{"id":18623,"date":"2025-10-09T05:49:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T05:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18623"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:29:18","slug":"mat-exam-2026-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"MAT Exam 2026 Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management Aptitude Test (MAT) syllabus is for assessing the candidates on multiple managerial abilities needed for MBA\/PGDM courses. AIMA is not specific as to a mandatory syllabus, but questions in the examination are usually based on common topics under five main areas. Knowing the syllabus is required for tactical preparation as well as achieving good marks in the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This part gives a thorough overview of the MAT 2026 syllabus, section-wise topics, difficulty level, and preparation tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#MAT_2026_Exam_%E2%80%93_Key_Highlights\" >MAT 2026 Exam \u2013 Key Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Section-wise_Syllabus_for_MAT_2026\" >Section-wise Syllabus for MAT 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Language_Comprehension\" >Language Comprehension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#2_Intelligence_Critical_Reasoning\" >2. Intelligence &amp; Critical Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#3_Mathematical_Skills\" >3. Mathematical Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Data_Analysis_Sufficiency\" >Data Analysis &amp; Sufficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Indian_Global_Environment\" >Indian &amp; Global Environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Syllabus_Summary_Table\" >Syllabus Summary Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Preparation_Resources\" >Preparation Resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Books\" >Books:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Online_Platforms\" >Online Platforms:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/mat-exam-2026-syllabus\/#Related_Articles_You_Might_Like\" >Related Articles You Might Like:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAT_2026_Exam_%E2%80%93_Key_Highlights\"><\/span><b>MAT 2026 Exam \u2013 Key Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Sections<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 Minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"selectable-text copyable-text xkrh14z\">one mark for each correct answer and<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selectable-text copyable-text xkrh14z\">\u00a0deducts 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT, PBT, IBT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section-wise_Syllabus_for_MAT_2026\"><\/span><b>Section-wise Syllabus for MAT 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_Comprehension\"><\/span><b> Language Comprehension<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section tests your <\/span><b>English proficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence Completion &amp; Correction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synonyms &amp; Antonyms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the Blanks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para Jumbles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word Usage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idioms &amp; Phrases<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analogies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-word Substitution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular reading of editorials, novels, and business articles can boost performance here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Intelligence_Critical_Reasoning\"><\/span><b>2. Intelligence &amp; Critical Reasoning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assesses logical and analytical reasoning skills, pattern recognition, and decision-making abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Series (Number\/Letter\/Symbol)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood Relations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coding-Decoding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direction Sense<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syllogisms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statements &amp; Assumptions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cause &amp; Effect<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analogies &amp; Odd One Out<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practice puzzles and logical questions daily to sharpen your reasoning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mathematical_Skills\"><\/span><b>3. Mathematical Skills<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses on quantitative aptitude and numerical ability, typically of 10th to 12th standard difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number System<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percentages &amp; Profit-Loss<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-Speed-Distance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time &amp; Work<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratio-Proportion-Mixture<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mensuration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometry<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permutations &amp; Combinations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probability<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple &amp; Compound Interest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use quantitative aptitude books like Arun Sharma and RS Aggarwal for structured practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Analysis_Sufficiency\"><\/span><b> Data Analysis &amp; Sufficiency<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests your data interpretation and analytical skills using visual and tabular data.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Graphs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line Charts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pie Charts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caselets<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Comparison<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Sufficiency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graph Combinations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Time management is key; practice speed-based DI sets with timers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Global_Environment\"><\/span><b> Indian &amp; Global Environment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section evaluates <\/span><b>General Knowledge (GK)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>current affairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014though it may not count toward composite score in some colleges, it is often used for selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Events (National &amp; International)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Politics &amp; Constitution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy &amp; Budget<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business &amp; Corporate Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awards &amp; Honors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Organizations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science &amp; Technology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read daily newspapers (The Hindu, ET), and follow monthly GK digests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Syllabus_Summary_Table\"><\/span><b>Syllabus Summary Table<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approx. Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Difficulty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Focus Area<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading, Grammar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logic, Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Skills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quant &amp; Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Analysis &amp; Sufficiency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DI, Graphs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian &amp; Global Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GK, Current Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Resources\"><\/span><b>Preparation Resources<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books\"><\/span><b>Books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arun Sharma \u2013 Quantitative Aptitude<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word Power Made Easy \u2013 Norman Lewis<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning \u2013 RS Aggarwal<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucent&#8217;s GK or Manorama Yearbook<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Platforms\"><\/span><b>Online Platforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIME, IMS, Career Launcher<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIMA official mock tests and sample papers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newspapers: The Hindu, Economic Times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear grasp of the MAT 2026 syllabus will enable you to prepare with effectiveness. Revise equally all the sections, practice GK frequently, and take a shot at timed mock tests. <a href=\"https:\/\/mat.aima.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAT&#8217;s<\/a> average difficulty level and regularity make it a tactical decision for getting admission to MBA in India&#8217;s top B-Schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_You_Might_Like\"><\/span><b>Related Articles You Might Like:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/how-can-i-best-prepare-for-the-mat-exam-2024-in-just-a-few-months\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare for MAT in 60 Days<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/how-can-i-best-prepare-for-the-mat-exam-2024-in-just-a-few-months\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Books for MAT Preparation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Management Aptitude Test (MAT) syllabus is for assessing the candidates on multiple managerial abilities needed for MBA\/PGDM courses. 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