MAT 2025: February Exam
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) and acts as a crucial entrance exam for MBA aspirants across India. This year, over 20,000 candidates appeared for each session. The exam is conducted four times a year, commonly in February, May, September and December; in mainly two formats: Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The following article provides a section-wise analysis of MAT February 2025. Conducted by our experts, the analysis provides a detailed review of question papers, including difficulty levels, section wise breakdowns and strategies.
MAT 2025, conducted in February so far, was focusing on proficiency in five key areas, namely, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Economic & Business Environment. The overall difficulty level of the exam was Easy to Moderate, challenging the candidate's expertise in Language Comprehension, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Skills.
The following table provides detailed review of MAT February 2025:
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Section
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No. of Ques
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Difficulty Level
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Time Required
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Key Topics
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Language Comprehension
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30
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Easy to Moderate
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30–35 minutes
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Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, One Word Substitution, Phrases & Idioms, Jumbled Paragraphs
|
|
Mathematical Skills
|
30
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Moderate
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35–40 minutes
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Arithmetic (Interest, Percentages, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Partnership), Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Ratio & Proportion, Probability, Permutation & Combination
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency
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30
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Moderate to Difficult
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35–40 minutes
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Graphs, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, Line Graphs, Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
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30
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Moderate
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30–35 minutes
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Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Comparison, Distribution
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Economic & Business Environment
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30
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Easy
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10–15 minutes
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Current Affairs related to Business, Economy, Politics, Trade, Medicine, Sports, Personalities, Awards
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Section-Wise Breakdown and Insights
Language Comprehension
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Good Attempt: 24-26
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 26-28 marks
Insights: The Language Comprehension section consisted of two reading comprehension passages with 10 questions in each. The passages were a mix of fact-based and opinion-based. Grammar and vocabulary were moderately difficult.
Key Strategy: It is advisable that the candidate learns how to skim through RCs. Focus on vocabulary questions and ensure accuracy in grammar and sentence correction.
Mathematical Skills
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Good Attempt: 22-24
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 28-30 marks
Insights: According to analysis, MAT 2025 was dominated by the arithmetic section. Around 15 questions were dedicated to Interest and Percentages based methods. The Mathematical Section was said to be time-consuming but manageable.
Key Strategy: It is advisable that the candidate has concept clarity with the know-how of shortcuts, especially in topics like percentages, profit & loss, time & work, and ratios, which are frequently tested. Keep a track of time and prioritize easier topics like arithmetic, which can be solved more quickly.
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Good Attempt: 20-22
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 21-23 marks
Insights: The Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT 2025 mainly focused on Data Interpretation, taking almost 50% of the section. The data sufficiency questions were moderately difficult, requiring logical reasoning.
Key Strategy: This section is famous among candidates for taking up most of the exam time, thus, it is advisable to spend not more than 35-40 minutes. Candidate’s proficiency in concept topics, bar graphs, pie charts, tables, and line graphs can improve the sectional score
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Good Attempt: 26-27
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 25-26 marks
Insights: Candidates reviewed the section as “well-balanced”. The section was pretty straightforward with main focus on family relations, cause-effect, series and analogies.
Key Strategy: This section mainly follows the rhythm of quickly observing patterns and then solving them. It is advisable that the candidate solves easier questions first and try not getting stuck on one question to lose time and confidence.
Indian & Global Environment
Difficulty Level: Easy
Good Attempt: 28-30
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: Excluded from composite score
Insights: The section primarily focused on static general knowledge and current events from the past few years to be completed in under 15 minutes.
Key Strategy: It is advisable to complete this section quickly and move on to other sections for more scoring opportunities.
Overall Difficulty and Expected Percentiles
- 90+ Percentile: 110–115 marks approx
- 80+ Percentile: 95–100 marks approx
- 70+ Percentile: 85–90 marks approx
Conclusion
Over the years, MAT has upheld the reputation of being a moderately challenging test. This year focused on testing the candidate's conceptual understanding with practical application. Aspirants with an aim to get into top B schools should strengthen their conceptual knowledge on quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, and general awareness to enhance their performance in future sessions.
ALL THE BEST FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO APPEAR IN FUTURE!
MAT 2025: May Exam
Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a crucial entrance exam for MBA aspirants across India. In MAT May 2025 alone, over 20,000 candidates appeared for each session. The exam is conducted four times a year, commonly in February, May, September and December; in mainly two formats: Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The following article provides a section-wise analysis of MAT May 2025. Conducted by our experts, the analysis provides a detailed review of question papers, including difficulty levels, section wise breakdowns and strategies.
MAT 2025, conducted in February and May so far, was focusing on proficiency in five key areas, namely, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Economic & Business Environment. The overall difficulty level of the exam was Easy to Moderate, challenging the candidate's expertise in Language Comprehension, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Skills.
The following table provides detailed review of MAT May 2025:
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Section
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No. of Ques
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Difficulty Level
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Time Required
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Key Topics
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Language Comprehension
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30
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Easy to Moderate
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30–35 minutes
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Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, One Word Substitution, Phrases & Idioms, Jumbled Paragraphs
|
|
Mathematical Skills
|
30
|
Moderate
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35–40 minutes
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Arithmetic (Interest, Percentages, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Partnership), Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Ratio & Proportion, Probability, Permutation & Combination
|
|
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
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30
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Moderate to Difficult
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35–40 minutes
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Graphs, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, Line Graphs, Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency
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|
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
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30
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Moderate
|
30–35 minutes
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Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Comparison, Distribution
|
|
Economic & Business Environment
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30
|
Easy
|
10–15 minutes
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Current Affairs related to Business, Economy, Politics, Trade, Medicine, Sports, Personalities, Awards
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Section-Wise Breakdown and Insights
Language Comprehension
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Good Attempt: 24-26
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 26-28 marks
Insights: The Language Comprehension section mainly had two reading comprehension passages with 10 questions in each. The passages were a mix of fact-based and opinion-based view-points. Grammar and vocabulary were moderately difficult.
Key Strategy: It is advisable that the candidate learns how to skim through RCs to save time. Focus on vocabulary questions and ensure accuracy in grammar and sentence correction.
Mathematical Skills
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Good Attempt: 22-24
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 29-30 marks
Insights: According to analysis, MAT 2025 is dominated by the arithmetic section. Around 13-15 questions were dedicated to Interest and Percentages based concepts. The Mathematical Section was said to be time-consuming but manageable.
Key Strategy: It is advisable that the candidate has concept clarity with the know-how of shortcuts, especially in topics like percentages, profit & loss, time & work, and ratios, which are frequently tested. Keep a track of time and prioritize easier topics like arithmetic, which can be solved more quickly.
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Good Attempt: 20-22
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 21-23 marks
Insights: The Data Analysis & Sufficiency section of MAT 2025 mainly focused on Data Interpretation, taking almost 50% of the section. The data sufficiency questions were moderately difficult, requiring logical reasoning.
Key Strategy: Candidate’s proficiency in concept topics, bar graphs, pie charts, tables, and line graphs can improve the sectional score. This section is famous among candidates for taking up most of the exam time, so be careful to spend not more than 35-40 minutes.
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
Good Attempt: 26-27
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: 25-26 marks
Insights: Candidates said that the section was well-balanced and straightforward with main focus on family relations, cause-effect, series and analogies.
Key Strategy: This section mainly follows the rhythm of quickly observing patterns and then solving them. It is advisable that the candidate solves easier questions first and try not getting stuck on one question to lose time and confidence.
Indian & Global Environment
Difficulty Level: Easy
Good Attempt: 27-29
Expected 90+ Percentile Score: Excluded from composite score
Insights: The section primarily focused on static general knowledge and current events from the past few years to be completed in under 15 minutes.
Key Strategy: It is advisable to complete this section quickly and move on to other sections for more scoring opportunities.
Overall Difficulty and Expected Percentiles:
- 90+ Percentile: 110–115 marks approx
- 80+ Percentile: 95–100 marks approx
- 70+ Percentile: 85–90 marks approx
Conclusion:
Over the years, MAT has upheld the reputation of being a moderately challenging test. This year focused on testing the candidate's conceptual understanding with practical application. With the sections varying a bit here and there in difficulty level, MAT May 2025 was said to be achievable. Aspirants with an aim to get into top B schools should strengthen their conceptual knowledge on logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness to enhance their performance in future sessions.
ALL THE BEST FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO APPEAR IN FUTURE!
