MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

01 January 1990

MAT 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Admit Card

MAT 2024

The exam date for MAT 2024 will be released by the last week of May and June 2024. MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIMA (the All India Management Association) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs offered by various participating institutes across India. The registration and application process for MAT 2024 is expected to commence in the third or last week of March 2024. Candidates will be able to fill out the application form online and upload the necessary documents. This exam is conducted four times in a year in the month of – February, May, September, and December respectively.

The exam is conducted in both paper-based and computer-based modes, and the results are typically declared in June 2024. MAT 2024 offers a promising opportunity for Management aspirants seeking quality education and promising career prospects. In general, the difficulty level of MAT is considered to be moderate. The exam is designed to assess a candidate's problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, language proficiency, and critical thinking. The difficulty can depend on an individual's strengths and weaknesses in these areas. Interested candidates should keep an eye on the official MAT website and other relevant platforms for updates and detailed instructions regarding the registration and application process.

MAT Entrance Exam 2024 Highlights:

 Exam Name

MAT 2024

 Conducting Body

All India Management Association (AIMA)

 Exam Level

National Level

 Exam Type

PG Level

 Full-Form

Management Aptitude Test

 Courses Offered

Management

 Application mode

Online

MAT 2024  Important Dates:

For PBT Exam:

Events Dates (Announced)
Registration begin 23rd December 2023
Last date for registration 20th February 2024
Admit card release 22nd February 2024
Exam date 25th February 2024
Declaration of result March/ April 2024

For CBT Exam:

Events Dates (Announced)
Application form released 23rd December 2023
Last date to apply 5th March 2024
Admit card release 8th March 2024
Exam date 10th March 2024
Declaration of result April/ May 2024

MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates appearing for the MAT 2024 are required to fulfill certain eligibility criteria that are listed below.

  • Candidates can attempt this exam as there are no specific restrictions.
  • Candidates are required to have a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for the reserved category) in graduation from any stream.
  • Candidates who are final-year students pursuing Graduation are also eligible to apply for MAT 2024.
  • There is no age limit for the candidates to apply for this exam.

Read More : MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

MAT 2024 Registration/Application Process:

The registration and application process for MAT 2024 is conducted through online mode. The official website consists of all the necessary information that is related to the MAT 2024 exam including – the exam dates, registration and application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important details.

Step – 1: Candidates are required to visit the official website – https://mat.aima.in and provide their email ID and correct mobile number to receive the OTP. Candidates are then required to log in to the portal using these credentials.

Step – 2: Candidates are then required to register themselves online through the website portal and follow the steps. After registration is done, candidates are then required to fill in the application form with all the necessary details. Candidates are also required to upload a recent passport-sized picture.

Step – 3: In the final step, candidates are then required to make the payment through online or offline mode.

Read More : MAT 2024 Application Process

MAT 2024 Application Fees:

Any candidate will be able to take the refund in case of any discrepancies.

Following is the list of the fee structure for the application fee for MAT 2024.

 Mode of Exam

 Application Fee

 For PBT – Paper Based Test

INR 1950

 For CBT – Computer Based Test

 INR 1950

 For PBT & CBT both

 INR 3100

Candidates are required to fill in the application form on or before 1st week of May in 2024. There will be no offline mode available for the candidates to fill out their application form.

MAT 2024 Admit Card:

The MAT 2024 admit card will be released by AIMA two or three days before the exam i.e. around the 3rd week of May 2024. Candidates need to keep track of the official website for updates and announcements regarding the release of the admit card.

Candidates who have completed the registration process and paid the processing fee will be able to download the admit card online. Candidates are also required to carry a valid Photo ID with them along with the admit card on the day of their exams.

Read More : MAT 2024 Admit Card

MAT 2024 Syllabus:

 Subjects

 Topics

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

Data tables, data charts, bar diagrams, and charts including simple, stacked, composite bar, pie charts, Graphs, Data Analysis, Data Comparison among others, caselet-based data, Venn diagram, data sufficiency.

Indian and Global Environment

Business and Economics, Current GK, Basic on the current reading newspaper and periodical, Devaluation and up the valuation of the rupee, business, national and international events.

Mathematics Skills

Arithmetic, Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Averages, Number system, Mixture and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial math, permutation and combination, ration and proportion, Number system, Elementary mathematics, etc.

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

Fact interference, passage, conclusion, analogy, statement argument, clocks, calendars, binary logic, premise, conclusion, linear and matrix arrangement, team formation, cubs, rows, network diagrams, quantitative reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, critical reasoning.

English

Comprehension of Passage, Synonyms, Proverb, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Punctuations etc.

Candidates preparing for the MAT 2024 exam should focus on these subjects and topics mentioned above to perform well in the test. It is essential for candidates to have a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus and to practice questions related to these areas to excel in the exam.

Read More : MAT 2024 Syllabus

MAT 2024 Exam Question Pattern:

Section

Subject

No. of Question

I

 Language and Comprehension

40

 

II

Mathematical Skills

 

40

III

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

40

IV

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

40

V

 Indian & Global Environment

40

Total

 

200

The time limit for the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes. The exam is conducted through both Computer-based format (CBT), IBT, and Paper Based Test (PBT) format in which there will be five sections each containing MCQs. Each correct answer is awarded with 1 mark and for each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Read More : MAT 2024 Exam Pattern

MAT 2024 Result:

The result for MAT 2024 will be published online in June 2024 via online mode. AIMA will publish all the results of PBT, CBT, and IBT on the official website. Candidates will be able to access their results by logging in to the official website with the help of their application number and roll number. These results will be valid for one year based on the exam session chosen by the candidates.

Read More : MAT 2024 Result

FAQs:

Q1. When is the MAT 2024 entrance exam to be held?

Ans. The MAT 2024 exam will be held in the last week of May 2024 and in the last week of June 2024.

Q2. Are there any restrictions on the number of attempts for a candidate to appear in the MAT exam?

Ans. Generally, there are no limitations given to the students for appearing in the MAT entrance exam.

Q3. What is the age limit for MAT 2024?

Ans. There is no age limit given to a candidate.

Q4. What are the time limits given to the students for completing the MAT exam and how many questions will be there?

Ans. Candidates will have one 2 hours 30 minutes to attempt the 200 questions in the exam.

Q5. How long will the result of MAT 2024 remain valid after published?

Ans. The result of MAT 2024 will be valid for one year based on the exam session chosen by the candidates.

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