Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national level MBA entrance exam which is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT is conducted in February, May, September and December in multiple sessions. MAT is the only MBA entrance exam in India in which candidates can choose from Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT) modes. The MAT question paper contains questions from five subjects – Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment. The total number of questions is 200. MAT 2024 registration for May 2024 sessions is underway. Know all about the MAT exam here.
MAT Exam Highlights 2024
The MAT exam is an MCQ-based test which was conducted for 2.5 hours. The exam duration has been reduced to 2 hours in 2024.Â
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MAT full form
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Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
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Conducting Body
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All India Management Association (AIMA)
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Exam Level
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National
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Exam Frequency
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Four times a year - February, May, September, December
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Exam Mode
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CBT
PBT
IBT
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Exam Fees
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INR 2,100
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Exam Purpose
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Admission to 800 MBA Colleges in India (approx.)
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No. of Test Cities
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PBT Mode - 27
CBT Mode - 26
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MAT Eligibility Criteria
The minimal eligibility requirements that each candidate must meet are outlined in the MAT eligibility standards. Before completing the application forms, students who are interested in taking the MAT 2024 exam should review the minimal eligibility requirements established by the exam conducting body.
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- Applicants must have graduated from an accredited university in any discipline.
- Applicants may also be final-year students.
- The MAT 2024 exam does not require a minimum amount of job experience.
- The maximum age to take the MAT exam is not specified.
MAT Exam 2024: Important Dates
 MAT May 2024 session will have one PBT, one CBT and three IBTs. Check the May exam dates below:
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Program/Campus
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QS
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MBA Mumbai
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71
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76
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71
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MBA Human Resource
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71
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76
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71
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MBA Business Analytics (Mumbai)
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68
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70
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69
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MBA Digital Transformation
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67
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69
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66
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MBA Pharmaceutical Management
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50
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50
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50
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MAT 2024 Registration and Application Process
MAT application forms for PBT, CBT and IBT are available on the official AIMA-MAT exam website. Check the MAT application process below:
- Log on to AIMA MAT website i.e. mat.aima.in
- Enter basic details and select a password
- Click on ‘register’
- An OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number
- Use the OTP to verify phone number and log in
- Pay the fee amount via debit/credit card or net banking
- Select exam mode and two test cities (for PBT/CBT)
- Fill the remaining fields
- Upload photo and signature in prescribed format
- Select five institutes for AIMA to send your MAT score
- Download the copy of duly filled application form after submission
MAT Application Fees 2024
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The MAT exam fee is INR 2,100. The fee is to be paid online through credit/debit card or net banking:
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MAT exam mode
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MAT fee (in INR)
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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2,100
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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2,100
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Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
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2,100
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Both PBT & CBT
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3,300
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MAT Exam Pattern 2024
The MAT exam pattern has been revised this year. The number of questions and exam duration have been reduced. Check the table below for key highlights of MAT exam pattern 2024:
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Exam modes
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CBT, PBT, IBT
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MAT sections
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Language Comprehension,
Data Analysis & Sufficiency,
Mathematical Skills,
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning,
Indian & Global Environment
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Total number of questions
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150
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Exam duration
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120
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Total marks
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150
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Marking scheme
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1 for each correct entry,
-0.25 for each incorrect entry,
Indian & Global Environment score not included in calculation of MAT percentile
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MAT 2024 Syllabus
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Language Comprehension
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Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension.
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
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Analytical and Logical Reasoning topics such as 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.
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Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency
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Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics to study include Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.
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Mathematical Skills
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Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths.
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Indian & Global Environment
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The Indian & Global Environment or GK section of the MAT exam has 40 questions from Current Affairs and static GK.
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MAT 2024 Admit Card
A few days prior to the exam date, candidates for the MAT 2024 exam can download their admit card. Admit cards are exclusively released by AIMA via their official website. The MAT exam admit card is a crucial document that applicants should bring with them to the exam. Examinees who fail to present their printed MAT admit card will not be allowed to take the test.
The official website will host the MAT 2024 admit card for download on May 30, 2024, for the PBT, and May 23, 2024, for the CBT. By registering on the official website, mat.aima.in, with your email address, password, and birthdate, you can download your individual MAT 2024 admission card. Â
How to Download the MAT 2024 Admit Card?
The detailed procedure to download the MAT 2024 admit card is written below:
- Refer to the official website of AIMA
- Tap on the link mentioning ‘MAT 2024 Admit Card’
- Log in using the registration number and password
- Now, download your MAT 2024 Admit Card.
- Cross-check all the information mentioned on the admit card and take a printout of the same.
MAT Result 2024
MAT result cum scorecard issued to the candidates online. Candidates can download their MAT result cum scorecard from the official website by using their login credentials. Check the process below:
- Open the AIMA MAT website
- Enter application ID and password in login tab
- Go to ‘scorecard’ section
- Download your MAT scorecard
MAT Cut Off 2024
The MAT cut offs for admission are usually lower than other MBA entrance exams. Given below is the table indicating expected MAT cut off for admission to 2025 batch.
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MBA College
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MAT cut off 2024 (percentile)
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Amity Business School, Noida
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90
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Christ University Bengaluru
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80-90
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BIMTECH Greater Noida
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80-90
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Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi
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80-90
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Institute of Management Studies (IMS)
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80-90
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IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise
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80-90
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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
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80-90
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New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)
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80-85
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ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
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80-85
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