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MAT Exam 2022-23 


Conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2022 December exam score will be accepted for MBA admission 2023 by 600 MBA/PGDM colleges in India. MAT is a moderate difficulty exam and number of top MBA colleges in NIRF Ranking also accept MAT exam score.

 

Latest Update:

 

  • MAT Dec 2022 exam dates are from November 20 to December 17, 2022
  • MAT Dec 2022 exam will be conducted in 3 testing modes – PBT, IBT and CBT
  • MAT Dec 2022 exam will lead to MBA admission 2023 in 600 B-Schools
  • Many Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Scores include SDMIMD Mysore; XIME Bangalore; IBA Bangalore; ISBM Pune; Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow; NDIM New Delhi; WE School Bangalore; Jaipuria Noida among others
  • You Need to Apply to Respective MAT Score Accepting College separately

This comprehensive article prepared by MBAUniverse.com Exam Experts will give you complete information about MAT December 2022 Exam, its testing modes, Options available for you to apply for different types of MAT exam, Syllabus, Exam dates, How to Prepare for MAT, College Accepting MAT and a lot more. So, read this article carefully before applying for the exam.

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Table of Contents

 

1. What is MAT?
2. MAT Dec 2022: Key Highlights
3. MAT Dec Exam 2022 Testing Modes
4. December MAT Exam Dates 2022 for all Testing Modes
5. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT for Admission 2023
6. MBA Admission Process through MAT Exam
7. MAT Test Taking Options for December MAT 2022
8. Key Changes in December MAT 2022: More CBT Exams
9. MAT 2022 December: Difficult or Easy Exam
10. How to Choose the Best MAT 2022 Testing Mode?
11. MAT December 2022 Registration for IBT, PBT & CBT Exams
12. MAT 2022 December Exam Registration Fee
13. IBT MAT Exam: Important Details
14. IBT MAT December 2022 Important Dates
15. MAT 2022 Paper-Based Test (PBT) December Exam Dates
16. MAT December 2022 Eligibility Criteria
17. Unique MAT Scoring Pattern
18. MAT 2022 Dec Exam Pattern
19. How to Prepare for MAT 2022?
20. MAT 2022 Syllabus: At par with other MBA entrance exams
21. MAT Exam Admit Card: When to Download?
22. MAT 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is MAT?
Management Aptitude Test, known as MAT Exam is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. More than 600 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT exam 2022 Scores for MBA/PGDM Admission 2023. MAT is an easier exam and is of 2 hours duration. MAT exam is conducted in three testing modes and the candidates can apply for one or two MAT exams to improve their score.

 

2. MAT Dec 2022: Key Highlights
One of the most important but an easier MBA entrance exam – MAT 2022 has following key highlights:

Questions related to Exam
Answer related to Exam
Exam Conducting Body
All India Management Association (AIMA)
Total Exams in a Year
Held in February, May, September, December
Number of MBA colleges under the Exam
400 to 600+
Testing Modes
3 Modes of Tests: IBT, PBT and CBT
Number of exams you can apply for
2
Application Fee
Rs.1850/- for 1 exam;
Rs. 2975/- for 2 exams
MAT Full Form
Management Aptitude Test
Score Validity for MBA Admission
One academic session
Total Questions in Test Paper
200
Sectional Division of Exam 2022
5 Sections with 40 Questions in Each Section
Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate
Required Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges
90+
Importance of Taking the December 2022 Exam
Offers MBA admission opportunity in 2023
Offers the opportunity to improve rank & score
Application process
Online

3. MAT Dec Exam Testing Modes
MAT December 2022 Exam will be conducted in three testing modes. AIMA has released the MAT 2022 December exam schedule for all the three modes of MAT exam – CBT, IBT and PBT.

  • There is more than one week long IBT MAT testing window from Nov 24 to Dec 17 with 2 slots of IBT MAT exam on each day
  • There are 2 CBT December MAT exams on Nov 20 and Dec 17 respectively
  • Unlike earlier 2 PBT MAT exams, December MAT 2022 has only one PBT mode exam on December 11.
  • After release of MAT notification, the MAT December 2022 Registration process is open from October 18, 2022.

3.1 Key Difference in MAT Exam Testing Modes
Key difference in Testing modes of AIMA MAT exam, which is conducted in three testing modes is as under:

 

  1. Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test (IBT): You can appear in IBT MAT from your Home
  2. Paper-Based Test (PBT): Paper Pen based MAT 2022 exam is conducted at test centers
  3. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Online Computer based MAT 2022 will be conducted at test centers

4. December MAT Exam Dates 2022: Last Dates to Apply; Testing Dates
MAT 2022 December exam schedule has been released by AIMA. The MAT Dec Exam Dates 2022, registration dates, and dates for application submission, and release of Admit card are as under:

MAT 2022 Exam Date
Dates & Schedule for Paper Based Test 
Dates for Computer Based test 
Dates & Schedule for IBT Mode 
Last Date to Apply
Dec 5, 2022
CBT-1: Nov 15, 2022
CBT-2: Dec 13, 2022
In different phases from Nov 21 to Dec 14, 2022
Admit card Download start date
Dec 6, 2022
 (4 PM onwards)
CBT-1: Nov 17, 2022
CBT-2: Dec 15, 2022
In different phases from Nov 22 to Dec 15, 2022
Last Date for Admit Card download
December 11, 2022
CBT-1: Nov 20, 2022
CBT-2: Dec 17, 2022
Nov 24 to Dec 17, 2022
Exam Date
December 11, 2022
CBT-1: Nov 20, 2022
CBT-2: Dec 17, 2022
Nov 24 to Dec 17, 2022
Result Date
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
Score Card Download Starts
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
Last date to download Score Card
Available for one year
Available for one year
Available for one year

5. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT for Admission 2023
December 2022 MAT exam score will be valid for MBA/PGDM Admission 2023 in more than 600 MBA colleges in India. Almost all good B-schools in Delhi like JIMS, NDIM, Jaipuria; in Bangalore like IBA and AIMS; in Pune like Lexicon Mile, IIMS; in Mumbai like IES, VESIM are accepting the Exam scores. Here are some of the best MBA colleges accepting the score of Management Aptitude Test 2022 for admission 2023:

 

  • Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
  • NDIM Delhi
  • JIMS Delhi
  • Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
  • IPE Hyderabad
  • IESMCRC, Mumbai
  • IBA Bangalore
  • VJIM, Hyderabad


Updated list of Management Institutes who accept MAT scores for admission to their MBA program is released by AIMA and is available on MBAUniverse.com. Read here full list of MAT Exam Accepting Colleges

 

5.1 MBA Colleges in Maharashtra to Accept MAT exam Score
The Higher and Technical Education Department, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra has clarified while determining the entrance exam eligibility of All India category candidates for MBA/MMS admission process in Maharashtra MBA colleges, that All India Candidature Candidate, Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate will be considered for MBA/MMS admission on the basis of obtaining non zero positive score in CET conducted by the Competent Authority; CAT -conducted by Indian Institute of Management; CMAT; GMAT; MAT; ATMA and XAT. Accordingly, the MAT exam scores will be considered for MBA admission in Maharashtra MBA colleges also.

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6. MBA Admission Process through MAT Exam
Apart from applying and appearing in MAT exam, you need to apply separately for MBA admission to respective MBA college. The MBA Admission process in detail is shared below

7. MAT Test Taking Options for December MAT 2022
You can take one or more than one type of MAT December 2022 Exams in different modes. Following combinations are offered by AIMA to appear in different testing modes:

 

7.1 IBT Testing Options: Appear in one or two IBT December MAT Exams

  • One Remote Proctored MAT Internet Based Test (MAT IBT) or
  • Two Remote Proctored MAT Internet Based Test (MAT IBT)

 

7.2 PBT + IBT Testing Options: Can choose one or a Combination of PBT+IBT

  • Paper Based Test (PBT) or
  • Paper Based Test and MAT Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT + IBT)

7.3 CBT+IBT Testing Options: Choose One or Two MAT Testing Mode

  • Computer Based Test (CBT) or
  • Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT)

7.4 CBT + PBT Testing Options: Choose one or two Centre Based MAT Tests

  • Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)

8. Key Changes in December MAT 2022: More CBT Exams
Two Computer Based Tests (CBT MAT) – CBT-1 and CBT-2 are scheduled for December MAT 2022 on Nov 20 and Dec 17. A candidate can apply for one or two MAT 2022 December exam by paying requisite registration fee. The application fee to apply for one MAT 2022 exam is Rs.1850/- and for two MAT 2022 exams the application fee is Rs.2975/-.

 

The candidates who do not want to opt for IBT Mode or PBT Mode exam, may choose to take the CBT 2022 December exam. The dates and complete schedule for 2 CBT December MAT exams 2022 are given here

CBT MAT Exam Dates
Last Date for CBT MAT Registration
CBT MAT Admit Card Release Date
CBT-1: Nov 20, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 17, 2022
CBT-2: Dec 17, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 15, 2022

9. MAT 2022 December: Difficult or Easy Exam

  • MAT is an easier exam as compared to other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT and others.
  • The test paper has a time duration of 2½ hours.
  • It has 200 objective type questions in MCQs form and the Question difficulty level is easy to moderate.
  • The test paper is divided in 5 sections with 40 questions in each section.
  • The sections are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.
  • The 5th section- Indian and Global Environment with 40 questions is not counted for determining your merit score and percentile calculation.


10. How to Choose the Best MAT 2022 Testing Mode?
Making a choice among IBT, Paper Based and Computer Based tests depends upon various factors – your preference, Computer based or Paper based test solving skills among others.

  • If you have good understanding – how to take and appear in computer based tests, navigation tools, scrolling of questions, choosing the answers and marking them and find that test taking is easier in computer based test, you could go for IBT mode.
  • If you are in remote area, do not have good internet connection, are not well conversant with computers, internet technology, have confusion in navigation tools, it is better to go for paper based exam.. Read More


10.1 IBT, CBT or PBT Testing Mode? Which is better option…
MBA Exam experts and past MAT toppers suggest the candidates to opt for IBT Mode due to the uncertainty in Paper based and computer based exams. In the current situation, IBT from their home is the best option after complying with the AIMA norms. The difficulty level in IBT exam is similar to other two modes of exam.

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11. MAT December 2022 Registration for IBT, PBT & CBT Exams
Fresh registrations for IBT, PBT and for CBT Mode MAT December 2022 exam are open on AIMA MAT website. The dates for MAT Registrations will remain open till few days before the each exam date. Read below all the important details about IBT Exam, CBT and PBT MAT exams

To avoid any untoward incident due to Covid-19 pandemic, AIMA has introduced Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (MAT IBT) 2022 exam, apart from the regular Computer Based and Paper based exams. Candidates can appear in the IBT mode exam from the convenience of their home instead of going to an exam centre while CBT and PBT remain centre based exams.

  • Registration process for IBT exam, CBT exam and PBT MAT December exam is open
  • You can register and apply for one or two MAT exams
  • The registration process is online only.

11.1 MAT 2022 Registration Process
Registration process is online only and can be completed in five simple steps:

  • Step-1: Create login
  • Step 2: Fill the Registration Form
  • Step 3: Upload Images on Registration Form
  • Step 4: Make Payment of Registration Fee
  • Step 5: View Registration summary

Read More on Step by Step MAT 2022 Registration

11.2 MAT 2022 IBT Registration: Important Guidelines and Benefits
MAT in the IBT mode is the new type of exam which you can take from your home. You can opt for 2 IBT 2022 December MAT tests by paying an extra fees of Rs.1125/- in addition to Rs.1850/- for one test.

  • If you are opting for one IBT MAT 2022, you can select 5 management institutes where your scores will be sent free for admission
  • If you are opting for 2 IBT MAT 2022 exams, you will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending your scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes. It means you can select 7 Management Institutes in total
    The IBT exam is scheduled in morning and evening time slots on each exam date. There is facility to appear in one IBT mode exam or two IBT Mode MAT tests.

12. MAT 2022 December Exam Registration Fee
Candidate can opt for one or two MAT exams as below:

  • For 1 MAT exam, you need to pay Rs.1850 but for 2 MAT exams you need to pay nominal extra fee as given below
  • Candidates opting for 2 MAT IBTs/PBT+IBT/CBT+IBT/PBT+CBT/CBT+CBT 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.
    Candidate should Register online at official AIMA website link with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The Registration fees details for different modes of MAT exam are given below:
For one Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
Rs. 1850/-
For Two Remote Proctored Internet Based Tests (IBT)
Rs.2975/-
For Paper Based Test(PBT)
Rs. 1850/-
For Computer Based Test (CBT)
Rs.2975/-
For Both PBT + CBT
Rs.2975/-
For Both IBT+PBT
Rs.2975/-
For Both IBT+CBT
Rs.2975/-

12.1 Combination Allowed for MAT Exams: Check Registration Fee for Each Combination

Candidate can opt for two IBT exams by paying an extra fees of Rs.1125/- in addition to Rs.1850/-.
Candidates can opt for PBT exam by paying fees of Rs.1850/-.
Candidates opting for double MAT exams 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. We recommend buying your favorite at super low prices with free shipping, and you can also pick up your order at the store on the same day.

One MAT Exam 2022
  • For Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
  • or Paper Based Test (PBT)
  • or Computer Based Test (CBT)
Rs. 1850/-
Combination of Two MAT Exam 2022
  • For Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
  • For PBT+IBT
  • For CBT+IBT
  • For PBT+CBT
  • For Double Computer Based Test (CBT+CBT)
Rs. 2975/- 

13. IBT MAT Exam: Important Details
AIMA is conducting IBT December MAT 2022 in about a month long testing window beginning from the last week of November to third week of December. The complete schedule for the December IBT MAT test is as below:

 

13.1 What is MAT IBT 2022 December Exam? Key Features
AIMA has introduced “Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)” with a separate schedule to safeguard test takers against Covid pandemic health hazards. Key features of the exam are:

 

  • For taking the test in IBT mode, instead of going to a test centre candidates could do so from the safe confines and convenience of their homes subject to certain conditions.
  • Only the candidates with a computer together with webcam and internet facilities meeting certain specifications can appear in IBT exam.
  • The sanctity and security of the test is effectively maintained through remote proctoring in dual mode i.e., by employing robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools as also human proctors.
  • In order to help candidates to familiarize themselves with this new mode of testing, AIMA has also scheduled mock IBT sessions at a nominal extra fee
    These IBT mock tests replicate the testing environment and help candidates build familiarity with the same. This ensures that the candidates are adequately prepared for the main test.


13.2 IBT December MAT 2022: Key Requirements to Take the Exam
Candidates need to fulfil following key requirements to appear in IBT December 2022 exam.

 

  • You must ensure to sit in a well-lit room with proper light on your face and in a quiet place
  • Ensure that no other person enters/interferes during the scheduled test
  • You must not use mobile phone or any gadgets
  • A Laptop or Desktop with Webcam is Mandatory to appear in test
  • A stable internet connection with minimum upload Speed => 512 kbps is required
  • Required Supported Browsers are Chrome-version 63 and above; Firefox-version 52 and above
  • Required Operating System is Windows OS (Version 7 and above)
  • Dot NET framework minimum supported version is 4.5.1. NET framework.
  • Required Memory is 65MB permanent free space on the default hard drive

14. IBT MAT December 2022 Important Dates
December 2022 IBT Mode Exam is scheduled in morning and evening time slots. MAT IBT exam Schedule with all important dates for December 2022 Internet Based Mode (IBT Mode) exam is shared below

IBT Test Date
IBT MAT Exam Slots
Last date of IBT MAT Dec Registration
IBT MAT 2022 Exam Date
24 Nov 2022
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm
21 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
03 Dec 2022
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm
30 Nov 2022
01 Dec 2022
10 Dec 2022
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm
07 Dec 2022
08 Dec 2022
17 Dec 2022
10.00 am to 12.30 pm
4.00 pm to 6.30 pm
14 Dec 2022
15 Dec 2022

15. MAT 2022 Paper Based Test (PBT) December Exam Dates

  • Registration start Date: October 18, 2022
  • Last Date for
  • Registration: December 5, 2022
  • Admit Card Release: December 6, 2022
  • PBT Exam Date 2022: December 11, 2022


16. MAT December 2022 Eligibility: Who can Apply for December MAT Exam?

  • A graduate or the candidate in final year of graduation can register and apply for MAT exam
  • All the candidates who wish to appear in MAT 2022 exam, now have the option to choose any one or more of the three modes of test i.e., IBT, PBT and CBT.
  • Candidates who wish to appear in IBT exam can register and apply at AIMA MAT website by paying requisite application fee of Rs.1850/- online for one IBT and Rs.2975/- for two IBT exams

17. Unique MAT Scoring Pattern
MAT scoring pattern is unique. The score card displays scaled score out of 800 Marks and not out of 160 or 200 raw scores. While each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark, each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -0.25 mark. Merit Score is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only and the score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card

 

17.1 MAT Score validity
The December exam score will be valid for admission in Academic Session 2023-24. There are 600+ B-schools who will accept MAT 2022 scores.

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18. MAT 2022 Dec Exam Pattern
Below are shared the key details about MAT Question Paper, MATduration, Sectional composition & Scoring pattern

  • The test paper has a time duration of 2½ hours.
  • There are 200 objective type questions in MCQs form in MAT question paper
  • Question difficulty level is easy to moderate
  • The test paper is divided in 5 sections with 40 questions in each section
  • Each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark
  • Each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -0.25 mark
  • Exam sections are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.
  • Merit Score in the exam is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only and the score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card.
  • The score card displays scaled score out of 800 Marks and not out of 160 or 200 raw scores
    On the score card along with the sectional and overall scaled scores, the sectional and overall percentile is also displayed. Read More

19. How to Prepare for MAT 2022?
Over the years the pattern and syllabus for MAT exam has not changed. The only change is in testing mode which has changed with additional type of IBT exam apart from PBT and CBT exams. So, the exam preparation is also not very difficult. Reading good preparation books, practicing with sample papers and previous year papers with solutions are a good tool for preparation.

 

Consistent exam Preparation can get you admission to MBA 2022 in good MBA colleges. It is high time that exam preparation must be started without any further delay as per the test pattern.

 

One of the important points which differentiate MAT preparation from other exams, is the separate section with 40 questions on ‘Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency (DADS)’ which is slightly different from Data Interpretation in other exams. The DADS Preparation and the strategy to prepare for this important section is to be properly planned and followed to score high. The preparation strategy needs more focus on four core sections keeping the ‘Indian & Global Environment’ section at second place.

 

The exam preparation requires your focus on preparing for the most important four sections with 160 questions. The sections are Language Comprehension; Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency; Intelligence & Critical Reasoning; and Mathematical skills. Accordingly, your Preparation should be focused on following key points:

  • When to Start the Preparation?
  • How to prepare?
  • Which are the best Preparation Books?
  • What is the best preparation material available apart from the books?
  • Preparation Tips by Toppers
  • Whether to Prepare with Coaching or Self prepare – which is better?
  • If time is short, How to prepare Online?
  • Test Taking Strategy – how to crack MAT with High score? Read here complete MAT Preparation Strategy


20. MAT 2022 Syllabus: At par with other MBA entrance exams
MAT Syllabus contains all the topics on which questions are asked in other national level MBA entrance exams. Past question papers and the exam pattern reveal that syllabus does not throw tough questions in the exam, although syllabus topics are same.

 

The syllabus is based on past test pattern and types of questions that appear in the exam. The best way to get hands-on feel and practice on question topics covered in the syllabus, is to go through the previous MAT papers and attempt Mock tests. Read More

 

21. MAT Exam Admit Card: When to Download?
You can download December MAT 2022 exam admit card from AIMA MAT website till the exam day. MAT 2022 Dec Exam date is scheduled in IBT, PBT as well as CBT Mode. The Internet Based (IBT) Mode exam can be taken from the comfort of your home while PBT and CBT exams can be taken at designated test centres. While MAT December 2022 Internet Based Mode (IBT) Mode exam will be conducted in longer testing window, the PBT and CBT exams will be conducted in a single day on different dates. The last dates for MAT Registration are different for each IBT exam, while for CBT and for PBT exams the last date to apply closes a few days before the exam date.

 

22. MAT 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Q. What are the dates for paper based and computer based exams?
A. Date for paper based MAT test is December 11, 2022. For Computer based Dec MAT – there will be 2 exams. CBT-1 date is Nov 20 and CBT-2 exam date is Dec 17, 2022

 

Q. What is MAT IBT?
A. MAT IBT is the new mode of exam which was introduced by AIMA from May 2020. Full form of IBT is – Remote Proctored Internet Based Mode. This can be taken from your home as in IBT exam candidates can appear from the convenience of their home instead of going to an exam centre.

 

Q. Can I appear in more than one IBT exams?
A. Yes, you can appear in two IBT exams by paying an additional fee of Rs.1125/-

 

Q. What are the dates to apply for MAT 2022?
A. Application process for December MAT 2022 is open from October 18, 2022 for all the 3 modes of exams

 

Q. What are the dates for IBT MAT December 2022 exam?
A. IBT exam dates are from Nov 24 to Dec 17, 2022. There are 2 slots on each exam date. The registration and admit card dates for each IBT exam are different.

 

Q. What are the test timings for IBT exam?
A. On each day of IBT exam, there are two slots for the test – morning and evening. You need to check carefully your exam slot.

 

Q. Is there any change in registration fee also?
A. No, it remains same as was announced at the time of opening registration.

 

Q. Can I apply for CBT as well as IBT 2022 exams?
A. Yes, you can apply for both the exams before their respective last dates

 

Q. What is the Application Fee for the Exam?
A. MAT application fee for one exam is Rs. 1850/- and for two exams is Rs.2975/-

 

Q. Can I get MAT application form by Post?
A. No, You have to apply online only

 

Q. What is the benefit to apply for two IBT exams?
A. Applying for two IBT exams has multiple benefits – you can improve your scores in the same exam month and can get a better MBA college; If you apply for two exams, AIMA will send your scores to 7 MBA colleges free of cost but if you apply for one exam, AIMA will send your exam scores to 5 B-schools free of cost

 

Q. Which month MAT is best?
A. MAT score acceptability is through out the year. However, the May, December, February exams are the best as the most good B-schools are open with their admission process and accept MAT exam scores.

 

Q. Is MAT a difficult exam?
A. MAT is an easier exam as compared to other national level MBA entrance exams.

 

Q. How many times MAT is conducted in a year?
A. MAT is conducted 4 times in a year – February, May, September and December.

 

Q. How do I apply for MAT?
A. You need to apply for MAT online on official AIMA-MAT exam website

 

Q. What are the pass marks for MAT?
A. MAT does not disqualify any candidate. It is upto the score requirement of the Management Institute to which you apply.

Q. What is a good MAT score?
A. A good composite MAT score is 650 to 800. At this score you may get 80 to 100 percentile and can get admission in top management institute.

Q. Is MAT good for MBA?
A. Yes, being a national level MBA entrance exam, more than 400 MBA/PGDM colleges in India accept MAT score for admission.

 

Q. How is MAT percentile calculated?
A. AIMA first converts raw score into composite score and calculates the percentile. The GK section score is not taken into account for composite and percentile score calculation

 

Q. Which all colleges accept MAT score?
A. There are 400 score accepting colleges notified by AIMA. Apart from them, 300 MBA colleges in Maharashtra also accept MAT score for admission to All India category candidates.


Q. What is the highest MAT score?
A. Highest score is 800 which is the composite score in any MAT exam.

 

Q. Which is better MAT or CMAT?
A. Both are good MBA entrance exams conducted at National Level. There are some MBA colleges who do not accept MAT but accept CMAT and vice versa.

 

Q. Is MAT marking negative?
A. Yes, MAT scoring pattern is +1 mark for right answer and – 0.25 mark for wrong answer.

Q. What is a passing score for the MAT test?
A. MAT composite score is awarded in the range of 200 to 800. It is rare that a candidate gets a composite score below 200.

Q. Which book is best for MAT preparation?
A. There are 5 sections in MAT and for each section it is better to get the best book for example Verbal Ability, RC, Quant, DI, LR the books by Arun Sharma are very good.

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