MAT Exam Pattern 2021

MAT Exam Pattern 2021 – All India Management Association (AIMA) will release the exam pattern of MAT 2021 at the time of release of the admission notification or sometime around it. The MAT 2021 exam pattern will contain details on the test structure, including the types of questions asked, subjects, number of questions asked, and test duration. As per the MAT exam pattern 2021, the entrance exam will be conducted in both online and offline modes, and will be of 2 and ½ hours duration. The MAT question paper 2021 will include 200 objective type questions. Another interesting feature of the exam is there will be sectional-time limits. So, by consulting the MAT 2021 exam pattern, the applicant will be able to know how to prepare for the exam, like focusing on speed. The MAT 2021 exam will be conducted tentatively in the 3rd week of February. Go through the rest of the article to learn the full details about MAT exam pattern 2021. 

MAT Exam Pattern 2021

Particular	Description
Mode of exam	Paper-Based Test mode (PBT)Computer-Based Test mode (CBT) A Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) mode was also introduced in the last academic session to counter the COVID-19 pandemic.
Test duration	150 minutes
Sectional time	The candidate will get a fixed amount of time to complete each section
Type of questions asked	Objective-type
Sections	There will be total = 5 sections Language comprehensionMathematical skillsData analysis and sufficiencyIntelligence and critical thinkingIndian and global environment
Total questions	200 Each section will have 40 questions.
Marking scheme	+1 mark for a correct answer; ¼ mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
Medium of the exam	English
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MAT Exam Pattern 2021 sections, marks, time limits

Section name	Number of questions	Time suggested (minutes)	Marks allotted
Language Comprehension	40	30	40
Mathematical Skills	40	40	40
Data Analytics & Sufficiency	40	35	40
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	40	30	40
Indian and Global Environment	40	15	40
Total	200	150	200

MAT Exam Pattern 2021 – Sectional time limits explained

1. Each section will have to to be completed within a fixed time limit.
2. Once the time for a section is over, the candidate will not be able to answer questions from that section
3. For example, the “Mathematical Skills” section has to be completed in 40 minutes. So, once the 40 minutes are up, the candidate will have to move to the next section.
4. Considering the sectional time limits, the candidate needs to be smart with their time management, like not spending prodigious time on difficult questions. 
5. The MAT 2021 question paper will include 200 questions that have to be answered in 150 minutes. Moreover, there are sectional time limits.
6. So, the candidate needs to work on their accuracy and speed are very important skills.

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MAT Application Form 2021

The online application form of MAT 2021 will be released tentatively in the 4th week of December. The MAT 2021 application form will be for admission to MBA, PGDM, and other allied courses offered by participating institutes. Candidates may choose the mode of exam, PFT or iBT, at the time of filling the MAT application form 2021. It is recommended that the candidate fill the application form using only genuine and verifiable information, or else applications may be cancelled. Such candidates who duly fill the application form and submit it before the last date will be issued MAT 2021 admit cards. 

How to fill the MAT Application Form 2021

• Registration – the candidate needs to enter name, date of birth, email id and mobile number
• Fill the application form – the candidate will have to fill in such details like personal, academic, and contact details.
• Pay the application fee – the fee can be paid online using netbanking, credit and debit cards.
• Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.