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The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), a national-level exam administered since 1988, facilitates admissions to MBA and allied programs. Approved as a national-level test by the Ministry of Education in 2003, MAT scores are accepted by over 600 B-Schools across India and can also be considered by international institutions. It remains one of the largest tests of its kind in the country.

 
Exam Illustration

Registration Process

 
Type of Tests Fees
Normals Tests  
Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test (IBT) ₹2,100
Paper Based Test (PBT)  
Computer Based Test (CBT)  
Additional Tests  
IBT + IBT ₹3,300
PBT + CBT  
CBT + IBT  

 

Step 1: Fill in the Application form
Candidates first need to fill out the application form. Registration for MAT can be done by logging on to the official website at https://www.aima.in

MAT application fee is Rs 1550. Candidates can apply through any one of three following modes:

1. Online Payment
2. Demand Draft
3. Cash

Candidates who have opted for computer-based tests can choose the date and time slot of their choice, subject to availability. While filling up admission forms, candidates need to fill in details of five management institutes during registration. MAT scores will be sent directly to these institutes.

Date and time slot for the exam will be automatically allotted by the system to those candidates who do not select their slot up to four days before the computer-based test.
The candidates are also required to select five B-Schools they want their MAT scores to be sent to for admissions. Those who want their scores to be sent to more than 5 institutes will have to fill up a seperate form available on MAT website. They will have to pay Rs 75 per institute before the test date and Rs 100 after the test date.
 
Step 2: Download MAT Admit Card
Candidates who register successfully for MAT will have access to their respective admit cards. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website using registered email ID and Date of Birth. Every admit card will consist of a registration number that will be unique for every aspirant. Candidates must note that hard copies of the admit card will not be sent to the aspirants.
 
Step 3: Appear for MAT
MAT is a Paper-based test & Computer-based test will be conducted on two different dates. The sections included in the MAT exam paper include – Indian & Global Environment Section, Data Analysis and Sufficiency/ Mathematical Skills, Language Comprehension, and Intelligence and Critical Reasoning.
 
Step 4: Check MAT Result
Aspirants can check their MAT results on the official website after it has been officially announced. To check the result, the candidates need to enter their Roll Number, Form Number and month of exam.
The scores of the exam can also be checked via SMS. For the same, candidates need to type MATS FORMNO DOB (in dd/mm/yy format) and send it to 54242.

Important dates

Paper Based Test (PBT)

Description This Year (2024) 1 Year Ago (2023)
Registration Deadline 28 May 5 Dec
Admit Card Deadline 30 May 7 Dec
Exam Date 2 June 9 Dec

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Description This Year (2024) 1 Year Ago (2023)
Registration Deadline 19 May 28 Nov
Admit Card Deadline 23 May 30 Nov
Exam Date 26 May 3 Dec

Internet Based Test (IBT) 1

Description This Year (2024) 1 Year Ago (2023)
Registration Deadline 16 May 3 Dec
Admit Card Deadline 18 May 4 Dec
Exam Date 19 May 6 Dec

Internet Based Test (IBT) 2

Description This Year (2024) 1 Year Ago (2023)
Registration Deadline 21 May 6 Dec
Admit Card Deadline 23 May 7 Dec
Exam Date 24 May 9 Dec

 

Internet Based Test (IBT) 3

Description This Year (2024) 1 Year Ago (2023)
Registration Deadline 28 May 14 Dec
Admit Card Deadline 30 May 17 Dec
Exam Date 31 May 18 Dec

 

GD-PI Process

 
Selection Process Description
Group Discussion (GD) A case or a group activity is given to the group of students. Students have to discuss and come up with a solution.
Personal Interview (PI) It is a personal interaction with the panel of the college the student is applying for.