MAT CBT special session is scheduled on July 20, and the registration last date is July 14, 2025. Candidates who are planning to appear for MAT 2025 in July are left with 10 days for final preparation and they should utilize the same period to the most to obtain good marks. The Management Aptitude Testis a national entrance exam organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA) to offer admission to MBA/PGDM programs at more than 800 B-schools in India.
A good score in MAT 2025 will get students a chance to pursue admission into their dream college/program. In these last 10 days of MAT preparation, students must revise all important concepts with highest weightage to obtain good marks. Practicing MAT mock tests will also help students increase their speed and accuracy for the exam. Candidates can refer to the following to know a comprehensive plan to prepare for the MAT CBT exam of July session in last 10 days.
MAT Preparation Strategy | Last 10 Days Tips
Students can check the day-wise MAT preparation strategy provided below for an impactful preparation.
Day | Focus Area | Tasks |
Day 1 | Concept Revision + Mock Test 1 | - Revise key Quant topics: Percentages, Time-Speed-Distance, Profit-Loss - Vocabulary and grammar revision - Take Mock Test 1 and analyze mistakes |
Day 2 | Strengthen Weak Areas + Logical Reasoning | - Identify weakest section from Mock 1 and practice it - Revise reasoning topics: puzzles, series, coding-decoding - Practice 20 QA and 20 DI questions |
Day 3 | Reading Comprehension + Grammar + GK | - Practice 2 Reading Comprehension passages - Revise grammar rules and error spotting - Read current affairs from the last 3 months |
Day 4 | Mock Test 2 + Data Interpretation Practice | - Attempt Mock Test 2 - Review performance and improve time management - Practice DI sets: pie charts, bar graphs, caselets |
Day 5 | Quantitative Aptitude + Critical Reasoning | - Revise formulas and shortcuts for Quant - Practice 20 critical reasoning questions: assumptions, conclusions, arguments |
Day 6 | Sectional Practice + GK Revision | - Attempt 1 full sectional test for QA and Reasoning - Revise GK topics: awards, business, sports, important days |
Day 7 | Mock Test 3 + Time Management Practice | - Take Mock Test 3 under exam-like conditions - Practice solving questions with strict time limits - Revise key vocabulary |
Day 8 | Mistake Log Revision + Difficult Topics Review | - Go through all mock mistakes and learn correct methods - Revisit tricky concepts in QA or Reasoning - Review flashcards or notes |
Day 9 | Final Mock Test + GK Recap | - Attempt Mock Test 4 - Practice 20–30 current affairs and static GK questions - Practice 2 RCs and 2 DI sets |
Day 10 | Light Revision + Exam Readiness | - Revise important formulas and vocabulary - Check exam details: admit card, ID proof, test timing - Rest and sleep well before exam |
MAT Exam Day Instructions 2025
- Please arrive at the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the report time stated on your admit card.
- You need to take your printed MAT admit card and a valid photo Id proof
- Two passport-sized photographs (the same as uploaded at the time of registration) need to be taken.
- Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches or any other electronic devices should not be carried.
- Stationery items - pen, pencil, eraser - need to be carried for PBT mode only.
- For CBT mode, all rough work should be done on the scratch sheet provided.
- Wear loose and comfortable clothes according to exam instructions.
- If COVID-19 rules (if any) are in force, make sure to follow them - wear a mask, use sanitiser, etc.
- Do not indulge in malpractices during the exam, or you might be disqualified.
- Pay close attention to the invigilator's instructions and do not start the test before you are told.
- Make sure your biometric authentication (if required) is done before you enter the exam hall.
- You may only leave the exam hall after handing over your test with instructions from the invigilator.
MAT 2025 Exam Pattern
- The exam has 200 multiple-choice questions.
- The exam duration is 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
- The exam has 5 sections of 40 questions each:
- Language Comprehension
- Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
- Mathematical Skills
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency
- Indian and Global Environment
- Each question is worth 1 mark.
- You received a -0.25 for every incorrect answer.
- Each section has equal weighting; however, the first four sections are included in the percentile calculation.
- The score for the Indian and Global Environment does not factor into your percentile calculation.
- There are no section time limits, so you may skip between the sections.
- Exams can be taken in PBT (Paper-Based), CBT (Computer-Based), or IBT (Internet-Based Test).
Also Check: MAT Admit Card Release Date
