AIMA offers aspirants the option to appear for MAT 2022 either in online (CBT), offline(PBT), or remote proctored (IBT) mode. MAT 2022 December session exam for PBT & CBT modes will be conducted on Dec 11 and 17, 2022, respectively. The registration window for MAT CBT and PBT will remain open till Dec 5 and Dec 13 respectively. Check MAT 2022 Application Form
MAT IBT mode 2022 exam for the December session will be held on 4 dates from November 24 to December 17, 2022. Candidates must note that MAT IBT mode 2022 will be proctored using AI applications unlike physical supervision at the test centers in CBT & PBT modes.
MAT 2022 s conducted for admission to MBA programs in more than 600+ B-Schools across India. MAT exam is conducted 4 times a year in February, May/June, September, and December. Candidates are often in a dilemma regarding which exam mode to choose between PBT, CBT, and IBT. Read the complete article to clear all your doubts regarding these modes of MAT 2022 and be assured of making an informed decision.
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Candidates can choose any one mode for taking MAT December session exam 2022: PBT, CBT, and IBT modes. The dates and methodology of all are different. Candidates can choose them upon their differences and similarities. Given below is a detailed comparative analysis of MAT online and offline modes of the exam.
Particulars | MAT 2022 PBT | MAT 2022 CBT | MAT 2022 IBT |
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Exam Date (Dec) | December 11, 2022 | December 17, 2022 | November 24 and December 3, 10, 17, 2022 |
Exam time | 10 am to 12.30 pm | 10 am to 12.30 pm |
Morning slot: 10am to 12:30pm Evening slot: 4:00pm to 6:30pm |
Mode of Test | Offline | Online (Computer Based) | Online (Internet Based) |
Exam Venue | At MAT Exam Centre | At MAT Exam Centre | At Home |
Invigilation | By designated Invigilators at the center | By designated exam supervisors and CCTVs | Remote Proctored using Artificial Intelligence |
Mode of answer marking | OMR sheet | Selecting answers on the computer screen using a mouse | On the computer screen using a mouse |
Chance of technical issues | No technical issues | Can Occur | Highly Probable |
Option of Changing Answers | Erase the answer and mark a new one | Use tools like unmark, review to change | Unmark the answer by selecting the new one or use mark & review |
Provision of Clock | No | Yes (on-screen timer) | Yes |
Provision of Rough Sheets | Space provided in the Question Booklet only | Yes, white A4 size sheets provided | Yes, Use sheets for rough work |
Number of sections in the test paper | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Number of questions | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Marking scheme | +1 for every correct answer | +1 for every correct answer | +1 for every correct answer |
Negative marking | -0.25 for every wrong answer | -0.25 for every wrong answer | -0.25 for every wrong answer |
Duration of Exam | 150 minutes | 150 minutes | 150 minutes |
Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
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MAT 2022 CBT mode stands for Computer Based Test and is more popularly called the online mode of examination. Candidates have to take the test on a computer at the designated exam center under the supervision of invigilators and CCTV cameras. The Key features of MAT CBT mode are:
MAT 2022 PBT mode stands for Paper-Based Test and is conducted offline at the designated test centers for MAT. The candidate will be given a Question Booklet along with an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) Answer Sheet. Using a pencil (HB Pencil) candidates have to mark their option by filling the circles. Some of the key features of MAT PBT mode are:
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AIMA has announced 4 dates for MAT 2022 December session IBT exam (Internet Based Test). Key features and benefits of MAT IBT mode are:
AIMA also offers the opportunity to MAT test-takers to appear in 2 modes of the exam. While filling MAT application form, candidates have the option to select one or two modes for taking MAT exam. The application fee for 1 MAT exam is INR 1850, however, by making an additional payment of INR 1125, candidates can appear for 2 MAT exams in the same session.
MAT Exam | Modes | Fee (INR) |
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One MAT exam |
CBT PBT IBT |
1850 |
Two MAT exams |
Double IBT PBT+CBT CBT+IBT PBT+IBT |
2975 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.