MAT 2024 Exam: Registrations, Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Offs
MAT 2024 registration process for May 2024 phase is underway. Candidates interested in appearing for the exam can fill the application online at AIMA MAT website. To fill the MAT form, candidate will have to create a login ID. Those who have appeared for MAT before can use their existing ID to fill the MAT application form again. In the May 2024 phase of MAT, there will be one CBT, one PBT and three IBTs. Registration process for all three modes is same. Read below all about MAT 2024.
What is MAT Exam?
Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses at 800+ B-schools in India. The exam is conducted in multiple sessions in four phases – February, May, September and December.
MAT exam is conducted in offline (Paper Based Test or PBT), online (Computer Based Test or CBT) and remote proctored (Internet Based Test or IBT) modes. MAT fees, exam pattern and syllabus for all three modes are same but admit card and exam dates are different. Candidates can take multiple attempts in any mode of their choice. However, they have to register for each session separately. The score of the last MAT test will be taken into consideration for admission.
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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29 Mar ’24 – 16 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Registration IBT 1 ONGOING |
29 Mar ’24 – 19 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Registration Process CBT ONGOING |
29 Mar ’24 – 21 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Registration IBT 2 ONGOING |
29 Mar ’24 – 28 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Registration IBT 3 ONGOING |
29 Mar ’24 – 28 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Registration Process PBT ONGOING |
18 May ’24 – 19 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card Download IBT 1 |
19 May ’24 | MAT 2024 IBT 1 |
23 May ’24 – 24 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card Download IBT 2 |
23 May ’24 – 26 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card Download CBT |
24 May ’24 | MAT 2024 IBT 2 |
26 May ’24 | MAT 2024 CBT |
30 May ’24 – 31 May ’24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card Download IBT 3 |
30 May ’24 – 02 Jun ’24 | MAT 2024 Admit Card PBT Download |
31 May ’24 | MAT 2024 IBT 3 |
02 Jun ’24 | MAT 2024 PBT |
MAT 2024: Exam Highlights
MAT is one of the easiest MBA entrance exams in India. It is the most student friendly exam as well. Candidates can attempt it mutliple times and crack this exam with basic preparation. Given below are the key highlights of MAT exam 2024 that candidates must know before applying for it:
MAT Exam Features | MAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
MAT Full Form | Management Aptitude Test |
Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Frequency | Multiple times a year |
Exam Mode | CBT, PBT and IBT |
Exam Duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
MAT Exam Syllabus |
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Language | English |
MAT Exam Fees | INR 2,100 |
Exam Purpose | Admission to 800+ MBA Colleges in India (approx.) |
No. of Test Cities |
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Exam Website | https://mat.aima.in/ |
Exam Helpdesk No. | 011 – 24645100 / 011 – 24617354 / 011 – 43128100 |
MAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
For appearing in the MAT exam 2024, aspirants have to fulfill certain academic requirements fixed by the examination agency. Given below are the eligibility criteria for MAT exam 2024:
Candidates should have completed graduation or equivalent degree from a recognised university.
- Final year graduation students awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for MAT 2024.
- There is no minimum score requirement for MAT. Candidates with passing marks can appear for the exam.
Candidates who have completed a professional degree such as CA, CS or ICWA are also eligible to apply for the MAT exam.
MAT Registration Process 2024
The MAT application process is same for all the three exam modes – PBT, CBT and IBT. Candidates can apply for their preferred exam mode and session at the AIMA website. Check below the process to apply for MAT exam:
- Open AIMA-MAT website in a new browser: https://mat.aima.in/
- Enter name, date of birth, email ID, mobile phone number, state, city, test mode and a password
- Click on ‘register’ to create a login account
- In the next page, select preferred test mode (CBT, PBT, IBT) test cities and five B-Schools
- Make fee payment of INR 2,100 via debit/credit card, net banking or e-wallet
- Fill the MAT 2024 exam application form with relevant information
- Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
- Fill the remaining fields and click on submit
- An acknowledgement will be shared in email
MAT Exam Pattern 2024
MAT exam pattern has been revised in 2024. This year, both exam duration and number of questions have been reduced. Candidates must take a look at the below table for MAT 2024 exam pattern highlights:
MAT Exam Features | Details |
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Exam modes | CBT, PBT, IBT |
Exam duration | 120 minutes |
MAT sections |
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Number of questions | 150 |
Number of questions section-wise | 30 |
Total marks | 150 |
Marking scheme | +1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
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