Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
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The All India Management Association conducts the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) four times every year. It is an annual level examination that acts as the gateway for admissions to the management courses offered by many B-schools in India. The examination is conducted in the months of February, May, September, and December in both online and offline modes. The candidates can write the exam multiple times and the best score will be finally considered.
Conducting Body: All India Management Association (AIMA) is a nationwide apex body of the management profession in India. The AIMA conducts the MAT exam.
Important Dates:
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Registration Last Date |
CBT Phase- 1 (Phase-2) |
15/11/2022 13/12/2022 |
Online |
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PBT |
05/12/2022 |
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Admit Card |
CBT Phase -1 (Phase-2) |
17/11/2022 15/12/2022 |
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PBT |
06/12/2022 |
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Exam Date |
CBT Phase-1 (Phase-2) |
20/11/2022 17/12/2022 |
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PBT |
11/12/2022 |
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Result Date |
Will be updated soon. |
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Selection Procedure:- There are three stages in the selection procedure-
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Written Test
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Selection Round (GD and PI)
Exam Pattern:
Written Test:- The written test will consist of 200 questions divided into 5 sections (Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Language Comprehension, Intelligence, and Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Analytical Reasoning Skills, and Indian and Global Environment). The total time duration of the examination will be 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours). The exam pattern is as follows:-
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Sectional Time Limit |
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
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Language Comprehension |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
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Mathematical Skills |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
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Indian and Global Environment |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
150 minutes |
Note:- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Selection Round (GD, PI or Written Ability Test):- The qualified candidates from the written test round will be shortlisted for the second stage (Selection Round) of the examination. The structure of stage-2 will depends from one B-school to others. After qualifying the second stage the candidate will be offered admission by the respective institute. The details of this round will vary within the institutes. The weightage allotted to the MAT 2019 Score and the further screening rounds is also decided by the respective B-schools.
Eligibility:
-Age Limit:- No age limit.
-Educational Qualification:- Graduation.
Syllabus:
Section A: Language Comprehension: The section includes 40 Multiple Choice Questions based on the topics listed in the table below -
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Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb
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Speech
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Sentence Making and Correction
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
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One Word Substitution
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Idiom/ Phrases
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Reading Comprehension
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Vocabulary
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Grammar
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Fill in the blanks
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Para Jumble.
Section B and C: Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Mathematics: These parts include 40 objective type questions each, based on topics including G.P, A.P, Geometry, Statistics, and also Accountancy. Review the table below for topics of both the sections -
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Time-Speed-Distance
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Ratios and Proportion
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HCF & LCM
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In-equations Quadratic and Linear Equations
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Averages
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Number System
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Algebra
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Geometric Progression
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Partnership (Accounts)
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Geometry including Lines, Angles, Triangles, Spheres, Rectangles, Cube & Cones
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Work & Time
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Profit & Loss
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Percentages
Section D: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: This section has 40 questions to gauge the analytical and cognitive skills of the test takers. The questions in this section is depends upon the topics given in the table below -
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Family Tree
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Course of Action
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Arrangement
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Pie Chart
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Calendars
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Statement Conclusions
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Strong and Weak Arguments
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Puzzles
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Series
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Blood Relations
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Coding & Decoding
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Column Graphs
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Multi-Dimensional Arrangements
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Visual Reasoning
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Numeric Grid
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Critical Reasoning
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Syllogisms
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Graphs Representing Area
Section E: Indian & Global Environment Section: This section carries 40 Objective type questions based on topics related to General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and other trending topics of business, economy, sports, science, etc. The table shows all topics of this section -
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Current Affairs
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Top Official of Big Companies
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Punch-lines of Companies
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Important Quotations
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Sports
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Science
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World Records
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Famous Awards and Prizes
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History
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Social Issues
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Finance
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Entertainment
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Business
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Books and Authors
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International Organisation
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Geography
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Major Corporate Laws
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Politics.
CONCLUSION: This exam offers a great opportunity for the applicants who wish to pursue management programme. Interested applicants can apply for the exam in online mode through the official website. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future.
FAQs:
Ques 1. I scored 596 marks in MAT exam am I eligible for MBA 2021?
Ans. Yes, you are qualified to take admission but it depends on the college you are targeting.
Ques 2. Do institutes start the admission process after every session of the MAT exam?
Ans: No. MAT is usually administered 4 times in a year in February, May, September, and December. The minimum requirement for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognised University or equivalent recognised degree. But MAT score is legitimate for 1 year and the session starts in September in mostly Institutes.
Ques 3. I will give MAT exam in December. Does admission in good institutes will still be open at that time?
Ans. Yes. MAT score is valid for 1 year.
Ques 4. What are the test dates and timings of the test?
Ans. The Paper-Based Test is being administered on the first Sunday of February, May, September, and December from 1000-1230 hours. Whereas the Computer Based Test is being administered from consequent Sunday onwards and in various Time slots.
Ques 5. Is there any age bar for MAT? Any Job experience needed to appear in MAT?
Ans. There is no age bar. Job experience is not required.
Ques 6. How to get the MAT Score Card?
Ans. The Score Card is put on the AIMA website during the last week of the month of the test. The applicant can download their scorecard Form AIMA website link:
https://mat.aima.in/previous-results/
Ques 7. I have scored less than 50% marks in graduation. Am I eligible to write MAT?
Ans. Even if you have obtained less than 50% marks in graduation, you are still likely to write a MAT exam. However, as a part of the selection process, some B schools may put a certain cut-off mark in graduation. This cut-off marks (in graduation) maybe 50% or more. In that situation, you will have to apply to B schools, where the percentage marks scored in graduation is not a limitation.
Ques 8. When are the results declared?
Ans. MAT results are announced, in the form of a score report, normally three weeks after the date of the exam.
Ques 9. What is a great score in any MAT exam?
Ans. It has been witnessed in the recent past (last 10 MAT exams), that, on an average, in the whole paper, a total of 80 trials (excluding GK - Indian and Global Environment) with 80% accuracy or a net score (excluding Indian and Global Environment) in excess of 60 (out of a maximum possible 160 marks) has been an outstanding score. However, an applicant has to keep in mind that this trend has been witnessed in the recent past. As and when the complexity level of paper changes, the net score to be ranked as excellent will, also, undergo changes.
Ques 10. What is a great score for receiving a call (for GD-PI) from a B-school?
Ans. In general, to get a call for GD-PI from any B school (participating in any MAT exam), an overall score of more than 90% is considered to be very good. Many B-schools offer scholarships if you get a specified level of percentile or beyond that.
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