Last minute preparation tips for mat 2017

Last Minute Preparation Tips for MAT 2017 As MAT February 2017 is scheduled on 5th February in paper pencil based mode and in light of 11th February in computer based mode, the MBA aspirants must be gearing up for the D Day. In the last few days before the exam, you should adjust your focus on the preparation and also the practical aspects of the exam. Check below, the last minute tips and strategy for MAT from the experts.

MAT or Management Aptitude Test by AIMA is directed in both paper pencil based and also in computer based exam. Though modes are different, the pattern would stay same. The following table brings to you the test structure of the exam.

MAT Exam Pattern Section No. 1.

2.

Section Language Comprehension Mathematical Skills

3.

Data Analysis Sufficiency

4.

Intelligence Reasoning

5.

Indian and Environment

and

Total

and

Critical

Global

No of Questions 40

Time Suggested(Minutes) 30

40

40

40

35

40

30

40

15

200

150

Don’t stress – Since MAT is one of the low difficulty MBA entrance exams, don’t panics for exam toughness if you had prepared for the exam like CAT, IIFT 2016 or NMAT by GMAC, tackling the MAT paper would not be a difficulty provided you have conceptual clarity. According to experts, the question types of MAT are direct in nature and are not complex at all. The test takers find the difficulty level from simple to moderate.

Mock test for MAT in your chosen mode – Whether you have taken MAT in paper pencil based mode or computer based mode, taking practice test or mocks couple of days before the exam would make you prepared for the D Day completely. Ensure that you take the mocks in the mode in which you have enrolled for. Follow the procedure in the actual test day too until and unless you find a huge surprise in the paper.

Time Management – Time duration for the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes within which you need to attempt 200 questions from 5 sections. However, it is a bit much that you need to attempt each question. If you allot at least 15 to 20 minutes to each segment, so you have requisite time left for revision. Do not to attempt questions which you don't know of to escape the rage of negative marking of ¼ marks.

Don’t attempt any new topics – At this last minute to MAT, do not start preparing for any new topic. Neither one of the you would have the capacity to get a handle on the topics, nor will you have the capacity to reconsider whatever remains of the topics. Boost up your confidence by revising and

brushing your strengths. Indeed, even on the exam day, select those questions which you are confident about answering accurately.

Practical aspects to take care before the D Day A day before your exam, prepare with the required documents and follow the Dos and Don'ts as instructed by AIMA, the exam conducting body. Few pointers to follow on your exam day eve are as per the following: Carry your Admit Card – The MAT Admit Card is the mandatory document to be conveyed in the MAT test focus. It must be downloaded on the web and it would not be sent to you by post or emailed to you. If you are yet to download the Admit Card, Click here to download now. Take a print out and preserve it till your admission procedure is complete.

Report at the test center 1 hour preceding the test schedule – Make sure that you reach the test center at least an hour prior to the exam. For e.g. If the exam starts from 10 am, reach the center by 9 am. Late entry might result into cancelation of the test.

Do not to carry any personal items – Do not carry personal or electronic items like cell phones, calculators, electronic watches, books, notebooks etc.

However, you may carry stationary items like pencils, erasers and so on for doing rough work.

Check out - Top MBA colleges accepting MAT scores Read the instructions carefully – Before entering the exam hall or after receiving the question papers, read the guidelines given in the admit card and in the question paper and maintain them. If there should arise any inconvenience during the test, request that the test invigilator sort out the issue.

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