MAT 2023 exam dates for December are December 3 to 17. Registration proces for MAT 2023 will close soon so apply without any delay. Read all about MAT 2023 exam, dates, registration, fees, syllabus, pattern and admission cut offs.
All about MAT 2023
Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national level MBA entrance exam for admission to over 800 B-schools across India. MAT exam is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) four times in a year – February, May, September and December. MAT is the only MBA entrance exam in India that offers the option to appear in Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT) modes. The MAT question paper contains 200 MCQs from five subjects - Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment. Eligibility criteria for MAT exam is graduation.
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MAT Exam Highlights 2023
MAT exam is an MCQ-based test conducted for 2.5 hours. Check key highlights of MAT exam 2023:
Q: What is MAT application process?
Q: What is MAT application fee?
The fee payment to appear for the MAT exam is mandatory. The AIMA charges every candidates examination fee at the time of form filling. While filling the MAT application form the fee payment is to be done for acceptance of the candidature. The MAT application fees have been increased and the revised fees are as follows: Paper-Based Test (PBT): INR 2,100 Computer-Based Test (CBT): INR 2,100 Internet-Based Test (IBT): 2,100 Both PBT and CBT: INR 3,300 Candidates are required to pay the fee in online mode I. e. through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates must note that the MAT application form will not be submitted until the fee payment is done. Key points to keep in mind while filling the MAT application form is that the fee is non-refundable and there is no provision of form corrections. So, in case a candidate has made a mistake in the form, they will have to register again and fill a new form by paying the fee again. To take a re-test also, candidates have to fill a fresh MAT application form and pay the fee again.
Q: Can I purchase MAT application form offline?
| MAT Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| MAT full form |
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Four times a year - February, May, September, December |
| Exam Mode |
|
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,850 |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission to 800 MBA Colleges in India (approx.) |
| No. of Test Cities |
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MAT Eligibility Criteria
To appear for MAT 2023 exam, the aspirants will be required to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university.
- Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates having CA, CS or ICWA degree are also eligible to apply for MAT exam.
Also read: Eligibility criteria for MAT exam 2023
MAT Exam 2023: Important Dates
Check the below table for MAT IBT, PBT and CBT dates. The IBTs will be conducted in two slots - 10.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 4.00 PM to 6.30 PM. Check event and dates below:
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| MAT 2023 events |
MAT 2023 dates |
|---|---|
| MAT December 2023 Registration deadline |
05-Dec-23 (PBT) 28-Nov-23 (CBT) 11-Dec-23 (CBT) 03-Dec-23 (IBT) 06-Dec-23 (IBT) 14-Dec-23 (IBT) |
| MAT admit card download starts |
07-Dec-23 (PBT) 30-Nov-23 (CBT) 13-Dec-23 (IBT) 04-Dec-23 (IBT) 07-Dec-23 (IBT) 18-Dec-23 (IBT) |
| MAT 2023 exam dates |
09-Dec-23 (PBT) 03-Dec-23 (CBT) 16-Dec-23 (CBT) 06-Dec-23 (IBT) 09-Dec-23 (IBT) 17-Dec-23 (IBT) |
MAT Application Process 2023
MAT application forms are available on the official website of AIMA-MAT exam website. Candidates can fill up the forms to appear in the exam by registering on the official website. Check the MAT application process below:
- Log on to AIMA MAT website: www.bit.ly/MAT_2023
- Enter name, date of birth, email, mobile number and password
- Select state/UT, city, test option and a password
- Click on 'register'
- An OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number
- Verify phone number using the OTP and login to complete the MAT registration
- Make payment of MAT application fee
- Select exam mode and two test cities
- Enter academic and personal details
- Upload photo and signature in prescribed format
- Select five institutes you wish AIMA to send your MAT score to for admission
- Download the copy of duly filled application form after submission
MAT Registrations: Documents Required
The candidates will need the following documents to fill the MAT application form:
- Image of scanned photograph in jpg/jpeg format. File size should not be less than 40 KB
- Image of scanned signature in jpg/jpeg format. File size should not be less than 10 KB
- Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm wallet details
- Educational qualification certificates and proof
MAT Application Fees 2023
Check the table below to know paper-wise MAT exam fee. Fee payment can be done only in online mode through credit/debit card or net banking:
Q: Is MAT 2024 registration open for admission to MBA courses at GIBS Business School?
MAT 2024 registration for August is over. The next phase of exams will be held in December 2024. The schedule of of MAT 2024 registration for December phase has started at the AIMA, official website. Candidates who plan to appear for the MAT exam this year can apply for any phase of the as per their preparation and convenience. The MAT PBT, CBT and IBT form submission deadline of each session is different. Each MAT session will also be held on a different date. The MAT application fee is same for all exam modes and all exam phases. For each session candidates have to pay INR 2,100 as application fee. Candidates can appear for more than one session, however they will have to pay the fee per session.
Q: How many MAT participating colleges can a test taker select in the MAT application form?
Q: What are the documents required for MAT application process?
Q: Are MAT registrations 2023 open for Lloyd Business School?
Yes, MAT registration are open now, and last is 29 August 2023 Lloyd Business school accepted MAT entrance exam for it's admission. So firstly you have to clear MAT entrance test. MAT (management aptitude test) is accepted by many business school for MBA and PGDM courses. Lloyd Business school also accept CAT, XAT and GMAT. Govt.of India approved MAT as the national test. Not only Lloyd Business school accepted MAT score but Universities like Sri Balaji University, Pune, BIMTECH PGDM-, VIT business school, jaipuri instution of management and Benguluru school of management.
Q: How to select MAT test cities in the application form?
| MAT exam mode |
MAT fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Paper Based Test (PBT) |
2,100 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
2,100 |
| Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) |
2,100 |
| Both PBT & CBT |
3,300 |
Also read: MAT test cities and centres
MAT Exam Pattern 2023
MAT is an aptitude test for evaluation of candidates' business aptitude, communication skills, mathematical ability and reasoning. Check the table below for key highlights of MAT exam pattern 2023:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam modes |
CBT, PBT, IBT |
| MAT sections |
|
| Total number of questions |
200 |
| Exam duration |
150 minutes |
| Total marks |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry Indian & Global Environment score not included in calculation of MAT percentile |
MAT Syllabus 2023
Language Comprehension: This section of MAT syllabus has 40 questions from Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension.
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: This section carries 40 questions from 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.
Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency: This section has 40 questions divided into two parts – Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. The questions as asked from Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.
Mathematical Skills: The Mathematical Skills is the Quantitative Aptitude section of MAT. This section has 40 questions from various topics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths.
Indian & Global Environment: The Indian & Global Environment or GK section of MAT exam has 40 questions from Current Affairs and static GK. This section is to be attempted at the end as its score is not taken into consideration for calculation of MAT percentile.
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MAT Exam Preparation 2023
To prepare for MAT exam, candidates must first decide when they want to take the test. The February exam sees maximum number of applicants as MBA admission at top B-schools take place from March to May. MAT September and December scores will be valid for 2023 admission.
If you are planning to appear for MAT 2023 exam, start preparing for it now. MAT exam preparation can be managed by self-study as the question paper is of easy to moderate difficulty level and one gets ample time to prepare as it is conducted four times in a year.
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MAT Mock Test
Attempt this free MAT Mock Test by Shiksha to know your preparation level, speed and accuracy.
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MAT Topper Interviews:
| MAT Topper Name |
MAT Topper Tips |
|---|---|
| Ayush Saxena |
The only advice I will give is to focus on the goal and the exam day is the crucial thing. |
| Shubham Kanwar Rajawat |
I started preparing around two months before the exam. My strategy was to practice more and more for concept clarification and maximizing attempts with accuracy. |
| Abhishek Jha |
MAT aspirants should focus on quality practice rather than quantity practice. It is more about how much they learn per study session. |
| V Varun |
I believe sincerity is the most important trait for cracking any exam. I would advise aspirants to stay focused through their prep period and to never give up on their goal. |
| Shubham Khule |
Practice as many mock tests as possible. Try to avoid mistakes in subsequent mocks. Constant practice and perseverance are the keys to succeeding at these tests. |
| Vidhan Agrawal |
Finding solution to a question is just the first step, one should not settle for anything less than the quickest possible way to solve that problem. |
| Sumit Bhattacharyya |
The mock tests makes you exam ready. It most importantly makes you habituated with the time constraint. Gives you clarity on the types of question you will probably face and the difficulty level you need to adjust to. |
MAT Admit Card 2023
MAT admit cards of all the three modes are different and issued on different dates. Registered candidates can download their MAT admit card 2023 from the scheduled date using their login credentials. Check the steps to download MAT 2023 admit card.
- Log on to AIMA-MAT website
- Click on download admit card
- Enter login details
- Download MAT admit card and save it on the desktop/laptop
MAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre. Hard copies of MAT admit card are not issued, thus it is important for candidates to download their respective admit cards before the exam day.
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MAT Result 2023
MAT result cum scorecards is issued to the candidates online. Candidates can download their MAT result cum scorecard from the official website by using their login credentials. Given below are some highlights of MAT result.
- MAT result cum scorecard consists - MAT Scaled Score, MAT Percentile and MAT Composite Score
- While the MAT Composite Score ranges on a scale of 199- 801, MAT Scaled Score ranges on a scale of 0-100 in each section
- The MAT scaled score is converted to MAT percentile on the basis of relative performance of all the candidates who appeared in that particular session
- MAT percentile is calculated out of 160 marks. The score of the Indian and Global Environment is not considered for MAT percentile calculation
- AIMA sends scores of candidates to those five B-schools that they selected in the MAT application form as their preference for MBA admission
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MAT Cut Off 2023
Given below is the table indicating expected MAT cut off for admission to 2023 batch.
| MBA College |
MAT cut off 2022 (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 90 |
|
| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
Top Colleges Accepting MAT Exam Score
Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept MAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. Given below is the list of some of the popular colleges accepting MAT score for admission to their MBA programmes:
| *MAT Colleges |
|
|---|---|
*MBA colleges listed in the table are not in any particular order or rating.
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FAQs on MAT Exam 2023
Q: What are the MAT exam dates 2023?
A: MAT exam dates are announced phase wise. The MAT February 2023 phase exam dates were announced on December 27 and May phase exam dates were announced on March 19, 2023. The MAT September phase exam dates were announced on July 10, 2023 and the December phase exam were announced on October 13, 2023 The registration process MAT December 2023 has started and candidates can apply for CBT, PBT and IBT.
MAT dates for December 2023:
09-Dec-23 (PBT)
03-Dec-23 (CBT)
16-Dec-23 (CBT)
06-Dec-23 (IBT)
09-Dec-23 (IBT)
17-Dec-23 (IBT)
Q: How many attempts are allowed in MAT exam in an academic year?
A: MAT exam is conducted multiple times in a year, so candidates can take as many attempts as they want. However, they have to register for every MAT attempt separately. The score of latest attempt is taken into consideration.
Q: What are the MAT application dates for December 2023 exams?
A: The MAT 2023 application process for December phase will go on from October 13 to Decembe 14, 2023. Candidates can apply for MAT exam by filling an application form after registering on the AIMA website before the deadline. The deadline of form submission of IBT, CBT and PBT are different. Refer to the dates table above on this page.
Q: What is the syllabus of MAT exam?
A: MAT syllabus includes all important topics from these subjects - Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills (Quantitative Aptitude), Intelligence and Critical Reasoning and Indian & Global Environment (GK). Candidates must prepare all the topics form the first four subjects. The scores of Indian & Global Environment section are not considered for MAT percentile calculation thus, one can skip it if, they don't have enough time to prepare.
Q: Is it mandatory to have minimum of 50 per cent marks in graduation for MAT?
A: No, candidates having passing marks in graduation are eligible to apply for MAT. However, many MBA colleges accepting MAT score accept students only with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate in MAT. So, the candidates must ensure they check the eligibility criteria of MBA college as well while applying for MAT.
Q: In how many MBA colleges can I apply through MAT 2023 score?
A: Over 800 B-schools across India accept MAT exam score, so candidates can apply to 800 MBA colleges. However, in the MAT application form, candidates can select up to five MBA colleges only. If they wish to apply in more colleges, they will have to fill the application forms of those colleges individually.
Q: What is the MAT application fees?
A: The application fee of MAT exam is INR 2,100 for all the three modes - CBT, PBT and IBT. If a candidate chooses to appear for MAT in two modes, they are supposed to pay INR 3,300 as fees. The fee payment is to be done in online mode via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI wallets.
Q: What is the difference between CBT, PBT and IBT exams of MAT?
A: CBT stands for Computer Based Test, which means the student has to take the test on a computer system at an exam centre. PBT stands for Paper Based Test, which means the student has to fill the OMR answer sheet with a blue/black ball point pen at an exam centre. IBT stands for Internet Based Test, which means the student has to take the test on a computer system at home.
Q: Is MAT exam easier than CAT, XAT and IIFT?
A: Yes, MAT exam is comparatively easier than CAT, XAT and IIFT. The MAT question paper is usually of moderate difficulty level and easy to answer. The score of Indian & Global Environment section is not used to calculate MAT percentile thus it easier to get good percentile in MAT.
Q: If I fail to appear for one MAT exam, can I appear for it on the next date?
A: Yes, if a candidate fails to appear for a MAT session, they can appear for the next test, if they have registered for the next exam too. If not, then they can apply for the next session and appear for it. For example, if you have applied for a CBT but could not appear for it, then you can apply for IBT in the same phase as registration deadline of every session is different.
Q: For how long is MAT score valid for MBA admission?
A: MAT score is valid for MBA admission for a year. For example, your MAT 2023 exam score will be valid for admission to 2023-24 academic year. If you wish to drop a year, then you will have to take the MAT exam again in next academic year.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Yes, VIT Bhopal does offer scholarship based on MAT score. The waiver percentage depends on the score of the candidates in MAT. Below is the criteria:
| Criteria | Total Tuition Fee | Fee After Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| MAT with a score of 791 to 800 | INR 6.97 lakh | 100%-INR 0 |
| MAT with a score of 760 to 790 | INR 6.97 lakh | 50%-INR 3.48 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Depending on the admissions policies of the MES Institute of Management and Career Courses it is possible to get admitted to the MBA/PGDM programme without taking the MAT. MES Institute may take into account additional entrance examinations like CAT, XAT or their own entrance test even though many i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, you can get admission to the MBA/PGDM course at Pratibha Institute of Business Management (PIBM) without the MAT exam. PIBM accepts scores from several other entrance exams, including MAH MBA CET, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, and XAT.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
The result of MAT (Management Aptitude Test) usually comes out in 3-4 weeks after the test conducted for Aruna Manharlal Shah Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai under the umbrella of SGSJK. MAT scores for the December 2024 session are expected to be out by mid January 2025. Every candidate
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) result date for Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research (PIMSR) depends on the session. Here are some general MAT result release dates:
May phase: Results are released in June–July
September phase: Results are released in October
December phase: Results ar
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you can get admission to the MBA/PGDM programme at Matrix Business School, Pune, without MAT scores. The institute accepts various entrance exam scores, including CAT, CMAT, MAH MBA CET, and GMAT. As long as you have a valid score from one of these exams, you are eligible to apply. The selectio
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
es, you can get admission to the MBA/PGDM programme at Aruna Manharlal Shah Institute of Management and Research (AMSIMR) in Mumbai without taking the MAT exam, provided you qualify through one of the other accepted entrance tests. AMSIMR considers scores from various national and state-level exams
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
For general considerations, the MAT cut-offs for admission to MMS at St. Francis Institute of Management and Research SFIMAR, Mumbai happen to be around 70% to 75 % percentile. But still there exists a possibility that, they may change year-to-year based on the total candidates applying, the intake
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can get admission to the Master of Management Studies (MMS) course at Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management (LLIM) without taking the Management Admission Test (MAT). LLIM accepts scores from other entrance exams such as the CAT (Common Admission Test), MAH-MBA CET, XAT (Xavier Aptitude Te
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
St. Francis Institute of Management and Research (SFIMAR) accepts MAT scores for its admission to the MBA/PGDM programs. The dates of result for MAT are not specific for SFIMAR as they are released by the All India Management Association, which conducts the test. MAT is conducted several times a yea
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Can I get MBA scholarship based on MAT score at VIT Bhopal?