MAT Exam
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission into MBA and allied programs at various business schools in India. Recognized by the Ministry of Education, it serves as a crucial gateway for management aspirants.
1. Key Features of MAT
- Frequency: Conducted four times a year - February, May, September, and December.
- Modes Available: CBT (Computer-Based Test), PBT (Paper-Based Test), IBT (Internet-Based Test).
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
- Total Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions.
2. Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students can also apply.
- No age limit for appearing in MAT.
3. Exam Pattern
| Section |
Number of Questions |
| Language Comprehension |
40 |
| Mathematical Skills |
40 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
40 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
40 |
| Indian and Global Environment |
40 |
| Total |
200 |
4. Syllabus Overview
- Language Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension.
- Mathematical Skills: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry.
- Data Analysis & Sufficiency: Data interpretation, sufficiency, comparison.
- Critical Reasoning: Analytical and logical reasoning.
- Indian & Global Environment: Current affairs, business awareness.
5. Application Process
Interested candidates can register online on the official AIMA MAT Website. The application fee varies based on the selected test mode.
6. Participating Institutes
Over 600 business schools in India accept MAT scores. Candidates can choose up to five institutes for sending their scores during registration.
7. Result & Score Validity
- Results are typically declared within three weeks after the exam.
- MAT scores are valid for one year for most institutes.
8. Advantages of MAT
- Multiple exam attempts throughout the year.
- Accepted by a wide range of management institutes.
- Flexible test-taking modes (CBT, PBT, IBT).
