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MAT 2024 registration process for December phase is over. Applications for MAT 2025 will commence in January 2025. The MAT application form is to be filled at the AIMA MAT website. MAT application form fee is INR 2,100 for single session. For two sessions, candidates have to pay INR 3,600. If a candidate wishes to appear for multiple sessions, he/she will have to register accordingly. Those who have appeared previously for MAT can also register again if they wish to improve their exam score. Read all about MAT registration and application process below.Â
Q: Â What is MAT application process?
Q: Â 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 |
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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: Â 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: Â What are the documents required for MAT application process?
MAT Application Process 2025: How to Apply?
MAT exam is conducted multiple times in a year. Candidates can choose to appear in MAT exam as per their preference of exam month and mode. They can also appear for the MAT 2025 exam in more than one session in the same academic year. Performance in the latest attempt will be considered for MBA admission. MAT application form 2025 can be filled by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official website of AIMA MAT
- Click on register option
- Enter Name, Phone Number, Email ID, State/City and set a password
- Confirm details and click on submit button
- An OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number
- Verify phone number using the OTP to confirm registration
- New login will be sent on registered email ID
- Select test mode, test date, test city and test details
- Upload a recent passport size photo and signature
- Select five MBA colleges of your preference
- Make the fee payment
- Add personal details, academic details, address, etc. in the next page
- Mention whether you've taken any other MBA entrance exam and the source of information about MAT
- Click the declaration check box to complete the process
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MAT Application Process: Photo and Signature Specifications
Candidates have to upload scanned copy of their passport size photograph and signature as per the following specifications for MAT exam registration:
Documents |
File Size |
Specifications |
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Photograph |
Between 10 and 50 KB |
Scanned copy of colour photograph (not more than six months old) in JPEG/JPG format only |
Signature |
Between 5 and 20 KB |
Scanned copy of signature in black or blue-ink pen only and in JPEG/JPG format only |
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Q: Â What are MAT eligibility criteria?
Since MAT is an entrance exam for post graduate level management courses, the minimum eligibility criteria for MAT exam is graduation. Candidate should have completed graduation in full-time or part-time mode in Arts, Commerce or Science from a recognised university. The eligibility criteria for MAT PBT, CBT and IBT are the same. Final year graduation students who will be giving their final exam or awaiting results are also eligible to appear in MAT. There is no minimum score requirement in MAT. Candidates need to have passing marks in graduation.
However, MBA colleges have the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation (45 per cent for SC/ST/PWD), thus candidates who aspire to pursue MBA need to ensure that they score a minimum of 50 per cent in graduation. SC/ST/PwD candidates need to have a minimum of 45 per cent in their Bachelor's degree programme. There is no age bar or appearing in MAT. Fresh graduates as well as working professionals can apply for MAT.
Q: Â In how many cities is MAT exam held?
Q: Â How will I know the address of my MAT test centre?
MAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAT 2024 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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18 Dec '24 - 22 Dec '24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card Download CBT 2 ONGOING |
22 Dec '24 | MAT 2024 CBT 2 |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
14 Dec '24 | MAT 2024 PBT |
10 Dec '24 - 14 Dec '24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card PBT Download |
07 Dec '24 | MAT 2024 CBT 1 |
What is MAT Application Fees?
MAT registration fee is same for all exam modes and can be paid online through credit card/debit card, net banking or mobile wallet. The fee is to be paid at the time of MAT registration. The fee amount is INR 2,100. Candidates must note that the MAT fees is non-refundable and they will have to pay for every session that they decide to appear for.
MAT Test Mode |
 MAT Fee (in INR) |
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IBT |
2,100 |
Single paper (either PBT or CBT) |
2,100 |
Both PBT & CBT |
3,600 |
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The MAT application fee is same for all exam modes. The fee amount to be paid is INR 2100 for every single attempt irrespective of the exam mode. If a candidate wishes to combine two attempts (e.g. IBT+IBT, PBT+CBT, IBT+PBT, IBT+CBT), then they will have to pay INR 1500 additionally. Those who opt for additional test will get the benefit of additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes.
If you wish to take the MAT exam in following combination, then you will have to pay INR 3,600.
For Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
or PBT+IBT
or PBT+CBT
or CBT+IBT
Q: Â How many MAT participating colleges can a test taker select in the MAT application form?
Q: Â Can I purchase MAT application form offline?
Documents Required for MAT Registration
Candidates have to upload a passport size photo and scanned signature in the MAT application form. For entering correct details in the MAT application form, candidates must keep the following documents by their side at the time of form filling:
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Graduation marksheet
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Class 12th marksheetÂ
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Class 10th marksheet
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Date of birth certificate
- Photo ID card
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Credit card/debit card/internet banking details
Q: Â How to select MAT test cities in the application form?
Q: Â Is there a difference between registration process of CBT, PBT and IBT modes of MAT?
Q: Â Do I need to fill separate forms for multiple MAT attempts?
For every MAT attempt in different phases you need to fill a separate form. However, if you are planning to go for more than one attempt in the same exam phase, they you can apply for a combination of two exam session.
Candidate can take MAT as:
- Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
- Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
- Paper Based Test (PBT) or
- Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
- Computer Based Test (CBT) or
- Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
- Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)
The MAT application form will be common and candidates will have to only mention their exam modes in it.
MAT Application Form Filling: Mistakes to Avoid
MAT application form cannot be edited once submitted. So, candidates must avoid the following error while filling up the exam form:
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Avoid spelling error in the name while filling in MAT registration form. It should be as per the date of birth certificate or Class 10 certificate.
- Select test city for PBT/CBT and test slot for IBT according to your convenience and availalabliity, as once selected the options will be considered final.
- There is no facility of form correction in MAT. Candidates cannot change their test city option after form submission. So, they must fill the form very carefully.
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Check fee payment status after making the payment to ensure the MAT application process is complete. The form will not get submitted without successful fee payment.
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Details such as email ID, phone number and address must be valid and functional as all the communication by AIMA will be done through phone and email.
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Upload scanned image and signature in the AIMA MAT form as per the dimensions specified to avoid error.
How to recover password for MAT login, if forgotten?
- Click on the link 'forgot password?' in the MAT login window.
- Provide e-mail address, mobile number, date of birth, etc. required to identify your application details.
- A link will be sent on the registered e-mail address, click on the link to recover your password for MAT exam.
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FAQs on MAT Registration and Application Process
Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAT Registration Process:
Q: Â Can I edit the MAT application form after submission?
Q: Â MAT and ATMA's dates are clashing. What should I do? Can I change MAT from CBT to PBT?
Q: Â How many MAT participating colleges can a test taker select in the MAT application form?
Q: Â 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.
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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 |
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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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Answered 4 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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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
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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
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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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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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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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