The last week of March 2024 will see the release of the MAT 2024 Application Form. This entrance test is being administered by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It is an entrance exam that is taken on a national basis four times a year in February, May, September, and December. This exam is held to offer admission to PG management programs including the MBA and PGDM, among others. Candidates who are interested can apply for the exam by completing the application form online. The application form may only be submitted by qualified applicants. The MAT scores are accepted by many universities around the US to grant admission to MBA programs.
MAT 2024 Overview
| Exam Name | MAT 2024 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Type | PG Level |
| Full-Form | Management Aptitude Test |
| Courses Offered | Management |
| Application Mode | Online |
MAT 2024 Registration
Below, we’ve included all the details on the MAT 2024 application form process:
- Candidates must only submit their applications for the test online. There won’t be an offline mode available.
- The MAT 2024 registration process will begin during the final week of March 2024.
- Candidates must fill out the registration form with the requested information, including personal, academic, and other facts.
- Candidates must upload a scanned copy of their passport-size photo and signature in the required format after completing the requested information.
- Apply online and pay the registration money to finish the registration process.
- The authorities will disable the registration link from the website after the deadline, thus applicants are recommended to finish the registration process before that time.
- Take a hard copy of the registration form for future use after submitting the application.
Application Fee:
- The only accepted method for submitting the MAT 2024 application fee is online.
- Debit card, credit card, or net banking are the available online payment gateways for the fee submission.
- Any candidates will receive a refund of their application cost.
- Candidates who want to take the entrance exam must pay the application fee in the manner described below:
| Mode of Exam | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PBT – Paper Based Test | Rs. 1950 |
| CBT – Computer Based Test | Rs. 1950 |
| PBT & CBT both | Rs. 3100 |
How to Apply for MAT 2024
- Step-1 Visit the MAT website as the first step.
- Step 2: To apply to receive an OTP for verification, enter a working email address and cell phone number.
- Step 3: Log in using the assigned information to finish the registration process.
- Step 4: To finish the process, choose the exam style, test cities, payment method, and other information.
- Step 5: Upload the scanned papers in a precise format, including a current color photo and a black pen signature on white paper.
- Step 6: Complete the personal, educational, and professional information, as well as your preferences for management institutions (MI).
- Step 7: Click the “Submit” button to submit the information.
- Step 8: Print off the completed application form for future use.
MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must read the eligibility requirements for the MAT before filling out the application:
- Qualification: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline to apply.
- Number of Attempts: There will be no such limit specified to appear in the exam.
- Age Limit: To appear in the exam, there will be no specific age limit prescribed.
- Appearing: Those appearing candidates in the final exam will also be eligible to apply for the exam.
MAT 2024 Exam Pattern
The MAT 2024 exam’s exam pattern is shown below:
- Exam Mode: The exam will be given in computer-based test (CBT), paper-based test (PBT), and internet-based test (IBT) formats.
- Two and a half hours total will be given to complete the exam.
- The question paper will have a total of 5 sections.
200 questions in total will be asked during the exam.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of a certain type will be asked. - Marking Procedure: A mark will be given for each right response.
- Negative Marking: For each incorrect response, 0.25 points will be subtracted.
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Language and Comprehension | 40 |
| II | Mathematical Skills | 40 |
| III | Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 |
| IV | Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 |
| V | Indian & Global Environment | 40 |
| Total | 200 |
MAT Preparation Tips
Candidates must follow the below provided MAT preparation tips, it will help them to prepare well for the examination:
- Understand the exam pattern and Syllabus of exam.
- Make a schedule for your study and do follow it.
- Go through the past few years question papers and attempt mock tests as well.
- Choose good study material for your preparation.
- Identify your weak areas and work on it.
- Improve your skills, make short notes of the important topics and revise it.
- Take regular breaks in between your study and keep your mind fresh.
FAQ's
MAT registration can be done online on the official website of AIMA (All India Management Association) by filling out the registration form.
MAT registration can be done in online mode through the AIMA website or offline by purchasing the MAT bulletin from specified centers.
Yes, you can register for both PBT (Paper-Based Test) and CBT (Computer-Based Test) in the same registration by selecting the appropriate option.
The registration fee for either PBT or CBT is Rs. 1950, and for both PBT and CBT, it is Rs. 3100.
Generally, modifications in the registration details after submission are not allowed. It’s important to review the information carefully before submitting.
