Kamaldeep
04 January, 2024
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The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) was established in 1988. MAT is a standardised examination used by Business Schools (B-Schools) to help institutions select applicants for MBA and related degrees.
In 2003, MAT was authorised as a national-level test by the Ministry of HRD of the Government of India. MAT scores, as shown by the Score Cards given to the applicants, can be considered by any B-school, domestic or foreign. The MAT is one of the biggest management entrance exams in India as it handles over 600 B-schools in the country.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted in three modes: offline (Paper Based Test, or PBT), online (Computer Based Test, or CBT), and remotely (Internet Based Test, or IBT). Exam dates and admission cards differ, but the MAT exam syllabus, fee and exam structure are the same for all three modes. You can try any mode of your choice more than once. But you need to sign up individually for every session. Admission will be based on the results of the most recent MAT exam.
The MAT exam has different purposes. If you plan to pursue postgraduate management studies or an MBA, you should apply for the MAT examination. Passing the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is an ideal way to get into one of India’s best MBA programmes. The MAT test is approximately taken by 3 lakh candidates per year. It is one of the most well-known admission tests for the MBA.
| Name of the Exam | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level | Postgraduate |
| Duration | MAT Duration: 150 mins (2.5hours) |
| Exam Frequency | Four Times in a Year (February, May, September, and December.) |
| Mode of Exam | – IBT (Internet Based Test), – PBT (Paper Based Test), – CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Sections | There are 5 Sections: – Data Analysis and Sufficiency, – Indian and Global Environment – Mathematical Skills – Intelligence Critical Reasoning – Language Comprehension |
Source of Information: AIMA
| Total Number of Questions | 200 Questions |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of questions for each section | 40 Questions each section (total 05 sections) |
| Marking Scheme | One mark for right answer 0.25 marks deducted for wrong answer |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 Hours |
| Score Sheet Validity Duration | One Year |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Official Website | AIMA |
| Admit Card Website | AIMA |
The following are the specific eligibility conditions for taking the MAT exam:
| Last Date for PBT Online Registration | 20 Feb 2024 |
| PBT Test Date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Availability of PBT Admit Cards | 25 Feb 2024 |
| Last Date for CBT 01 Online Registration | 05 March 2024 |
| CBT 01 Test Date | 08 March 2024 |
| Availability of CBT 01 Admit Cards | 10 March 2024 |
You can download your admit card starting from March 08 if you have opted for CBT 01. If you have opted for PBT, then you can download your admit card from February 22 onwards.
If you have registered for the IBT or PBT, you must download your admit card from the AIMA website which is, https://mat.aima.in, according to the timetable provided above.
Test Date, Test Time, Test Venue Address, Candidate’s Name, Form No., and Roll No. are all listed on the admit card. The time and date specified in the admit card must be followed by the candidate.
You are requested to check the official website for the latest updates on the MAT Admit Card.
Go to AIMA MAT’s official website. Then, enter your information, including your name, phone number, email address, and birth date, and create a password. After filling out the form, verify your information and press the submit button. Verify your email and phone number.
Fill in your contact, educational, and personal information. Choose the test mode, such as CBT, PBT, or IBT.
After choosing your MAT exam centre, you would have to upload scanned images of both your passport-size photo and signature. The passport photo should be from 50-100 KB in JPEG/JPG format. The signature should be between 10-40KB in Blue/black pen ink. The signature should be in JPEG/JPG format as well.
To finish the application procedure, you have to pay the MAT application fee. After the payment, you can download and print the completed MAT Application Form 2024 as well as the payment receipt for your reference.
The application fee for MAT is distributed in this manner:
| MAT Test Mode | MAT Application Fee (in INR) |
| Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) | 2100/- |
| Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or PBT+IBT or PBT+CBT or CBT+IBT or CBT+CBT | 3300/- |
You are requested to check the official website for updated application fees or any changes.
These are the essential documents required during online registration for the MAT exam:
The admit card for MAT exam has been released for December month.
| Exam Type | Admit Card Date |
| PBT (December) | February 2022 |
| CBT (December) | March 8 |
| Test City | Test Date: February 25, 2024 |
| AHMEDABAD | MUMBAI |
| BENGALURU | NAGPUR |
| BHUBANESWAR | PATNA |
| CHANDIGARH | PUNE |
| CHENNAI | RAIPUR |
| COIMBATORE | RANCHI |
| DELHI (NCR) | JAMMU |
| DURGAPUR | KOCHI |
| GUWAHATI | KOLKATA |
| HYDERABAD | KOZHIKODE |
| JAIPUR | LUCKNOW |
| MANGALORE | MADURAI |
| Test City | Test Date: February 25, 2024 |
| AHMEDABAD | LUCKNOW |
| BENGALURU | MUMBAI |
| BHUBANESWAR | NAGPUR |
| CHANDIGARH | PATNA |
| CHENNAI | PUNE |
| DELHI (NCR) | RAIPUR |
| GUWAHATI | RANCHI |
| HYDERABAD | KOLKATA |
| KOCHI |
| Test City | Test Date: March 10, 2024 |
| TRICHY | COIMBATORE |
| AHMEDABAD | DELHI (NCR) |
| BENGALURU | GUWAHATI |
| BHOPAL | HYDERABAD |
| BHUBANESWAR | JAIPUR |
| CHENNAI | JAMSHEDPUR |
| PATNA | KOCHI |
| PUNE | KOLKATA |
| RANCHI | MUMBAI |
| ROURKELA | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
MAT exam is Multiple choice Based (MCQ). MAT is an objective test, to evaluate individuals’ suitability for postgraduate study in management.
The five courses in the MAT exam syllabus are Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Indian and Global Environment. This syllabus is identical to that of other MBA admission exams. All three modes are IBT, PBT, and CBT.
| Section | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time (In minutes) |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Indian and Global Environment | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Intelligence Critical Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| Language Comprehension | 40 | 40 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 |
Before applying for the MAT Exam, you are advised to check your dream college list for an MBA and if they accept MAT scores for MBA courses.
Most MBA colleges accept MAT exam scores. Whereas the expected percentile from each institute could be different.
You can check your ideal college’s official website and see if they accept MAT exam scores.
Here are some of the top colleges that accept MAT Score:
The MAT score is calculated on the first four categories, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. Whereas, the general knowledge section is not included in the final total scoring of the MAT exam. The percentile cut-off is different for different colleges. Many criteria are taken into account while calculating the MAT exam cut-off. These are the following:
However, scoring 60-90 percentile is good for you, as it allows many more college options.
On its official website, AIMA offers a free practice test for the IBT MAT.
MAT stands for the Management Aptitude Test, for students who want to pursue an MBA. It is a common entrance test for many different colleges for postgraduate management courses.
To score well on the MAT, you can solve the previous year’s question paper to understand the paper pattern and then take mock tests every 4-5 days.
It is mandatory for a few colleges who accept admission through MAT score and percentile. It can vary for different colleges.
