MAT 2021 Preparation Strategy: Study Plan, Timetable, Tips & Tricks, & Important Books

How to Prepare for MAT 2021?

Mode of Study: Online, In person coaching or Self Study?

The mode of study that you choose for preparation in MAT is the first thing every candidate needs to cross out from their list. Based on the candidates individual needs, a pros and cons list can be prepared if there is difficulty in making a decision. Here are some pros and cons listed for all the three modes of study: 

You can add your own pros and cons as per your requirements. This is an entirely personal choice, and can be made on the basis of your preferences. Check MAT 2021 Syllabus

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MAT General Tips and Tricks

• If you find it hard to keep concentrating or studying for long periods of time, try using the Pomodoro Method to study. Keep a timer for 25 minutes (which is one ‘pomodoro’) and study without interruption and then take a short 5 minute break. Rinse and Repeat. 
• Solve a mock test every 4 days at least. It is okay if you get a low score the first few times. 
• Consistency is the key to success, and having a fixed schedule is a very important factor in preparation for MAT 2021. 
• Start reading during your breaks; take up some good novels from any preferred genres and read during breaks. 
• Learn to prioritise. 
• Get plenty of quality sleep, at least 7-8 hours daily without fail. 
• Have a balanced plant based diet. 
• Keep up some physical activity during preparation, don’t just spend all the time studying as it might exhaust you and have some physical consequences.

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MAT 30 Day-1 year Plan for Preparation

Here is a 30 day plan for your reference. You can modify it according to your preference and ability. You can modify this table according to your preferences. Follow this timetable for one month, then modify it according to subjects or topics you find harder than the others. Learn to prioritise. You can add and remove topics based on your requirements, and in the next month plan accordingly. In the month before the exam, start solving a mock test everyday and do lots of revision. 

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MAT 2021 Language Comprehension Preparation

Here are the things you need to keep in mind preparing for MAT language comprehension: 

• Read the newspaper daily, without fail. 
• Make reading a daily habit and read in your leisure time. 
• The difficulty is not very high, keep that in mind while preparing. 
• Improve vocabulary by using flash cards and installing apps that are available for free. You can also subscribe to several YouTube channels that publish great content about improving vocabulary and speaking skills. 
• To crack the Language Comprehension candidates need to choose the right topic in the reading comprehension section and understand the main idea of the passage. If the candidate understands the concept of the passage, answering questions related to it becomes easy.
• Clear all the basics and learn how to do grammar properly, such as tenses, articles, prepositions etc. Refer to the Wren and Martin Grammar Book. 

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MAT 2021 Mathematical Skills Preparation

Here are the things you need to keep in mind while preparing for MAT Mathematical Skills: 

• Clear your basics completely, do not feel ashamed to go back to high school textbooks. 
• This section requires a lot of practise, so make sure you solve sums regularly without fail. 
• Work on speed and accuracy. 
• While solving mock tests, start with easy questions and then solve the harder questions. 
• Prepare while focusing on the harder questions and making them easier to solve. 
• Prepare DAILY, without fail. 
• Write down all the important formulae and put in on a wall you see daily like above your study table or your wallpaper. You will passively memorise all the formulae
• Learn shortcuts and vedic maths to solve quickly. 

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MAT 2021 Data Analysis & Sufficiency Preparation

Here are the things you need to keep in mind while preparing for MAT Data Sufficiency and Data Analysis:

• Read questions carefully before attempting the questions. 
• Do not skim through the question
• Be careful not to fill in gaps of information on your own or assume things, always use the information given in the question.
• Solve in this order - Easy>Medium>Hard
• Do not solve the complete question if you are not able to do so in the time you have left. 

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MAT 2021 Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Preparation

Here are the things you need to keep in mind while preparing for MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: 

• Read questions carefully. Make sure you understand what kind of question it is before solving. 
• Do not make guesses or assumptions. 
• Do not think too hard, and the answer is always one of the options that are given. 
• This section can be difficult to attempt, however do not panic or overthink. 
• Speed and Time Management is crucial as you might get stuck on a particular question. 
• Practise a lot of mock tests and other sample papers to gain some level of confidence. 

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MAT 2021 Indian and Global Environment Preparation

Here are some things you need to keep in mind while preparing for MAT Indian and Global Environment: 

• Read a newspaper daily. 
• Make notes and sort them based on priority and relevance. 
• Use Flash Cards while preparing for factual information.
• Watch news that has been prepared for entrance exams specifically. 
• Download current affairs apps and read regularly. 
• If you are not familiar with it, gain an understanding of the banking and business sector. 
• Refer to magazines, newspapers and articles related to indian government, international developments, business, sports.

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MAT 2021 Preparation Books

The books used for reference while preparing for MAT can be a deciding factor in influencing your cut off. Hence, it becomes important to choose the right material while studying. Here is a list of the books for preparation of MAT 2021: 

MAT 2021 Sectional Reference Books

MAT Toppers Preparation Strategy

Ketan Anand scored 99.28 percentile in MAT

He emphasizes on having conceptual clarity which will help gain speed and accuracy. He took coaching from Bullseye and attempted a number of mock tests and solved previous year question papers to keep a track of his performance. Analyzing mock tests are necessary as per Ketan. One key thing which Ketan emphasized upon was choosing the paper-based mode(PBT) over computer-based test (CBT). In the PBT MAT exam you can see all the questions at once, which helps in managing time in the longer run. Marking the answers on an OMR sheet is easier and faster than marking the answers using a mouse.

Ashish Patial secured 99.99 percentile in MAT.

He was a working professional and studied for 9-10 hours on weekends and holidays. <h3>

He suggests that attempting mock tests explores the loopholes in preparation and time management. Since quants was his forte he focused on language comprehension and data analysis.“Despite facing the shortage of time, in the last two years, I studied way more than I studied in the last 22 years of my life. If I could not study on a particular day due to overwork and my busy schedule, I studied for 9-10 hours on holidays and weekends.” says Ashish.

Ankit Kumar, 23 years old, cracked the MAT exam when he was in the final year of his five years integrated course. He scored 99.99 percentile and topped the exam.

This was his 1st attempt at the MAT exam. He opted for JBIMS or SIMSREE, Mumbai for pursuing MBA in Finance or Operation. “I decided to appear in the MAT Feb 2020 exam only after attempting the CAT exam in which I did not score well. During the 2 months period, I never looked back and focused on the regular study of a minimum of 2 hours. I focused more on the Aptitude section..” commented Ankit.