MAT Exam Day Guidelines 2024: Dos and Don'ts for PBT/CBT

Management Aptitude Test 2024 ( MAT )

3 mins read3.4K Views8.3K Comments

Registration: 24 Dec '24 - 2 Mar '25

Vipra
Vipra Shrivastava
Senior Manager - Content
Updated on Dec 6, 2024 15:48 IST

Appearing for MAT 2024 exam this December? Go through important the MAT exam day guidelines as well as dos and don'ts to follow at the exam centre. 

MAT exam dos and don'ts

MAT exam is conducted in three modes – Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper Based Test (PBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT). While CBT and PBT are conducted at designated exam centres in IBT mode, candidates can take the test from home on any desktop or laptop with camera.

For taking the MAT 2024 exam in CBT or PBT mode, candidates have to follow certain guidelines prescribed by the AIMA against candidate impersonation, cheating and other mal-practices. MAT 2024 exam for December 2024 will be held on December 7 (CBT), December 14 (PBT) and December 22, 2024 (CBT). Candidates appearing for the Decembe 8 CBT session, must know the important guideline to follow on the MAT exam day.

Explore colleges based on MAT

Gurgaon
#11 NIRF
₹8.25 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges
Mumbai
#20 NIRF
₹9.5 L
Ranked in the top 50 by NIRF
Noida
#29 NIRF
₹6.4 L - 13.8 L
Ranked in the top 50 by NIRF
Jalandhar
#38 NIRF
₹8 L - 10 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Ghaziabad
#35 NIRF
NA
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges
Bangalore
#60 NIRF
₹4.8 L - 8.6 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges
Noida
#45 NIRF
₹14.75 L - 15.75 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges
Dehradun
#59 NIRF
₹7.17 L
Ranked in the top 100 by NIRF
Mumbai
#63 NIRF
₹11.69 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges
Bhubaneswar
#62 NIRF
₹3 L - 7 L
In Top 10 %ile by Average Salary of MBA Colleges
View allCollections

There are several guidelines that need to be followed by the candidates on the exam day. Not following the MAT guidelines may cost them dearly, even result in cancellation of candidature. MAT 2024 exam test takers will have to take the test under CCTV surveillance. So ahead of the MAT exam day, check below some important MAT 2024 exam day guidelines and dos and don’ts that will prevent any unnecessary hassle at the test centre.

Q:   What are the MAT exam dates 2024?

A:

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?

A:
The address of MAT test centre will be mentioned in the admit card only, which means candidates will know the venue/location of their MAT test centre only after they downloading their MAT admit card. The exam authorities will not share the details of any exam centre before the release of the MAT admit card. The MAT CBT and MAT PBT are held in separate cities and the centre is allotted to candidates in the first city of preference as mentioned in the MAT application form. Thus, candidates already know the city in which they will be allotted the test centre. The MAT admit card is released at least two days before the exam so that candidates can download it on time and check the exact location of the test centre allotted to them to make arrangement for the exam day. If any student belongs to a rural area and their MAT test centre falls in a city, they can make arrangements beforehand if they know to which city they have to go for appearing in the exam.

Q:   What are the items/documents to carry on the MAT exam day?

A:
On the MAT exam day, PBT and CBT candidates have to visit the examination centre well prepared. Apart from carrying two hard copies of the MAT admit card, they need to also carry a photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. The documents that are included in the list of approve IDs are: 1. Aadhaar Card 2. PAN Card 3. Voter ID Card 4. Passport 5. Driving License 6. University ID Candidates have to carry the original copy of any of these IDs to the exam centre for identification process. IBT mode candidates are also required to present any of these IDs for identification to remote proctored mode. Candidates belonging to PwD category have to carry PwD and scribe certificates too on the exam day. Any candidate suffering from any medical condition which requires them to eat or have medicine during the exam, has to carry a Certificate regarding the same issued by a competent authority. Apart from the documents, candidate are required to carry blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet and filling the OMR sheet (PBT mode). No other stationary item will be allowed inside the MAT exam centre.

Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates

XAT

LIVE
IRMASAT 2025 Last Date of Appl...

8 Jan '25

SNAP 2024 result announcement

8 Jan '25

XGMT registration

26 Aug '24 - 10 Jan '25

NMAT 2024 Registration Window ...

5 Jan '25 - 10 Jan '25

MICAT (II) registration process

25 Nov '24 - 11 Jan '25

CMAT 2025 city intimation slip

17 Jan '25

MU BAAT 2025 Round 2 Registration

11 Dec '24 - 21 Jan '25

BET 2025 Round 2 Submission De...

21 Jan '25

MAH CET 20245 registration process

25 Dec '24 - 25 Jan '25

MAT Exam Day Guidelines - Dos

  • Individual reporting time will be given to every student to prevent crowding at the exam centre entry gate. Reach the MAT exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the MAT 2024 admit card.
  • Carry a colour print out of your MAT 2024 admit card, and original copy of the photo ID. The MAT admit card can be downloaded from AIMA MAT website until the exam day. However, it is advised that candidates download their admit cards as soon as they are released to check errors and rectification of the same in time.
  • It is mandatory for all MAT test takers to carry a valid photo identification proof. Check below the list of documents that considered as valid photo id proof for the test day.
    • Passport
    • Voter ID card
    • Aadhaar card
    • PAN card
    • Driving license
    • Employer ID card
    • College ID card
  • At the entry gate, the MAT staff will check MAT admit card and photo ID. Candidates will be frisked for security purpose.
  • No personal belongings including bags, mobile phones, watches, books, wallets, electronic gadgets, notebooks, etc. will be allowed inside the exam centre. So, carry only what is needed.
  • Candidates need to carry only a blue ballpoint pen as stationary for signing the attendance sheet. For PBT mode, they must carry two pens to fill the OMR sheet.

Also Read:

MAT Exam Day Guidelines - Don’ts

  • After security frisking, the invigilator will sign the MAT 2024 admit card of each test taker. No test taker should sign on their admit card before this process.
  • Candidates should avoid any kind of unfair practices inside the exam centre. In case, any candidate is found breaking the code of conduct, they will be strictly penalized.
  • Carrying rough sheet/sheets inside the exam hall is strictly prohibited. Sheets for rough work will be provided inside the test lab.
  • Do not carry electronic items such as phones, watches, bluetooth device, ear phones, pager, ipad, etc.
  • For PBT mode exam, students will be provided OMR sheets to answer all the questions. Candidates heve to mark the correct option in the given field only. 
  • Do not create problems for the staff at the time of identification and frisking. Cooperate with them. You may be barred from the exam for unruly behavior.

Q:   How will I know about MAT GD/PI schedule?

A:
The MBA institute will send Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview . PI letter to each candidate who had selected the institute in MAT application form upon their selection based on MAT cut offs. The candidate should keep checking their email ID mentioned in MAT application form. The letters/emails have GD/PI dates, time and venue mentioned on it along with other details related to the GD/PI process. If a candidate wishes to apply at college other than the ones they had selected in the MAT form, then they should visit the website of their desired MBA college and check the application schedule. Once they will fill the application form, they will be informed about the GD/PI schedule via email. Candidates must keep handy the MAT admit card, MAT scorecard, academic certificates, passport size colored photographs, original and requisite fee amount for admission on the day of Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Q:   MAT and ATMA's dates are clashing. What should I do? Can I change MAT from CBT to PBT?

A:
Yes, you can change from CBT to PBT for either MAT or ATMA. You need to check the official website of the respective exam and go to the candidate login portal. From there, you can select the option to change the mode of exam from CBT to PBT. However, please note that the option to change the mode of exam may have a deadline, so it is advisable to check the official website and make the necessary changes as soon as possible. Please upvote if it was helpful.

Q:   What are the dates for MAT 2025 exam?

A:

MAT 2025 exam schedule has been announced for February session. In February MAT will be conducted in CBT and PBT mode. Registration process for the same began from December 24, 2024. Check MAT 2025 exam dates below:

MAT 2025 February PBT (PAPER BASED TEST)

PBT registration last date

March 2, 2025

MAT PBT admit card release

March 5, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards)

MAT PBT Date

March 9, 2025

 

MAT 2025 February CBT (COMPUTER BASED TEST)

CBT registration last date

March 9, 2025

MAT CBT admit card release

March 17, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards)

MAT CBT date

March 23, 2025

Read More:

Check MAT Cut offs and predict calls from colleges accepting MAT score for admission. Check Fees, Placement Reviews, Admission, Shortlist Criteria and Eligibility of all MAT participating colleges by clicking the link below:

Predict MAT Admission Calls
About the Author
author-image
Vipra Shrivastava
Senior Manager - Content

Vipra is a massive Breaking Bad fan. When not watching crime drama series, she spends time in updating the list of places she wants to visit and people she wants to meet, but she is happiest in the company of dogs. ... Read Full Bio

Download Important Dates for MBA/PGDM Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

5 Jan '25

XAT 2025 Exam

Jan '25

XAT 2025 response sheet releas...

5 Jan '25 -

10 Jan '25

NMAT 2024 Scheduling Window (s...

5 Jan '25 -

10 Jan '25

NMAT 2024 Registration Window ...

19 Dec '24

CAT 2024 result announcement

3 Dec '24 -

5 Dec '24

CAT 2024 answer key challenge

Feb '25

IBSAT 2024 Selection Process (...

28 Dec '24 -

29 Dec '24

IBSAT 2024 Exam

17 Jan '25

CMAT 2025 city intimation slip

20 Jan '25

CMAT 2025 admit card download

8 Jan '25

SNAP 2024 result announcement

21 Dec '24

SNAP 2024 session 3

25 Dec '24 -

25 Jan '25

MAH CET 20245 registration pro...

Mar '25

MAH MBA CET 2025

25 Nov '24 -

11 Jan '25

MICAT (II) registration proces...

22 Jan '25

MICAT (II) admit card download

17 Oct '24 -

5 Dec '24

IIFT 2025 registration and app...

Jan '25

TANCET Registration Dates

Feb '25

TANCET Admit Card Download

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 6 days ago

The MAT cutoff to join MBA programs at N.M.D College is always different year after year, which depends upon the number of students who appear for the test and the number of seats in the respective program. Typically, one who scores between 60-70 percent or more in MAT can be taken into consideratio

...more

H

Hanshika Baswal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The college accept many entrance exams like MAT, XAT GMAT, CAT, CMAT etc. admission process is conducted through the centralised admission process of the directorate of technical education.

For MAT 2025 exam, registration deadline is March 2.

For XAT 2025 exam, exam date is on Jan 5th. 

For CMAT 2025 e

...more

V

Vijay S

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

No, you cannot join the Adani Institute of Digital Technology Management (AIDTM) PGDM programme without an entrance exam, including the MAT: 

Entrance exams

AIDTM accepts national-level management entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, and ATMA. 

Selection process-:

Admission is based on merit,

...more

s

subrat nanda

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week ago

MAT 2024 registration for August is over. The next phase of exams will be held in December 2024. The schedule 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 pr

...more

T

Taru Taneja

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

MAT 2025 exam schedule has been announced for February session. In February MAT will be conducted in CBT and PBT mode. Registration process for the same began from December 24, 2024. Check MAT 2025 exam dates below:

MAT 2025 February PBT (PAPER BASED TEST)

PBT registration last date

March 2, 2025

MAT PBT admit card release

March 5, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards)

MAT PBT Date

March 9, 2025

 

MAT 2025 February CBT (COMPUTER BASED TEST)

CBT registration last date

March 9, 2025

MAT CBT admit card release

March 17, 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards)

MAT CBT date

March 23, 2025

M

Manisha Singh

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

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:

CriteriaTotal Tuition FeeFee After Scholarship
MAT with a score of 791 to 800INR 6.97 lakh100%-INR 0
MAT with a score of 760 to 790INR 6.97 lakh50%-INR 3.48 lakh

N

Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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

...more

L

Lakshmi Sudhakar Siriguba

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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.

A

ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks 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

...more

K

Kunal Lalwani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks 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

...more

A

Anurag Shivam

Contributor-Level 10