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MAT 2024 August Session: Registration Started, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Results

MAT 2024 August Session: Registration Started, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Results

Edited By Sundararajan | Updated on Jul 25, 2024 11:41 AM IST | #MAT

MAT 2024 entrance exam is being held in multiple sessions and in multiple exam modes. In every phase of MAT 2024 there are multiple sessions such as MAT CBT, PBT, and IBT. AIMA has started the MAT 2024 August session registration on June 25 at mat.aima.in. The MAT 2024 registration window will close by August 11 and August 18 for CBT and PBT modes respectively. For IBT 1 and 2, the last date to register for the MAT exam is August 9 and 18. Read this article by Careers360 to know all about MAT 2024 exam including dates, eligibility, registration process, MAT 2024 paper pattern, syllabus, required MAT 2024 cut-off, and admission process.

The MAT 2024 exam total marks are 150 and the total time duration to solve the MAT 2024 exam is 120 minutes. The difficulty level of the MAT exam will be moderate. Around 20,000 students register for the MAT exam in every session. Candidates who wish to pursue an MBA and achieve good marks then they should start their MAT exam preparation at least 3 months with a proper study plan.

MAT 2024: Must-Know Facts

Check out these important facts to create an effective MAT 2024 preparation strategy.

  • MAT 2024 registration form for the August session is available in online mode on the official website- mat.aima.in.
  • Around 20,000+ candidates appeared for the MAT exam every session.
  • Based on the last MAT exam paper, the difficulty level has been easy to moderate, with a few questions being tricky and time-consuming.
  • The score of the GK section is not included in the calculation of the MAT composite score.
  • Top B-schools like Amity Business School, BIMTECH, SIESCOMS, etc. accept 90+%iles in the MAT exam.
  • ITM Business School, IES, IPE Hyderabad, IBA, IMS, JIMS, etc. accept 80 to 90%ile.
  • MAT college accepting low cutoff: MITCON, IIBS, GIBS, RSB Chennai, ITM Bangalore, etc.
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MAT 2024 - Exam Overview

The Management Aptitude Test is a national-level MBA entrance exam that is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT is the only MBA exam in India in which candidates can choose from Computer Based Test (CBT), Internet Based Test (IBT), and Paper Based Test (PBT) modes.

The MAT exam question paper contains questions from Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, Indian & Global Environment. MAT 2024 is an MCQ-based test conducted for 2.5 hours. Check out the key highlights of MAT 2024 below:

MAT Exam 2024 Features

Details

MAT full form

Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

Conducting Body

All India Management Association (AIMA)

MAT 2024 Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Four times a year;

  • February
  • May
  • August
  • December

MAT 2024 Exam Mode

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Internet Based Test (IBT)
  • Paper Based Test (PBT)

Exam Fees

  • Rs 2,100 for every single attempt
  • Rs 1,200 for combined two attempts
  • Rs 3,600 for Double IBT +IBT or PBT + IBT or PBT + CBT or CBT + IBT

MAT Exam Purpose

Admission to 800+ MBA Colleges in India

No. of MAT 2024 Test Cities

  • CBT Mode - 26
  • PBT Mode - 27

Question: Is MAT registration 2024 open?

Answer- The MAT 2024 entrance exam for the August session will be held in multiple sessions and modes. In every phase of MAT exam will be held in multiple session such as PBT, CBT, and IBT. MAT 2024 August session begins on June 25, 2024.


Question: What is the cut off for MAT 2024?

Answer- For MAT 2024 session, the cutoff score for MBA admission at MBA colleges accepting MAT score is expected to range between 65 to 95 percentile.


Question: Does IIM accept MAT scores?

Answer- No, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) does not accept MAT 2024 score card. IIMs, only accept CAT score form MBA admission into their PGP course.


MAT Exam 2024 Dates

AIMA has announced the MAT 2024 exam dates for the August session on its official website. The MAT 2024 dates regarding the MBA admission process are shared below:

MAT Exam Schedule 2024 (August Session)

Test Mode

MAT 2024 Exam Registration Ends

MAT Exam Admit Card

Test Date

PBT

August 18, 2024

August 21, 2024

August 25, 2024

CBT

August 11, 2024

August 11, 2024

August 18, 2024

IBT 1

August 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

August 14, 2024

IBT 2

August 18, 2024

August 20, 2024

August 23, 2024

MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the MAT 2024 exam, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates should have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised institute or university with 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD).
  • Candidates who are in their final year or waiting for their undergraduate results are also eligible to appear for the MAT 2024.
  • Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the MAT 2024 entrance exam.
MAT Preparation Tips, Study Material & Mock Test
Candidates can download this eBook to check MAT 2024 section-wise preparation tips, latest exam pattern, previous year paper analysis & Important books.
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MAT 2024 Application Form

AIMA has commenced the MAT 2024 registration process for IBT, CBT, and PBT on its official website. Check out the MAT exam 2024 application process below:

  • Step 1 - First, visit and complete the MAT 2024 registration process.
  • Step 2 - Then, log in to your dashboard.
  • Step 3 - Pay the MAT exam 2024 application fees
  • Step 4 - Next, upload the documents in a prescribed format.
  • Step 5 - Fill in personal details, qualifications, experiences, and choices for Management Institutes (MIs)
  • Step 6 - Finally, view/ download the submitted MAT 2024 exam registration form.
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MAT 2024 Required Documents Guidelines

DocumentSizeFormat
PhotographBetween 10 KB to 50 KBScanned photograph should be colored and in jpg/ jpeg format
SignatureBetween 5 KB to 20 KBScanned copy of signature (black/ blue pen only) and in jpg/ jpeg format

MAT Exam Fees

MAT 2024 application fee will be paid in online mode only by using a Debit/ Credit card, UPI, Net Banking, or Paytm wallet. Since, candidates can take MAT exam in more than 2 modes of MAT exam sessions, the application fee for the same varies accordingly.

Exam modeMAT 2024 application fee
Paper Based Test (PBT)Rs 2100
Computer Based Test (CBT)Rs 2100
Internet Based Test (IBT)Rs 2100
IBT + IBTRs 3300
PBT + IBTRs 3300
PBT + CBTRs 3300
CBT + IBTRs 3300

MAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The MAT 2024 question paper will be divided into five sections; Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment, and Mathematics. According to the MAT 2024 paper pattern, in every section, there will be 40 questions.

Features

Details

Exam modes

PBT, CBT, and IBT

MAT sections

  • Language Comprehension
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
  • Data Analysis & Sufficiency
  • Indian & Global Environment

Total number of questions in MAT 2024

150

MAT 2024 Exam duration

120 minutes

Total Marks

150

MAT 2024 Marking scheme

  • 1 for each correct entry
  • -0.25 for each incorrect entry
  • Indian & Global Environment Score is not included in calculation of MAT percentile

MAT 2024 Exam Pattern- Sectional-Breakup

Section SubjectNumber of question
1Language and Comprehension30
2Mathematical Skills30
3Data Analysis and Sufficiency30
4Intelligence and Critical Reasoning30
5Economic & Business Environment30
Total150

MAT Paper Pattern- New vs Old


MAT Exam ConceptsNew Pattern- Number of questionsOld Pattern- Number of questions
1Language Comprehension3040
2Intelligence & Critical Reasoning3040
3Mathematical Skills3040
4Data Analysis & Sufficiency3040
5Economic & Business Environment3040 (Earlier, this section was named as "Indian and Global Environment")
MAT Total Questions
150200
MAT Exam Duration
120 Mins150 Mins

MAT 2024 Syllabus

AIMA will specify the MAT 2024 exam syllabus in the official brochure. Each section of the MAT exam 2024 subjects has an equal number of questions in MCQ format.

Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: Topics included in this section include Arrangement, Pie Chart, Course of Action, Puzzles, Calendars, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Series, Statement Conclusions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Coding & Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Syllogisms and Graphs.

Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency: This section include Bar Graph, Line Graph, Caselet, Data Comparison, Pie Chart, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.

Language Comprehension: This section of the MAT 2024 syllabus includes Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Verb, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, Idioms/Phrases, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary, One Word Substitution, Fill in the blanks, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension.

Indian & Global Environment: The Indian & Global Environment or GK section of the MAT exam 2024 has 40 questions from static GK and Current Affairs.

Mathematical Skills: In this section, candidates have to study Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Algebra, and Modern Maths.

Question- Is MAT harder than CMAT?

Answer- The CMAT exam is held in computer-based test (CBT) mode, while MAT offers three testing options: CBT, PBT, and IBT mode. Moreover, CMAT exam is quite difficult as compared to MAT 2024.

Question- Is MAT enough for IIM?

Answer- No, the Indian Institute of Management does not accept Management Aptitude Test (MAT) for MBA admission, IIMs only accept CAT score to offer admission to their flagship program.

MAT Exam Preparation 2024

MAT exam preparation is easy if you know at which phase you want to take the exam. About 3-6 months is enough time to prepare for MAT 2024. If you are planning to appear for the MAT 2024 exam, prepare for it now. Check out some tips for your MAT 2024 preparation.

  • First understand the pattern of MAT Exam
  • Maintain self-discipline and stick to the MAT preparation
  • Practice questions based on different patterns
  • MAT 2024 Mock Test Key to Success
  • At last, revise the basic concept and formulae

Check out the Best Books for MAT Preparation 2024

Best Books for MAT 2024

Section nameBooks
Mathematical Skills
  • How to Prepare for QA for CAT -Arun Sharma
  • Quantum CAT -S K Verma
  • Quantitative Aptitude - RS Aggarwal
  • Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude -Dinesh Khattar
Language Comprehension
  • General Objective English by Arihant Publications
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • English Comprehension for MAT -Disha Publications
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
  • Modern Approach for Logical Reasoning -R S Aggarwal
  • General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning -Disha Publications
  • Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
Economics and Business Environment
  • General Knowledge by Lucent Publications
  • General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
  • Manorama English Yearbook by Mammen Mathew
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
  • Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency - Disha Publications
  • Data Interpretation & Analysis and Data Sufficiency - Kiran Prakashan Publishers

MAT 2024 Mock Test

MAT mock test practice is an important aspect of MAT 2024 preparation. MAT exam preparation is incomplete without the practice of mock tests. Candidates who are preparing for the upcoming MAT 2024 exams should practice online MAT mock tests.

Participate in the free MAT Mock Test here

MAT 2024 Admit Card

The MAT 2024 exam admit card for the three modes will be issued separately and on different dates. Candidates who completed the MAT registration 2024 can download the admit card using their login credentials. Check the steps to download the MAT exam 2024 admit card.

  • First, visit the official AIMA MAT website.
  • Next, find and click on the “Download Admit Card” option.
  • Then, enter login credential details; MAT ID and date of birth.
  • The dashboard will open.
  • Locate the AIMA MAT 2024 admit card link and download it.

MAT 2024 Result

The MAT 2024 exam result and scorecard will be released in online mode. The authority has not announced the MAT exam 2024 result date officially. Candidates can download their MAT 2024 result and score card from the official website using their login credentials. Check out the process below:

Step 1: Go to the official website for the MAT exam 2024.
Step 2: Next, enter the application ID and password in the login tab.
Step 3: Then, visit the ‘Scorecard’ section.
Step 4: Finally, download your MAT 2024 scorecard.

The MAT 2024 scorecard can be downloaded by using the required credentials such as MAT ID and Password. The scorecard of MAT 2024 will be valid for one year from the date of issuance of the MAT scorecard.

MAT 2024 Cut Off

The MAT 2024 exam cut offs for admission are generally lower than those for other MBA entrance exams. Below is the table indicating the expected MAT cut off for 2024 batch admission.

Top Colleges Accepting MAT Score 2024

Below is a list of some popular colleges that accept MAT score for admission to MBA programme:

MAT Colleges

GITAM Institute of Management

Jain University

Dr. D.Y. Patil B School, Pune

EIILM

ITM University

Unitedworld School of Business

Amity University

ABBS School of Management

Christ University

Alliance University

OP Jindal Global University

SRM University

JIMS Rohini

Taxila Business School, Jaipur

GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research

IILM University

MAT 2024 Counselling Process

AIMA the conducting body of MAT does not conduct any counselling process. MAT 2024 counseling process will be conducted by MAT 2024 participating institutes. MAT counselling process will take place after the declaration of MAT result. MAT selection process will include Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Post declaration of MAT result, participating institutes will release MAT counselling dates on their respective websites.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. Is MAT registration 2024 open?

Yes, AIMA MAT 2024 registration is open for the August session in online mode. Candidates can apply for MAT 2024 August session till August 18.

2. Is MAT conducted twice a year?

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted four times ina year in the month of February, May, August, and December.

3. What is the cut off for MAT 2024?

MAT 2024 cutoff score for MBA admission expected range is 65 to 95 percentile at premier B-Schools.

4. Is MAT easier than CAT?

The MAT entrance exam is generally considered to be moderately difficult and does not have any time limit for each section. That is why the MAT exam is considered easy as compared to the CAT.

5. Does IIM accept MAT scores?

No, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) does not accept MAT 2024 scorecards for MBA programs, IIMs only accept CAT scores for their flagship PGP courses.

6. What is the fees of MAT exam?

MAT 2024 exam fees is Rs 2100 per exam mode. MAT exam fee is to be paid at the time of MAT application form submission. Candidates can pay the MAT exam fee via debit/ credit card or net banking. MAT exam fee is non-refundable and candidates can not edit their MAT 2024 application form after submission. 

7. Is 90% good in MAT?

MAT cutoff percentile of top B-schools is usually ranges between 90 to 95 percentile. Many MBA colleges offer MBA admission with a range of 70-80 MAT percentile.

8. Which IIT accepts MAT score?

IIT's does not accept MAT score to offer MBA admission, IIT's only accept CAT score to offer MBA admission.

9. Can candidates choose their preferred exam date for MAT?

Yes, candidates can choose their preferred MAT 2024 exam date. 

10. How many B-schools consider MAT 2024 score for MBA admission?

There are more than 800 B-schools in India that accept MAT 2024 scores to offer admission into the MBA/ PGDM program.

11. How many times does the MAT exam takes place in one year?

MAT exam takes place four times a year in the month of February, May, September, and December.

12. Where will I get my admit card for MAT 2024?

All India Management Association (AIMA) will issue MAT 2024 admit card in online mode on the official website- mat.aima.in. 

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The applicability of a caste certificate from another state (West Bengal) for MAT admissions in Hyderabad colleges depends on the specific college's policy.

MAT itself doesn't have specific requirements regarding caste certificates. It's a national-level entrance exam.

Each college sets its own admission criteria, including the format and validity of caste certificates for claiming reservation benefits.

Some colleges in Hyderabad might accept caste certificates from other states like West Bengal, provided they are issued by the competent authority and meet their format requirements. Other colleges might require a caste certificate issued by the competent authority within Telangana (the state where Hyderabad is located).

The best way to know for sure is to directly contact the admissions office of the specific colleges you're interested in Hyderabad. They can clarify their policy on accepting caste certificates from other states for MAT admissions.

Some colleges might mention their reservation policy and required documents on their websites. Check the admissions section for details.

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There could be several reasons why you're facing difficulty downloading your HPU MAT 2024 result:

  1. Website Issues: The HPU website might be experiencing technical glitches or high traffic. Try accessing it later or from a different device.
  2. Incorrect Credentials: Ensure you're entering the correct application number and password. Double-check for any typos or errors.
  3. Result Not Yet Released: Verify if the results have been declared officially. Check the HPU website for any updates or announcements.
  4. Browser Compatibility: Try using a different web browser to access the result page. Sometimes, compatibility issues can hinder downloads.

If the problem persists, consider these steps:

  • Contact the HPU MAT exam cell directly for assistance. They can provide specific guidance and troubleshoot the issue.
  • Check the HPU MAT result-related FAQs or help section on the website.
  • Look for any official notifications or updates on the HPU website or social media channels.

By following these steps, you can increase your chances of successfully downloading your HPU MAT 2024 result.

Hello aspirant,

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised examination designed to help Business Schools (B-Schools) evaluate applicants before accepting them into their MBA and related programmes. Solving mat sample papers immensely helps in its preparation.

To download sample papers you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.

https://bschool.careers360.com/download/sample-papers/mat-sample-paper

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Hello aspirant,

The MAT's GK Section is not taken into account while determining the composite score or final percentile. However, if you score well in the MAT GK Section, you will have an advantage during the GD/PI procedure. So General Knowledge is also important for the interview perspective.

Thank you

Hope it helps you.

MAT and NMAT are both entrance exams conducted for admission into management program in India. While there maybe some overlap in terms of the general aptitude & reasoning sections, it's important to note that they are conducted by different bodies and have different focuses.

MAT covers sections like language comprehension, Mathematical skills, data analysis and sufficiency, intelligence and critical reasoning, and India and Global environment.

NMAT on the other hand, focuses on language skills, Quantitative analysis and logical reasoning.

MAT is conducted in either paper based or computer based but, NMAT is only computer based.

MAT scores are accepted by wide range of management schools across India. While NMAT score are primarily used for admission into NMIMS, and some other institutions.

Given these differences, it's advisable to study separately for each exam.

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