Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Prepare the following subjects under CR:

Family tree
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Multi-dimensional arrangements
Course of Action
Puzzles
Visual reasoning
Arrangement
Series
Numeric grid
Pie Chart
Blood Relations
Critical Reasoning
Calendars
Coding & Decoding
Syllogisms
Statement Conclusions
Column graphs
Graphs representing Area

Language Comprehension

Verbal Reasoning
Syllogisms
Fill In the Blanks
Contextual usage
Analogies
Different usage of same word
Antonyms
Sentence completion
Jumbled paragraphs
Foreign language words used in English
Sentence correction
Idioms
One word substitution

Data Analysis and Sufficiency / Mathematical Skills

Core topics in DA are:
Geometry, (Lines, angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube, Cone etc)
Ratios and Proportion
Number system
Work and time
 HCF & LCM
Algebra
Profit & Loss
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
Geometric Progression
Percentages
Averages
Partnership (Accounts)
Time-Speed-Distance

1. Verbal Reasoning

2. Syllogisms

3. Using the same word with different meaning.

4. Contextual Usage

5. Analogies

6. One word substitution

7. Antonyms

8. Idioms

9. Fill in the blanks

10. Odd man out

11. Jumbled Paragraphs

12. Sentence Completion

13. Sentence Correction

14. Foreign language words used in English

MAT Syllabus 2017 for Mathematical Skill

This section includes questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry,
Cubes, Number System, Probability and more. Most of the questions are asked from Arithmetic
section. There will be 40 questions in this section. The topics are given below.

1. Ratios and proportions

2. In-equations Quadratic and linear equations

3. Profit and Loss

 4. Geometry

5. Percentages

6. Algebra

7. Averages

8. Time-Speed-Distance

9. Number System

10. Geometric Progression

11. Partnership (Accounts)

12. Work and Time

13. HCF & LCM

14. Vectors

MAT Syllabus 2017 for Data Analysis and Sufficiency

This section mostly carries questions based on text, tables and graphs. The topics are given
below.

Caselet

Bar graph

Line graph

Pie Chart

Mixed charts and graphs

Table

Data Sufficiency

Data Comparison

MAT Syllabus 2017 for General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

This section mostly covers topics like the substitution of words, statements and assumptions,
puzzles, etc. Candidates can prepare the following topics in General Intelligence and Critical
Reasoning sections.

1. Critical Reasoning

2. Sequencing
 3. Visual reasoning

4. Coding and Decoding

5. Assumption-Premise-Conclusion

6. Statements and Assumptions

7. Identifying valid interferences

8. Assertion and reasons

9. Identifying reasons

10. Linear arrangements

11. Matrix arrangements

12. Family tree

13. Cause and effect

MAT Syllabus 2017 for Indian and Global Environment

Questions in this section are based on social issues, business, general knowledge etc.
Candidates must prepare the following topics in Indian and Global Environment.

1. Current Affairs

2. Quotations from important personalities

3. Geography

4. History

5. Business

6. Company punch lines

7. Major events in corporate

8. Books and authors

9. Science

10. Awards

11. Top officials of big companies

12. Sports

13. Entertainment
 14. Politics

What books to refer for MAT 2017?

MAT aspirants can refer to the following books to prepare for the entrance exam. These books
have covered most of the topics given in MAT 2017 syllabus. Besides candidates must also read
newspapers and magazines regularly.

Lists of MAT recommended books

S. Aggarwal Maths XI & XII

Plane Trigonometry (Part I) by L. Loni

Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra

Co-ordinate Geometry by L. Loni

Practice Book on quicker Maths by M. Tyra & K. Kundan

Quantitative Aptitude by S.Aggarwal

Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight

501 Word Analogy Questions

Analytical Reasoning by M. K. Pendy