AIMA (All India Management Association) conducts the MAT(Management Aptitude Test). MAT is one of the most popular competitive exams among MBA aspirants as it gets them access to a large number of good B schools in India. Also, the other reason that attributes to the immense popularity of this exam is that the candidates can choose to take either Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test as per their convenience. MAT can be your passport to over 600 B-Schools across India.
MBA aspirants must note that MAT Feb 2019 dates have been announced and details are as follows:
MBA aspirants must note that MAT Feb 2019 dates have been announced and details are as follows:
| MAT Exam Date (Paper Based) | Feb 17, 2019 |
| Registration Link | https://apps.aima.in/matmay18 |
| Exam Date(Computer Based) | Feb 23, 2019 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Feb 9, 2019(PBT) & Feb 19, 2019(CBT) |
| Late Date for Online Filling-up / Purchase of Form | Feb 8, 2019(PBT), Feb 12, 2019(CBT) |
| Last Date for Submission of duly completed Printout of Registration Form at AIMA, New Delhi |
MAT Eligibility Criteria
The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent.
A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com, B.Tech., etc.) can also apply.
Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation which is different for different management institutes and universities.
However, there is no restriction regarding percentages for taking the MAT test, no age bar and no experience required.
Exam Pattern
The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent.
A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com, B.Tech., etc.) can also apply.
Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation which is different for different management institutes and universities.
However, there is no restriction regarding percentages for taking the MAT test, no age bar and no experience required.
Exam Pattern
Total number of Questions: 200
Total Time allocated: 150 minutes
Marks allocation
Correct attempt: 1 mark
Incorrect attempt: There will be negative marking for wrong answers.
Sections with Questions
MAT entrance exam covers five sections in all. Scores of first four sections compose the final scores. However, institutions might choose to consider the score of the General Awareness section.
| Section No | Section | No. of Questions | Time Suggested(Minutes) |
| 1. | Language Comprehension | 40 | 30 |
| 2. | Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 |
| 3. | Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 | 35 |
| 4. | Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 | 30 |
| 5. | Indian and Global Environment | 40 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 150 |
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