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MAT Syllabus 2020

updated on : 22 Sep, 2020 416

MAT Syllabus 2020 – Knowing the MAT 2020 syllabus is very important for the candidates writing the exam. It will give them a direction for the MAT preparation and they will be able to formulate an effective strategy for the exam. AIMA does not publish any official syllabus for MAT but on the basis of previous year’s question papers and trends, topics to study for MAT has been given in this article. Generally, aptitude skills of the test takers are evaluated and analyzed in the MAT exam. The MAT syllabus consists of total five sections i.e. Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning and Indian and Global Environment. Since MAT exam is one of the most anticipated competitive exams for admission to reputed B-Schools across India, it is important for students to prepare themselves thoroughly. It will help them to manage their time. They need to clearly know the MAT 2020 exam syllabus and study accordingly to obtain a good MAT score so that they can list their weaknesses and strengths.

Around1 lakh candidates appear for Management Aptitude Test every year. Scores of MAT is considered by more than 600 colleges across the country. MAT December 2020 will be conducted on 3rd and 9th December in offline and online mode respectively. MAT 2020 admit card will be released after the conclusion of the application process. Since MAT September result is out, application process of December attempt is expected to start either from the last week of September or first week of October. Candidates can check the detailed MAT December syllabus in this article. 

MAT Syllabus 2020

Knowing the MAT December 2020 syllabus along with exam pattern is important for all the MBA aspirants to achieve their goal. It will save the time as well as give a direction to their MAT 2020 preparation. Based on the MAT 2020 Syllabus, candidates will be able to plan the strategy for exam preparations. There will be 200 objective questions in MAT exam distributed in five sections. Below is the MAT exam pattern to have the better understanding of MAT  syllabus.

S.No.

Section  Name

No. of Questions

Time Suggested (Minutes)

1.

Language Comprehension

40

40

2.

Mathematical Skills

40

30

3.

Data Analysis & Sufficiency

40

35

4.

Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

40

40

5.

Indian & Global Environment

40

30

Total

200

150

 

 

 

As the complete syllabus of MAT 2020 is divided into five different sections, applicants are required to prepare for each section separately to obtain a decent MAT score as each section consists of 40 questions carrying 1 mark each. Negative marking will also be done for every wrong answer. The topics of MAT syllabus covered under various sections are as follows –

MAT Syllabus 2020 – Language Comprehension

This is very high scoring sections for the candidates who are good at English. Language comprehension consists of Grammar, Unseen passage, Spotting Errors, English Vocabulary, etc.

  • Contextual usage
  • Different usage of the same word
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence completion
  • Foreign language words used in English
  • One word substitution
  • Fill In the Blanks
  • Analogies
  • Syllogisms
  • Jumbled paragraphs
  • Sentence correction
  • Idioms

MAT Syllabus 2020 – Mathematical Skill

This is often one of the toughest and time-consuming sections. Mathematical skills consist of Percentage, Height & Distance, Number System, Time & Work, Profit/Loss, etc.

  • In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
  • Profit and Loss
  • Ratios and proportions
  • Percentages
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Averages
  • Geo Partnership (Accounts)
  • Metric Progression
  • Time-Speed-Distance
  • Number System
  • Work and Time
  • HCF & LCM
  • Vectors

MAT Syllabus 2020 – Data Analysis and Sufficiency

This section is mostly based on text, on tables and graphs. Data Analysis & Sufficiency consists of Line Charts, Puzzles, Series, Bar Charts, Table Charts, Pie Charts, etc.

  • Bar Graphs
  • Column Graphs
  • Venn Diagram etc.
  • Graphs
  • Line Charts
  • Pie Chart

MAT Syllabus 2020 – General Intelligence and Critical Reasoni ng

Intelligence & Logical Reasoning consists of Sitting Arrangements, Problems on Clock, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, etc. Following are the topics which are covered in this section:

  • Sequencing
  • Visual reasoning
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Assumption-Premise-Conclusion
  • Identifying valid interferences
  • Statements and Assumptions
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Linear arrangements
  • Assertion and reasons
  • Identifying reasons
  • Matrix arrangements
  • Family tree
  • Cause and effect

MAT Syllabus 2020 – Indian and Global Environment respectively

Indian & Global Environment consists of General Knowledge, Current Events, etc. Candidates can attempt number of questions in lesser time and so there are chances to score higher in this section

  • Quotations from important personalities
  • Geography
  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Company punch lines
  • Major events in corporate world
  • Books and Authors
  • Science
  • Business
  • Top officials of big companies
  • Awards
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics

Keep visiting this page for updated information on MAT December 2020 Syllabus. For any queries or doubts regarding MAT 2020 Syllabus, comment below.


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