AIMA MAT IBT 2020 - Admit Card Released

AIMA MAT IBT 2020: Guide for Online Assessments - For the first time since MAT is conducted by AIMA, the exam will also be conducted as a Remotely Proctored Internet-Based Test. IBT Mode Admit card of MAT 2020 for the exam to be held as per schedule has been issued by AIMA. Yes, for the May session MAT 2020, All India Management Association (AIMA) has released the schedule of MAT 2020 for the IBT mode on its official website and candidates can register for the same till the last date i.e. June 18. The IBT test is to be conducted in 7 slots as per the schedule shared by AIMA on its official website and candidates will have the option to choose the slot as per their convenience. Apart from this, AIMA has also provided a Guide for Online Assessments for candidates which must be checked by candidates to ensure smooth functioning while opting for IBT MAT 2020. In this article of AIMA MAT IBT 2020 - Guide for Online Assessments, Careers360 brings to you details about IBT, steps to be followed to give the MAT in IBT mode. Read the complete article to know full details.
Latest: AIMA 2020 admit card available now for IBT mode that will be held on June 6 and 7.

What is MAT 2020 IBT Mode?

As per the information brochure released by AIMA, IBT mode for MAT 2020 stands for Internet Based Test. In IBT mode, candidates are required to have a working internet connection to take up the test. In MAT 2020 IBT mode, candidates will be remotely invigilated through a live video and audio feed. Along with that the screen of the candidates will also be monitored by AIMA. To be specific, a remote proctored IBT is a secure online examination that can be taken by registered candidates from any convenient location be it home or other, at a preferred slot from the options available. Candidates do not need to travel to a specific test center to give the test. In order to ensure fair delivery of MAT 2020, candidates will be monitored live through their webcam and mic and the same will be recorded by AIMA in the form of snapshots and videos which will be reviewed post the exam.

Important Dates of MAT 2020 - IBT Mode:

Details related to the application start and end date, admit card issuance date, date of the exam are mentioned in the MAT 2020 exam dates. To have better understanding and choosing a suitable exam date for themselves, candidates can check the following table.

Overview of IBT Mode MAT 2020:

Login Screen of MAT 2020 IBT Mode Admit Card -

Steps: Candidate Guide for Online Assessments

Below mentioned steps are to be followed by candidates if they/will fill the MAT 2020 application form of IBT mode.

Step 1 - System Requirement for Assessment

In order to give the MAT 2020 in IBT mode candidates are required to ensure that they fulfil the system requirements. Given below table can be referred by candidates with regard to the requirements.

Note- Assessment is not supported on Edge browser

Step 2 - System Requirement for MSB

• To take up MAT 2020 IBT mode, the operating system should be Windows OS (Version 7 and above). Note that MSB i.e. Mettl Secure Browser is not supported on any operating system other than Windows (Version 7 and above)

• Dot NET framework - MSB browser requires dot net framework. The minimum supported version for MAT 2020 is 4.5.1. .NET framework

• Memory should be 65 MB permanent free space on the default hard drive

• Once MAT 2020 starts, the MSB will not allow candidates to move out of the application before it is finished/completed

• MSB will close all the applications running in background i.e. Browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome and others will not be functional. Also applications like Skype etc. will also not work except MAT 2020 IBT mode exam

Step 3 - Click on Launch Test Button

Now candidates will be required to click on the Launch Test button. On clicking the button launch test, a new window will open.

Step 4 - Select the Appropriate Option

1. If candidates have not installed MSB, they need to clickon “DOWNLOAD MSB”

2. If candidates have already installed MSB , they need to click on “PROCEED TO TEST” tab

Step 5 - How to Install MSB?

Once candidates click on download MSB, a window will open as shown in picture below. Candidates will be required to click on “I agree” and then install. Once the installation is complete, the icon for MSB will be available on the system as mentioned here.

Step 6 - How to Start Test on MSB?

Once the test is launched, the candidates will get the screen as shown in the picture below, candidates need to click on the “Proceed to test” tab and on the next page click on the “Launch Test” tab to start the test in MSB browser.

Step 7 - Starting Test on MSB Browser

After clicking on the tab “Launch Test” a new pop-up will appear on the screen asking candidates to launch the test on the MSB browser. Candidates need to click on "Open MSB" to launch the test on MSB browser. On launching the MSB browser, a dialogue box will appear (as shown in below image) prompting to close any unrequired applications. In such case, candidates must close all such applications mentioned on the dialogue box (shown in image) before starting the test. This can be done either by closing those applications or by clicking on the button “OK” to proceed.

Step 8 - Starting Test on MSB

Now candidates will be asked to give permission to share the camera and microphone. Once the permission is granted it will move to the next step as shown in the below picture. After checking the camera and microphone permission, MAT 2020 IBT mode can be started by clicking on the tab 'Next'.

Step 9 - Fill the details for Test

In this step of IMT mode of MAT 2020, candidates will be required to fill registration details which are given below and click on I agree to the terms and condition and click on “Next”.

• Email Address

• First Name

• Organization

• Date of Birth

• Contact No.

• Gender

• Country

Step 10 - Snapshot Submission Process

Here candidates need to provide a snapshot of their face and ID card. Please make sure while clicking the picture that there is enough lighting in the room so that the ID card is captured properly. Kindly click the picture in the outline provided. Candidates need to review the picture, once clicked. Also, once the snapshot of ID card and picture has been captured, candidates need to click on the Submit button as shown in the below picture.

Step 11 - Authorization Process

In this stage, candidates have to wait till the snapshots of photo and ID proof get authorized. The process will take around 2-3 minutes for the authorizer to verify one request. In case the details (Face/ID Card snapshot) submitted by candidates are not clear, they will be requested to resubmit the same details. Candidates should not panic in such situations. Click on the “Submit” button and re-submit the required details.

Step 12 - Notification for Monitored session will be intimated to candidates

Once the details submitted by candidates get authorized by AIMA, then on the next page the candidates will be able to see a pop-up stating that their test session will be monitored. Now the candidates will have to give their approval to start the test. Without approval, MAT 2020 IBT mode will not start. To start the test candidates need to click on “Proceed toTest” as shown in the picture below.

Step 13 - Post successful Authorization candidates will be able to start MAT 2020 IBT mode. The picture below can be referred by candidates to check the user interface and how the screen of IBT mode for MAT 2020 will appear. Candidates will have the options:

• to switch between sections

• Check the time allotment

• Chat window to communicate with proctor of MAT 2020

• Move to next question

• To use calculator

• Ask support in case of technical difficulties

• To check attempted, marked revisit and unattempted questions

• Submit test on completion

Step 14 - Test Experience

After completion of MAT 2020 IBT mode, candidates have to submit. He/ She can do so by clicking on the tab “Finish Test” provided at the top right corner of the screen. After clicking on ‘Finish Test’, candidates will be guided to a ‘Test Summary’ page whereby candidates can review all the details. They can either go back by clicking on ‘Cancel’ or proceed to “Submit” by clicking on ‘Yes, Finish Test’ as per their choice.

After clicking on “Yes, Finish Test”, the image show below will appear. This process completes in around 15 seconds, hence candidates will be requested to wait for the stipulated time for the proper submission.

Candidates who are taking the IBT test for the first time need to be careful and must follow steps before they take up the test to avoid last minute issues from their end.

IBT Mode Mock Test of MAT 2020

Candidates have the option to appear for the mock test of MAT 2020 for IBT mode. The MAT 2020 IBT mode mock test give an exact view of the exam day scenario which they are likely to face. Those who wish to appear for the MAT 2020 mock test IBT mode need to visit the official website of AIMA i.e. mat.aima.in or click here. After that, candidates need to enter their login details like user ID and password to start the mock test of MAT 2020 IBT mode.