam.
Exam Pattern February 2019 MAT Exam
| Number of questions |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
1 mark per question |
| Negative Marking |
0.25 marks per question |
| Number of Sections |
5 |
| Number of Choices |
4 (1,2,3,4) |
| Duration |
150 min |
Further, following table will give you insights about the marks distribution and the level of difficulty of different sections in the test.
| Section |
Total Question |
Total Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Good Marks |
| Language Comprehension |
40 |
40 |
Easy -Moderate |
22-24 |
| Mathematical skills |
40 |
40 |
Moderate - Difficult |
20-22 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
40 |
40 |
Moderate |
18-20 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
Moderate |
20-22 |
| Indian and Global Environment |
40 |
40 |
Easy - Moderate |
10-12 |
Overall Summary – Different Sections
Mathematical Skills
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Marks |
| Arithmetic |
Algebra |
1 |
Easy -Moderate |
|
| Numbers and Average |
2 |
| Simple Equations, Ratio, Proportion, Variation, Time & Work |
5 |
| Percentages, Profit, Loss, Partnership, SI n CI |
20 |
| Geometry and Mensuration |
3 |
| Permutation and Combinations, Probability |
9 |
| |
Overall |
40 |
Easy - Moderate |
20 |
The questions were basics and those with adequate practice found them doable. The success in this section mainly depends on the conceptual clarity with calculation skills.
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Marks |
| Data Interpretation |
Pie charts |
10 |
Moderate |
12 |
| Bar Graph |
5 |
| Line Graphs |
5 |
| Tables |
10 |
| Data Sufficiency and Data Comparison |
Data Sufficiency |
5 |
Easy |
8 |
| Data Comparison |
5 |
| |
Overall |
40 |
Moderate |
20 |
Overall, this section was moderate. A good strategy would be to spend around 35- 40 min for a good net score of 20.
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty Level |
Estimated Marks |
| Analytical Reasoning |
Family Tree |
10 |
Moderate |
15 |
| Blood Relations |
4 |
| Puzzle |
4 |
| Series |
4 |
| Directions |
3 |
| Linear Arrangement |
2 |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Assertion and Reasons |
3 |
Moderate |
5 |
| Cause & Effect |
3 |
| Assumptions |
3 |
| Analogies |
4 |
| |
Overall |
40 |
Moderate |
20 |
The level of difficulty in this section was moderate to difficult. A net score of 20 or more can be classified as a good score in this section.
Language Comprehension
| Area |
Description |
Marks |
Difficulty level |
Estimated Marks |
| Vocabulary |
Antonyms |
3 |
Moderate
|
10-12 |
| Synonyms |
3 |
| One word substitution |
3 |
|
Idioms |
2 |
| English Usage and Grammar |
Part -Error |
3 |
| Para Jumbles |
4 |
| Sentence completion |
3 |
| Reading Comprehension |
RC-1 |
5 |
Moderate |
10-12 |
| RC-2 |
5 |
| RC-3 |
5 |
| RC-4 |
5 |
| |
|
| |
Overall |
40 |
Moderate |
20-24 |
Questions in this section required a good knowledge of English usage and Functional Grammar. A fast reading speed and ability to understand well help in getting decent score in verbal section. A score of 22-24 marks can be considered a good in a time limit of 30-35 min.
Indian and Global Environment
- In this test area the questions were predominantly from business, current affairs, famous personalities etc.
- A major point is that the marks scored in this section are not counted in the consolidated score.
- Overall, level of difficulty of this section was moderate.
- Those who read the newspaper on a regular basis found this area comfortable.
- A good time allocation strategy was to spend around 5-10 minutes.
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