AIMA MAT 2023 - Registration (Started), Exam Date(Out), Pattern, Eligibility
Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national-level entrance exam organized by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It is a standardized managerial test that evaluates the managerial competence and aptitude of students. With MAT scores, students can seek admission in the higher-ranked B-schools to various MBA, PGDM, and allied management courses. More than 600 Business Schools accept the Management Aptitude Test score. The exam is conducted 4 times a year - March, May, September, and December. Some of the salient features of MAT 2023 are –
- Entrance test for recognized programmes
- Availed by hundreds and thousands of students
- Test centers spread across the nation.
- Latest technology to evaluate the process
- Validate through independent studies
- Score accepted by hundreds of university departments
- ISO 9001:2008 certified by DNV with accreditation to RVA and Quality Council of India
MAT is conducted in the below modes -
- Paper-Based Test or PBT (Offline),
- Computer Based Test or CBT (Online)
- Internet-Based Test or IBT (Remote Proctored)
MAT 2023 Latest Updates –
- MAT 2023 registration process has started from 28th December 2022 onwards.
- The PBT and CBT 1 and CBT 2 exam dates are also announced.
MAT 2023 Highlights -
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Exam Name |
Management Aptitude Test |
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Popularly known |
MAT 2023 |
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Conducted by |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
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Exam level |
National Level |
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Exam for course level |
PG |
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Mode of exam |
PBT, CBT & IBT |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours and 30 minutes |
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MAT Exam Fee |
₹ 1650 |
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Courses Offered |
MBA, PGDM |
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Test cities |
India – 60 Overseas – 2 |
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Website link |
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| Exam Helpdesk |
011 - 24645100 / 011 - 24617354 / 011 - 43128100 |
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AIMA MAT Changes Made in the Year 2020
In 2020, the exam conducting authority postponed PBT and CBT 2020 exams and allowed candidates to switch over to the Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test (MAT IBT) exam from PBT and CBT MAT.
- All candidates who registered and applied for CBT or PBT MAT exam can convert their registration to the MAT IBT exam by visiting the official MAT Registration site.
- The reason to launch MAT 2020 IBT mode (home-based exam) is to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 infection among students.
- AIMA has clarified that computer-based and paper-based MAT exam dates will be announced later after considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation at that time. Till then, candidates are requested to use IBT mode.
- Students who do not want to opt for IBT Mode may choose to take the PBT/CBT MAT in forthcoming sessions.
MAT Exam 2023 Important Dates
MAT 2023 Schedule (Announced):
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MAT 2023 Events |
Important Dates |
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For PBT |
For CBT 1 |
For CBT 2 |
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Registrations began |
28th December 2022 |
28th December 2022 |
28th December 2022 |
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Last date to apply |
14th February 2023 |
21st February 2023 |
27th February 2023 |
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Availability of admit card |
15th February 2023 |
24th February 2023 |
2nd March 2023 |
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Date of exam |
19th February 2023 |
26th February 2023 |
4th March 2023 |
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Result date |
March 2023 |
March 2023 |
March 2023 |
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MAT Exam 2023 Pattern & Syllabus
MAT 2023 Exam Pattern -
Management Aptitude Test 2023 can be taken in CBT, PBT, and IBT mode. Students, at their convenience, can take the exam. If they wish, they can opt for both the modes - PBT and CBT. However, there is an extra amount to be paid (INR 1,100/- for PBT and INR 1,500/- for CBT). According to All India Management Association, “Candidate can opt for both the tests, i.e. PBT and CBT by paying an extra fee of 1100/- in addition to 1650/-.”
Important Note: Due to the novel Coronavirus situation, AIMA had postponed PBT and CBT modes in the year 2020 and opened the mode of IBT (Remote Proctored Internet Based Test) for the safety of students. Under MAT IBT mode, candidates are eligible to sit at home and appear for the exam. This year, all the PBT, CBT, and IBT modes will be active.
The test will have questions from the following 5 important sections –
- Language Comprehension – 40 marks
- Indian and Global Environment – 40 marks
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency – 40 marks
- Mathematics Skills – 40 marks
- Intelligence and Critical Reasoning – 40 marks
Take a quick look at the exam pattern of the MAT 2023 test –
- Mode of Exam: PBT and CBT (pen-based test and computer-based test) and IBT (Internet Based Test)
- Total Sections: 5 (mentioned above)
- Number of Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Question Types: MCQs
- Negative Marking Scheme: Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark.
- Duration of Exam: 150 minutes
- Exam Timings: 10 am to 12.30 pm (PBT). Different time slots for CBT (subject to candidates’ registration).
- Reporting Time: 8 am (PBT)
- The IBT exam will be conducted in two slots: 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
MAT Exam Syllabus 2023 -
All India Management Association prepares the syllabus of the Management Aptitude Test. The Association has made 5 sections for the MAT 2022 syllabus. They are as follows –
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Language Comprehension |
Indian and Global Environment |
Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
Mathematics Skills |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
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Verbal Reasoning |
Current affairs |
Geometry |
Percentage |
Family tree |
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Contextual usage |
Books and Authors |
HCF & LCM |
Ratio-Proportion |
Course of Action |
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Sentence completion |
Business |
Geometric Progression |
Allegation & Mixture |
Calendars |
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Syllogisms |
History |
Work and time |
Time & Work |
Series |
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Antonyms |
Sports |
Percentages |
Partnerships |
Puzzles |
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Sentence correction |
Punch line of companies |
Ratios and Proportion |
Simple-Compound Interest |
Multi-dimensional arrangements |
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Jumbled paragraphs |
World Records |
Partnership (Accounts) |
Height & Distance |
Coding & Decoding |
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Fill In the Blanks |
Geography |
Algebra |
P&C Probability |
Arrangement |
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Foreign language words used in English |
Top officials of big companies |
Number system |
Time Speed & Distance |
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments |
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Different usage of same word |
International Organisation |
Profit & Loss |
Trigonometry |
Critical Reasoning |
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Analogies |
Social issues |
Averages |
Geometry |
Visual reasoning |
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One word substitution |
Important Quotations |
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations |
Average |
Pie Chart |
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Idioms |
Automobiles |
Time-Speed-Distance |
Profit & loss |
Syllogisms |
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Famous awards and Prizes |
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Clocks- Calendars |
Blood Relations |
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Major Corporate news |
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Ratio-Proportion |
Graphs representing Area |
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Politics |
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Number System |
Numeric grid |
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Entertainment |
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HCF, LCM |
Column graphs |
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Science |
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Statement Conclusions |
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Finance |
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MAT Exam 2023 Eligibility
To get into the best B-Schools in the country, the aspirants must meet the MAT's eligibility criteria. Have a look over here -
Educational Qualification -
- An applicant should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University.
- If he appears for the final year exams, he is eligible for the management entrance exam.
Age Qualification –
The exam conducting body has not set an age limit for the entrance test.
MAT Exam 2023 Application Process
The MAT 2023 exam registration process has started online on 28th December 2022. Candidates can fill AIMA MAT application form till 14th February 2023 for PBT and 21st February 2023 for CBT 1 and 27th February 2023 for CBT 2. Candidates interested in appearing for the MAT exam must apply for the exam only through the official website within the given time duration.
Candidates interested in appearing for the MAT exam must apply for the exam only through the official website within the given time duration.
Submission of Application through Online Mode -
The online application process comprises three important stages. They are –
- Visit the above-mentioned link to access the Registration page.
- Click on the registration link to register (for new candidates).
- Provide details like name, DOB, valid email ID, active mobile number, etc.
- Already registered candidates are advised to use their email ID, password and DOB to log in and access the application form.
- Here, you would need to upload the scanned images of the signature and photograph. Remember, the photograph's size should be 40 to 100 kb, and the size of the scanned signature should be 10 to 40 kb.
- After clicking the submit button, it is time to release the application fee payment.
- Payments can be made through net banking, credit card, debit card, etc.
- Once the payment is successful, you can take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
MAT Exam Application Fee -
- Paper-based Test (PBT): ₹ 1,650/-
- Computer-based Test (CBT): ₹ 1,650/-
- For both CBT & PBT: ₹ 2,750/- (Additional ₹ 1,100/-)
- For both CBT & IBT: ₹ 2,750/- (Additional ₹ 1,100/-)
Keep These Essentials before Online Registration –
To complete the registration process in the online mode, candidates must keep these important documents ready -
- Valid email ID
- Scanned image of your signature (10 to 40 kb)
- Scanned image of the passport-size photograph (40 to 100 kb)
- Credit/Debit card and net banking details
MAT Exam 2023 Other Details
MAT 2023 Admit Card:
MAT September 2023 admit cards will be released separately for PBT and CBT modes. The PBT admit cards will be available from 15th February 2023 onwards while the CBT admit cards will be available from 24th February and 2nd March 2023 onwards. Candidates can download the same using their log-in credentials. Separate hall tickets are released for the paper-based and computer-based examinations.
How to Download MAT 2023 Call Letter –
- Click on the link https://mat.aima.in.
- Go to the Download menu and click on the MAT Admit Card option.
- Submit your application number, DOB, and email ID to access your admit card.
- Download it and take a printout for future use.
Ensure that your admit card has details like your name (candidate’s complete name), roll number, exam date, exam time, venue, etc. Those who find a discrepancy in the above details are advised to report it to the officials immediately. Moreover, the authorities are to be informed if anyone fails to download the MAT 2023 admit card.
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Note: AIMA won’t let any candidate take the exam without his/her hall ticket. |
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Problems in Downloading MAT Admit Card
Candidates may face problems in downloading their MAT 2022 admit card mainly due to three reasons. Given below are the problems and their solutions:
- Slow internet speed - Check your internet speed, and if slow, switch to a faster network.
- Forgot log in password - Recover password/create a new password by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' tab in the login window.
- Error on MAT website due to heavy traffic - Reload or revisit the website after some time.
Documents to Carry on MAT Exam Day
Candidates must carry any one of the identity proofs (in original) mentioned below:
- Driving License
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Voter ID card
Candidates who have applied under the Reserved category must carry the original copy of their Caste certificate. Also, the candidates who got their name changed should carry proof of the same.
MAT Results 2023
MAT 2023 results will be uploaded on the official website. Candidates can check the result using their registration number and password.
- Visit the official website of the Management Aptitude Test.
- Hit the ‘Result’ tab and select the ‘MAT Result’ option.
- Provide details like your ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Roll Number’.
- You will see your scorecard right on the screen.
- Take a printout after downloading.
MAT Exam 2023 Scorecard
The MAT 2023 scorecard will be released along with the result. The scorecard remains valid for one whole year. It can be obtained from the website of AIMA after the result declaration using the registration number and roll number. In case of missing, applicants can request the authority for a duplicate scorecard.
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MAT Exam Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 session exam will be conducted on 19th February 2023 (PBT) and 26th February 2023 (CBT 1) and 4th March 2023 (CBT 2).
The last date for MAT 2023 registration is different from the exam date. The schedule is mentioned above.
MAT 2023 admit cards for the September session exam will be available from 15th February 2023 (for PBT) and 24th February 2023 (for CBT 1) and 2nd March 2023 for CBT 2.
The temperature of each candidate will be checked at the entry. The candidates have to present their self-declaration form for gaining entry. The candidates also have to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth and carry a hand sanitizer with them.
Separate MAT admit cards will be issued for PBT and CBT mode exams to all candidates. They have to present the admit card specific to the exam mode; otherwise, they will be barred from taking the exam.
Yes, you are eligible. As per the official notice, candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university can take the exam.
There is no prescribed age limit for the MAT exam.
The MAT Exam is conducted four times a year - March, May, September, and December.
The exam tests the managerial aptitude and skills of the candidate. Questions are asked from Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency and General Awareness sections.
To register, you need to visit the official website. The link is given above.
The scorecard remains valid for a year.
For CBT – the candidates would sit in front of the computer where questions will be presented to them in a sequence. They should answer the questions with the help of the keyboard and the mouse.
For PBT – PBT is a conventional test where the candidates are given a printed question paper. Along with the question paper, OMR sheets are also provided to be filled with the correct answer.
Amidst the COVID-19 situation, the exam conducting authority has launched IBT (Internet Based Test) mode so that students can easily appear for the exam by sitting at home.
manogna, March 22, 2021
i want to write MAT in september month 2021 when should i apply
Exams Planner, April 1, 2021
In August/ September 2021. Keep a check on the official website.