Test Mode | Test Date | Registration Ends | Admit Card Download |
|---|---|---|---|
PBT | 25-Feb-24 | 20-Feb-24 | 22-Feb-24 |
CBT | 10-Mar-24 | 5-Mar-24 | 8-Mar-24 |
IBT | 24-Feb-24 | 21-Feb-24 | 22-Feb-24 |
IBT | 3-Mar-24 | 29-Feb-24 | 1-Mar-24 |
IBT | 8-Mar-24 | 5-Mar-24 | 6-Mar-24 |
MAT is a nationwide MBA entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). The MAT is held in February, May, September, and December in various sessions. MAT is the sole MBA entrance exam in India that offers applicants the option to select between Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT), and Internet Based Test (IBT) modes. The MAT question paper includes questions from five subjects: Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment. There are 200 questions in total. Registration for MAT 2024 classes in February 2024 is currently open. Find out all the information regarding the MAT exam here.
| Full Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test |
| Short Exam Name | MAT |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association |
| Frequency of Conduct | 4 times a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Fee (General) | INR 2100 for 1 Test Mode INR 3300 for 2 Test Modes |
| Mode of Exam | CBT PBT IBT |
| Exam purpose | MBA Admission (700+ colleges) |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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Test Mode | Test Date | Last Registration | Admit Card Release |
|---|---|---|---|
PBT | 25-Feb-24 | 20-Feb-24 | 22-Feb-24 |
CBT | 10-Mar-24 | 5-Mar-24 | 8-Mar-24 |
IBT | 24-Feb-24 | 21-Feb-24 | 22-Feb-24 |
IBT | 3-Mar-24 | 29-Feb-24 | 1-Mar-24 |
IBT | 8-Mar-24 | 5-Mar-24 | 6-Mar-24 |
MAT eligibility criteria define the basic requirements that all candidates must meet. Candidates applying for the MAT 2024 exam should have the minimum eligibility criteria imposed by the exam conducting authorities before completing the application forms.
The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or its equivalent.
Any student in their last year of study can apply to take the test.
No age restriction for the test has been stated by AIMA.
Mode of Application :Â Online
Mode of Payment :Â Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
In order to apply for the MAT test, students must first go to the official website. But before they apply for the test, students need to read about who can take the MAT exam and other information about the test. To sign up, follow the steps given.
Visit the AIMA MAT webpage at mat.aima.in.
✅Fill in some basic information and pick a password.
✅Click on sign up.
✅An OTP will be sent to the phone number you provided.
✅Check your phone number with the OTP and then log in.
✅You can pay the fee with a debit or credit card or through net banking.
✅Choose the test type and two places to take the test (PBT or CBT).
✅Fill in the rest of the fields.
✅Upload a photo and signature in the style asked for.
✅Pick five schools that AIMA should send your MAT score to.
✅Download a copy of the properly filled-out application form after sending it in.
| MAT Exam Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam modes | CBT, PBT, IBT |
| Exam duration | 150 minutes |
| MAT sections |
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| Number of questions | 200 |
| Number of questions section-wise | 40 |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Marking scheme | +1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
| MAT Sections | MAT Exam Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | Fill in the blanks, Parajumbles, , Reading Comprehension, One Word Substitution,Verbal Ability, Sentence Correction, , Idioms & PhrasesAntonym & Synonyms, , etc. |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Tables, Charts, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, Caselet-based Data, Venn Diagrams, Graphs, Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency, etc. |
| Mathematical Skills | Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Number System, Mensuration, Inequalities, Percentage, LCM & HCF, Set Theory, etc. |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Clocks, Calendars, Blood Relation, , Coding & Decoding, Numeric Grid, Family Tree, Syllogism, Visual Reasoning, etc. |
| Indian and Global Environment | Static GK, Science, Technology, Business, Sports, World News, Events, Politics, Awards & Recognition, Art, Geography, History, etc. |
The MAT admission cut-offs are generally lower compared to other MBA entrance tests. Below is the table showing the anticipated MAT cut off for admission to the 2024 class.
MBA College | MAT cut off 2024 (percentile) |
|---|---|
Amity Business School, Noida | 90 Â |
Christ University Bengaluru | 80-90 |
BIMTECH Greater Noida | 80-90 |
SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai | 80-90 |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi | 80-90 |
Indus Business Academy | 80-90 |
Institute of Management Studies (IMS) | 80-90 |
IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise | 80-90 |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | 80-90 |
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) | 80-85 |
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management | 80-85 |
IES Management College and Research Centre | 80-85 |
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai | 80-85 |
There are a total of 5 sections in the exam Which is
1-Mathematical Skills,
2-Data Analysis and Sufficiency,
3-Indian & Global Environment, IntelligenceÂ
4-Language Comprehension,
5-Critical Reasoning.
You are allowed to take the MAT exam as many times as you like. Three distinct modalities and numerous dates throughout the year are used for MAT. In February, May, September, and December, the MAT test is given. There are 4-5 IBT sessions, 2 CBT sessions, and 1 PBT session in each phase. A candidate may select any subsequent session to retake the exam if they are unsatisfied with their initial attempt’s result. Depending on their degree of preparation, whether they want to pursue an MBA, or the target college’s admission cycle, they can select a test phase and a session. However, the candidate will need to submit a new application and pay the costs for each session. the results of the most recent MAT test attempt
Ans-The AIMA MAT entrance exam consists of 200 questions in total.
Ans-The exam paper does ¼ of negative marking. For each accurate response, you’ll receive +4 points.
