MAT 2023 Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

There is nothing to worry about if candidates did not clear MAT in the first attempt or could not appear for MAT in February. MAT exam takes place 4times a year in February, May, September, and December. It has both paper-based tests and computer-based tests, and below tabulated are the tentative dates of the MAT exam for the February and September session.

• From the below table, one could get an idea of when to register, to receive the admit card, and the MAT exam date prior, so accordingly one can prepare for the MAT examination.
• The total duration of the MAT test is for 2:30 hours.
• In total, there are 3 different modes to take the MAT examination in which candidates can choose one in that as per their convenience, and those are:
  1. Paper-Based Test (PBT) – while registering for MAT, candidates will choose 5 colleges. A sealed question booklet and an OMR answer sheet will be provided inside the examination hall. Once darkened, answers cannot be changed and should use only black or blue pens.
  2. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Same as PBT, candidates can choose 5 colleges while registering; in the examination venue, candidates need to sit in front of the computer, so candidates must be familiar with computer monitoring usage. Here, once answered can be changed by selecting another option.
  3. Both PBT & CBT – Here, candidates have an option of choosing 2 more colleges as a total of 7 colleges and can be opted for at the time of registration. And the rest of the procedure is the same as PBT and CBT separately.

February Session MAT Dates

Before applying or filling out the application form for MAT 2023 Exam, aspirants must be aware of the MAT 2023 eligibility criteria to help them go ahead with the further process and not get the application forms rejected.

• Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university in any discipline is required, and final-year students of their graduation can also apply for MAT Exam. The minimum percentage of graduation differs depending on the participating MBA institutions in the MAT Exam.
• Job Experience: To apply for MAT, prior work experience does not count. Basically, it is not required.
• Age: There are no criteria as age limits candidates are not prohibited from applying for the MAT Exam because of their age.
• Maximum Attempts: As given above, the exam will be conducted four times in a year, and regardless of their previous attempts, aspirants can appear for the MAT exam how many ever times they want if they feel the score is low and can improve by taking one more chance, however, the latest score will be taken into consideration.
• Nationality: To sit for the MAT exam, Indian and Foreign Nationals are allowed, and the eligibility criteria are the same.

With the basic eligibility to apply, candidates can register themselves online, which is on the official website of AIMA, and there is no other mode available. In total, 4 times, MAT 2023 application process will be commenced. once the application forms are released, aspirants will have to register and go ahead with the MAT application process. Aspirants are advised to read the form thoroughly and fill in the complete, valid details.

How to apply for MAT 2023 Exam:

Step 1: MAT 2023 Online Registration

Visit the official portal of AIMA, now click the register button to go ahead with the registration. The application process is possible only if the candidate registers by creating an account. Through the OTP process, the student's email ID and phone number will be verified. Name, DOB, Email-ID, Mobile Number, and Password are a few pieces of information that has to be filled in while registering.

Step 2: Filling the application form:

Candidates will fill the application form with complete details making sure provided information like personal details, education details, and their priorities or choices given are correct. Details like Test Taking Option, Test Centre, Personal Particulars, Qualification, Photo ID, choice, etc.

Step 3: Upload Photograph and Signature:

After filling in the complete details in the application form, the candidate’s photographs and signature need to be scanned, and a copy will be uploaded. Recent passport size colour photographs are required, preferably with white background. On white paper, put your signature with a black ink pen and only scan the signature area.

Step 4: Payment of MAT 2023 Application Fee:

In the procedure of filling out the application form, candidates have the option to make the payment through Debit Card/Credit Card or Net Banking or can also be submitted via Demand Draft (DD). And MAT application form differs slightly based on the mode of test.

Below provided is the fee information for all three modes.

MAT application form status:

Candidates have the option to check for the application status. Once the completed form is submitted, you can check if the form is processed or not on the official website. Print out can be taken for further reference.

Steps to check MAT application form status:

If there are any changes in the MAT 2023 Exam pattern, will be informed prior, and candidates need to check in the official portal. MAT Exam is conducted in both offline and online mode. If candidates are aware of the exam pattern and thoroughly prepare for the same, it gives candidates a verge to prepare and perform confidently. Below given is the MAT exam pattern information, which acts as a referential platform for students to prepare for the exam.

• Mode of Exam: The MAT exam will be held in CBT, PBT, and both CBT, and PBT mode
• Type of questions: The whole paper can be seen as Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Time Duration: Total time duration given is 2 hours and 30 minutes which is 150 minutes
• Total no. of questions: MAT paper comprises 200 questions in total
• The medium of Exam: English
• Sections: There are 5 sections segregated in the paper comprised of 40 questions in each section.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark and a deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Section-Wise MAT Exam Pattern

MAT 2023 Syllabus:

MAT Syllabus is segregated into 5 sections and comprises graduation level questions conceived to examine the candidate’s general aptitude. The syllabus covers all the important topics from which the questions appear in each section. Below tabulated are the sections and important topics of the MAT exam syllabus.

Below given are the books of top authors who can be referred while preparing for the MAT Exam.

MAT Exam preparation tips:

If candidates prepare strategically, they will be able to complete the syllabus on time and cope with the number of questions that can be solved in the given period of time. Below are a few tips that can help students prepare judiciously for the MAT exam.

• Time Management: Time is the most important thing once crossed, can never get back, so manage the time accordingly while preparing for the MAT exam and in the examination hall. Candidates should not kill time being stuck in the same question for long minutes.
• Accuracy: Concentrate more on those topics or questions that can fetch one more mark in the exam, like if the candidates are good in current affairs or English grammar, make sure you become perfect in those areas.
• Timetable: Candidates need to check for the exam pattern and MAT syllabus before studying for the exam. Make a habit of reading the newspaper or watching television or some source to know current affairs and latest news. After making the timetable make sure you follow the same routine to get confident and be prepared before entering the MAT exam hall.
• Sit for Mock tests and solve previous year question papers: Taking mock tests and solving previous year question papers actually gives a rough idea of the MAT exam pattern and how the questions will appear to figure out how well you prepared for the exam.

AIMA will release MAT 2023 Admit Card after MAT online applications are accepted, and you can download the admit card in the official port. Downloading the admit card facility will be given only for certain days, and within that, candidates should have downloaded. For MAT paper-based exams and MAT, computer-based exams separate MAT admits AIMA will announce card. Once the exam is over, Admit will close the card download process by AIMA. MAT admit card is so important that candidates cannot enter the exam hall without showing the admit card.

Steps to download MAT Admit Card:

The MAT admits card comprises a few candidates' details, and it is necessary to check if these details are mentioned correctly. In case if any information is missing, please do contact AIMA immediately.

• Candidates Details: Candidates full name entered during registration
• Registration Number: Nothing but the generated application number after a successful registration
• Exam Details: Date, Address of exam center, Time, and Roll Number along with its code
• Photograph & signature: During registration, uploaded scanned copies of photographs and signature of candidates
• Exam day guidelines: institutions that candidates need to follow on the exam day.

Once the MAT 2023 results are disclosed, they can check for the results in the official portal of AIMA and download the scorecard by entering their roll number and registered mobile number. Candidates can get to know both marks as well percentile secured by them in the MAT examination.

• MAT exam results will be announced online only
• MAT score is valid for one year
• Candidates will have to send the scorecard to the prior chosen management institutions during online registration.
• MAT exam scorecard comprises section-wise percentile, section-wise marks, and overall percentile.
• Candidates are advised to safeguard the downloaded scorecard until their college admission.

Here is how to download MAT 2023 result.

Step 1: Log on to – the AIMA official website

Step 2: Enter – the roll number as well form number and submit

Step 3: MAT exam result and MAT scorecard will be displayed on the screen

Step 4: Download – MAT exam result and MAT scorecard, then take a print out.

Nearly in 600 B-Schools, there will be admission opportunities opening for MBA aspirants because it is considered one of the prestigious entrance exams. There will be several MBA and PGDM candidates willing to seek admissions.

• MAT admissions to MBA colleges will be made based on the candidate’s aptitude test performance, and for those participating colleges, candidates need to apply individually.
• Each university will have its eligibility criteria and standard selection process to seek admission. And the admission process will be completed based on exam scores and document verification.
• Some institutes conduct PI and GD rounds, while few colleges accept direct entry based on the test score.

AIMA conducts the MAT 2023 counselling process for aspirants seeking MBA admissions in various affiliated colleges. Each participating management institute will conduct MAT counselling individually. After the MAT results are announced, the counselling will be held then the further selection process and document verification will be done for those shortlisted candidates.

Documents required for MAT Counselling:

• Counselling Letter
• Admit Card
• Documents
• Certificates
• Demand draft
• Caste certificates for reserved category
• Validity

MAT Cut-off:

MAT cut-off can either be in marks form or percentile form. Usually, the cut-off ranges from 250 to 700. However, cut-off differs for each college depending on the factors like the total number of test-takers, difficulty level of the MAT test, the total number of seats the institute offers, and the number of applications the institute has received.

There are around 250 institutes where the MAT exam will be conducted in India. In total, nearly in 59 cities, the MAT exam will be held. Candidates can check for the nearest MAT test center and mark the same during the MAT registration process.

In prior, students got to check for the participating colleges to know the admission norms before applying for the colleges. Below given are the state-wise MAT test centers and the test city name and mode of test.

Below given are the few top MBA colleges that accept MAT score 80 and above 80 percentile

Top MBA colleges accepting MAT score ranging from 75-80 percentiles

Candidates secured scores above 450 that is 60 percentile. These are the MBA colleges that accept

These MBA colleges accept candidates who secured marks above 400, i.e., and MAT percentile ranges between 50-60 percentile.

There are model question papers prepared for aspirants based on expert advice and detailed analysis through which candidates would get an idea of how the paper will be, time management, how well they are prepared till now, and how confident they are.

The difficulty level increases by the number of mock test candidates appear. The mock test carries the questions relevant to the MAT computer-based mock test and the MAT paper-based mock test. These MAT mock tests will be conducted to get familiar with the MAT exam pattern.

For those dedicated aspirants and in common to prepare and make students perform better in MAT Exam, these MAT mock tests will help. MAT Mock test will go as:

MAT Mock Test-1

• Mock Test-1 low difficulty level
• Based on the MAT exam pattern
• Divided into 5 sections, it constitutes 200 MCQs
• Aspirants can answer easily.
• Once the Mock test is completed, you can check for the score.

MAT Mock Test-2

• Moderate to the high difficulty level
• As specified in the MAT exam, the test paper will be divided into test sections and a full-length test paper.
• After completing the MAT mock test, you can check for the MAT score.

MAT Mock Test-3

• Higher difficulty level paper
• A sample paper will be given based on the current MAT paper pattern.
• The paper contains 5 sections with 200 questions.
• MAT sample paper will be set based on the pattern expected in the upcoming MAT exam
• By completing all the sections in the sample paper, you can check for the scores.

I want to know the MAT Eligibility Criteria Details?

Details on MAT Eligibility Criteria: 

• Qualification criteria: the candidates should be qualified in their Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
• Final year appearing candidates can also apply for MAT as they fulfill the MAT Eligibility criteria. They need to submit the required documents as proof of graduation completion. 
• There is no such age limitation and no. of attempts to appear for the MAT exam.

May I know the Complete details regarding the MAT Admission process?

Details on MAT Admission Process:

• Aspirants will be shortlisted depending upon the MAT entrance test. 
• The ones who are qualified will be attending for further rounds of selection. 
• MAT Participating colleges will be having their own way of the selection process.
• MAT Admission process comprises GD (Group Discussion), Personal Interview, and WAT (Written Ability Test) rounds.
• The final selection will be mainly based on the qualified candidates' performance.

How will I download MAT Result? 

Steps to download MAT Result:

• The candidates need to visit the official website to download the MAT Result.
• Then they must visit the MAT Result page. 
• Aspirants need to enter their Roll number and MAT Form number.
• Then even they should enter the month of the test when they had appeared for the exam.
•  Then they must click on the submit button. 
• Then MAT Result will be displayed on the screen.

I want to know the details on the sections and the Marks distribution? 

MAT Exam pattern details:

• In the MAT Exam pattern, there will be 5 sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, then Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Indian & Global Environment and Intelligence and Critical Reasoning.
• MAT exam will be scheduled online (Computer-based) and offline (Paper-based).
• In the MAT Exam pattern, there will be total questions of 200, and each section carries 40 marks.  
• MAT Exam duration is of 150 minutes.
• For each correct response in the MAT exam, 1 mark will be provided.

I want to know the MAT syllabus for Language Comprehension and Intelligence and Critical Reasoning. 

MAT syllabus for Language Comprehension and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning:
MAT syllabus for Language Comprehension: There are major topics such as Reading Comprehension, English Proficiency, Fill in the Blanks, English Grammar-based questions, and Para jumble.

MAT syllabus for Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: There are main topics such as Passage Conclusion, Statement Argument, Analogy, and Fact Inference Judgment.