How to Prepare for IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) 2025?

IIAD 2025 Exam Syllabus

For IIAD MAT entrance exam 2025 preparation, it is important for students to know about the IIAD syllabus. To ensure they are ready for every topic included on the test, students should be aware of the Exam Syllabus in advance. In addition to helping students prepare, knowing the exam syllabus helps them recognize their strengths and weaknesses for various questions, allowing them to better organize their time and prepare study strategies.

How to prepare for IIAD 2025 iMAT: Part A

Part A consists of questions based on following topics i.e., quantitative ability, logical reasoning, comprehension, assimilative reading and data interpretation. It also comprises questions to test ability to write a well-structured, and coherently argued essay.

Quantitative Ability

Quantitative ability involves the ability to understand, interpret, and work with numerical data, calculations, and application of mathematical concepts to solve problems. It also includes finding the intriguing relevance of the fundamental principles of science and mathematics that were learned up to the 10th standard in daily activities and objects.

Logical Reasoning

Logical reasoning includes the ability of the students to comprehend knowledge, understanding of the given information and making connections between the given data to finally draw effective conclusions. This also includes understanding different patterns and therefore evaluating different possible solutions. It also judges the ability to read and view objects and information beyond making connections, drawing meanings and conclusions, obvious details, forming opinions, and making comparisons.

Comprehension

Comprehension judges a student’s ability to read and understand a given text and then follow a set of given instructions to make sense of information. Interpreting information in the context of its presentation is necessary for comprehension. Consequently, assessing and examining the data to comprehend its consequences, applicability, and conclusions.

Data Interpretation

Data interpretation is the ability for analyzing data and making sense of given data to draw meaningful conclusions. It’s a basic important skill which is required for various fields, including statistics, research, and business.

Books for Part A IIAD 2025 Preparation

• NCERT Books

One of the best ways to prepare for basic science and mathematics is to brush up our NCERT 10th standard books and solve the questions from each chapter. Students can solve previous years papers to get a better understanding of what topics have more weightage in the examination.

• Std X CBSE Maths & Science Competency Based Questions (EM) - English

Std X CBSE Maths & Science Competency Based Questions (EM) - English is an important book resource for Class 10 based science and mathematics problems. Book helps aspiring students to prepare for conceptual knowledge, improve problem-solving skills, and have a number of practice questions.

• Creative Thinking: Finding Solutions Out of the Box by Paul Bailey

This book is a great resource for students to sharpen their creative thinking skills and problem solving ability. This book offers a lot of brainstorming and mapping activities to enhance their creativity for everyday problems.

• A Modern Approach to Verbal & non-verbal Reasoning By R.S. Aggarwal

This book is one of the most popular and most helpful for the preparation of verbal and non-verbal reasoning sections when preparing for any competitive examination. This book consists of a wide range of problems and solutions for students to prepare with proper explanations. This book is one of the best sources to prepare for logical and analytical reasoning.

• Shortcuts in Reasoning By Disha Experts

Shortcuts in Reasoning is a book that deals with reasoning questions effectively and quickly and is a great resource for students preparing for competitive exams. This book also involves tips and tricks for better preparation for quick solution and time- management in the exams.

• Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal

The book encompasses a wide range of quantitative problem and solution examples and offers a solid foundation in fundamental mathematical concepts and a vast array of quantitative topics.

How to prepare for IIAD 2025 Personal Interview- Part B

Part B is the personal interview which takes place after the written examination (Part A). It is mandatory for students appearing for IIAD MAT, in order to qualify for the assessment based on which the merit list will be prepared.

Tips to prepare for Personal Interview

• When appearing for a personal interview, it is important to have thorough knowledge of the past works you have done and be able to present in order to be ready in case of any type of questions asked by the interviewer.

• It is important and helps greatly to learn about the institute’s approach, values, and principles in order to understand what they are looking for in students including with your IIAD MAT 2025 preparation.

• It is also important to be honest with your answers when discussing your goals, strengths, weaknesses and future hopes and goals with the institute.

• Your answers and body language should also convey your enthusiasm for design and applied courses.

• Dressing professionally that suits the formality of the interview while reflecting your personal style is also important when appearing for personal interviews.