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Get UpdatesThe MAT entrance exam is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) four times a year: in February, May, September, and December. AIMA conducts the MAT entrance test in three modes: Computer-based test (CBT), Paper-based test (PBT), and Internet-based proctored test (IBT). As per the May MAT 2024 exam date, the registration process begins in online mode. The last date to submit the MAT May session application form for CBT mode is May 19, and for PBT mode, the same is May 28, 2024.
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Admit card for the MAT 2024 May cycle will be issued online two days after the closing of the registration window. The MAT 2024 question paper consists of 200 MCQs from five sections: Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment. Candidates will be able to download the MAT Scorecard from the official AIMA website - mat.aima.in (Applicant dashboard).
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised test conducted since 1988 that helps business schools (B-schools) screen applicants for admission to PGDM / MBA and allied programs. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, recognised MAT as a national-level examination in 2003.
Any B-school – National/ international, can consider the MAT score as an admission input based on the scorecards issued to the candidates. The largest test in the country, MAT will continue to be your passport to over 600 B-schools across India. Around 20,000 candidates appear for the MAT exam in every session.
The MAT exam 2024 will be conducted in the following modes:
Related Management Courses
| 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 |
| Application Fee (General) | 2100 Rs [Offline] +1 More |
| Mode of Exam | Online and Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
| Participating Colleges | 336 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
Upcoming Dates and Events
16 May, 2024
Application - IBT 1: May session - Last date | Mode: Online
18 May, 2024
Admit Card - IBT 1: May session | Mode: Online
19 May, 2024
Exam - IBT 1: May session | Mode: Online
19 May, 2024
Application - CBT: May session - Last date | Mode: Online
21 May, 2024
Application - IBT 2: May session - Last date | Mode: Online
23 May, 2024
Admit Card - CBT: May session | Mode: Online
23 May, 2024
Admit Card - IBT 2: May session | Mode: Online
24 May, 2024
Exam - IBT 2: May session | Mode: Online
26 May, 2024
Exam - CBT: May session | Mode: Online
28 May, 2024
Application - IBT 3: May session - Last date | Mode: Online
28 May, 2024
Application - PBT: May session - Last date | Mode: Online
30 May, 2024
Admit Card - IBT 3: May session | Mode: Online
30 May, 2024
Admit Card - PBT: May session | Mode: Online
31 May, 2024
Exam - IBT 3: May session | Mode: Online
02 Jun, 2024
Exam - PBT: May session | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
10 Mar, 2024
Exam - CBT: February session | Mode: Online
08 Mar, 2024
Admit Card - CBT: February session | Mode: Online
08 Mar, 2024
Exam - IBT 3: February session | Mode: Online
06 Mar, 2024
Admit Card - IBT 3: February session | Mode: Online
05 Mar, 2024
Application - IBT 3: February session last date | Mode: Online
05 Mar, 2024
Application - CBT: February session last date | Mode: Online
03 Mar, 2024
Exam - IBT 2: February session | Mode: Online
01 Mar, 2024
Admit Card - IBT 2: February session | Mode: Online
29 Feb, 2024
Application - IBT 2: February session last date | Mode: Online
25 Feb, 2024
Exam - PBT: February session | Mode: Offline
24 Feb, 2024
Exam - IBT 1: February session | Mode: Online
22 Feb, 2024
Admit Card - PBT: February session | Mode: Online
22 Feb, 2024
Admit Card - IBT 1: February session | Mode: Online
21 Feb, 2024
Application - IBT 1: February session last date | Mode: Online
20 Feb, 2024
Application - PBT mode: February session last date | Mode: Online
AIMA has specified the eligibility criteria for MAT exam 2024. Candidates who are going to appear for the exam must meet the eligibility criteria as laid by the AIMA. There is no age bar, candidates of any age can appear for MAT exam. Check below the detailed eligibility criteria.
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
All India Management Association (AIMA) begins the May cycle applications for the MAT exam 2024 in online mode. The MAT registration 2024 dates for PBT, CBT, and IBT modes are different. Keep this in mind while filling out the MAT application 2024 form online at the official website. Here are some important things to know before registering for the MAT exam.
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How to fill out MAT Application Form 2024:
| Exam Mode | MAT Fee |
|---|---|
For Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) | Rs. 2100/- |
For IBT + IBT or PBT+IBT or PBT+CBT or CBT+IBT | Rs. 3300/- |
Note: Candidates opting for both PBT and CBT have the added benefit of selecting 2 MIs additionally apart from the existing option of selecting 5 MIs. So they can select 7 MIs in total.
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, SC, OBC, ST | Online, Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 2100 |
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As per the latest exam pattern, AIMA conducts the MAT exam 2024 in both online mode and offline modes. Candidates can choose to appear in any mode or more than one mode of the MAT exam. It is advisable to check the pattern of the exam in detail to understand the marking scheme, duration of the exam, type of question, etc. The exam pattern for each format will be the same as given below.
The number of sections:
The duration of the exam is of 2 hours (120 minutes). Each section has 30 questions and each question carries 1 mark. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Candidates are advised to strategize their preparation as per the exam pattern of MAT 2024. It will allow them to score better in the exam.
MAT 2024 Exam Pattern - Details
Particulars | Information |
Total No. of sections | Five sections with 40 questions in each |
Total No, of questions | 150 |
Question Type | MCQs with four options |
Sections & Time Spent |
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Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
To have insights on exam day, candidates need to take up MAT mock test by visiting the official website of AIMA. The major advantage of taking the MAT 2024 mock test will be that candidates will be able to access their own performance before the actual exam and are able to gauge and change their preparation strategy if felt necessary. IBT mock test will be available on the official website.
MAT 2024 admit card for CBT and PBT mode will be issued in online mode on May 23 and May 30, respectively. The admit card will be available on various dates based on the exam date. Candidates will be able to download the MAT exam admit card by login into their dashboard, using a registered email ID and password. AIMA will not send a hard copy of the admit card to any candidate.
Details like the name of the candidate, photograph, signature, date of the exam, the name of the venue and address, etc. will be mentioned on the MAT 2024 admit card. The admit card is a must-have document, as no candidate is allowed to appear for the exam without the admit card of MAT 2024.
How to download MAT Admit Card 2024 (CBT/ PBT/ IBT Mode):
Follow the steps below to download the admit card:
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Details Specified on the MAT Admit Card 2024:
The following details will be mentioned on the MAT hall ticket,
MAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines (Not applicable for IBT mode)
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
| Lucknow | |
| Bareilly | |
| Kanpur | |
| Meerut | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Indore | |
| Karnataka | Bangalore |
| Maharashtra | Pune |
| Mumbai | |
| Nagpur | |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Haridwar | |
| West Bengal | Durgapur |
| Kolkata | |
| Haryana | Gurgaon |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Jorhat | |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur |
| Ranchi | |
| Kerala | Kochi |
| Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
The MAT 2024 result will be announced in online mode. Registered candidates will be able to check and download MAT scorecard directly from the candidate's login by using their registered email ID and password. AIMA does not send any copy of the result to the candidates through email or post.
Candidates can use the MAT score to apply for more than 600 B-schools across India. Based on the MAT scores, MBA colleges accepting MAT scores will shortlist candidates for further admission rounds such as GD, PI, etc. Candidates should note that selection criteria will vary across MAT colleges.
How to check MAT 2024 Result:
Details specified on the MAT Result 2024:
The scorecard comprises the following details,
The B-schools which accept MAT scores will shortlist the candidates as per their prescribed cutoff criterion. The MAT participating institutes will release their cut-off of MAT 2024 as soon as MAT result is announced. Basically, the candidates who meet the cutoff criterion are shortlisted for the selection process.
The MAT 2024 cut off can either be in the form of percentile or marks. The cutoff score ranges from 250 to 700 vary from institute to institute. The cutoff depends on various factors including the Difficulty level of the test, the total number of test-takers, the total number of seats offered by an institute, etc.
MAT Cutoff - Participating Institutes
The MAT cut off of B-schools will be based on several factors such as score in MAT exam, number of test takers, previous year cutoff, etc. Those who meet the cutoff will be shortlisted for the selection/admission process. The MAT 2024 cut off will be released in the form of score.
College Name | MAT Cut off - Scores |
500 | |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore | 700 |
Institute of Finance and International Management, Bangalore | 600 |
600 | |
600 | |
650 | |
ABV - Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior | 600 |
600 | |
500 |
A written test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) is a part of the MAT 2024 selection process. The writing test is also known as WAT (Writing Ability Test). Not all the MAT participating institutes conduct all three selection rounds.
Final admission is offered on the basis of the candidate’s performance in all the rounds of the MAT 2024 selection process. Some institutes may also consider past academic records (marks in 10 th , 12 th , and graduation), work experience, and other achievements before offering the final admission.
MAT 2024 Participating Institutes
MAT scorecard is accepted by more than 600 B-schools. There are around 350 registered institutes under AIMA, that accept candidates' admission on the basis of MAT scores. Whereas, around 250 institutes that are not registered under AIMA also accept MAT scores for admission.
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 2024 are advised to check the process of each institute on the basis of their preference individually. Some of the premier institutes which accept MAT scores are given below:
GD and PI are an integral part of the MAT selection process which is conducted by various participating institutes. These rounds are usually conducted to check the interaction & communication skills and self-confidence of the candidates.
These rounds are to check the candidate's knowledge of current affairs, his or her views on a certain topic or situation and, how s/he reacts or responds to the questions they are unaware of.
Candidates need to perform almost equally well in these rounds as a certain weightage is given to these rounds in the final merit list.
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The AIMA MAT exam for the May session will be held in PBT, IBT, and CBT mode. MAT 2024 May session exam dates are mentioned below.
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No, the calculator is not permitted to take into the examination hall.
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The minimum bandwidth required for IBT is 512 kbps.
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Candidates must be dressed up properly with an official settings and keep all required documents ready.
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Candidates should report to the MAT exam centre one hour before the reporting time specified in your MAT 2024 admit card.
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The crucial documents that candidates must carry along to the exam centre include Self-declaration Form, hard copy of Admit Card, original Photo ID proof and Photo ID card issued by a recognized institution.
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Those who have done their graduation in any discipline are eligible to fill the application form of MAT .
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There are certain B-schools of India providing admission to their MBA courses to candidates with 60 to 70 MAT percentile.
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Yes, Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) Madras is the only IIT which accepts MAT score.
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As per stats around 20,000+ candidates appear for every session in the MAT exam.
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As per the exam pattern of MAT , here we provide a detailed version of it.
| Section | No. of Question |
| Language Comprehension | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 30 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| Indian and Global Environment | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
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MAT scorecard is valid for one year.
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Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted in Internet-Based Test (IBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT), and Paper-Based Test (PBT) modes.
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AIMA conducts MAT exam four times a year in February, May, September, and December. Candidates should have done their graduation or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university.
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.
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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.
Hello Aspirant
MAT exam is conducted by AIMA( All India Management Association) for admissions into B schools. The minimum eligibility criteria for the same is an under-graduation from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate for general category students and 45% for SC, ST, and OBC.
CAT is conducted by IIMs and the minimum eligibility to appear in the exam is an aggregate score of 50% in under-graduation for General category students and 45% aggregate for SC, ST, OBC candidates.
Hello,
Yes, Composite Score of 450 and above is considered a good MAT score. Most of the MBA colleges accepting MAT select students having MAT score in the range of 80 percentile to 99 percentile. So yes your score of 597.5 is considered very good in MAT Examination accepting colleges.
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DTU East Campus accepts MAT scores for its MBA program. However, admission criteria may vary, so it is best to verify details on the official website or contact the admissions office for the latest information. But yes! They do accept MAT score in DTU east campus.
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