MAT (CBT)

Managed by the All India Management Association (AIMA), the MAT CBT 2026 is a prominent national-level entrance exam for MBA aspirants, with the upcoming session set for March 8, 2026. The test follows a modern, condensed structure where candidates must tackle 150 questions within a 120-minute window. The curriculum is split into five distinct areas: Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and the newly revised Economic & Business Environment module.

For the MAT CBT 2026 (February/March session), the syllabus is designed to test your general aptitude and management readiness.

Below are the short, point-wise core topics for each of the five sections:

1. Mathematical Skills (Quantitative Aptitude)

• Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Interest (Simple/Compound), Time & Work, Averages, and Ratios.
• Number System: HCF/LCM, Divisibility Rules, and Unitary Method.
• Algebra: Linear and Quadratic Equations, and Inequalities.
• Geometry & Mensuration: Triangles, Circles, Area, and Volume.
• Modern Math: Probability, Permutations & Combinations, and Sequences.

2. Language Comprehension

• Reading: 3–5 short passages with direct and inference-based questions.
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and One-word Substitution.
• Grammar: Sentence Correction, Parts of Speech, and Idioms.
• Verbal Ability: Para Jumbles and Fill in the Blanks.

3. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

• Analytical Logic: Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, and Direction Sense.
• Puzzles: Seating Arrangements (Linear/Matrix) and Numeric Grids.
• Critical Reasoning: Statements & Conclusions, Cause & Effect, and Syllogisms.
• Abstract Reasoning: Series completion (Numbers/Letters) and Analogies.

4. Data Analysis & Sufficiency

• Data Interpretation: Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, and Data Tables.
• Data Sufficiency: Determining if provided statements are enough to solve a problem.
• Caselets: Paragraph-based data sets that require logical extraction.
• Comparison: Quantitative and data-set comparisons.

5. Economic & Business Environment

• Corporate Awareness: Major Mergers, CEOs, Brand Logos, and Taglines.
• Economic Trends: GDP, Inflation, RBI Policies (Repo Rate), and Union Budget.
• Global News: International Organizations (UN, WTO, IMF) and World Records.
• Static GK: Sports, Awards, and Books & Authors.

The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions that must be answered within a 120-minute window.

Marking Scheme: You receive +1 mark for every correct answer and a penalty of -0.25 marks for every wrong choice. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.