MAT 2024 exam for December session will be held in CBT and PBT modes. MAT CBT 1 will be conducted tomorrow (December 7) Candidates appearing for the MAT in this session can read this article to know the important guideline and checklist for the exam day.
MAT 2024 exam will be conducted tomorrow in CBT mode at several exam centres across India. At the MAT test centres, candidates will have to follow certain rules to ensure that the test is conducted in a fair manner. There will be candidate identification, document verification, entry and exit guidelines, etc. Thus, candidates must make a MAT exam day checklist a day before the exam to remember the do’s and don’ts at the test centres.
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Q: What are the MAT exam dates 2024?
MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates will be announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates will be allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT December 2024 dates are given below:
MAT Test Mode | MAT Test Date | MAT Registration Ends | Availability of MAT 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 |
Q: How will I know the address of my MAT test centre?
Q: What are the items/documents to carry on the MAT exam day?
1. MAT Admit Card 2024
Candidates must carry two copies of their MAT admit card to the exam centres as without it, no candidate will be given entry to the venue. MAT 2024 admit card can be downloaded from the AIMA MAT website until the exam day. Candidates must check that their MAT 2024 admit card has the following information mentioned on it:
- Candidate's name
- Application number and roll number
- Candidate’s photo and signature
- Exam mode and timings
- Exam centre name and location
- Reporting time
- Instructions for the exam day
The candidates must present the MAT admit card and photo ID at the entry point to gain entry.
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2. Check MAT Exam Centre Location
Candidates should check the location of their MAT 2024 exam centre allotted to them (mentioned on the admit card) at least two to three days before the exam date. This will prevent the candidates from getting late for the exam. MAT exam timing is 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. Candidates must reach the MAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned in their admit card for a no-hassle entry.
3. Reporting at the MAT Exam Centre
- Candidates should report at their allotted MAT exam centres at the exact time mentioned in their admit card for document verification and frisking.
- The entry to examination hall will begin at least 45 minutes before the exam timing. Follow the instructions of exam centre authorities for seating arrangements, etc.
- Reporting time will be mentioned in the MAT 2024 admit card. Candidates must reach the examination centre accordingly.
- Gates will be closed 30 minute before the exam commencement, thus candidates must make sure they reach the MAT test centre on time.
4. Carry One Valid ID Proof
Candidates must carry one photo ID issued by the Government of India along with their admit card for MAT exam. They have to carry original and one photocopy of the photo ID. Given below is the list of photo IDs accepted as valid proof for MAT exam:
- Aadhaar Card/UID Number
- Passport
- Driving License
- Voter ID card
- PAN Card
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5. Carry a Blue Ball-Point Pen
- Candidates appearing for MAT exam in PBT or CBT mode are required to carry only a ball-point pen (blue or black).
- For PBT mode, the exam centre official will give OMR sheet and question paper and the candidates can do the rough work at the space provided on the question paper itself.
- For CBT mode exam, the invigilator will provide blank sheet for rough work/calculations. The rough sheet has to be returned to the invigilator before exit.
6. Do Not Carry Electronic/Technical Devices
Candidates must not carry any technical/electronic items such as mobile phones, earphones/headphones, calculators basic/scientific and wrist watch to the MAT exam centre because these items are prohibited. Bags, study material should be left outside the exam centre. There will be no facility of keeping personal belongings of candidates inside the exam centres, so the candidates are advised to carry only the pen, valid ID proof and copies of MAT 2024 admit card.
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