MAT 2021: Registration (Open), Exam Dates, Admit Card, Score Card

MAT 2021: All India Management Association (AIMA) has announced the MAT exam dates 2021 for the February session. The AIMA MAT 2021 registration process for all the three modes of exams has begun in online mode. The deadline for MAT 2021 online registration for CBT mode will be in February 14, 2021 and for PBT mode will be March 1, 2021. MAT 2021 admit card for CBT mode will be released on February 16, PBT mode it will be released on March 3 and IBT mode it will available from March 5 onwards. MAT 2021 exam will be conducted in paper based, computer based, and remote proctored internet based mode. MAT score is considered by over 600 B-schools across the country. Read the article to know all the details about MAT 2021, MAT application form 2021, admit card, result dates and more.
Latest MAT Update: AIMA has released MAT 2021 application form for February session in online mode for CBT, MBT and IBT mode.

What is MAT?

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised national level test conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). The entrance exam is conducted for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses. Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university are eligible to appear for the MAT entrance exam. Candidates who qualify the exam are eligible for admissions to 600+ B-schools accepting MAT scores.

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MAT 2021: Exam Overview

MAT Exam Dates 2021

MAT 2021 will be conducted four times in a year. The next session of MAT 2021 CBT will be conducted in February 20, 2021 and PBT will be conducted in March 6, 2021. Candidates can check the important dates of MAT 2021 from the table given below:

February 2021 session for CBT Mode

February 2021 session for PBT Mode

February 2021 session for IBT Mode

May 2021 session

September 2021 session

December 2021 session

MAT Eligibility Criteria 2021

The eligibility criteria of MAT specifies a certain set of requirements that candidates need to meet before applying for MAT 2021 exam. These criteria consist of academic qualifications, age limit and other factors. Candidates can check MAT 2021 eligibility criteria below:

Academic Qualifications:

• Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university

• Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MAT 2021 exam

• The candidates who have completed a professional degree such as CA, CS or ICWA are also eligible to apply for MAT entrance exam

Age limit:

There is no provision for the upper age limit while appearing for the MAT exam.

MAT Application Form 2021: How to Apply?

MAT registration form 2021 for February exam session has been released on January 4, 2021 in an online mode on the official website of AIMA. The application process will continue till February 14, 2021 for CBT mode and March 1, 2021 for PBT mode. Before filling the application form of MAT 2021, candidates need to register themselves in order to create a user ID and password. MAT application form filling process includes filling up the basic personal details, academic qualifications, uploading scanned documents like photograph and signature and hence paying the application fee. Candidates can follow the below given steps in order to fill MAT application form 2021.

Steps to fill MAT Application Form 2021

• Visit the official website of AIMA

• Candidates need to register first and create a User ID and password to login successfully

• After logging in with respective credentials, candidates will have to select the MAT exam mode, their test city preference, mode of payment and process the payment

• Make payment via online mode (Credit/ Debit card/ Net banking )

• Upload scanned copy of the photograph (20KB to 150 KB) and signature (20KB to 150 KB)

• Candidates will have to choose preferred colleges out of the list of participating colleges under MAT 2021 exam

• Click on the ‘Submit’ button for final submission

• Download the registration form and keep for future reference purpose

MAT Exam Centres 2021

AIMA releases the list of MAT exam centres every year. MAT 2021 exam centers are the cities where students have to report to appear for the exam be it a paper based test or computer based exam. The exam centres for MAT 2021 have to be selected while filling the application form in the order of preference. Based on the availability of centre, candidates are allotted the same.

MAT 2021 Test Cities

Paper Based Test (PBT)

Computer Based Test (CBT)

MAT Admit Card 2021

AIMA will release the admit card of MAT 2021 CBT mode for February exam session on February 16, 2021 in an online mode and for PBT mode, the admit card will release on March 3, 2021. MAT admit card 2021 for IBT mode will be available from March 5 onwards. Only candidates who successfully register for the MAT 2021 exam along with the payment of exam fee, will be able to download the MAT admit card. The admit card of MAT 2021 can be downloaded by entering the login credentials. Candidates must keep in mind that authorities will not send MAT 2021 admit card through post. In case candidates find any mistakes in the admit card, they can get in touch with the authorities to get the mistakes rectified.

Details mentioned in MAT admit card 2021

• Name of the candidate

• Date of Birth of the candidate

• Registration number allotted to the candidate

• Photograph of the candidate

• Exam date and time

• Reporting time

• Test centre address allotted to candidates

• Test centre barcode

• Instructions related to the exam

MAT 2021 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates need to follow some guidelines on the exam day of MAT 2021. The instructions are as follows:

• Candidates must report to the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the examination.

• Candidates are not allowed to carry Instrument/ Geometry/ Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, Any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, Camera, Tape Recorder, any metallic item or electronic gadgets etc. in the examination room/ hall.

• Candidates must bring the following documents on the day of examination at the test centre.

1. Print copy of admit card downloaded from AIMA’s website.

2. One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) should be taken for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at centre during MAT exam Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid and non-expired) – PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/Aadhaar Card (with photograph)/ ration card.

3. PwD certificate issued by the authorized medical officer, if claiming the relaxation under PwD category.

MAT Exam Pattern 2021

The exam pattern of MAT 2021 as prescribed by AIMA consists of five sections. These sections are- Indian and Global Environment, Language Comprehension, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning. The MAT test pattern for both computer based and paper based tests is the same. As per the MAT exam pattern, the exam consists of a total of 200 multiple choice questions which have to be solved in 2 hours 30 minutes. Each section has been allotted a time limit. Get all the details of the MAT pattern here to understand test structure, subject wise weightage, marking scheme, etc.

MAT 2021 Exam Pattern: Highlights

Marking Scheme:

• Every section of the MAT question paper carries equal weightage of 40 marks

• For each correct answer, one mark is awarded

• For each wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted

• No marks are deducted for unanswered questions

MAT Exam Syllabus 2021

Knowing the complete syllabus of MAT entrance exam 2021 is important as it will enable candidates to prepare well. Based on previous year’s exam pattern, MAT 2021 will follow the same section areas from which questions will be asked. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus of the exam below:

1. Language Comprehension: This section has two parts Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. Topics in this section include Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension.

2. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: This section carries questions from Analytical and Logical Reasoning topics. Topics include Family Tree, Course of Action, Arrangement, Pie Chart, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Syllogisms and Graphs.

3. Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency: This section is divided into two parts – Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics in this section include Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.

4. Mathematical Skills: The Mathematical Skills section is what is known as Quantitative Aptitude in other MBA entrance exams. In this section, questions are asked from various topics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths.

5. Indian & Global Environment: The Indian & Global Environment or GK section includes questions from Current Affairs and static GK. Although this section carries 40 marks, it is not counted to determine a candidate's MAT score and percentile.

MAT Mock Test 2021

To have detailed insights of the MAT exam, candidates will be able to access the mock test of MAT 2021 by visiting the official website of AIMA. The major advantage of taking the MAT 2021 mock test is that candidates will be able to assess their performance before the actual exam. After the thorough analysis of their score and other factors, they can strategise their preparation accordingly.

MAT Result 2021

AIMA will announce the result of MAT 2021 for February session by the last week of February 2021 in an online mode. Candidates can download their MAT result cum scorecard using their MAT roll number and registration number. The details that will be mentioned in the MAT result 2021 are- personal details, section-wise scores, composite score and MAT percentile. The score card of MAT is accepted by the various reputed B-Schools in India. The non-participating institutes may also consider the MAT score for providing admissions to the candidates based on specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters. It must be noted the result of MAT 2021 is valid for one year.

What after the MAT result?: After the declaration of MAT 2021 result, AIMA will send the scores to colleges, which candidates shall have selected in the MAT 2021 application form. The colleges will then shortlist and call candidates for further rounds of selection process, which include Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

MAT Cutoff 2021

AIMA does not release any specific cutoff for the MAT exam. However, the various participating institutes release their respective MAT cutoff on the basis of which they grant admission to students. MAT participating colleges determine a minimum percentile for shortlisting the candidates. This minimum percentile is called MAT cut off. Most of the top Bschools release usually above 90 percentile in MAT. Some of the factors on which the MAT exam cutoff depends are the difficulty level of the question paper, the number of candidates appeared in the exam and the total number of seats available in the institute.

MAT Selection Process 2021

Selection procedure of MAT usually consists of Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and or Written Ability Test (WAT). First, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of MAT score. Shortlisted candidates will be called for selection rounds at various participating institutes. Final admission will be done on the basis of performance in selection process rounds. Every participating institute has their own selection process. It must be noted that AIMA has no role in selection of candidates for MBA admission through MAT.

MAT Exam Participating Institutes 2021

There are more than 600 B Schools that offer admission based on the MAT 2021 examination. All the colleges accepting MAT scores have been divided into four zones – East, West, North, and South. While filling the application form of the MAT exam, candidates have to select five MAT participating institutes. In order to become eligible for admission in any of the participating colleges, candidates have to qualify the examination and score the required MAT cut-off marks of the institute where he/she has applied. Every participating institute has its own admission/selection procedure which generally includes a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Candidates appearing for MAT 2021 are advised to check the process of each institute on the basis of their preference individually.