Information to Candidates for MAT September 2023
| ELIGIBILITY | Graduates in any discipline. Final year student
of Graduate Courses can also apply. |
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| MODE OF TEST
(How to take the Test) |
Candidate can take MAT as
(i) Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or (ii) Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or (iii) Paper Based Test (PBT) or (iv) Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or (v) Computer Based Test (CBT) or (vi) Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or (vii) Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT) Note: Candidates can opt for an additional mode of test (e.g. IBT+IBT, PBT+CBT, IBT+PBT, IBT+CBT) by paying an extra fee of ₹1150/- in addition to ₹1950/-. Candidates opting for additional test will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes i.e. they can select 7 Management Institutes in total. |
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| HOW TO APPLY | Register online at website link: with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The fee details are given below:
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| ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE READY FOR | Valid Email Id
Scanned image of photograph (10 to 50 kb) Scanned image of signature (5 to 20 kb) Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card) or Net Banking details |
| DETAILED SCHEDULE |
| DETAILED SCHEDULE – IBT MULTIPLE SLOTS AVAILABLE – PLEASE REFER TO TEST SCHEDULE MAT RESULT |
| DETAILED SCHEDULE – CBT (Computer Based Test) | |
| LAST DATE FOR CBT ONLINE REGISTRATION | 12 SEPTEMBER 2023 (Tuesday) |
| AVAILABILITY OF CBT ADMIT CARD | 14 SEPTEMBER 2023 (5.00 PM Onwards) |
| CBT TEST DATE | 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 (Sunday) |
| MAT RESULT | Availability of MAT September 23 Score on MAT Website: By
Last week of September 2023. Candidates have to download the MAT Score from website https://mat.aima.in/ (Applicant dashboard) |
| TEST CITIES | PBT & CBT Test cities details are provided under TAB Download/View https://mat.aima.in/ |
| LIST OF PARTICIPATING
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES |
Select the institutes where you have applied or are applying for admission.
Important Notice: Candidates are advised to check the approval/recognition status of various programs directly from the concerned Authorities/ Institutes/ Universities. AIMA has come across a couple of cases where the aspiring candidates’ MAT score is not accepted by some participating institutes/universities for admission to MBA full time course despite their confirmation to AIMA MAT at the time of participation by incorporating their notifications in MAT e bulletin. Candidates are advised to recheck with the concerned institutes/universities before applying for MAT. |
| ADMIT CARD | All provisionally registered candidates for IBT/PBT/CBT
have to download their Admit Card from MAT Website https://mat.aima.in/ (Applicant dashboard) as per the schedule given above. Admit Card contains Candidate’s Name, Form No, Roll No, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to him/her in the admit card. |
| CLARIFICATION | Candidates may clarify queries regarding MAT, if any, at e-
Mail: matibt@aima.in (for IBT) or matpbt@aima.in 8130338839, 9599030586 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM) & 011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday) |
| SALIENT ASPECTS OF MAT | ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified by Intertek with accreditation to UKAS and Quality Council of India. Entrance test for recognized MBA/ PGDM/ MMS programmer. Time tested over three decades.
Validated through independent studies. Availed by lakhs of students. Accepted by hundreds of Institutes and University Departments. Employing latest technology in evaluation and result processing. Individual score card with candidate’s photograph. Test Centre’s located all over the country. |
| ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION |
MAT Score is acceptable even to certain other Institutes for
considering admission of candidates for Post Graduate Degree / Diploma programmers, besides the above Institutes, subject to specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters. |
MAT Exam 2023 Latest Updates :
- The last date to register for MAT PBT and MAT CBT is August 29 and
September 12 respectively. MAT 2023 registration for IBT is open till Sep 13, 2023 - MAT exam full form is Management Aptitude Test
- MAT exam 2023 May Session Result is released by AIMA.
- MAT exam comprises 200 questions to be attempted in a time limit of 150 minutes. Check MAT 2023 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Candidates planning to appear for MAT 2023 must download and solve MAT
previous year question papers for better preparation. Download MAT Question
Papers - MAT exam 2023 May Session Result is released by AIMA. To download MAT
2023 scorecard online, you need to visit official website and login at mat.aima.in
using your email address and password. Check MAT Exam 2023 Result Link
MAT Exam Full Form :
MAT exam full form is Management Aptitude Test. It is an
entrance exam conducted 4 times a year by the All India Management Association
(AIMA) for admission to MBA courses.
What is the MAT Exam :
conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for granting admission
Internet-Based Test (IBT) modes.
MAT Exam Date 2023
Candidates planning to appear for MAT exam can check out MAT exam dates for the
September session mentioned below:
MAT Exam Dates 2023 September IBT
| Sr No. | IBT Test Date | Slots | Last Date for Registration | Issue of Admit Card |
| 1 | Sep 2, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Aug 30, 2023 |
Aug 31, 2023 |
| 2 | Sep 9, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Sep 6, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 |
| 3 | Sep 10, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 |
MAT Exam Dates 2023 September PBT
| Events | Dates |
| Last Date for Online Registration | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Test Date | Sep 3, 2023 |
MAT Exam Dates 2023 September CBT
| Events | Dates |
| Last Date for Online Registration | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Test Date | Sep 17, 2023 |
MAT Exam 2023: December Session Dates
| Main Events | Tentative Dates |
| Availability of application form | 1st week of October 2023 |
| Last date to register online | November 2023 |
| Releasing of admit card | November 2023 |
| Entrance exam date (Paper based examination) | 2nd week of December 2023 |
| Entrance exam date (Computer based examination) | 3rd week of December 2023 |
| Result announcement | January 2023 |
MAT Exam 2023 Highlights
Check out the important details regarding MAT exam 2023.
| Features | Details |
| Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Four times a year – February, May, September, December |
| Mode | CBT, PBT, IBT |
| Exam Fees | INR 1900 for 1 Test Mode
INR 3050 for 2 Test Modes |
| What is the MAT Exam Purpose? | Admissions in more than 600 MBA Colleges in India |
| No. of Test Cities | PBT Mode- 39
CBT Mode- 27 |
MAT Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria
MAT eligibility criteria describe the minimum eligibility that all
candidates must fulfill. The candidates interested in applying for MAT 2023 exam
must check out the minimum eligibility set by the exam conducting authority before
filling the application forms.
- Candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline from a
recognized university. - Students pursuing final year studies can also apply
- No minimum work experience is required to take MAT 2023 exam
- There is no upper age limit for taking MAT exam
How to Apply for MAT Exam 2023?
To apply for MAT exam, candidates need to visit the official website
first. But before they apply for the exam, students must go through the MAT exam
eligibility and other exam-related details. To register, follow the given precedure.
MAT Exam 2023 Registration
MAT 2023 Registration process is completely online. Go through all the
detailed steps before applying for MAT 2023 exam.
- To begin with MAT application process, candidates have to register by
providing their email ID and mobile number. - After that, candidates need to verify their email ID and mobile number by
mentioning the OTP that they receive. - Then, candidates must log in using the login credentials to fill MAT
application form. - Candidates must upload the scanned copy of their passport size photograph
and signature. Make sure to upload all the required details in the prescribed
format only. - The required dimensions for uploading the documents are mentioned below:
Document Size Format Photograph Between 10 to 50 KB Scanned copy of the color photograph (not more than six months old) in JPEG/JPG format only Signature Between 5 to 20 KB Scanned copy of signature (black/blue-ink pen only); JPEG/JPG format only - MAT 2023 application fees can be paid in an online mode through Debit Card,
Credit Card & Net banking.
MAT Exam Fees
MAT 2023 application fee needs to be paid in an online mode only through
Credit Card/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm Wallet. Since candidates are
allowed to appear in more than 2 modes of MAT exam in a session, the application
fee varies accordingly.
| Details | Amount (in INR) |
| Paper Based Test (PBT) | 1950 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 1950 |
| Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) | 1950 |
| Both PBT & CBT exams | 3100 |
| 2 IBT mode exams | 3100 |
| 2 CBT mode exams | 3100 |
MAT Exam Syllabus
refer to while preparing for the exam:
MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams &
Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts, Pie charts, Graphs – Line X-
Y Graphs, Data analysis and Data comparison among others, Caselet based Data,
Venn diagram, Data Sufficiency.
MAT Indian & Global Environment: Business & Economics GK -for example
changes in Fiscal and monetary policy, CRR, Repo Rate, Conventional GK-available
in books, Current GK- based on the current reading of newspapers and periodicals,
Devaluation and up the valuation of Rupee, Business, National and International
events, etc.
MAT Mathematical Skills: Arithmetic, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed,
Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Number System, Mixtures and
Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Math, Permutation and Combinations, Ratio
and Proportion and others, Number System (3-4) questions, Elementary Mathematics,
etc.
MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: Fact Inference Judgment, Passage
Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument among others, Clocks, Calendars, Binary
logic, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations (Family Tree), Logical Sequence,
Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Network Diagrams, Quantitative Reasoning, Puzzles,
Logical Reasoning based on Rankings, Critical Reasoning
MAT Language Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages, grammar, para
jumbles, sentence completion, odd one out, verbal ability, etc.
MAT Exam 2023 Pattern
- MAT 2023 exam will be conducted in 3 modes- IBT, CBT, and PBT
- As per MAT Exam Pattern, the question paper will be divided into five
distinct sections- Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical
Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical skills, Indian and
Global Environment - Each section will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions, thus total there will
be 200 questions. - The time duration of the examination will be 150 minutes.
- For every correct option, candidates will get one mark while 0.25 marks will
be deducted for every incorrect reponse.
Particulars Details Medium of Exam English Duration 150 minutes Nature of Questions Objective (MCQs) Number of Questions 200 Number of Answer Choices 4 Total Marks 200 Marks Awarded (+1) for every correct answer Negative Marking (-0.25) for each incorrect answer
MAT Exam Admit Card
respective exam date. AIMA releases the admit card on the official website
only. MAT exam admit card is an important document, so candidates must carry the
same while going for the exam. Candidates will not be permitted to give the
examination without showing the printed MAT admit card.
- Refer to the official website of AIMA
- Tap on the link mentioning ‘MAT 2023 Admit Card’
- Log in using the registration number and password
- Now, download your MAT 2023 Admit Card.
- Cross-check all the information mentioned on the admit card and take a
printout of the same.
MAT Exam Centers for PBT/ CBT Mode
MAT exam centers are located in more than 50 cities in India. Candidates appearing
for MAT PBT and CBT modes have to report at the test center allotted to them. The
allotted MAT exam center will be written on the admit card. Candidates must go
through all the details carefully while checking their MAT Admit Card.
For MAT PBT mode, candidates can select from 39 test cities during MAT 2023
registration. For MAT CBT mode, candidates can select from 27 test cities.
How to Prepare for MAT Exam?
- To prepare for MAT 2023 exam, candidates must know the latest exam pattern
and syllabus. - Also, make a proper timetable and adhere to the same to focus on all the
important topics. - Before you begin witht the preparation, analyze the previous year’s question
paper to know which section holds high-weightage and which section requires
more attention. - As per the trend, questions from the Quantitative Skills section are mainly
tough to answer. Therefore, students should focus more on this. However,
sufficient time should be given to all sections in order to qualify the exam with
a good score. - If candidates want to get a good score in the exam, they must also do more
previous year question papers and sample papers.
Best Books for MAT Exam 2023
| Section | Books |
| Language Comprehension | General Objective English by Arihant Publications Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis English Comprehension for MAT -Disha Publications |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Modern Approach for Logical Reasoning -R S Aggarwal General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning -Disha Publications Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K Sinha |
| Mathematical Skills | How to Prepare for QA for CAT -Arun Sharma Quantum CAT -S K Verma Quantitative
Aptitude – RS Aggarwal Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude -Dinesh Khattar |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency – Disha Publications Data Interpretation & Analysis and Data Sufficiency – Kiran Prakashan Publishers |
| Indian and Global Environmen | General Knowledge by Lucent Publications General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey Manorama English Yearbook by Mammen Mathew |
MAT Exam Answer Key
the official website. Candidates can refer to MAT answer key for checking their
expected scores. Apart from the official, MAT answer keys will also be made
available by several coaching centers online.
MAT Result 2023
website of AIMA. Candidates need to go through the official website for checking
their results. The detailed steps for checking the results are mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of AIMA.
- Login using registered email id, password, and DOB.
- MAT exam 2023 Scorecard will be displayed on your screen
- You can download the PDF of MAT result
- Take a printout for further reference.
MAT Cut off 2023 will be mentioned by the participating institutes post the
declaration of MAT 2023 Results. The candidates preparing for MAT 2023 exam can
MAT Exam Counselling Process 2023
MAT 2023 counselling process will be conducted by the participating institutes as
AIMA does not conduct any counseling process. MAT counselling process will
begin once MAT results are announced. The selection process will include Group
Discussion and Personal Interview.
MAT 2023 Counselling Process: Documents Required
- MAT 2023 Admit Card
- MAT 2023 Score Card
- Marksheets of 10th and 12th
- Graduation Marksheet
- Passport size photograph
- Candidate Identity Proof
MAT 2023 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MAT Sep Exam 2023: In PBT, CBT and IBT Mode from Aug 29
to Sep 17, 2023.Sept MAT 2023 Registration is Open from July 10 to Sept
13, 2023. Top MAT Colleges include SDMIMD, XIME, IBA, ISBM, Jaipuria,
NDIM among others.
MAT Exam 2023 Highlights
| Features | Details |
| Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Four times a year – February, May, September, December |
Frequency Four times a year– February, May, September, December
MAT Eligibility Criteria 2023
The candidates must complete the Bachelor’s degree from any recognized
University with 50% marks in aggregate. Bachelor’s Degree with 50% or
above in aggregate in final degree examinations is also eligible. Final-year
students can also apply for MAT Exam.
and around 600+ management universities in India accept the MAT result
score
1. Visit the official website of AIMA MAT.
2. Click on New Registration and fill in the required details.
3. Fill out the MAT Registration 2023 form.
4. Select Test Cities as per your choice.
5. Upload a scanned photo and signature.
6. Pay exam fees.
MAT is conducted 4 times in a year in February, May, September and
December. The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in
any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized
degree.
So, whichever mode you prefer to take MAT 2023 exam in, you have to
prepare sincerely and in a focused way. We say it is possible to prepare
for MAT in three months because, MAT syllabus is same as that of other
MBA entrance exams and most of the candidates appear for multiple
entrance tests.
The MAT Exam is conducted in February, May, September, and
December. As you have been given choices to select the month in which you
want to appear for the exam. With good research and discussions with
appeared applicants, it is advised that the best months to appear for the exam
is in December and February.
Candidates can take MAT exam in one of the three modes of their
choice – Internet-Based Test (IBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Paper-
Based Test (PBT) and the eligibility criteria for all three modes are
same. There is no limit on the number of attempts for taking the exam.
Yes, some of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) do accept
Management Aptitude Test MAT scores. However, it’s important to note that
acceptance of MAT scores by IIMs may vary from year to year, and also
depend on the specific IIM and the programmed you are applying to.
AIMA conducts Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) for MAT
2023, apart from CBT and PBT MAT exam modes. The MAT 2023 exam
fee for one MAT exam in any of the three testing modes, is Rs. 1950/- and for
two MAT exams the MAT exam fee is Rs. 3100/-.
Top MBA Entrance Exams
Common Admission Test (CAT) Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Graduate Management Admission Test
(GMAT)
Common Management Admission Test
(CMAT) Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Narsee Monjee Aptitude Test (NMAT) Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP)
Composite Score of 400 and above is considered a good MAT score.
Most of the MBA colleges accepting MAT select students having MAT score
in the range of 80 percentile to 99 percentile.
your good score in MAT exam. If you have more than 85 percentile in your MAT then you are eligible to avail the scholarship.
Can I make another attempt at MAT exam, if I score low in first
attempt? Yes, you can attempt MAT exam as many times as you want. MAT
is conducted multiple times in a year and three different modes. The MAT
exam is held in February, May, September and December.
Total marks of MAT exam is 200. Every question carries one mark for
correct attempt and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong
answer. No marks is deducted for skipping questions.
that nearly all international schools accept MAT scores. As the MAT exam
score is accepted by more than 600 MBA colleges in India, it is one of the
The MAT is accepted by over 600 MBA colleges in India, making it one of the
country’s most popular MBA entrance exams. Furthermore, MBA colleges that
accept MAT scores for admission offer a variety of popular, emerging, and
niched specializations.
In comparison to MAT, GMAT is considered much tougher when it is about
the syllabus. GMAT is almost similar to the CAT in terms of difficulty level. But
some other factors make GMAT much convenient than MAT. You can appear
in the GMAT exam during any business duration throughout the year about 5
times.
1 year
MAT results 2023 and MAT exam scores are valid for 1 year from the date of
MAT result declaration for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes in the MBA
colleges accepting MAT scores. AIMA MAT Result 2023 scores will be sent to
the Management Institutes (MIs) as well as to the candidates by AIMA.
score for admission. Once the MAT result for an exam phase is
announced, the scorecards are sent to selected colleges. The colleges then
contact the candidates for shortlisting process if they qualify on the basis of
minimum MAT cut off
Yes, it is possible to crack MAT with 1-month preparation, but only if you have
studied the topics included in the MAT syllabus before or have prepared for
MAT or any other MBA entrance exam.
There is a myth that it is easy to crack MAT exam. Questions in MAT exams
are relatively easier than CAT, but that doesn’t make MAT an easy exam to
crack. Because of the easy nature of question paper, a lot of effort and
emphasis goes onto speed and accuracy in solving the questions.
total of 200 raw marks for all the 5 sections. MAT scores are scaled to 100 for
Preparing for MAT requires a lot of hard work. Many students feel that doing
well in the exam without coaching classes is not possible. However, there are
so many opportunities available around you which if utilized properly are the
key to a 100th percentile.
