Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
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MAT | Management Aptitude Test |
Conducting Institute | AIMA (All India Management Association) |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam Frequency | 4 Times in a Year (February, May, September, December) |
MAT Exam Date | MAT CBT 1 on 7 Dec 24, MAT PBT on 14 Dec 24 and MAT CBT 2 on 22 Dec 24 |
MAT Exam Timings | The exam is held in shifts of duration 120 minutes |
MAT Exam Fees | Rs 2100/- for PBT or CBT and Rs 3100/- for PBT + CBT or CBT+ CBT |
Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years from any recognised University |
No. of Applications | 20,000+ |
Number of Test Takers | 20,000+ |
Exam Purpose | To get admission in Business Schools/colleges for MBA/PGDM |
Courses Offered | MBA and PGDM |
MAT Syllabus | Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Indian and Global Environment |
MAT No. of Test Cities | Paper Based Test (PBT) in 16 cities and Computer Based Test (CBT) in 49 cities |
Exam Website | https://mat.aima.in/ |
Exam Helpdesk Number | 011 - 24645100 / 011 - 24617354 / 011 - 43128100 |
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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30 Nov 2024 | Last Date for CBT 1 Online Registration |
3 Dec 2024 | CBT 1 Admit Card will be available (5 PM Onwards) |
7 Dec 2024 | MAT 2024 Computer Based Test 1 (CBT) |
7 Dec 2024 | Last Date for PBT Online Registration |
10 Dec 2024 | PBT Admit Card will be available (5 PM Onwards) |
14 Dec 2024 | MAT 2024 Paper Based Test (PBT) |
15 Dec 2024 | Last Date for CBT 2 Online Registration |
18 Dec 2024 | CBT 2 Admit Card will be available (5 PM Onwards) |
22 Dec 2024 | MAT 2024 Computer Based Test 2 (CBT) |
Bachelor’s Degree of a minimum of 3 years from any recognised University.
To apply for the MAT examination : Register Online and fill out the application form Choose MAT exam centre and provide the necessary documents such as a Valid Email ID, Scanned image of a photograph (10 to 50 kb), Scanned image of signature (5 to 20 kb), and a Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card) or Net Banking details. Pay the application fee of Rs 2100/- & Download the application form.
The syllabus of MAT is divided into 5 sections, with a total of 150 questions and each section consists of 30 questions.
Syllabus Section | Syllabus topics |
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency | Data Tables, Data Charts, Bar Diagrams & Charts including Simple Stacked, Composite Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Graph Line X-Y Graph, Data Analysis and Data Comparison, Caselet Based Data, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency |
Indian And Global Environment | Business & Economics GK (e.g. Fiscal and monetary policy, CRR, Repo Rate), Conventional GK, Current GK, Devaluation and Valuation of Rupee, Business, National and International events |
Mathematical Skills | Arithmetic,Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Averages, Number System, Mixtures & Allegations, Unitary Method, Commercial Maths, Permutation & Combinations, Elementary Mathematics |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Fact Interface Judgement, Passage Conclusion, Set Theory, Analogy, Statement Argument, Premise, Clocks and Venn Diagram, Calenders, Binary Logic & Conclusion, Seating Arrangement, Linear & Matrix Arrangement, Blood Relations & Quantitative Reasoning, Team Formation & Logical Sequence, Network Diagrams & Assumptions, Direction Sense & Decision Making, Input - Output & Syllogism, Series & Puzzles, Logical Reasoning & Critical Reasoning |
Language Comprehension | Reading Comprehension Passage, Grammar & Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Odd One Out, Verbal Ability |
The exam pattern of MAT 2024 has changed from the pattern of the previous years. There are a total number of 150 questions containing 30 questions each for 5 sections. Each right answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a negative marking of -0.25.
Mode of exam | Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT), Internet Based Test (IBT) |
Duration of exam | 120 Minutes |
Exam Slot | |
No. of questions | 150 |
Total marks | 150 |
Language of question paper | English |
No. of answer choice | 4 |
Question type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
The MAT Admit card is available on the official website of AIMA, visit mat.aima.in and log in with your ID and password to download the admit card. You can print your admit card after reviewing the information.
Don’t forget to check your slot timings and exam centre location 2-3 days before the exam. Bring your Admit card, original photo ID proof and passport-size photos. Do not bring any electronic items or exam hall-prohibited items. Try to reach 15 minutes before the exam time.
Any technical/electronic items such as earphones/headphones, Watches, Mobile phones, Calculators, Electronic gadgets, Bags and wallets, Stationery items and any Jewellery are prohibited in the exam hall of MAT examination.
The MAT examination is held 4 times in a year i.e. February, May, September, and December. The exam takes place in various shifts as per the preference of the candidate.
Exam Slot | Exam Timing | Reporting Time | Last entry allowed |
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Soon to be announced |
The MAT examination answer key is generally released after some days of the exam. However, the answer keys are not officially posted by the AIMA, but some Coaching centres and MBA experts release unofficial mock answer keys for the students. It helps students calculate tentative exam scores. The answer keys are available online in the form of PDF.
The results of MAT - PBT, CBT and IBT are announced on the official website of AIMA. Candidates can download MAT 2024 results by visiting the official website of MAT examination and logging in using their registered Email ID, Password and DOB. The result will appear and candidates can download the soft copy of their results, and also take a printout of the hard copy.
The MAT composite score ranges between 199 to 801. The Composite Score is total marks, calculated based on student's performance in the first four sections of the examination. The sectional composite score lies between 20 and 80.