MAT Exam 2024 (PBT, CBT, IBT): Check Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result, Cut Off

Management Aptitude Test 2024 ( MAT )

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MAT 2024 exam for December session will be held in CBT and PBT modes. MAT 2024 registration last date is December 15, 2024. Know all about MAT exam 2024 here including dates, registration, eligibility, fees, syllabus, pattern, cut offs and admission.

MAT exam 2024

All about MAT exam 2024

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. 

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MAT 2024 exam dates are December 7, 14 and 22, 2024. MAT registration process 2024 is ongoing and candidates can register for the MAT 2024 exam till December 15, 2024. Admit cards will be released session wise on different dates. In Decenber session, there will be 1 PBT and 2 CBTs. Know here all about MAT exam here. 

Q:   Which are the top colleges for MAT score 70-80 percentile?

A:
MAT score is accepted by lot of MBA colleges across India. Candidates can find a college of their percentile range among the 800 MBA colleges that accept MAT score. If you have scored in the MAT percentile range of 70-80 percentile, you can seek admission in the following colleges. These are some of the popular MBA college that accept MAT score of 70-80 percentile. Institute of Business Management and Technology Jaypee Business School EMPI Business School Delhi School of Business FIIB Delhi Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Usha and Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management SCMS Cochin School of Business IES Management Colleges and Research Centre Mumbai Globsyn Business School, Kolkata Calcutta Business School, Kolkata GITAM School of International Business Visakhapatnam GITMA Hyderabad Business School Hyderabad Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies Mumbai Rajalakshami School of Business Chennai ABBS Bangalore.

Q:   Who decides MAT cut off percentiles for admission?

A:
The participating colleges decide MAT cut off for admission to their MBA/PGDM programmes. Generally, the top MBA colleges' cut off range is around 90-95 percentile. Cut offs of Tier 2 colleges is usually between the range of 80-90 percentile and for Tier 3 it is 50-70 percentile. These cut offs are determined by the colleges on the basis of certain parameters and may change year on year. The three main factors that determine MAT cut off are listed below: 1. Difficulty level of MAT exam 2. Total number of students applying 3. Seat intake capacity of any institute 4. Previous year's cut offs Admission to MBA/PGDM courses through MAT is based on the cut offs. This is the standard procedure for MBA Admission in private B-schools and top government institutes as well. MAT being a national level MBA entrance exam follows the same process.

Q:   Am I eligible to get admission in MBA with less than 50% marks in graduation? Am I eligible to give MAT?

A:
Yes, you are eligible, Management education has witnessed a paradigm shift in recent years owing to the changing business landscape and rising demand for skilled and competent business professionals. The University School of Business USB, one of the Tops and Best MBA Colleges in Punjab, India, understands the need of identifying and nurturing the budding Management professionals in accordance to the changes taking place in the corporate world in terms of competencies and employability quotients. Some of the key competencies developed in an MBA aspirant at the University School of Business USB, Chandigarh University include Cognitive competence, logical and analytical thinking, critical evaluation, team leading and management, social and behavioral skills, and data analytics, among others. The curriculum for MBA at the University School of Business USB is designed after gap analysis based on the previous year's PO attainment and thorough research on the industry requirements, and feedback from the key stakeholders. Various reports from research forums and agencies working on higher education research like World Economic Forum, McKinsey's Global Reports, and Harvard Business Review, among others, were reviewed in order to understand and identify the key skills expected by the industry in the coming future. University School of Business USB Best MBA College in Punjab, India, offers two years full-time Master of Business Administration MBA degree programme. This is a dual specialisation programme. The department has an impeccable placement record for MBA students at decent packages of up to 28 LPA with well-known brands of varied industries. CU is Ranked 45th in the Management category in NIRF, 2021, 2nd among emerging B Schools of India TOI, AAA Rankings by careers 360, AA+ Ranking by digital learning.

MAT Exam Highlights 2024

MAT exam is an MCQ-based test which was conducted for 2.5 hours till now. The exam duration has been reduced to 2 hours in 2024. Check key highlights of MAT exam 2024:

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

CBT

PBT

IBT

Exam Fees

INR 2,100

Exam Purpose

Admission to 800 MBA Colleges in India (approx.)

No. of Test Cities

PBT Mode - 27

CBT Mode - 26

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MAT Eligibility Criteria

To apply for MAT 2024 exam, aspirants have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • The candidate should be a graduate in any stream from a recognised university or equivalent.
  • Students in final year of bachelor’s degree course can also appear in MAT.
  • Candidates having CACSor ICWA degree can also take the MAT exam exam.

Also read: Eligibility criteria for MAT exam

MAT Exam 2024: Important Dates

 MAT December 2024 session will have one PBT and 2 CBTs. Check the MAT December exam dates 2024 below:

MAT Test Mode

MAT 2024 Dates

MAT Registration Ends

Availability of MAT 2024 Admit Card

CBT - 1

7-Dec-24

30-Nov-24

3-Dec-24

PBT

14-Dec-24

7-Dec-24

10-Dec-24

CBT - 2

22-Dec-24

15-Dec-24

18-Dec-24

MAT 2024 Registration and Application Process

MAT application forms for PBT, CBT and IBT can be filled at the official website of 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

MAT exam fee is INR 2,100. The fee is to be paid online through credit/debit card or net banking:

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

Q:   How is the MAT score and percentile calculated?

A:
MAT score calculation is based on marks obtained in the five section- Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency and Intelligence and Critical Reasoning. The score of Indian & Global Environment section is not taken into consideration for MAT percentile calculation, so candidates need not worry about it. Know the MAT marking scheme below: MAT composite score is presented in the range of 199-801. Each question carries one mark for correct attempt. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect attempt. 0 marks is awarded for unanswered questions. Scores of the four sections are reported on a scale of 0-100. The MAT Composite Score is reported on a scale of 199 to 801. MAT percentile is calculated based on the formula which takes into consideration performance of each candidate versus all candidates.

Q:   Which are the top colleges for MAT score 50-60 percentile?

A:
MAT score is accepted by a lot of private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Some of the popular MBA colleges which accept MAT score in the range of 50-60 percentile are listed below. Admission process of these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . School of Management Sciences Varanasi Greater Noida Institute of Management Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies Mumbai International Institute of Business Studies Kolkata St Josephs Institute of Management Trichy Development Management Institute Patna Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Harihar Rajalakshmi School of Business Chennai Gurunanak Institute of Management Studies Mumbai Madhya Pradesh Birla Institute of Management Bangalore MITCON Institute of Management Pune Vyasa Business School Bangalore GRG School of Management Studies Coimbatore Jagan Institute of Management Studies Jaipur Vanguard Business School Bangalore.

Q:   What is the minimum no. of questions that I attempt in the MAT exam to score 85 percentile?

A:
Number of Questions in MAT as per the sections are - Language Comprehension - 40 Mathematical Skills - 40 Data Analysis and Sufficiency - 40 Intelligence and Critical Reasoning - 40 Indian and Global Environment - 40 Total = 200 questions 120-130 correctly answered questions will get you around 85 percentile. But it's just a speculation, percentile score also depends on the difficulty level of paper. The number of students attending the exam and scores obtained by other students.

Q:   What is the MAT cut-off required for Doon University?

A:

There is no specified MAT cut-off for Doon University. However, some say that a score of around 85 is a safe bet. Others say that the passing percentile is between 20 and 30. 

Doon University admits students based on entrance exams. The university publishes a cutoff/merit list after exam results are announced. 

Doon University has no cutoff criteria, but applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 50%. For example, to be eligible for the School of Management's BBA/MBA Integrated/B. Com program, applicants must have passed 10+2 with 50%. 

The MAT composite score is given on a scale of 199 to 801. Scores below 200 are reported as 199 and scores above 800 are reported as 801.

Q:   When are MAT result and cut offs released for all sessions?

A:
AIMA MAT releases the results phase wise. The exam is held in multiple sessions in February, May, September and December phases. So the results are released for all the sessions of a particular phase on the same day. The MAT February result of all sessions are released in March. The MAT May results are released in June and the MAT September result is released in October and MAT December results are released in January. Candidates who appear for the exam, can download their scorecard for their exam session from the AIMA MAT website. AIMA does not release cut offs for admission through MAT. It has no role in the MAT cut off determination. The participating institutes determine MAT cut offs on their own and as per their selection parameters and criteria.

MAT Exam Pattern 2024

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:

Features

Details

Exam modes

CBT, PBT, IBT

MAT sections

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

Total number of questions

200

150

Exam duration

150 minutes

120 minutes

Total marks

200

150

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 2024 Syllabus

Language Comprehension: This section of MAT 2024 syllabus includes 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: Topics included in this section include 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 is divided into – Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics to study include Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.

Mathematical Skills: In this section, candidates have to study 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. 

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MAT Exam Preparation 2024

MAT exam preparation is easy if you know in which phase you want to take the exam. About 3-6 months are good enough to prepare for MAT. If you are planning to appear for MAT 2024 exam, start preparing for it now. Given below are some MAT preparation articles:

MAT Mock Test 

Attempt this free MAT Mock Test by Shiksha to know your preparation level, speed and accuracy. 

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MAT Admit Card 2024

MAT admit cards of all the three modes are different and issued on different dates. Registered candidates can download their MAT admit card 2024 by using their login credentials. Check the steps to download MAT 2024 admit card.

  • Go to AIMA-MAT website
  • Click on download admit card option
  • Enter login details
  • Dashboard will open
  • Locate admit card link and download

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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

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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 2024 batch.

MBA College

MAT cut off 2024 (percentile)

Amity Business School, Noida

90  

Christ University Bengaluru

80-90

BIMTECH Greater Noida

80-90

SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai

80-90

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi

80-90

Indus Business Academy

80-90

Institute of Management Studies (IMS)

80-90

IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise

80-90

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow

80-90

New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)

80-85

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management

80-85

IES Management College and Research Centre

80-85

ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

80-85

Top Colleges Accepting MAT Exam Score

Given below is the list of some of the popular colleges accepting MAT score for admission to their MBA programmes:

MAT Colleges

Amity University

ABBS School of Management

Dr. D.Y. Patil B School, Pune 

EIILM

ITM University

Unitedworld School of Business

GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research

IILM University

OP Jindal Global University

SRM University

Christ University

Alliance University

GITAM Institute of Management

Jain University

JIMS Rohini

Taxila Business School, Jaipur

*MBA colleges listed in the table are not in any particular order or rating.

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FAQs on MAT 2024

Q: When MAT exam will be held in 2024?

A: MAT 2024 exam will be held multiple times. The first phase exams were conducted in February and March 2024. The second phase was conducted in May and June, and the third phase was conducted in August 2024. MAT December dates 2024 have been announced and registration has started.

Q: Is MAT conducted four times in a year?

A: MAT is conducted multiple times in year, in four phases. The exam is conducted in February, May, August and December. In every month, there are 5-6 exam sessions. Candidates can register and appear in the exam as per their preference of date and exam mode.

Q: How to apply for MAT 2024?

A: MAT registration process in online. Candidates can apply for the exam at the AIMA MAT website. They need to create a login ID by filling the registration form. Once the registration is completed, they can login with the ID and password to fill the application form and pay the fees.

Q: Can I crack MAT exam in 3 months?

A: MAT is an easy exam so yes it is possible to crack it in 3 months. However, if you are unfamiliar with the topics included in the MAT syllabus, then you cannot crack it in 3 months. Those who have appeared for MAT before or have appeared for any other MBA entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, etc., can crack MAT in three months.

Q: What is the fees of MAT exam?

A: MAT exam fee is INR 2100 per exam mode. The fee is to be paid at the time of application from submission. Candidates can pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking. The exam fee is non refundable and there is no option of form correction in MAT, thus candidates are advised to fill the MAT application form without errors.

Q: How many times can I appear in MAT exam?

A: A candidate can appear for the MAT exam any number of times they want. The score of latest attempt is taken into consideration for MBA admission. For every MAT attempt, candidates need to fill a fresh application form and pay the fees.

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