MAT
MAT exam pattern 2026: 150 questions, five sections and marking
By the Vonedu team · 14 October 2026 · 4 min read
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). The December 2026 session has a paper-based test on 20 December and a computer-based test on 27 December.
The pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 30 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 30 |
| Economic and Business Environment | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
- The paper is 150 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes.
- A correct answer scores +1 and a wrong answer costs -0.25. Unattempted questions score zero.
- There is no separate time limit for each section, so you decide how to spread the 120 minutes.
- The fee is Rs 2,300 for one mode and Rs 4,000 for both modes.
Planning your time
120 minutes for 150 questions is 48 seconds a question. With a -0.25 penalty, guessing blindly lowers your score, but a question where you can rule out two options is usually worth answering.
See the MAT page for the free first test.
Sources: the AIMA MAT website, mat.aima.in. Dates, fees and eligibility can change, so check the official notification before you apply.
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