Is the MAT IBT mode exam pattern different from CBT and PBT exams?
The MAT IBT exam format is identical to that of the CBT or PBT. All examination modalities of the MAT exam follow the same pattern, in actuality. The MAT exam takes two hours, or 120 minutes, to complete in the PBT, CBT, and IBT modalities. The marking system is one plus one for a right answer and o
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No. The exam pattern of MAT IBT is not different from CBT or PBT. In fact, the MAT exam pattern of all test modes is the same. The duration of MAT exam (PBT, CBT and IBT modes) is 2 hours or 120 minutes. The marking scheme is - plus one for correct attempt and minus 0.25 for incorrect attempt. There
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