MAT Exam Analysis 2025: Check CBT and PBT Sectional Analysis here

Overview: With the MAT exam 2025 just around the corner, candidates are eager to evaluate their performance. Once the exam concludes on March 9, 2025, our MAT exam analysis for 2025 will provide a detailed breakdown of section-wise difficulty, expected cutoffs, and key takeaways!

AIMA will conduct the MAT 2025 exam for the February session in two modes - PBT (9th March 2025) and CBT (23rd March 2025).

Once the MAT exam wraps up, our subject experts will provide a detailed MAT exam analysis for 2025.

Read further to explore the difficulty level of the MAT exam and know the section-wise analysis.

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MAT Exam Analysis 2025 Overview

The MAT 2025 exam analysis comprehensively summarises the question paper, covering section-wise difficulty, topic-wise question distribution, and much more.

Conducted multiple times a year, the MAT exam is available in two modes: Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Typically, MAT exams are of moderate difficulty, making them relatively easier to crack compared to other MBA entrance tests.

You can find the detailed MAT exam paper analysis 2025 below.

Once the MAT exam is completed on March 9th, we will update the exam analysis soon. Stay tuned for a detailed section-wise review and difficulty level assessment. Check back here for the latest updates!

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MAT Paper Analysis 2025 [To Be Updated Soon]

The MAT 2025 February session is expected to follow a consistent exam pattern across the PBT and CBT.

Below are the key highlights of the MAT 2025 exam:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025
Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)
Exam Modes	- PBT (Paper-Based Test) - CBT (Computer-Based Test)
Exam Duration	120 minutes (2 hours)
Exam Sections	- Language Comprehension - Mathematical Skills - Data Analysis and Sufficiency - Intelligence and Critical Reasoning - Indian and Global Environment
Total Questions	150
Maximum Marks	200
Marking Scheme	- +1 mark for each correct answer - -0.25 mark for each incorrect answer
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate (Expected)

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MAT 2025 Exam Shift Timings

The Paper-Based Test (PBT) for MAT 2025 is scheduled for March 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

The exact shift timings for CBT may vary, and candidates are advised to check their admit cards for final details.

MAT Exam Analysis 2025 [Check Paper Pattern]

Section	Number of Questions	MAT Exam Total Marks	Marking Scheme
Language Comprehension	30	40	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Mathematical Skills	30	40	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Data Analysis & Sufficiency	30	40	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	30	40	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Economics & Business Environment	30	40	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer

MAT Section-wise Analysis for 2025

Check out the sectional MAT 2025 exam analysis below.

MAT Exam Paper Analysis for Language Comprehension

Topics	No.of Questions	MAT Exam Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension	TBU	TBU
Number of RC Passages	TBU	TBU
English Language	TBU	TBU
Errors in Sentence formation	TBU	TBU
Antonyms	TBU	TBU
Synonyms	TBU	TBU
Fill in the Blanks	TBU	TBU
One word substitution	TBU	TBU
Phrases, Idioms Substitution	TBU	TBU
Jumbled Paragraphs	TBU	TBU

MAT Exam Analysis for Mathematical Skills

Topics	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Arithmetic	TBU	TBU
Equations	TBU	TBU
Ratio, Proportion & Variation	TBU	TBU
Geometry & Mensuration	TBU	TBU
Permutation and Combinations	TBU	TBU
Probability	TBU	TBU

MAT Exam Paper Analysis for Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Topics	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Data Sufficiency	TBU	TBU
Graphs	TBU	TBU
Pie Charts	TBU	TBU
Bar diagrams	TBU	TBU
Dat comparison	TBU	TBU

MAT Exam Analysis for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Topics	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Family Relation	TBU	TBU
Statements Cause & Effect	TBU	TBU
Statement Assumptions	TBU	TBU
Reasons	TBU	TBU
Analogies	TBU	TBU
Direction	TBU	TBU
Series	TBU	TBU

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MAT Paper Analysis 2024

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MAT Exam Analysis for Language Comprehension

Topics	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension	20	Moderate
Number of RC Passages	5	Easy to Moderate
English Language	20	Moderate
Errors in Sentence formation	3-4	Moderate
Antonyms	2-3	Moderate to Difficult
Synonyms	2-3	Moderate
Fill in the Blanks	2-3	Moderate
One word substitution	2-3	Moderate
Phrases, Idioms Substitution	3-4	Moderate to Difficult
Jumbled Paragraphs	3-4	Moderate

Except for a few questions, the section had moderate difficulty and could be answered quickly.

A score of 26-27 marks could lead to the 90 percentile in the Language Comprehension section.

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MAT Exam Analysis for Mathematical Skills

Arithmetic had the highest weightage among the 40 questions in the MAT Mathematical Skills section. Approximately 15 questions were based on topics like Interest, Percentages, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, and Partnership.

While these questions were moderate in difficulty, they were somewhat time-consuming.

Other topics covered in this section included Equations, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, and Probability. Overall, the difficulty level of the section was moderate.

Candidates performing well in this section had a significant advantage, as it could be a percentile booster. A score of 28-29 marks was likely to fetch a 90+ percentile in this section.

MAT Paper Analysis for Data Analysis and Sufficiency

The Data Analysis & Sufficiency section was dominated by Data Interpretation (DI) questions, with topics such as Graphs, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, Line Graphs, and Data Comparison being the most prominent.

Time management was a key challenge, as solving these questions quickly and accurately proved difficult. DI questions comprised more than 50% of the section, while the remaining part included Data Sufficiency and Data Comparison questions.

A score of 21-22 marks was likely to secure a 90+ percentile in this section.

MAT Exam Analysis for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

The Intelligence & Critical Reasoning section comprised 40 questions, with a greater focus on Analytical and Logical Reasoning, while Critical Reasoning had fewer questions.

Key topics included Family Relations (10 questions), Statements-Cause & Effect (10 questions), and others like Statement-Assumptions, Reasons, Analogies, Directions, Series, and Incorrect Terms. The questions appeared both as sets and standalone problems.

This section was slightly lengthy but maintained a moderate difficulty level. A score of 25-26 marks could result in a 90+ percentile.

MAT Exam Analysis for the Indian and Global Environment

The Indian & Global Environment section is not considered for percentile calculation in the MAT exam. As a result, many candidates either skipped it or attempted only a few questions to allocate more time to other sections.

Although AIMA recommended 15 minutes for this section, most candidates found 10 minutes sufficient to complete the 40 questions. The questions covered a wide range of topics, including G-20 Summit, Climate Change Summit, Central Vista, SCO Meet, Recent Elections, JIO-Facebook Deal, Awards, Government Policies, Budget, GST, CAA, Constitution of India, Key Appointments, Capitals, National & International Events, US Trade Policy, Russia-Ukraine War, and the Israel-Hamas Conflict.

Since this section primarily tested awareness rather than reasoning, no rethinking or recalling was needed for unknown or confusing questions.

Candidates could attempt each question in less than 30 seconds.

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MAT Paper  Analysis for Language Comprehension

Topics	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension	20	Moderate
Number of RC Passages	5	Easy to Moderate
English Language	20	Moderate
Errors in Sentence formation	3-4	Moderate
Antonyms	2-3	Moderate to Difficult
Synonyms	2-3	Moderate
Fill in the Blanks	2-3	Moderate
One word substitution	2-3	Moderate
Phrases, Idioms Substitution	3-4	Moderate to Difficult
Jumbled Paragraphs	3-4	Moderate

MAT Exam Analysis for Mathematical Skills

Topics	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Arithmetic	15	Moderate
Equations	8	Moderate
Ratio, Proportion & Variation	6	Moderate
Geometry & Mensuration	5	Moderate
Permutation and Combinations	4	Easy to Moderate
Probability	2	Easy

MAT Exam Analysis for Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Topics	Difficulty Level
Data Sufficiency	Moderate
Graphs	Easy to Moderate
Pie Charts	Moderate
Bar diagrams	Moderate
Dat comparison	Moderate to Difficult

MAT Exam Analysis for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Topics	Difficulty Level
Family Relation	Easy
Statements Cause & Effect	Easy to Moderate
Statement Assumptions	Easy
Reasons	Easy
Analogies	Moderate
Direction	Easy
Series	Easy

MAT Exam Analysis 2022

The MAT September 2022 PBT exam was held on September 4, 2022, at various exam centres for 150 minutes.

Here is a MAT Paper Review for 2022:

Sections	No.of Questions	Difficulty Level
Language Comprehension	40	Easy to Moderate
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	40	Moderate
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40	Moderate to Difficult
Mathematical Skills	40	Moderate to Difficult
Indian and Global Environment	40	Easy

MAT Exam Analysis 2021

Below is the section-wise analysis of the MAT 2021 question paper in the July session.

Sections	Difficulty Level
Language Comprehension	Easy to Moderate
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	Moderate
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	Easy
Mathematical Skills	Moderate
Indian and Global Environment	Easy

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MAT Exam Analysis 2020

The MAT 2020 PBT test was held on February 16, 2020, between 10 AM and 12:30 PM at 51 centres in India.

Experts observed that its pattern was similar to the December 2019 test, with no surprise changes.

Yet, a thorough analysis of both PBT and CBT versions showed apparent differences in their test patterns, a trend that is expected to continue.

The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate, although a few questions in Language Comprehension, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Skills were comparatively more difficult.

A score of 110+ was approximated to get a 90+ percentile.

This was the second time AIMA administered the PBT exam following CBT, the first being in September 2019.

Conversely, the December 2019 PBT exam was conducted before the CBT. As a result of lower turnout, the PBT exam was restricted to 51 centres across the country.

Given below is a detailed paper analysis of the MAT 2020 PBT exam.

• Beginning with the Language Comprehension section, 4 RC passages were presented in this section with five questions each. 2 of the RCs were fact-based, and the remaining 2 had opinion-based passages.
• The Reasoning section contained 18 - 20 questions, primarily from Family Relations and Statements-Cause & Effects. Apart from a few difficult questions, the section's difficulty level was moderate overall.
• The Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency section had a healthy mix of graph and pie chart questions.
• There were a few Data Sufficiency questions based on Graphs and Pie Charts, but these were on the more challenging side of the scale.
• The Mathematical Skills section was found to consist of predominantly Arithmetic type questions. The level of difficulty was moderate.

Our MAT 2025 exam analysis has provided a comprehensive review of the difficulty level of the exam, section-by-section analysis, and reasonable attempt expectations, enabling candidates to evaluate their performance.

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