MAT Exam 2024 : Complete Guide for MAT Entrance Exam

In today's competitive business landscape, possessing the right skills and knowledge is essential for aspiring managers and leaders. To grow in this environment, it is important to pursue a management program that aligns with your ambitions and provides a solid foundation for your professional growth. One such option is the Management Aptitude Test, commonly known as the MAT exam. The MAT exam is a well-known management admission examination that provides access to numerous prestigious business schools and institutions in India. The MAT exam is a doorway to some of the most prestigious schools offering management programs, regardless of whether you want to work in finance, marketing, human resources, or another management area.

Keep reading this blog to learn more about the MAT entrance exam and its details.

What is the MAT Exam?

MAT, also known as the Management Aptitude Test, is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). This is an entrance test for admission to MBA/PGDM B-school programs nationwide.

This exam is conducted four times yearly, in February, May/June, September, and December. The MAT scores are accepted and considered by 800+ management colleges across India.

Given below are the important details of the MAT exam

MAT Exam Particulars	Details
MAT full form	Management Aptitude Test
Mode of application	Online
Duration	2 hours and 30 minutes
Duration of validity of scores	1 year
Mode of exam	a) CBT (Online/Computer Based) b) IBT (Remote Proctored Internet Based) c) PBT (Offline/Paper Based)
Language	English
Counseling	NO
Courses offered	MBA and PGDM
Number of Exams per year	4
Number of exam centres	PBT- 39 CBT- 27
MAT helpline number	011 - 24645100 011 - 24617354 011 - 43128100
MAT official email id	mat@aima.in

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Eligibility for MAT Exam 2024

To appear for the exam, you have to fulfill the following MAT exam 2024 eligibility criteria:

• You should have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks, 45% for those belonging to reserved categories
• If you have completed a professional degree such as CA, CS, or ICWA, you also fulfill the eligibility for MAT
• If you are in your final year of graduation, you can also apply

There is no upper age limit for the MAT exam, but the lower limit cannot be less than 20 years.

MAT Exam Fees Details

To begin with, you would be required to complete your registration procedure. The registration for the MAT Exam date 2024 has begun and candidates appearing for these exams are required to pay a MAT exam fee in online mode. The application fee for the exam is as follows:

CATEGORY	FEES
PBT/CBT	₹ 1,900
Both PBT and CBT	₹ 3,050
Both IBT and CBT	₹ 3,050

MAT Exam Fee 2024: Fee & Last Dates to pay for CBT, IBT, PBT MAT

Particulars	MAT Exam Fees
MAT Registration Fees	INR 1650 + applicable taxes
MAT Rescheduling Fees	INR 1100 + applicable taxes
MAT Retake Fees	INR 1650 + applicable taxes
Additional fees to share MAT Score	INR 118 per Score Report + applicable taxes

Mode of Exam	Fee for One Exam Attempt (INR)	Fee for Two Exam Attempts (INR)
Single Mode (PBT, CBT, or IBT)	2,100	3,300
Two Modes (e.g., PBT+CBT, IBT+IBT)	-	3,300

The fees for MAT Test Fees is given below:

• One MAT Exam (CBT, IBT or PBT) fee: INR 2100/-
• For 2 MAT Exam in any mode fees: INR 33000/-

The fees can be paid via credit or debit card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI or paytm.

Please note that the last date of registration and last date to pay the fees is the same. 

MAT Registration 2024

To register for the exam, here are a few easy steps you need to follow:

• Open the official website of AIMA MAT
• You will be directed to the following page where you have to put your name, phone number, email ID, date of birth, state, city, test mode, and a unique password
• Once you confirm the details, select the "register" button.
• You will be directed to the next page, where you have to select the preferred test mode (CBT/PBT/IBT).
• Use your debit/credit card, net banking, or an e-wallet to pay the charge of ₹ 1,950 or ₹ 3,050 as per your choice of test mode.
• Next, you need to upload your passport-size photo and scanned signature. 
• Fill in the remaining details and click on the “register’ button. The details of the form will be shared with you at the email address that you provided on the form.

MAT Admit Cards 2024

MAT admit cards are usually released 3-4 days before the date of examination. Candidates can download the MAT admit card on the official website of AIMA-MAT.

How to download the MAT admit card?

You can follow the steps given below to download your admit card: 

1. Visit the MAT exam 2024 official website
2. Click on the 'Download/View' option on the homepage
3. Chose 'MAT admit card' from the dropdown menu 
4. Enter your registration number, date of birth and email id
5. Click on the 'submit' option
6. MAT 2024 admit card will appear on the screen
7. You can take a print-out or save it as a PDF

MAT Exam Syllabus: Section-Wise Syllabus, Important Topics

The MAT Exam Syllabus 2024 is formulated in a way to test a student’s knowledge in analytical, logical aptitude, English comprehension, and general awareness. The syllabus has been designed by the AIIMA, which is the body that conducts the exam. 

Students can prepare for MAT like any other MBA Entrance Exam. The subjects are common for all the exam modes: IBT, PBT, and CBT.

Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Economic and Business Environment.

MAT Syllabus 2024 Sections	No. of MCQs
English Comprehension	40
Data Interpretation	40
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40
Mathematical Skills	40
General Awareness	40

The MAT exam syllabus for 2024 is divided into 5 different sections carrying different weights:

• Mathematical Skills
• Language Comprehension
• Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
• Data Analysis and Sufficiency
• Indian and Global Environment

Mathematical Skills

MAT Syllabus 2024 for Mathematical Skills
LCM and HCF	Profit and Loss	Speed, Time, and Distance
Commercial Maths	Sequence And Series	Triangles
Complex Numbers	Surds and Indices	Set Theory
Percentages	Interest (Simple and Compound)	Number System
Permutation and Combinations	Heights and Distance	Circles
Binomial Theorem	Inequalities	Mixtures and Allegations
Geometry	Trigonometry	Linear Programming
Elementary Mathematics	Venn Diagrams	Equations

• This section is vast and covers a wide variety of topics ranging from arithmetic to algebra as well as geometry.
• You will have to answer 40 MCQs.
• The sectional weightage of this section in the syllabus for the MAT exam is 20% and is awarded a weightage of 25% in the calculation of the final percentile of the paper.

Language Comprehension

MAT Syllabus 2024 for English Comprehension
Grammar	Vocabulary	Reading Comprehension
Phrases/Idioms	Para Jumbles	Sentence Completion
One Word Substitution	Antonyms/Synonyms	Sentence Correction
Parts of Speech	Verbal Ability

• This section is further subdivided into two sections:
  -Verbal Ability with Grammar
  -Reading Comprehension
• The reading comprehension and verbal ability sections have a total of 20 MCQs each.
• They also have 50% weightage in the MAT entrance exam syllabus.
• You will encounter questions based on passages for the reading comprehension questions.
• For verbal ability, you will come across questions on jumbled sentences, antonyms/synonyms, error correction, idioms, etc.

Intelligence and Critical Reasoning

• This section has tricky questions as it drives them from blood relations, syllogisms, linear and matrix arrangement, calendars, etc.
• You will have to answer 40 MCQs.
• The sectional weightage in the syllabus for the MAT exam is 20%.

Data Analysis and Sufficiency

MAT Syllabus 2024 for Data Interpretation
Tables	Charts	Bar Diagrams
Pie Charts	Graphs	Data Analysis and Data Comparison
Caselet-based Data	Venn Diagram	Data Sufficiency

• This section has questions from data tables, data interpretation, and comparison, caselet-based data, etc.
• You will have to answer 40 MCQs.
• The sectional weightage of this section in the syllabus for the MAT exam is 20% and is awarded a weightage of 25% in the calculation of the final percentile of the paper.

Indian and Global Environment

• This section refers to the GK syllabus, current affairs, business, economy, Indian Constitution, etc.
• You will have to answer 40 MCQs.
• The sectional weightage in the syllabus for the MAT exam is 20%.

MAT Exam Pattern

The MAT paper generally consists of 5 sections which are meant to assess the candidate's ability in Mathematics, English, and General Awareness. Given below is the pattern of the MAT Exam 2024

Particulars	Details
Total Questions	200
Duration	150 Minutes
Total Marks	200
Number of Questions Section-wise	40 questions in Language Comprehension 40 questions in Data Analysis & Sufficiency 40 questions in Mathematical Skills 40 questions in Intelligence & Critical Reasoning 40 questions in Indian & Global Environment
Marking Scheme	+1 for the correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer 0 for unattempted question

MAT Exam Date for 2024

The MAT 2024 PBT was held on 25th Aug 2024 and the MAT 2024 IBT 2, MAT 2024 Admit Card PBT Download IBT 2 were held between 20th Aug-23rd Aug. For more details on MAT Exam date 2024 you can see the table below:

Dates	Exam Particulars
25 Aug '24	MAT 2024 PBT
23 Aug '24	MAT 2024 IBT 2
21 Aug '24 - 25 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Admit Card PBT Download
20 Aug '24 - 23 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Admit Card Download IBT 2
18 Aug '24	MAT 2024 CBT
14 Aug '24	MAT 2024 IBT 1
14 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Admit Card Release CBT
11 Aug '24 - 14 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Admit Card Download IBT 1
25 Jun '24 - 09 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Registration IBT 1
25 Jun '24 - 11 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Registration Process CBT
25 Jun '24 - 18 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Registration IBT 2
07 Jun '24 - 18 Aug '24	MAT 2024 Registration Process PBT

MAT Result 2024

MAT results for May 2024 will be by the end of September. Candidates can check MAT results and download scorecards on the official website for MAT.

How to check MAT results

You can check your results by following the steps given below.

1. Go to the official website
2. Click on the Download/View tab
3. From the dropdown menu select ‘MAT Results’ 
4. Chose the session you have applied in
5. Enter your Roll Number in the next slot
6. Enter your Registration Number in the last slot
7. Click on submit to view/download your MAT scorecard

MAT Preparation

You will need at least six months to prepare for the MAT exam to score well. Below are some MAT preparation tips for your upcoming MAT exam: 

• Over 50% of your preparation for the exam should entail solving MAT sample papers and MAT previous years' question papers. You need to confront your weak areas and work on them.
• Read newspapers, online blogs, and MAT preparation books daily to improve your reading skills and to keep track of current affairs.
• Regularly analyze your preparation level to keep a tab on your strengths and weaknesses in each section.
• Target topics carrying more weightage in each section to score easily in the exam
• Time management is the key to attempting maximum questions in the exam, so you should not waste precious time on tricky questions and try to solve the easier ones instead.

FAQs About MAT Exam

What is the MAT exam for?

The MAT exam is used for admission to MBA as well as PGDM courses to 800+ business schools across India.

What is the difference between CAT and MAT exams?

While both exams are a gateway for management programs across the country, there are some significant differences between the two:

The CAT exam is conducted by the IIMs, whereas the MAT exam is conducted by the AIMA. CAT is conducted only once a year, whereas MAT is conducted four times a year. CAT is a computer-based exam, whereas MAT can be a computer, internet, or paper-based.

There are a total of 3 sections and 300 marks in a CAT exam, whereas there are a total of 5 sections and 200 marks in a MAT exam. The difficulty level of CAT is much higher than that of MAT. The duration of the CAT exam is 180 mins, whereas the duration of the MAT exam is 150 mins. Every correct answer in the CAT exam is awarded 3 marks and an incorrect answer leads to the deduction of 1 mark. Every correct answer in the MAT exam is awarded 1 mark and an incorrect answer leads to the deduction of 0.25 marks.

What is the MAT exam application fee?

The application fee, if you are applying for PBT/CBT, is INR 1,650, but if you are applying for both PBT and CBT or IBT and CBT, it is INR 2,750.

How many times is the MAT exam conducted in a year?

The MAT exam is conducted four times a year, in February, May/June, September, and December.

Is MAT good for an MBA?

The MAT exam is good for an MBA because MAT scores are accepted in over 600 colleges in India. It is also considered valid for admission into some management programs above. Qualifying MAT with a good score will create a lot of opportunities for you.