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. The MAT 2024 are scheduled from Feb 24 to March 10, 2024 and December. Qualifying candidates are eligible for admission to 800+ B-schools accepting MAT scores.
MAT 2024 Admit Card for February cycle will be issued online after two day of closing registration window.
The MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is a standardized entrance exam conducted since 1988 that aids business schools (B-schools) screen students for admission to MBA and management programs.
Any Business school – National or international, can consider the MAT entrance test score as an admission input based on the scorecards issued to the applicants.
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The MAT 2024 exam dates will fall from 24 February to 10 March 2024. The test will take place in four stages. There will be several MAT PBT, MAT CBT, and MAT IBT sessions in each phase. Mat Registration 2024 for February is currently open. MAT PBT exam has been administered for the February phase. The MAT 2024 exam dates for the CBT is March 5, 2024. For this phase, there will be three MAT IBTs. Candidates may submit more than one application for a MAT attempt, but they will need to pay the fees for each attempt.
Type of MAT Exam
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Last Date to Apply
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Admit Card Release Date
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Exam Date
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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February 20, 2024
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February 22, 2024 (5 PM onwards)
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February 25, 2024 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)
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Computer Based Test (CBT) at Exam Centres
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March 5, 2024
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March 8, 2024
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March 10, 2024
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Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-1 (IBT-1)
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February 21, 2024
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February 22, 2024
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February 24, 2024
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Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-2 (IBT-2)
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February 29, 2024
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March 1, 2024
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March 3, 2024
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Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-3 (IBT-3)
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March 5, 2024
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March 6, 2024
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March 8, 2024
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Feb MAT 2024 Registration Fees
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For 1 MAT Exam: Rs.2100
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For 2 MAT Exams: Rs.3300
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For 3 MAT Exams: Not Allowed
|
The MAT exam is a 2.5-hour multiple-choice question exam. Check out the MAT 2024 Exam Highlights given below:
Event Details | Specifications |
---|---|
Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test |
Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
Exam Frequency | Multiple times a year |
Mode of Exam | CBT, PBT and IBT |
Exam Duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
Language | English |
Exam Purpose | Admission to 800+ MBA Colleges in India (approx.) |
Exam Helpdesk No. | 011 - 24645100 / 011 - 24617354 / 011 - 43128100 |
Official Website | https://bit.ly/MAT2k21s |
The eligibility criteria to apply for MAT. Candidates please check the eligibility criteria before applying for the test and it also varies institute wise.
MAT 2024 Application Form can be accessible in online mode on the official website, https://mat.aima.in/.
Step 1: Visit the Website (Register/Signup)
Step 2: Fill the General Information (Enter the personal details:- Name, Date of Birth, Examination Category, Gender, Father's name, Mother's name, Address and Religion) and press the 'Register' button.
Step 3: After new user registration, candidates will receive their user ID and password on the registered email ID and phone number
Step 4: Log in again with the account credentials to fill MAT Application form.
Step 5: Upload Scanned Images (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression)
Step 6: Fill the Qualification Details
Step 7: Course Selection Form (Exam category and Exam course)
Step 8: Selection of MAT Test city
Step 9: Application Fee Payment
The admit card for the MAT 2024 for PBT and IBT 1 will be issued on February 22, 2024 on the official website, https://mat.aima.in/
Candidates can download the admit card by using their MAT login ID and Password till the day of the exam. Candidates needs to carry the Admit Card on the examination day.
It is compulsory to carry a printed copy of the MAT admit card 2024 on the day of the MAT test. Without a MAT 2024 admit card, applicants would not be permitted to enter the examination hall. Along with the MAT hall ticket, applicants have carry a copy of photo ID proof.
MAT admit card 2024 release date (PBT) | February 22, 2024 |
MAT 2024 admit card release time (PBT) | 5:00 pm |
MAT 2024 admit card download link | Available in candidates dashboard |
Inconsistency in MAT Admit Card 2024
Should there be any disparity in the information provided on the MAT Admit Card, the candidate is to promptly get in touch with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue. You may encounter difficulties on the day of the exam if you fail to notify the authorities in advance.
In the following situations, you can get in touch with the relevant authorities:
• If there is any spelling mistake on admit card is incorrect
• If the MAT hall ticket indicates an inaccurate PwD/DA status,
• If a test city other than the one selected at MAT Registration is assigned
• If the admission card does not display your photo
• If your registration was successful but you are not able to download your admission card
Eligibility to Obtain MAT Admit Card 2024:
On the scheduled date announced by AIMA until the MAT exam day, all provisionally registered candidates who have successfully registered, applied for, and paid the MAT exam fee for the computer-based MAT, paper-based test, will be able to obtain their MAT Admit Card from the AIMA website link.
Admit card specifically for the MAT CBT, PBT, and IBT exams:
For candidates who have chosen to take the computer-based, paper-based, or IBT MAT exams, AIMA uploads a specific MAT admit card. The candidate's name, form number, roll number, test date, test time, and test venue address (for CBT and PBT only) are all contained on the admit card. The candidate must adhere closely to the time and date specified for him or her in case of IBT.
MAT 2024 conduct the exam for PBT in multiple centers.
Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhubaneshwar | New Delhi/NCR |
Guwahati | Hyderabad | Indore | Jaipur |
Chandigarh | Kolkata | Lucknow | Mumbai |
Meerut | Nagpur | Dehradun | Pune |
Raipur | Ranchi | Kozhikode | Allahabad |
Jamshedpur | Durgapur | Mangalore | Varanasi |
Chennai | Vijayawada | Patna | Coimbatore |
Vishakhapatnam | Kochi | Jammu | Thiruvananthapuram |
Bhopal | - | - | - |
MAT 2024 conduct the exam for CBT in multiple centers.
Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhubaneshwar | New Delhi/NCR |
Guwahati | Hyderabad | Indore | Jaipur |
Chandigarh | Kolkata | Lucknow | Mumbai |
Kottayam | Nagpur | Dehradun | Pune |
Raipur | Ranchi | Kozhikode | Thiruvananthapuram |
Gurugram | Chennai | Vijayawada | Bhopal |
Patna | Coimbatore | Vishakhapatnam | Kochi |
Jammu | - | - | - |
MAT 2024 Exam Syllabus are as follows.
Section | Topics |
---|---|
Language Comprehension | Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Parts of Speech One Word Substitution, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Idioms/Phrases, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles and Verbal Ability |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | Family Tree, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Multi-Dimensional Arrangements, Course of Action, Puzzles, Visual Reasoning, Arrangement, Series, Numeric Grid, Pie Chart, Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning, Calendars, Coding & Decoding, Syllogisms, Statement Conclusions, Column Graphs, Graphs Representing Area |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Tables, Pie Charts, Caselet-based Data, Charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs, Venn Diagram, Bar Diagrams, Data Analysis and Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency |
Mathematical Skills | LCM and HCF, Commercial Math's, Complex Numbers, Percentages, Permutation and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Profit and Loss, Sequence And Series, Surds and Indices, Interest (Simple and Compound), Heights and Distance, Inequalities, Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion, Triangles, Set Theory, Number System, Circles, Mixtures and Allegation's, Elementary Mathematics, Coordinate Geometry, Venn Diagrams, Trigonometry, Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations, Linear Programming |
Indian & Global Environment Section | Current Affairs, World Records, Business, CEOs, Awards and Winners, Books and Authors, Company Punchlines, History, International Organization, Statements & Quotations, Social issues, Geography, Sports, Finance, Corporate News, Science, Entertainment, Politics |
MAT 2024 Result will be released on online mode at mat.aima.in. Candidates who appear in the entrance exam will check the MAT result 2024 using their login credentials on the official website of MAT AIMA. The concerned authority will publish the result in PDF format. We will also update the direct link to download MAT result 2024 PDF on this page.
Candidates can follow the step by step guidelines to download the MAT Result 2024:
MAT 2024 answer key have been released by participating institutes after MAT 2024 results. Candidates can be able to match their response with the MAT 2024 answer key from the official website, https://mat.aima.in/.
When the MAT answer key is released, you may use it to figure out how well you did on the test and your percentile to see how likely you are to get into one of the best MBA schools in 2024.
Type of MAT Exam
|
Exam Date
|
Feb MAT 2024 Answer key release date
|
Paper Based Test (PBT)
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February 25, 2024 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)
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March 15, 2024
|
Computer Based Test (CBT) at Exam Centres
|
March 10, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-1 (IBT-1)
|
February 24, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-2 (IBT-2)
|
March 3, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-3 (IBT-3)
|
March 8, 2024
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March 15, 2024
|
Section Name
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Number of Questions
|
Marking Scheme +1 Mark for correct Answer; Check Total Marks
|
Negative Marking
|
Language Comprehension
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Mathematical Skills
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Indian and Global Environment
|
40
|
40 (Not counted for Percentile calculation)
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Total
|
200
|
200-40 (160 Maximum for Merit score)
|
Generally speaking, the MAT 2024 cut-off is lower than those of other MBA entrance exams. The participating institutes will announce the MAT 2024 cut-off on their websites. The MAT 2024 cut-off for these institutions will differ based on several variables, such as the number of seats available, the number of individuals who applied, the previous cut-off, etc. Applicants must verify it on the institute's official website before applying.
Many private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities accept MAT scores. A few well-known MBA colleges accept MAT scores 50–60 percentile. These colleges use both personal interviews and group discussions in their admissions process.
Factors that Determine the MAT 2024 Cut-off
The MAT 2024 Cut Off will be announced by the respective participating institutes after the declaration of MAT 2024 Result by AIMA. The MAT 2024 Cutoff can be published on the official website and It can depends upon the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of candidates who appeared for the examination and the cut-off from the previous year.
The MAT counseling 2024 will be conducted in online mode. The counseling process will start after the examination ends and the publication of the result. Only the candidates who have cleared the cut-off of the MAT 2024 examination will be called for counseling.
Candidates can follow the step-by-step guidelines to apply for MAT Counseling 2024:
Step 1. MAT Counselling Registration
Step 2. MAT program Selection
Step 3. Payment of Counselling fee
Step 4. MAT Seat Allotment will be done on the basis of merit list.
Step 5. MAT Document Verification
Yes, you are allowed to apply. Provided, the university must be government approved and you should fall under the eligibility norms of MAT 2020.
No, work experience holds minimum weightage when it comes to eligibility criteria, thus whether the candidate is fresher or working professional, they will be given equal treatment.
Yes. Test takers will be issued separate MAT admit cards for Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test. Candidates must present the relevant MAT admit card at the exam Centre to gain entry.
No. MAT application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances, thus The candidates must not apply for fee refund. The candidates must avail the opportunity to appear in the exam.
MAT December session dates have not been announced yet. Candidates can expect the dates to be announced in the Last week of February 2023.
The MBA institutes accepting MAT scores prepare a merit list of candidates who had mentioned that particular colleges in the MAT application form and inform them via e-mail.
The MAT 2024 exam dates will fall from 24 February to 10 March 2024. The test will take place in four stages. There will be several MAT PBT, MAT CBT, and MAT IBT sessions in each phase. Mat Registration 2024 for February is currently open. MAT PBT exam has been administered for the February phase. The MAT 2024 exam dates for the CBT is March 5, 2024. For this phase, there will be three MAT IBTs. Candidates may submit more than one application for a MAT attempt, but they will need to pay the fees for each attempt.
Type of MAT Exam
|
Last Date to Apply
|
Admit Card Release Date
|
Exam Date
|
Paper Based Test (PBT)
|
February 20, 2024
|
February 22, 2024 (5 PM onwards)
|
February 25, 2024 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)
|
Computer Based Test (CBT) at Exam Centres
|
March 5, 2024
|
March 8, 2024
|
March 10, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-1 (IBT-1)
|
February 21, 2024
|
February 22, 2024
|
February 24, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-2 (IBT-2)
|
February 29, 2024
|
March 1, 2024
|
March 3, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-3 (IBT-3)
|
March 5, 2024
|
March 6, 2024
|
March 8, 2024
|
Feb MAT 2024 Registration Fees
|
For 1 MAT Exam: Rs.2100
|
For 2 MAT Exams: Rs.3300
|
For 3 MAT Exams: Not Allowed
|
MAT 2024 Exam Syllabus are as follows.
Section | Topics |
---|---|
Language Comprehension | Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Parts of Speech One Word Substitution, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Idioms/Phrases, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles and Verbal Ability |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | Family Tree, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Multi-Dimensional Arrangements, Course of Action, Puzzles, Visual Reasoning, Arrangement, Series, Numeric Grid, Pie Chart, Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning, Calendars, Coding & Decoding, Syllogisms, Statement Conclusions, Column Graphs, Graphs Representing Area |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Tables, Pie Charts, Caselet-based Data, Charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs, Venn Diagram, Bar Diagrams, Data Analysis and Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency |
Mathematical Skills | LCM and HCF, Commercial Math's, Complex Numbers, Percentages, Permutation and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Profit and Loss, Sequence And Series, Surds and Indices, Interest (Simple and Compound), Heights and Distance, Inequalities, Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion, Triangles, Set Theory, Number System, Circles, Mixtures and Allegation's, Elementary Mathematics, Coordinate Geometry, Venn Diagrams, Trigonometry, Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations, Linear Programming |
Indian & Global Environment Section | Current Affairs, World Records, Business, CEOs, Awards and Winners, Books and Authors, Company Punchlines, History, International Organization, Statements & Quotations, Social issues, Geography, Sports, Finance, Corporate News, Science, Entertainment, Politics |
The admit card for the MAT 2024 for PBT and IBT 1 will be issued on February 22, 2024 on the official website, https://mat.aima.in/
Candidates can download the admit card by using their MAT login ID and Password till the day of the exam. Candidates needs to carry the Admit Card on the examination day.
It is compulsory to carry a printed copy of the MAT admit card 2024 on the day of the MAT test. Without a MAT 2024 admit card, applicants would not be permitted to enter the examination hall. Along with the MAT hall ticket, applicants have carry a copy of photo ID proof.
MAT admit card 2024 release date (PBT) | February 22, 2024 |
MAT 2024 admit card release time (PBT) | 5:00 pm |
MAT 2024 admit card download link | Available in candidates dashboard |
Inconsistency in MAT Admit Card 2024
Should there be any disparity in the information provided on the MAT Admit Card, the candidate is to promptly get in touch with the relevant authorities to resolve the issue. You may encounter difficulties on the day of the exam if you fail to notify the authorities in advance.
In the following situations, you can get in touch with the relevant authorities:
• If there is any spelling mistake on admit card is incorrect
• If the MAT hall ticket indicates an inaccurate PwD/DA status,
• If a test city other than the one selected at MAT Registration is assigned
• If the admission card does not display your photo
• If your registration was successful but you are not able to download your admission card
Eligibility to Obtain MAT Admit Card 2024:
On the scheduled date announced by AIMA until the MAT exam day, all provisionally registered candidates who have successfully registered, applied for, and paid the MAT exam fee for the computer-based MAT, paper-based test, will be able to obtain their MAT Admit Card from the AIMA website link.
Admit card specifically for the MAT CBT, PBT, and IBT exams:
For candidates who have chosen to take the computer-based, paper-based, or IBT MAT exams, AIMA uploads a specific MAT admit card. The candidate's name, form number, roll number, test date, test time, and test venue address (for CBT and PBT only) are all contained on the admit card. The candidate must adhere closely to the time and date specified for him or her in case of IBT.
MAT 2024 conduct the exam for PBT in multiple centers.
Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhubaneshwar | New Delhi/NCR |
Guwahati | Hyderabad | Indore | Jaipur |
Chandigarh | Kolkata | Lucknow | Mumbai |
Meerut | Nagpur | Dehradun | Pune |
Raipur | Ranchi | Kozhikode | Allahabad |
Jamshedpur | Durgapur | Mangalore | Varanasi |
Chennai | Vijayawada | Patna | Coimbatore |
Vishakhapatnam | Kochi | Jammu | Thiruvananthapuram |
Bhopal | - | - | - |
MAT 2024 conduct the exam for CBT in multiple centers.
Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhubaneshwar | New Delhi/NCR |
Guwahati | Hyderabad | Indore | Jaipur |
Chandigarh | Kolkata | Lucknow | Mumbai |
Kottayam | Nagpur | Dehradun | Pune |
Raipur | Ranchi | Kozhikode | Thiruvananthapuram |
Gurugram | Chennai | Vijayawada | Bhopal |
Patna | Coimbatore | Vishakhapatnam | Kochi |
Jammu | - | - | - |
MAT 2024 Result will be released on online mode at mat.aima.in. Candidates who appear in the entrance exam will check the MAT result 2024 using their login credentials on the official website of MAT AIMA. The concerned authority will publish the result in PDF format. We will also update the direct link to download MAT result 2024 PDF on this page.
Candidates can follow the step by step guidelines to download the MAT Result 2024:
MAT 2024 answer key have been released by participating institutes after MAT 2024 results. Candidates can be able to match their response with the MAT 2024 answer key from the official website, https://mat.aima.in/.
When the MAT answer key is released, you may use it to figure out how well you did on the test and your percentile to see how likely you are to get into one of the best MBA schools in 2024.
Type of MAT Exam
|
Exam Date
|
Feb MAT 2024 Answer key release date
|
Paper Based Test (PBT)
|
February 25, 2024 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)
|
March 15, 2024
|
Computer Based Test (CBT) at Exam Centres
|
March 10, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-1 (IBT-1)
|
February 24, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-2 (IBT-2)
|
March 3, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-3 (IBT-3)
|
March 8, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Section Name
|
Number of Questions
|
Marking Scheme +1 Mark for correct Answer; Check Total Marks
|
Negative Marking
|
Language Comprehension
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Mathematical Skills
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Indian and Global Environment
|
40
|
40 (Not counted for Percentile calculation)
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Total
|
200
|
200-40 (160 Maximum for Merit score)
|
MAT 2024 answer key have been released by participating institutes after MAT 2024 results. Candidates can be able to match their response with the MAT 2024 answer key from the official website, https://mat.aima.in/.
When the MAT answer key is released, you may use it to figure out how well you did on the test and your percentile to see how likely you are to get into one of the best MBA schools in 2024.
Type of MAT Exam
|
Exam Date
|
Feb MAT 2024 Answer key release date
|
Paper Based Test (PBT)
|
February 25, 2024 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)
|
March 15, 2024
|
Computer Based Test (CBT) at Exam Centres
|
March 10, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-1 (IBT-1)
|
February 24, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-2 (IBT-2)
|
March 3, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test-3 (IBT-3)
|
March 8, 2024
|
March 15, 2024
|
Section Name
|
Number of Questions
|
Marking Scheme +1 Mark for correct Answer; Check Total Marks
|
Negative Marking
|
Language Comprehension
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Mathematical Skills
|
40
|
40
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Indian and Global Environment
|
40
|
40 (Not counted for Percentile calculation)
|
-0.25 Mark for each wrong answer
|
Total
|
200
|
200-40 (160 Maximum for Merit score)
|
Generally speaking, the MAT 2024 cut-off is lower than those of other MBA entrance exams. The participating institutes will announce the MAT 2024 cut-off on their websites. The MAT 2024 cut-off for these institutions will differ based on several variables, such as the number of seats available, the number of individuals who applied, the previous cut-off, etc. Applicants must verify it on the institute's official website before applying.
Many private MBA colleges in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities accept MAT scores. A few well-known MBA colleges accept MAT scores 50–60 percentile. These colleges use both personal interviews and group discussions in their admissions process.
Factors that Determine the MAT 2024 Cut-off
The MAT 2024 Cut Off will be announced by the respective participating institutes after the declaration of MAT 2024 Result by AIMA. The MAT 2024 Cutoff can be published on the official website and It can depends upon the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of candidates who appeared for the examination and the cut-off from the previous year.
AIMA offers a free MAT 2024 mock test to applicants on its official website. The official MAT 2024 mock test is available to registered applicants so they can become acquainted with the IBT exam format, remote proctored test setting, and procedure. Candidates aspiring to appear for the exam need to solve as many MAT 2024 mock tests as possible.
How Can I Take the MAT Official Mock Exam?
Candidates must first register for the exam to take the official MAT 2024 mock test, which can only be accessed through a login ID. Once applicants have registered for MAT 2024 and paid the fees, they can take the official MAT 2024 mock test. The steps to follow are listed below:
After you finish the MAT 2024 mock test, your results will be shown for your reference. The results of the mock exam will not affect the admissions process or the final exam score.
You can determine which subjects you have mastered and which ones you still need to work on by completing the MAT 2024 mock test. Your performance on the real test will not be impacted by your mock test results.
AIMA also provides MAT mock tests for aspirants free of cost on its official website. Candidates can take the official MAT mock test to familiarize themselves with remote proctored test environment, process and interface. Candidates can appear for subject-wise mock tests for free at MAT Website, https://mat.aima.in/.
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