MAT 2020 is conducted by AIMA in both online and offline mode, 4-times a year i.e. in the month of February, May, September, and December. MAT is a national examination conducted for the candidates seeking admission in management programs. Based on the MAT Score, candidates will be offered admission to topmost management institutes across the country like Christ University, NDIM, DSIMS, IPE, IESMCRC, FIIB etc.
Continue reading the article to know more about the exam and upcoming events.
MAT Full Form | Management Aptitude Test |
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MAT 2020 Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
Official Website | mat.aima.in |
MAT 2020 Official Notification | 1st week of December 2019 |
Commencement of MAT 2020(February) Registration | December 11, 2019 |
MAT 2020 Application Fee | Single Test - INR 1550 Both the Tests - INR 2650 |
MAT 2020 Registration Mode | Online Only |
Exam Level | National |
MAT Score Validity | One Year |
MAT 2020 Exam Mode | Computer-Based Mode Pen Paper Based Mode |
Total Questions in MAT 2020 | 200 |
Periodicity | 4 Times a year (February, May, September, December) |
Courses Offered through MAT 2020 | MBA/PGDM |
Number of MAT 2020 Exam Centers | 45 |
Number of MAT Participating Colleges | 250 |
MAT Helpdesk | 011-47673020 or mat@aima.in |
MAT 2020 exam dates are yet to be declared. Candidates aspiring to take the exam can go through the tentative dates given in the table below.
MAT 2020 Exam | Registration Starts | PBT Mode Exam | CBT Mode Exam |
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MAT February Session | December 11, 2019 | February 1, 2020 | February 12, 2020 |
MAT May Session | March 8, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
MAT September Session | July 10, 2020 | September 8, 2020 | September 14, 2020 |
MAT December Session | October 8, 2020 | December 7, 2020 | December 12, 2020 |
There are no major changes in MAT exam pattern over the past year. As per the pattern laid by the exam conducting body, MAT contains a compilation of 200 MCQs from five different sections.
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Number of Sections | 5 |
Name of Sections | Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Indian and Global Environment |
Total Number of Questions | 200 (40 in each section) |
Total Marks | 200 |
Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +1 Wrong Answer: -0.25 |
The exam conducting body i.e. AIMA does not release the syllabus of MAT examination. As per the questions asked over the year, we have curated some important topics of each section that the candidates must study thoroughly for getting better results.
Enlisted below are the different sections along with the important topics of MAT exam.
Geometry, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, Time, Speed and Distance, Linear and Quadratic equations, Algebra, Averages, Percentage, Number System, Profit and Loss, Set, Venn Diagram, Probability, Log, Vector, Complex, Number.
Column Graph, Bar Graph, Line and Pie Chart, Venn Diagram
Verbal Reasoning, Syllogisms, Contextual usage, Analogies, Antonyms, Fill In the Blanks, Jumbled paragraphs, Sentence Correction, Foreign language words used in English, Sentence completion
Critical reasoning, Visual reasoning, Assumption-Premise-Conclusion, Assertion and reasons, Statements and assumptions, identifying valid inferences, Identifying arguments, Statements and conclusions
Current Affairs, Business, The punch line of companies, Top officials of big companies, Major corporate events, Famous award and prizes, World Records, Books and authors, Science, History, Geography, International organizations, Important quotations, Social issues
Candidates willing to take MAT 2020 exam must go through the complete eligibility criteria laid down by the exam conducting authority before applying for the exam. Given below are the important criteria that a candidate needs to satisfy in order to appear in the exam.
As per the forthcoming MAT schedule laid down by AIMA, MAT registration for February session exam is expected to start from December 11, 2019. Candidates willing to take MAT 2020 will be able to apply for the exam till January 25, 2020. The registration process is completely online. Application process completes in four major steps discussed below:
Candidates must keep following documents and details ready before applying for MAT examination:
Step 1 - Registration
Step 2 - Login to Account
Step 3 - Make Payment
Step 4 - Upload Photograph and Signature
After the application fee payment, candidates have to upload the scanned image of photograph and signature. Guidelines for the same is mentioned below:
Guidelines | Photograph | Signature |
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Size | More than 40 KB | More than 10 KB |
Format | .jpg and .jpeg | .jpg and .jpeg |
Additional Guidelines | Recent Passport sized photo with white-colored back ground | Sign on white paper with a black pen |
Step 5 - Fill MAT Application Form
Step 6 - Download Registration Form
MAT 2020 Admit Card will be available in online mode for the successfully registered candidates only. No admit card will be sent via mail or post. Admit Card is an essential document to be carried to the exam center along with valid id proof. MAT 2020 Admit Card for February session is expected to release in the last week of January 2020. Candidates may download the hall tickets by following the steps given below:
Candidates must check the details mentioned on the admit card carefully. In case of any discrepancy, contact the exam authority immediately.
MAT 2020 Result for February session will release tentatively on February 29, 2020 in online mode. Candidates will be able to check their result on the official website of MAT by entering their user id and password. The result will be released in the form of a scorecard. How to Check MAT Result? Candidates can follow the steps given below to check the MAT result.
Every year, more than 300 B-schools participate in MAT exam. Candidates participating in MAT exam can, therefore, land in one of the leading management institutes. Last year, AIMA released a list of 250 management colleges participating in MAT exam. Based on the same list we are proving the list of top 10 colleges accepting MAT score.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.