Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 14, 2023
MAT 2023 Registration for May session CBT, PBT, and IBT exams has started. Eligible candidates can register till May 16 and May 30 for PBT and CBT exams respectively on the official website- mat.aima.in.
For MAT IBT mode, the registration window is open till May 4 to 24 as per the respective exam dates. MAT 2023 Application Fees is INR 1900 for a single test and INR 3050 for two tests. Check MAT 2023 Registration Link
MAT 2023 May Session: MAT 2023 application process is online and candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline can apply for MAT 2023. Check MAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
MAT 2023 Exam Date is May 21 for PBT, May 14 and June 4 for CBT, and May 7, 13, 20, and 27 for IBT mode.
MAT 2023 Result for the February Session has been released on March 17, 2023. Candidates can download their scorecard at mat.aima.in. MAT 2023 February session exams were conducted in all the 3 modes. Check MAT 2023 Result
The leading B-Schools that will accept MAT 2023 scores include Apex Institute of Management, Alliance Business School, Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow, Institute of Business Management & Technology, etc. MAT 2023 scores will also be accepted by Maharashtra Institutes for MBA/PGDM and MMS admission. Check MAT Cut off
What is MAT Exam? Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national level entrance test conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for granting admission into MBA/PGDM programs offered by more than 600 B-Schools across India. MAT is the only MBA entrance exam in country India that offers the option to appear in Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT) and Internet-Based Test (IBT) modes.
Check out the important details regarding MAT 2023 exam.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Four times a year - February, May, September, December |
| Mode | CBT, PBT, IBT |
| Exam Fees | INR 1900 for 1 Test Mode INR 3050 for 2 Test Modes |
| Exam Purpose | Admissions in more than 600 MBA Colleges in India |
| No. of Test Cities | PBT Mode- 39 CBT Mode- 27 |
Candidates planning to appear for MAT 2023 exam can check out MAT exam dates for the May session mentioned below:
| Sr No. | IBT Test Date | Slots | Last Date for Registration | Issue of Admit Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 7, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm | May 4, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| 2 | May 13, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm | May 10, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| 3 | May 20, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm | May 17, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
| 4 | May 27, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm | May 24, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Registration | May 16, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | May 18, 2023 |
| Test Date | May 21, 2023 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Registration | May 9, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | May 11, 2023 |
| Test Date | May 14, 2023 |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Registration | May 30, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | June 1, 2023 |
| Test Date | June 4, 2023 |
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Availability of application form | 1st week of July 2023 |
| Last date to register online | August 2023 |
| Releasing of admit card | August 2023 |
| Entrance exam date (Paper based examination) | 1st week of September 2023 |
| Entrance exam date (Computer based examination) | 2nd week of September 2023 |
| Declaration of result | October 2023 |
| Main Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Availability of application form | 1st week of October 2023 |
| Last date to register online | November 2023 |
| Releasing of admit card | November 2023 |
| Entrance exam date (Paper based examination) | 2nd week of December 2023 |
| Entrance exam date (Computer based examination) | 3rd week of December 2023 |
| Result announcement | January 2023 |
MAT eligibility criteria describe the minimum eligibility that all candidates must fulfill. The candidates interested in applying for MAT 2023 exam must check out the minimum eligibility set by the exam conducting authority before filling the application forms.
MAT 2023 Registration process is completely online. Go through all the detailed steps before applying for MAT 2023 exam.
| Document | Size | Format |
| Photograph | Between 10 to 50 KB | Scanned copy of the color photograph (not more than six months old) in JPEG/JPG format only |
| Signature | Between 5 to 20 KB | Scanned copy of signature (black/blue-ink pen only); JPEG/JPG format only |
MAT 2023 application fee needs to be paid in an online mode only through Credit Card/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm Wallet. Since candidates are allowed to appear in more than 2 modes of MAT exam in a session, the application fee varies accordingly.
| Details | Amount (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Paper Based Test (PBT) | 1900 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 1900 |
| Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) | 1900 |
| Both PBT & CBT exams | 3050 |
| 2 IBT mode exams | 3050 |
| 2 CBT mode exams | 3050 |
The detailed MAT 2023 syllabus is mentioned below, which candidates must refer to while preparing for the exam:
MAT Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts, Pie charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs, Data analysis and Data comparison among others, Caselet based Data, Venn diagram, Data Sufficiency.
MAT Indian & Global Environment: Business & Economics GK -for example changes in Fiscal and monetary policy, CRR, Repo Rate, Conventional GK-available in books, Current GK- based on the current reading of newspapers and periodicals, Devaluation and up the valuation of Rupee, Business, National and International events, etc.
MAT Mathematical Skills: Arithmetic, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Number System, Mixtures and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Math, Permutation and Combinations, Ratio and Proportion and others, Number System (3-4) questions, Elementary Mathematics, etc.
MAT Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument among others, Clocks, Calendars, Binary logic, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations (Family Tree), Logical Sequence, Assumption, Premise, Conclusion, Linear and matrix arrangement, Team Formation, Cubes, Rows, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams, Direction sense and Decision Making, Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Network Diagrams, Quantitative Reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning based on Rankings, Critical Reasoning
MAT Language Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages, grammar, para jumbles, sentence completion, odd one out, verbal ability, etc.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Nature of Questions | Objective (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Number of Answer Choices | 4 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marks Awarded | (+1) for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking | (-0.25) for each incorrect answer |
MAT 2023 test-takers are issued MAT 2023 admit card a few days before the respective exam date. AIMA will release the admit card on the official website only. MAT 2023 admit card is an important document, so candidates must carry the same while going for the exam. Candidates will not be permitted to give the examination without showing the printed MAT admit card.
The detailed procedure to download the MAT 2023 admit card is written below:
MAT exam centers are located in more than 50 cities in India. Candidates appearing for MAT PBT and CBT modes have to report at the test center allotted to them. The allotted MAT exam center will be written on the admit card. Candidates must go through all the details carefully while checking their MAT Admit Card.
For MAT PBT mode, candidates can select from 39 test cities during MAT 2023 registration. For MAT CBT mode, candidates can select from 27 test cities.
To prepare for MAT 2023 exam, candidates must know the latest exam pattern and syllabus. Also, make a proper timetable and adhere to the same to focus on all the important topics. If candidates want to get a good score in the exam, they must also do more previous year question papers and sample papers. Read Section-wise MAT Preparation Tips
Refer to the best MAT books which can help candidates improve their performance in the exam.
| Section | Books |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | General Objective English by Arihant Publications Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis English Comprehension for MAT -Disha Publications |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | Modern Approach for Logical Reasoning -R S Aggarwal General Intelligence and Critical Reasoning -Disha Publications Logical Reasoning for CAT by Nishit K Sinha |
| Mathematical Skills | How to Prepare for QA for CAT -Arun Sharma Quantum CAT -S K Verma Quantitative Aptitude - RS Aggarwal Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude -Dinesh Khattar |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency - Disha Publications Data Interpretation & Analysis and Data Sufficiency - Kiran Prakashan Publishers |
| Indian and Global Environment | General Knowledge by Lucent Publications General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey Manorama English Yearbook by Mammen Mathew |
One of the best ways to get a good score in MAT 2023 exam is to do more practice papers and last year's questions. This assists candidates in getting an idea about the kind of questions asked and what candidates can expect while writing the actual paper. Download MAT Question Papers
Post the successful examination, MAT answer keys will be released online through the official website. Candidates can refer to MAT answer key for checking their expected scores. Apart from the official, MAT answer keys will also be made available by several coaching centers online.
MAT 2023 Results for PBT, CBT, IBT mode are announced on the official website of AIMA. Candidates need to go through the official website for checking their results. The detailed steps for checking the results are mentioned below:
MAT Cut off 2023 will be mentioned by the participating institutes post the declaration of MAT 2023 Results. The candidates preparing for MAT 2023 exam can check out the cut off of the top participating institutes to get an idea about the minimum expected scores they are supposed to get in the exam.
| College | MAT Cut-Off Range |
|---|---|
| Christ University, Bangalore | 80-85 |
| VIT Business School, Vellore | 80-85 |
| New Delhi Institute of Management | 80-85 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | 80-85 |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | 80-85 |
| XIME, Bangalore | 80-85 |
| GITAM Vishakapatnam | 75-80 |
| AIMS School of Business (AIMS), Bangalore | 75-80 |
| GITAM Business School, Hyderabad | 65-70 |
| GITAM School of Business, Bangalore | 65-70 |
| Vivekanand Education VESIM Mumbai | 65-70 |
MAT 2023 counselling process will be conducted by the participating institutes as AIMA does not conduct any counseling process. MAT counselling process will begin once MAT results are announced. The selection process will include Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
More than 800 MBA colleges in India consider MAT scores for MBA/PGDM admission. Mentioned below is the list of a few of the popular colleges accepting MAT scores for granting MBA admission to the most eligible candidates.
Ques: Am I allowed to give MAT 2023 exam in both IBT and PBT mode?
Ans: Yes, Candidates can give MAT 2023 in IBT and CBT/PBT mode. However, if the candidates opt for 2 modes, they are supposed to pay INR 1150 in addition to the fees of INR 1900.
Ques: For how long will MAT 2023 scores be considered by Management Institutes?
Ans: MAT scores will be valid for one year so candidates can send their scores to various Management Institutes during that period of time. Hence, MAT 2023 scores will be valid for the 2023-24 academic year.
Ques: What is the age limit for MAT 2023?
Ans: There is no age limit for taking MAT 2023 exam. There is also no restriction on the total attempts candidates can take in the exam.
Ques: Where should I register for MAT 2023?
Ans: Candidates planning to appear for MAT 2023 can register themselves on the official website of AIMA. Post registering themselves on the official website, candidates can begin with the application form submission process.
Ques: When will the counselling process for MAT 2023 be held?
Ans: AIMA does not conduct a centralized counselling process. So the counselling process for MAT 2023 will be conducted by the participating institutes after the declaration of the MAT 2023 result.
Ques: What are the exam pattern and marking scheme for MAT 2023?
Ans: As per the MAT exam pattern and syllabus, a total of 200 questions will be asked from 5 sections including Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathes Skills, Language Skills, DA & Sufficiency, Indian & Global Environment. The same number of questions will be asked from each section.
Ques: Will MAT 2023 Application forms be made available in an offline mode?
Ans: No, MAT Application forms are available only on the official website of AIMA. The interested and eligible candidates can apply in an online mode only by referring to the official website. The application procedure is the same for all modes- PBT, CBT, and IBT.
Ques: What will be the duration of the MAT 2023 exam?
Ans: The duration of the MAT 2023 exam in all modes will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. Since there is no sectional time limit in the MAT exam, make sure to complete the entire paper within the prescribed time limit.
Ques: Name some of the colleges in India accepting MAT scores for MBA admission?
Ans: MAT scores are accepted by various colleges all over the country for MBA admissions. Some of the top MAT score accepting colleges include XIME Bangalore, SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai, JIMS Delhi, BIMTECH Noida, Christ University, VIT Vellore, and GITAM University.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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