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1. Last Minute Preparation Tips for
MAT 2017
As MAT February 2017 is scheduled on 5th February in paper pencil based
mode and in light of 11th February in computer based mode, the MBA aspirants
must be gearing up for the D Day. In the last few days before the exam, you
should adjust your focus on the preparation and also the practical aspects of
the exam. Check below, the last minute tips and strategy for MAT from the
experts.
MAT or Management Aptitude Test by AIMA is directed in both paper
pencil based and also in computer based exam. Though modes are different,
the pattern would stay same. The following table brings to you the test
structure of the exam.

2. MAT Exam Pattern
Section
No.
Section
No of
Questions
Time
Suggested(Minutes)
1.
Language Comprehension 40 30
2.
Mathematical Skills 40 40
3.
Data Analysis and
Sufficiency
40 35
4.
Intelligence and Critical
Reasoning
40 30
5.
Indian and Global
Environment
40 15
Total 200 150
Don’t stress – Since MAT is one of the low difficulty MBA entrance
exams, don’t panics for exam toughness if you had prepared for the exam
like CAT, IIFT 2016 or NMAT by GMAC, tackling the MAT paper would not be
a difficulty provided you have conceptual clarity. According to experts, the
question types of MAT are direct in nature and are not complex at all. The test
takers find the difficulty level from simple to moderate.
Mock test for MAT in your chosen mode – Whether you have taken MAT
in paper pencil based mode or computer based mode, taking practice test or
mocks couple of days before the exam would make you prepared for the D Day
completely. Ensure that you take the mocks in the mode in which you have
enrolled for. Follow the procedure in the actual test day too until and unless
you find a huge surprise in the paper.
Time Management – Time duration for the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes
within which you need to attempt 200 questions from 5 sections. However, it
is a bit much that you need to attempt each question. If you allot at least 15 to
20 minutes to each segment, so you have requisite time left for revision. Do
not to attempt questions which you don't know of to escape the rage of
negative marking of ¼ marks.
Don’t attempt any new topics – At this last minute to MAT, do not start
preparing for any new topic. Neither one of the you would have the capacity to
get a handle on the topics, nor will you have the capacity to reconsider
whatever remains of the topics. Boost up your confidence by revising and

3. brushing your strengths. Indeed, even on the exam day, select those questions
which you are confident about answering accurately.
Practical aspects to take care before the D Day
A day before your exam, prepare with the required documents and follow the
Dos and Don'ts as instructed by AIMA, the exam conducting body. Few
pointers to follow on your exam day eve are as per the following:
Carry your Admit Card – The MAT Admit Card is the mandatory document to
be conveyed in the MAT test focus. It must be downloaded on the web and it
would not be sent to you by post or emailed to you. If you are yet to download
the Admit Card, Click here to download now. Take a print out and preserve
it till your admission procedure is complete.
Report at the test center 1 hour preceding the test schedule – Make sure that
you reach the test center at least an hour prior to the exam. For e.g. If the exam
starts from 10 am, reach the center by 9 am. Late entry might result into
cancelation of the test.
Do not to carry any personal items – Do not carry personal or electronic items
like cell phones, calculators, electronic watches, books, notebooks etc.
However, you may carry stationary items like pencils, erasers and so on for
doing rough work.
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Read the instructions carefully – Before entering the exam hall or after
receiving the question papers, read the guidelines given in the admit card and
in the question paper and maintain them. If there should arise any
inconvenience during the test, request that the test invigilator sort out the
issue.
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