MAT Syllabus 2023

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. Check MAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Direct Link to Fill MAT 2023 Application Form

● MAT Syllabus is the same for all 3 modes; PBT, CBT, and IBT. Download MAT
Question Paper with Solutions PDFs
● 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. Check MAT Preparation Tips

MAT Syllabus 2023 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

 1. Mathematical Skills
2. Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Sections in MAT 2023 exam 3. Language Comprehension
4. Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
5. Indian and Global Environment

+1 for every correct answer

MAT 2023 Marking Scheme
-0.25 for every incorrect answer

Negative Marking Yes

TITA Questions No

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MAT Syllabus 2023 for Mathematical Skills

MAT Syllabus 2023 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 2023 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

 Simple Interest and Compound Mixtures and Permutation and
Interest Allegations 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

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● MAT Score vs Percentile: Differences and How they are Calculated

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MAT Syllabus 2023 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 2023 is
20%.
● MAT Data Analysis & Sufficiency section is awarded a weightage of 25% in the
final percentile calculation.
 ● 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 - -

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MAT Syllabus 2023 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 2022 Syllabus for Reading Comprehension

Number of
20
Questions

Sectional
weightage in MAT 50%
Syllabus

Type of passages 4 short passages of moderate difficulty level

Type of Questions MCQs based

 Questions based on the information given in the passages,
Format of
Antonyms /Synonyms of words, True/False statements in context
Questions
to the passage
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.

Check detailed MAT Language Comprehension Pattern & Syllabus

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
Topic Questions (Based on
Analysis of Past Papers)

Para Jumbles 3-4

 Error Correction of Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, and
3-4
other parts of speech in sentences.

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 3-4
clauses, reported speech, active & passive writing

Idioms/Phrases 2-3

MAT Syllabus 2023 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
Logical Sequence Assumption
Tree

Seating
Premise Conclusion
Arrangement

Linear and Matrix

Team Formation Input-Output
Arrangement

Series Syllogism Cubes

Set theory, Venn Diagrams, and

Rows Puzzles
Network Diagrams

Logical Reasoning based Quantitative

Critical Reasoning
on Rankings Reasoning

Direction sense Decision Making -

Check detailed MAT Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Pattern and Syllabus

MAT Syllabus 2023 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- available in books
● Current GK-based on newspapers and periodicals
 ● 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

Check detailed MAT Indian & Global Environment Pattern and Syllabus

MAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Along with MAT Syllabus 2023, it is important to be thorough with MAT Exam Pattern
2023.

Marks Number of Time Suggested (In

Subjects
Allotted Questions Minutes)

Language
40 40 30
Comprehension

Mathematical Skills 40 40 40

Data Analysis &

40 40 35
Sufficiency

Intelligence and Critical

40 40 30
Reasoning

Indian and Global

40 40 15
Environment

Total 200 200 150

Best Books to Cover MAT Syllabus 2023

Language Comprehension

Name of the Book Author

Verbal Ability & Comprehension for Management Bharat Patodi and Aditya
Entrance Choudhary

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Arun Sharma and Meenakshi
Comprehension for CAT 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

Ananta Ashisha
Sufficiency

Data Analysis and Interpretation Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan

 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 2023 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:
 ● 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

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