MAT 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Important Dates, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Admit Card and Result

Introduction- MAT is a Management Aptitude Test organized in India since 1998 by (AIMA), All India Management Association. MAT examination is conducted for admission to Master of Business Administration and similar programs by over 600 business schools all over India.

MAT February 2024 Exam Dates;

The MAT exam dates for the February session has been already updated on its official website i,e.. aima.in. The list of main dates for the MAT 2024 February session is shown in the table below.

Events	Pen-Paper Based Test	Computer Based Test
Registration start date	Nov 2023	March 2024
Last date to apply	Jan 2024	March 2024
Admit card download start date	Jan 2024	March 2024
Exam date	February 25, 2024	March 10, 2024

MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

•No limitation on the number of attempts.

•Work experience is not compulsory.

•Students who have already finished or are in the final year of graduation in any discipline are also qualified for MAT.

•Applicants with the same professional degree like CA/CS/ICWA are qualified to apply for the exam.

MAT 2024 Application Form

There are majorly three steps for MAT 2020 registration- All the steps are described below

•First go to the MAT official website, i.e. aima.in.

Press on “Apply for MAT 2020” to navigate to the submission page of MAT,
You have to fill your correct name, date of birth, mobile number and email id to register
Fill your academic and personal details in MAT application form
Upload the scanned photo, like colored passport size your latest photograph and signature stick to the prescribed format.
Pay MAT submission fee using by any mode like Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking or Demand Draft.
At last, make sure to recheck all the information and submit the form.

MAT Registration 2024 Key points

Conducting Body

All India Management Association (AIMA)

Mode of Application

Online

MAT Official Website

aima.in

Minimum Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree

MAT Contact Details

011-47673020 or mat.aima.in

MAT Application Fee

INR 1550

Candidates expected to register for MAT 2020

Over 3 lakh

Documents required at the time of form-filling

Scanned copy of all academic certificates, recent photograph, and signature

Follow the steps to download MAT Admit Card?

The steps to download MAT admit card is simple; all you have to do is login to website and enter your MAT Registration number, your Email ID on the Admit Card link. The AIMA permits the MAT admit card after 4 PM. Students must download their respective MAT admit card used for paper based MAT exam on the admit card which is suggested by AIMA. Candidates without forgetting must carry their MAT admit card at the day of their MAT examination.

Clarification regarding MAT

Students can also solve their any kind of doubts or queries related to MAT examination, at mat@aima.in and at 011-47673000.

MAT Result

Students have to download the MAT Score from AIMA website https://www.aima.in

Test Date- February 16, 2020 and February 2, 2020
(Sunday)

Test Timing-10.00 to 12.30 Hrs

Top Colleges Accepting MAT scores

The MAT scores are accepted by various B-Schools in India. Below are some of the colleges accepting MAT score for admission to their MBA programmes Check the list here,

GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research	IILM University
Christ University	Alliance University
JIMS Rohini	Taxila Business School, Jaipur
OP Jindal Global University	SRM University
GITAM Institute of Management	Jain University
ITM University	Unitedworld School of Business
Asian School of Business Management	EIILM

MAT Preparation Tips 2024

The only way to score best marks in MAT examination is hard work and determination. Without these two there is not any short cut to ace in the examination. Students willing to appear in the examination must devote themselves for at least six months. To get fruitful results one must solve as much as mock test papers they can. Apart from this one can also solve previous year questions as well. Below are some tips to practise for MAT exam:

Read- One should read newspapers, books, magazines, online blogs, articles as much as they can which help to improve vocabulary and grammar skills.
Practise- one must try to solve questions paper, mock papers as well as previous year papers. By doing so you will surely get an idea how the questions appear in the final exams and you can easily attempt the exam.
Weightage- You should try to more concentrate on the weightage that is the section which carries majority of marks.
Time management– It is the key to try maximum questions in the examination i.e. don’t waste time on tricky questions and try to answer each question within a few seconds.

MAT Exam Day Guidelines

The test takers are suggested to reach their selected test centres for MAT exam at least an hour prior to the exam timings.
They must have a pen if they are taking the exam in PBT mode.
Also, students appearing for MAT exam require carrying below-mentioned documents to the examination hall.

Admit card: There should be two copies (printouts) of MAT admit card, as a digital copy (on mobile phone) will not be allowed.

Identity proof: Take any of these documents with you at the day of exam (in original): Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card and Aadhar Card Election I-Card.

Proof of Name change(if any): In case if you have changed your name, you will be important to carry a document supporting the change of your name

Caste certificate(if applicable): If you belong to SC/ST/OBC category, then you should to carry caste certificate

MAT Exam pattern 2024

MAT question paper includes a total of 200 questions. Look up the table below for sectional weightage -

Section

Number of Questions

Language Comprehension

Indian and Global Environment

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Mathematical Skills

Total

200

MAT 2020 Marking Scheme

For each right answer, one mark is rewarded
For each incorrect attempt, 0.25 marks are removed
Every section of the MAT question paper hold equal weightage of 40 marks
No marks are abstract for unanswered questions

MAT Syllabus 2024: Highlights

Here the quick highlights of the MAT syllabus 2024

MAT syllabus is prescribe by AIMA, the conduct body

There has been no change in the MAT syllabus for 2024
The syllabus of Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes of MAT exam is similar

Section-wise MAT 2024 Syllabus

Section A: Language Comprehension

The section of language comprehension includes 40 Multiple Choice Questions depend on the topics listed below.

Speech
Idioms/Phrases
Reading Comprehension
Para Jumble
Reading Comprehension
Grammar
Fill in the blanks
Sentence making and correction

Section B and C: Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematics

These sections carries 40 objective type questions all, based on subject including G.P, A.P, Geometry, Statistics, and also Accountancy. Check the list below for topics of both the sections -

Triangles, Geometry including Lines, angles, Cube, Spheres, cones and triangles
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
HCF & LCM
Time-Speed-Distance
Geometric Progression
Number system
Algebra
Time speed distance
Partnership (Accounts)
Percentages
Profit & Loss

Section D: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

This section carries 40 questions to estimate analytical and cognitive skills of the test takers. The questions in this section are based on the subject given below -

Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments
Blood Relations
Statement Conclusions
Course of Action
Statement Conclusions
Series
Syllogisms
Multi-dimensional arrangements
Critical Reasoning
Coding & Decoding
Column graphs

Section E: Indian & Global Environment Section

This section has 40 MCQs based on topics regarding Current Affairs, General Knowledge,and some other trending topics like sports, business, economy, science, etc. Check below to know more about all topics of this section -

Top officials of big companies
Famous awards and Prizes
Punch line of companies
Current affairs
International Organisation
Social issues
Finance
Entertainment
Business
Entertainment
Business
Books and Authors
International Organisation
Geography
Major Corporate news
Politics

Best Books for MAT 2024

MAT preparation is mainly dependent on the study material and books candidate decide. Given below are MAT best books for preparation suggested by experts.

Best Books for Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability 2016 by Gautam Puri
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Verbal Ability & Comprehension for CAT/XAT/GMAT/IIFT/CMAT/MAT/Bank PO/SSC by Bharat Patodi and Aditya Choudhary

Best Books for Mathematics and Data Analysis

The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha
Quantum CAT by Sarvesh K Verma
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for MAT by Arun Sharma
Data Analysis & Interpretation Data Sufficiency by Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan

Best Books for Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

Analytical & Logical Reasoning For CAT & Other Management Entrance Tests by Peeyush Bhardwaj
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha
How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma

Best Books for Indian and Global Environment

The MAT question paper is separated into five sections having 40 questions each in MCQ format. Check, below to know more,

The Mega Yearbook 2016: Current Affairs & General Knowledge For Competitive Exams by Disha Experts
Face To Face MAT With 19 Years (1997-2016) by BS Sijwali
MAT 18 Years Topic-Wise Solved Papers (1997-2014) by Disha Experts

MAT 2024 Paper Pattern

The MAT 2020 question paper is alienated into five major sections having 40 questions each in MCQ form. Look the section-wise break-up of number of questions, below.

Indian and Global Environment
Mathematical Skills
Language Comprehension
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Language Comprehension

MAT Mock Test

MAT mock test also prepared for students to practice and level up their preparation for the examination. Students can avail the free online mock test for MAT exam 2024.

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