MAT
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised MBA entrance test, conducted since 1988 to facilitate Business Schools to shortlist candidates for admission to Management courses like MBA, PGDM etc. Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD, approved MAT as a national level test in 2003. Any B-School whether national or international, can accept MAT Score to shortlist candidates for its management program. Scorecard of MAT is accepted by 1000s of B-Schools across India.
The MAT Examination is conducted four times a year — once in every tri-semester. Earlier, it was administered in paper-pencil mode only. Now, it is conducted in Computer-based Test (CBT) mode along with paper-pencil mode.
Exam Pattern
The pattern of MAT exam has been consistent over the years. Questions in MAT come from areas like Mathematics, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and General awareness. The area-wise break-down of questions in the exam is shown in the table below:| S. No | Name of Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Comprehension | 40 Questions |
| 2 | Mathematical Skill | 40 Questions |
| 3 | Data Sufficiency and Analysis | 40 Questions |
| 4 | Critical Reasoning and General Intelligence | 40 Questions |
| 5 | Indian and Global Environment | 40 Questions |
| Total | 200 Questions | |
Exam Schedule for 2018
| Month (in 2018) | Registration begins on | Exam Date for Paper based Exam | Exam date for online computer-based Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 26-12-2017 | 04-02-2018 | 17-02-2018 |
| May | 26-02-2018 | 06-05-2018 | 20-05-2018 |
| September | July 1st week | 02-09-2018 | 08-09-2018 |
| December | October 1st week | 09-12-2018 | 15-12-2018 |
Admit Card
Admit Card for MAT exam is usually released a week before the exam on the official website of AIMA. The following table gives admit card release dates of May MAT.| MAT May 2018 Admit Card | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card for Pen & Paper Based Test | 28-04-2018 |
| Admit Card for CBT | 12-05-2018 |
Result
MAT exam result is usually released within 15 days of the happening of exam. The following table gives admit result release dates of February MAT.| May 2018 Score Card | Date |
|---|---|
| Score Card for Pen & Paper Based Test | 17-02-2018 |
| Score Card for CBT | 26-02-2018 |
Syllabus
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| Mathematical Skill |
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| Data Sufficiency and Analysis |
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| Critical Reasoning and General Intelligence |
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| Indian and Global Environment |
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Sample MAT Entrance Exam Questions
The pair that best expresses a relationship similar to Torch : Liberty : :
What is the next number in the series given below? 53, 48, 50, 50, 47
In how many ways can six different rings be worn on four fingers of one hand?
The most nearly opposite in meaning to SCAD is
Find the odd one out from the following:
Complete the series: 10, 18, 34, ??, 130, 258
Frequently Asked Questions About MAT
- Q1. What is MAT?
- Q2.When notification for MAT registration is released?
- Q3. When MAT is conducted?
- Q4.When results of MAT are released?
- Q5. What are eligibility criteria for appearing for MAT?
- Q6. What is exam pattern of MAT?
Management Aptitude Test (MAT), is a standardised test, being conducted since 1988 to facilitate Business Schools to shortlist candidates for admission to Management courses like MBA, PGDM etc. Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD, approved MAT as a national level test in 2003. Any B-School whether national or international, can accept MAT Score to shortlist candidates for its management program. Scorecard of MAT is accepted by 1000s of B-Schools across India. The MAT Examination is conducted four times a year -- once in every tri-semester. Earlier, it was administered in paper-pencil mode only. Now, it is conducted in Computer-based Test (CBT) mode along with paper-pencil mode.
Since MAT is conducted four times a year, for each exam a different notification is released, and the months in which notifications are usually are released are February, July, October and December.
NMAT is usually conducted in the months of February, May, September and December.
The results of MAT exam are usually announced within a month of the conduction of the exam.
The applicant must hold the Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.
The pattern of MAT exam has been consistent over the years. Questions in MAT come from areas like Mathematics, Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency, Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and General awareness. The area-wise break-down of questions in the exam is shown in the table below:
| Section | Number of questions |
| Language Comprehension | 40 |
| Mathematical Skill | 40 |
| Data Sufficiency and Analysis | 40 |
| Critical Reasoning and General Intelligence | 40 |
| Indian and Global Environment | 40 |
| Total | 200 |
