MAT Previous Year Question Paper

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the famous examinations for aspirants who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the business field. Through this exam, you can get admission into any of the popular business institutes. If you are planning to take this upcoming examination, then SelfStudys offers you to practice solving the MAT previous year question paper on its platform free of cost. 

You will be able to enhance your chances of success in the exam for sure by solving the MAT exam previous year question paper during your preparation journey. With this paper, you can get insights into the exam pattern, question types, marking schemes, etc. 

Management Aptitude Test: An Overview

In the below table, we have described all the important details related to the Management Aptitude Test. With this information, you can get an overview of the entire examination. 

HIGHLIGHT	DESCRIPTION
Full Name of the Test	MAT: Management Aptitude Test
Test Conducting Organization	AIMA: All India Management Association
Level of the Test	National level
Frequency of the Test	Four times a year February May August December
Test Mode	Three modes PBT: Paper Based Test CBT: Computer Based Test IBT: Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test
MAT Registration Fee	INR 2,100
Types of Questions in the Test	Objective-type multiple-choice questions
Number of Sections in the Test	Five sections Language Comprehension Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Mathematical Skills Data Analysis and Sufficiency Economic and Business Environment
Total Number of Questions and Time	150 questions 120 minutes
Validity of MAT Score	One year
Official website	https://mat.aima.in/
MAT Previous Year Paper Availability	At www.selfstudys.com

Important Dates Regarding The Management Aptitude Test 2025

The third session of the Management Aptitude Test is going to be held in the month of May 2025. You can know about the dates for different events of this MAT with the help of the table given below. 

TEST MODE	Last Date For Registration	Admit Card Availability Date	Test Date
CBT: Computer Based Test	2 June 2025	5 June 2025 (5 PM onwards)	8th June 2025
PBT: Paper Based Test	25th May 2025	28th May 2025 (5 PM onwards)	31st May 2025
MAT June 2025 Result Date	3rd week of June 2025

Variety Of MAT Exam Previous Year Question Paper 

You can get the MAT previous year question paper with solutions on SelfStudys for the past number of years for free. With these year-wise papers, you can easily learn how the questions have been framed and which topics have been frequently tested in the past. Exercising these various PYPs will also help you to understand any changes that have occurred in the pattern of the exam. 

Additionally, through the past papers, you get to know the different levels of difficulty across all the sections of the test. You can use the links mentioned below to directly access your preferred MAT previous year question paper PDF.

MAT Year- Wise Question Paper

MAT 2022 Question Paper

MAT 2021 Question Paper

MAT 2020 Question Paper

MAT 2018 Question Paper

MAT 2017 Question Paper

MAT 2016 Question Paper

MAT 2015 Question Paper

MAT 2014 Question Paper

MAT 2013 Question Paper

MAT 2012 Question Paper

MAT 2011 Question Paper

MAT 2010 Question Paper

MAT 2009 Question Paper

MAT 2008 Question Paper

MAT 2007 Question Paper

MAT 2006 Question Paper

MAT 2005 Question Paper

MAT 2004 Question Paper

MAT 2003 Question Paper

MAT 2002 Question Paper

MAT 2001 Question Paper

MAT Previous Year Paper With Solutions

To offer you best practice materials and increase your test scoring potential, the subject-matter experts at SelfStudys create the MAT previous year question paper with solutions PDF. The provided solutions are further accompanied by detailed explanations with which you can learn the correct way of answering the questions. Your knowledge of several concepts can also be cleared with these solutions. You can check out the accurate answer to every question on the last few pages of the PDF file on our website. 

Overall Structure Of The Management Aptitude Test 2025

For the year 2025, there are some minor changes in the Management Aptitude Test. There are five sections in every mode of the test with a total of 150 questions that you need to attempt in 120 minutes (2 hours). The format of the MAT is mentioned in the table below. 

SECTION NUMBER	NAME OF THE SECTION	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS IN EACH SECTION
I	Language Comprehension	30 questions
II	Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	30 questions
III	Mathematical Skills	30 questions
IV	Data Analysis and Sufficiency	30 questions
V	Economic and Business Environment	30 questions

Information Related To Management Aptitude Test Mode

As this test is conducted in three different modes, you have the option to take either only one or a combination of two test modes. 

• You can take the Management Aptitude Test in any one of the forms given below: 

  • PBT: Paper Based Test 

  • CBT: Computer Based Test 

  • PBT+ CBT: Paper-Based Test and Computer-Based Test 

• In order to take a combination of two tests, then you need to pay an additional fee of INR 1,500 along with INR 21,000. This means, your total MAT 2025 registration amount will be INR 3,600. 

• Every candidate can select up to 5 Management Institutes for the admission process. But, the benefit of taking two Management Aptitude Tests is that you can select 2 more (total 7) Management Institutes for sending your MAT score regarding admission. 

How To Access The MAT Previous Year Question Paper With Solutions On SelfStudys?

The steps you need to complete in order to access the MAT previous year question papers with solutions PDF free download are discussed in this section. 

• Firstly, you have to visit our website which can be done by opening any web browser and typing www.selfstudys.com. 

 

• As soon as our homepage displays on your screen, you can check out our website and click on the ‘Navigation’ icon. 

• By clicking on this icon, you will see that the main menu of our digital platform will open up. Here, you need to select the ‘CAT’ section. 

 

• A list of different study materials under this section will be displayed wherein you have to click on the ‘MAT PYQs’ option. 

 

• Now, the system will direct you to a new page where all the year-wise MAT previous year solved question papers are available. 

 

• You have to option of choosing any year-wise MAT previous year question paper as per your preference. 

• The MAT exam previous year question paper can be accessed and viewed in two PDF qualities: normal or high-definition. 

• You can select any quality of the MAT previous year paper and start with your practice of solving the questions. 

Instructions For Taking The Management Aptitude Test 

It is important that you are aware of the guidelines that you need to follow for taking the upcoming Management Aptitude Test. For your benefit, we have mentioned the instructions for all three MAT modes in this section. 

 

General Instructions For MAT

• You are advised to reach the test center at least 90 minutes before the actual exam time. Entry into the examination hall will be allowed only up to 30 minutes before the test. 

• The documents you need to carry along with you to the test center are an Admit Card and a valid ID proof. They will be verified and signed by the test invigilator. 

• The items that are not permitted inside the test room are calculators, mobile, electronic gadgets, smart watches, etc. 

• You need to complete all 150 questions across the five sections in a duration of 2 hours. Every question carries equal marks and negative marking is also involved for wrong answers in the test. 

• The medium of the questions and every instruction will be in English language only. 

• You can leave the test hall only once the MAT is completed and the Invigilator gives the permission. 

MAT Paper-Based Test Guidelines

• In this mode of Management Aptitude Test, you will be given a question booklet and an OMR answer sheet. You cannot open the question booklet until the announcement is made. 

• You need to fill in the necessary information in the given space on the question booklet and answer sheet cover. 

• You can mark your answers only in the given OMR sheet with a blue or black ballpoint pen. If you mark or darken the oval in front of more than one option, then your answer will not be read correctly by the scanner. 

• You can do any rough work only on the question booklet as you will not get any extra sheets. 

• Once the test is concluded, you have to submit your question booklet as well as the OMR answer sheet to the Invigilator. 

Computer-Based MAT Instructions

• For the Computer-Based Management Aptitude Test, you must be familiar with the usage of a computer system, keyboard, and mouse. 

• Every computer in the test center will be connected to a server through which the questions are prepared and presented to you. 

• You can submit your answers only through the use of a keyboard or mouse. 

• You have to enter your personal details like name, roll number, registration number, etc. in the space that is provided on the screen. 

• There is no sectional timing in this test. You can change any of your answers among the 150 questions at any time. 

• You need to click on the button next to the answer from the given options for the multiple-choice questions according to your understanding. 

• In order to properly record and save your test, you must follow the Invigilators’ instructions during the conclusion of the MAT.

Important Topics To Study For Solving The MAT Previous Year Question Paper PDF

If you want to solve the MAT previous year question paper with solutions effectively, then below are the topics of different sections that you must study. 

SECTION	IMPORTANT TOPICS
Language Comprehension	Verb Noun Pronoun  Adverb Adjective Antonyms and Synonyms Parts of Speech Vocabulary Reading Comprehension One Word Substitution Grammar Sentence Correction Idioms and Phrases Verbal Ability Para Jumbles
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	Puzzles Series Pie Charts Visual Reasoning Blood Relations Calendars  Family Tree Multi-Dimensional Arrangements Strong and Weak Arguments Syllogisms Column Graphs Course of Action Numeric Grid Critical Reasoning Statement Conclusions Coding and Decoding Graphs Representing Area
Mathematical Skills	Complex Numbers Profit and Loss Binomial Theorem Permutation and Combinations Inequalities LCM and HCF Height and Distance Simple and Compound Interest  Surds and Indices Set Theory Speed, Time, and Distance Triangles Circles Venn Diagrams Elementary Maths Sequences and Series Geometry  Trigonometry  Linear Programming Mixtures and Allegations  Number System
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	Pie Charts Tables Venn Diagram Bar Diagrams Caselet-based Data Charts Graphs- Line X, Y graphs Data Analysis Data Comparison Data Sufficiency
Economic and Business Environment	Current Affairs Awards and Winners Business News World Records CEOs Company Punchlines Social Issues International Organizations Finance Sports Corporate News Geography Science Politics Entertainment Statements and Quotations Books and Authors

Which Business Schools Are Participating In The Management Aptitude Test 2025?

All around the country, there are several Business schools from different zones that participate in the MAT. You can have a look at the table below for detailed information on these institutes. 

NAME OF THE INSTITUTE	WEB ADDRESS
EAST ZONE
ASBM University, Bhubaneswar	https://www.asbm.ac.in/
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science, Kolkata	https://www.bimskol.org/
Bhavan's Centre for Communication and Management, Bhubaneswar	https://www.bvbbhubaneswar.org/
Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar	https://www.bgu.ac.in/
Calcutta Business School	https://calcuttabusinessschool.org.in/
Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna	https://cimp.ac.in/
Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management, Durgapur	https://diatm.rahul.ac.in/web/
EIILM (Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management), Kolkata	https://eiilm.co.in/
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia	https://hithaldia.ac.in/
Heritage Business School, Kolkata	https://www.hbs.edu.in/
Institute of Business Management, Kolkata	http://ibmnce.in/web/
Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata	https://www.iem.edu.in/
Institute of Management and Information Sciences, Bhubaneswar	https://www.imis.ac.in/
International School of Management, Patna	https://www.ismpatna.ac.in/
KIIT- School of Rural Management, Bhubaneswar	https://ksrm.ac.in/
MCKV Institute of Engineering, Howrah	https://www.mckvie.edu.in/
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, School of Management Sciences, Nadia	https://makautwb.ac.in/
NERIM Group of Institutions, Guwahati	http://www.nerimindia.org/
Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur	https://nsuniv.ac.in/
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar	https://www.soa.ac.in/
Techno India Group, Kolkata	https://www.technoindiagroup.com/
WEST ZONE
ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai	https://atlasuniversity.edu.in/
Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune	https://bschool.dpu.edu.in/
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Gandhinagar	https://ediindia.ac.in/
IIEBM, Indus Business School, Pune	https://www.iiebm.com/
IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Jaipur	https://www.iilmjaipur.ac.in/
IIHMR University, Jaipur	https://iihmr.edu.in/
ITM Skills University, Mumbai	https://www.isu.ac.in/
ITM University, Raipur	https://www.itm.edu/
ITM Vocational University, Vadodara	https://www.itm.edu/
Institute of Rural Management, Jaipur	https://www.iirm.ac.in/
International Institute of Management Studies, Pune	https://iimspune.edu.in/
International School of Business Management, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur	https://www.gyanvihar.org/
Kirloskar Institute of Management, Pune	https://www.kim.edu.in/
Lexicon MILE- Management Institute of Leadership and Excellence, Pune	https://www.lexiconmile.com/
MIT World Peace University, Pune	https://mitwpu.edu.in/
NICMAR University, Pune	https://www.nicmar.ac.in/
Poddar Business School, Jaipur	https://www.poddarbschool.com/
Pune Institute of Business Management, Pune	https://www.pibm.in/
Prestige University, Indore	https://prestigeuniversity.edu.in/
Raipur Institute of Technology, Raipur	https://www.rit.edu.in/
School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune	https://lavasa.christuniversity.in/
Shanti Business School, Ahmedabad	https://www.shantibschool.edu.in/
St. Kabir Institute of Professional Studies, Ahmedabad	https://www.skips.in/
Suryadatta Institute of Management, Pune	https://www.sibmt.org/
Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication, Pune	https://www.simmcpgdm.org/
Taxila Business School, Jaipur	https://taxila.in/
NORTH ZONE
Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida	https://www.accurate.in/
AIMA- Centre for Management Education, New Delhi	https://www.aima.in/
Asian Business School, Noida	https://abs.edu.in/
Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi	https://www.asiapacific.edu/
Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida	https://www.bimtech.ac.in/
Chitkara University, Rajpura	https://www.chitkara.edu.in/
Delhi School of Business (VIPS-Technical Campus)	https://www.vips.edu/
Dr. Gaur Hari Singhania Institute of Management and Research, Kanpur	https://www.ghsimr.ac.in/
EMPI Institutions, New Delhi	https://empi.ac.in/empi/
Fortune Institute of International Business, New Delhi	https://www.fiib.edu.in/
FOSTIIMA Business School, New Delhi	https://www.fostiima.org/
Galgotias University, Greater Noida	https://www.galgotiasuniversity.edu.in/
GD Goenka University, Gurugram	https://www.gdgoenkauniversity.com/
Geeta University, Panipat	https://geetauniversity.edu.in/
GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, Greater Noida	https://www.glbimr.org/
GNIOT Institute of Management Studies (GIMS), Greater Noida	https://www.gniotgroup.edu.in/
Guru Nanak Institute of Management, New Delhi	https://www.gnim.ac.in/
IBMR Business School, Jhajjar	https://ibmrbschool.com/
IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Lucknow	https://www.iilmlko.ac.in/
IILM Institute for Higher Education, New Delhi	https://iilm.edu/
IILM University, Gurgaon	https://iilm.edu/
IILM University, Greater Noida	https://iilm.ac.in/
Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi	https://www.immindia.edu.in/
Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad	https://www.ims-ghaziabad.ac.in/
International Institute of Health Management Research, New Delhi	https://www.iihmrdelhi.edu.in/
I.T.S Question Paper School of Management, Ghaziabad	https://itsim.edu.in/
Jagan Institute of Management Studies, New Delhi	https://www.jimsrohini.org/
Jagannath International Management School, New Delhi	https://www.jagannath.org/
Jagannath University, Bahadurgarh	https://www.jagannathuniversityncr.ac.in/
Jaypee Business School, Noida	https://www.jbs.ac.in/
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara	https://www.lpu.in/
New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi	https://www.ndimdelhi.org/
School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Ghaziabad	https://ncr.christuniversity.in/
Uttaranchal University, Dehradun	https://www.uudoon.in/
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	https://www.upes.ac.in/
SOUTH ZONE
ABBS School of Management, Bengaluru	https://www.abbssm.edu.in/
Acharya Bangalore B-School, Bengaluru	https://www.abbs.edu.in/
Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bengaluru	https://www.acharya.ac.in/
Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru	https://www.acharya.ac.in/
Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad	https://asci.org.in/
AIMS IBS Business School, Bengaluru	https://www.aimsibs.com/
AIMS Institutes (Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences), Bengaluru	https://www.theaims.ac.in/
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, Bengaluru	https://www.alliance.edu.in/
AMC Institutions, Bengaluru	https://www.amcgroup.edu.in/home
Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore	https://www.amrita.edu/admissions/asb
Dayananda Sagar Business School, Bengaluru	https://www.dsbs.edu.in/
Firebird Institute of Research in Management, Coimbatore	https://www.firebird.ac.in/
GITAM School of Business, Gitam University, Visakhapatnam	https://www.gitam.edu/
ICBM School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad	https://www.icbm.ac.in/
IFIM College, Bengaluru	https://ifim.edu.in/
Indus Business Academy, Bengaluru	https://iba.ac.in/
Institute of Health Management Research, Bengaluru	https://iihmrbangalore.edu.in/
Institute of Insurance and Risk Management, Hyderabad	https://www.theiirm.ac.in/
International Institute of Business Studies, Bengaluru	https://www.iibsonline.com/
ISBR Business School, Bengaluru	https://www.isbr.in/
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Karunya University, Coimbatore	https://www.karunya.edu/MBA
Kirloskar Institute of Management, Harihar	https://kim.edu.in/
MP Birla Institute of Management, Bengaluru	https://www.mpbim.com/
MS Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bengaluru	https://msrim.in/
NITTE School of Management, Bengaluru	https://www.nsom.ac.in/
NSB Academy, Bengaluru	https://www.nsb.edu.in/
PES University, Dept of Management Studies, Bengaluru	https://pes.edu/
Presidency University, Bengaluru	https://presidencyuniversity.in/
Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru	https://rimsbangalore.in/
Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru	https://www.sahyadri.edu.in/
SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi	https://scms.edu.in/
Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Secunderabad	https://ssim.ac.in/
St Joseph's Institute of Management, Bengaluru	https://www.sjim.edu.in/
Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai	https://tsm.ac.in/
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad	https://vjim.edu.in/
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, Secunderabad	https://www.vishwavishwani.ac.in/
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kochi	https://www.ximekochi.org/
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Chennai	https://www.xime.org/

How To Prepare Effectively For The Management Aptitude Test?

There are many factors that you need to consider while you are preparing for the Management Aptitude Test. Some of the tips that you can utilize during your preparation time are described in the image below. 

 

How Can The MAT Previous Year Question Paper Improve Exam Strategy And Performance?

By engaging with the MAT previous year question paper PDF, you will be able to develop an effective strategy for the upcoming exam. Below are some detailed points on how the PYPs can enhance your overall performance. 

Knowledge of Exam Structure and Pattern

• The MAT previous year question paper with solutions PDF gives you a clear idea of sections and question types in the exam. It also helps you to learn about the distribution of marks and sectional format. 

• Practicing the MAT previous year question papers with solutions PDF free download explains how much time it takes to solve the questions. In this way, you are able to allocate enough time to each section of the exam. 

Identification of Common Question Trends

• The MAT previous year solved question paper analysis can help you recognize the repeated topics and patterns. With this analysis, you can easily focus on the concepts that are frequently tested.

• When you learn about the difficulty level of questions in the MAT previous year question paper, you are able to predict the complications of the questions and focus your study efforts accordingly. 

Enhancement of Problem-Solving Skills

• You can sharpen your skills to apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations by solving various problems in the MAT exam previous year question paper. 

• You are led towards a more targeted practice as you can recognize your weaknesses and learn from your mistakes when you review incorrect answers in the MAT previous year paper.

Refinement of Answering Techniques

• Once you understand how questions are framed in the MAT previous year question paper with solutions, you start developing good answering techniques. 

• Your ability to handle exam time pressure improves immensely when you work through the MAT previous year question paper PDF. 

Insights into Marking Scheme and Evaluation 

• Learning the marks distribution and section-wise weightage from the MAT previous year question paper with solutions PDF helps you to align your exam preparation with the marking scheme. 

• You can also understand the level of detail and accuracy that is required in the answers by reviewing MAT previous year question papers with solutions PDF free download. 

Assessment of Preparation Level

• By using the MAT previous year solved question paper, you can check how well-prepared you are to take the upcoming exam. 

• You can identify knowledge gaps with the comparison of your performance in the MAT previous year question paper. 

Improvement in Speed and Accuracy

• Solving the MAT exam previous year question paper on a regular basis with a timer improves your speed as well as accuracy. In this way, you become more efficient in answering the questions properly. 

• You start minimizing errors and increasing your accuracy level with the help of repeated practice of question types in the MAT previous year paper. 

Development of Adaptability and Flexibility

• The MAT previous year question paper with solutions reveals how problems differ in terms of difficulty and format. With this knowledge, you become flexible in approaching different question types. 

• You also learn to adjust your strategies based on the section and question types by solving the MAT previous year question paper PDF.

2025 Management Aptitude Test Centers

You can check out the images displayed below to learn about the cities where the Management Aptitude Test in August 2025 is going to be conducted. Please note that special test centers are only available for the MAT Paper-Based Test and Computer-Based Test.