MAT Process

Candidates can fill the MAT application form through the official website of MAT . Here are the steps to do so :  1.Open official website of AIMA MAT. 2. Enter requires details for registration like Name, Phone Number, Email ID, Date of Birth and set a password. 3. Click on submit button.4. An OTP will be sent in the registered mobile number which you used just now to register.5. Verify phone number using the OTP. 6. New login will be sent in your email. 7. Select exam mode, exam date and other details8. Upload your documents like passport size photo and signature. 9. Select 5 MBA institutes of your preference. (choice declaration).10. Pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking. 11. In the next page add personal details, academic details, address, etc.12. Fill the remaining fields and the click on the declaration check box13. Submit the form to complete the process.To know more about the examination, refer to the official website. 

Most of the MBA colleges follow the same selection process, I. e. exam score, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Some colleges conduct written Ability Test (What) as well. The GD conducted group wise Each group has 8-10 aspirants who are given a topic to discuss. About 5-10 minutes are given to aspirants for preparing their argument and then the floor is thrown open for discussion. In a group discussion, the panelists adjudge the candidates ability to hold a discussion, lead a discussion and convince a group of people. In the What, candidates are given a topic to write short essay. The essay is usually of 200-300 words. Through What, the panelists check candidate's knowledge, clarity of thoughts and communication ability. In the PI round, candidates are adjudged upon their interpersonal skills, communication ability and overall personality. However, there may be slight difference in cut offs or weightage assigned to various selection criteria of the colleges. Candidates must check the admission process of each institute of their preference on their official website or call on help desk.

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.