•  Content Creator : Ashmeet
• 08-08-2024

The MAT 2024 exam is being conducted across various sessions and modes, including MAT PBT, MAT CBT, and MAT IBT. The registration for the August 2024 session started on June 25, 2024. Get all the details about the MAT 2024 exam, including important dates, registration process, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern here.

MAT Exam

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) stands as a prominent standardized examination administered by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It serves as a pivotal gateway for individuals seeking admission to various management programs offered by prestigious business schools nationwide. Available in multiple modes including Computer-Based Test (CBT), Paper-Based Test (PBT), and Internet-Based Test (IBT), MAT accommodates diverse preferences and schedules, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of candidates. Covering areas such as Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, and Indian and Global Environment, the exam rigorously evaluates aptitude across key domains crucial for success in management roles.

MAT's frequency of administration, typically held four times a year in February, May, September, and December, provides ample opportunities for aspiring candidates to participate and showcase their abilities. Eligibility criteria require candidates to possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with final-year students also eligible to apply. The exam itself spans 2.5 hours, comprising 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with a marking scheme of one mark for each correct answer and a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response. MAT scores are widely accepted by a plethora of management institutes across India, making it a highly sought-after examination among management aspirants.

MAT 2024 Important Dates

Important Dates for MAT Exam 2024 - PBT (Paper-based Test)

Important Dates for MAT Exam 2024 - CBT (Computer-based Test)

Important Dates for MAT Exam 2024 - IBT (Internet-based Test)

MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university or its equivalent.
• Students who are in the final year of their bachelor's degree program are also eligible to appear for the MAT exam.

Professional Qualifications:

Individuals with CA (Chartered Accountant), CS (Company Secretary), or ICWA (Institute of Cost and Works Accountants) degrees can also take the MAT exam.

MAT 2024 Syllabus

• Language Comprehension:

This section covers topics such as Verbs, Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, and Reading Comprehension.

• Intelligence & Critical Reasoning:

It includes Analytical and Logical Reasoning topics such as Family Tree, Course of Action, Arrangement, Pie Chart, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Strong and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Syllogisms, and Graphs.

• Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency:

This section is divided into Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics include Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Caselets, Pie Charts, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison, and Data Sufficiency.

• Mathematical Skills:

Candidates need to study Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, and Modern Mathematics.

• Indian & Global Environment:

The General Knowledge section includes 40 questions on Current Affairs and static GK.

MAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Steps to Fill MAT 2024 Registration Form

• Visit the AIMA MAT website at mat.aima.in. 
• Enter your basic details and choose a password.
• Click on 'Register'.
• An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
• Use the OTP to verify your phone number and log in.
• Pay the application fee using a debit/credit card or net banking.
• Choose your preferred exam mode and select two test cities (for PBT/CBT).
• Complete the remaining fields in the application form.
• Upload your photo and signature in the specified format.
• Select five institutes to which AIMA will send your MAT score.
• Download a copy of the completed application form after submission.

Steps to Download MAT 2024 Admit Card

Admit cards for each of the three MAT exam modes are issued on different dates. Registered candidates can download their MAT 2024 admit card using their login credentials. Follow these steps to download your admit card:

• Visit the AIMA MAT website.
• Click on the 'Download Admit Card' option.
• Enter your login details.
• Once your dashboard opens, locate the admit card link.
• Download your admit card.

MAT 2024 Result

The results for the MAT 2024 exam will be declared in the first week of September. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check their results on the official AIMA MAT website. To access their results, they will need to log in using their credentials. The results will provide detailed information on the candidates' performance, including their scores and percentile rankings. This information is crucial for candidates as it will help them in the admission process to various management programs across participating institutions.

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