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MAT 2024 December exam dates are December 7, 14 and 22, 2024. Registration process for December MAT 2024 is open from September 6, 2024. Conducted by AIMA four times in a year, MAT is one of the important MBA entrance exams for admission to MBA/PGDM colleges. There are four MAT exams in a year – February, May, August and December. For December MAT exam, AIMA has dropped its favourite Internet Proctored test (IBT) and will conduct on CBT and PBT MAT exams. Check all about the MAT 2024 Dec exam, including latest changes, dates, revised pattern and read the Table of Content to get complete details and information on the forthcoming MAT 2024 exam.
MAT 2024 December Exam: Latest Updates
MAT 2024 December Exam: Important Dates & Exam Fees
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Type of MAT Exam
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Last Date to Apply
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Admit Card Release Date
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Exam Date
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Computer Based Test-1 (CBT 1) at Exam Centres
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30 November 2024
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3 December 2024
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7 December 2024
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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07 December 2024
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10 December 2024
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14 December 2024
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Computer Based Test-2 (CBT 2) at Exam Centres
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15 December 2024
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18 December 2024
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22 December 2024
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December MAT 2024 Registration Fees
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For 1 MAT Exam: Rs.2100
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For 2 MAT Exams: Rs.3600
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For 3 MAT Exams: Not Allowed
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This comprehensive article prepared by MBAUniverse.com Exam Experts will give you complete information about MAT December 2024 Exam. So, read this article carefully before applying for the exam.
Management Aptitude Test, known as MAT Exam is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. MAT is conducted four times in a year in the months of February, May, August and December. More than 600 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT exam 2024 Scores for MBA/PGDM Admission 2025. MAT is an easier exam and is of 2 hours duration. The exam has five sections but MAT percentile calculation is based on the scores of four sections, while the score of fifth (Economic & Business Environment) section is separately shown and is not counted for percentile calculation. MAT exam is conducted in three testing modes and the candidates can apply for one or two MAT exams to improve their score.
One of the most important but an easier MBA entrance exam – MAT 2024 has following key highlights:
| MAT Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| MAT Exam Full Form 2024 | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2024 |
| Who conducts MAT Exam? | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Number of MBA/PGDM colleges accepting MAT | 400 to 600 |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT | BIMTECH, JAGSoM, XIME, Woxsen University, Jaipuria Institute of Management, IBA |
| MAT 2024 (December) Exam Mode | Paper Based (PBT), Computer Based (CBT), |
| MAT 2024 (December) Exam Date | December 7, 14 & 22; 2024 |
| MAT Exam Slots | One PBT & Two CBT exams of 2 hours duration; No IBT MAT |
| Total MAT Exams in One Year | Held in February, May, August, December |
| MAT Medium of Question Paper | English |
| MAT Official Website | mat.aima.in/ |
| MAT Exam Application Fees & Process | For one Exam-Rs.2100; For Two Exams-Rs.3600 Process is Online |
| Number of Candidates who Apply for last MAT exam | 10000 to 15000 |
| Total Questions in the Exam | 150 |
| Number of Sections | 5 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section |
| Name of MAT Sections | Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Economic & Business Environment |
| Number of Answer Options | 4 |
| Scoring Pattern in MAT exam | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer -0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer 0 Mark for Un-attempted Question |
| MAT Sectional Time Limit | No Sectional Time Limit |
| Facility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, Attempt any question from any section within overall time limit |
December 2024 MAT exam score will be accepted for MBA/PGDM Admission 2025 in more than 500 MBA colleges in India. Check list of top MAT accepting colleges with cut offs
Also Read: MAT Accepting Colleges
| Management Institute | Expected MAT Cut off Percentile |
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| BIMTECH Greater Noida | 80+ |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow | 75+ |
| XIME Bangalore: Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship | 75+ |
| SDMIMD Mysore: SDM Institute For Management Development | 75+ |
| IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA University | 75+ |
| VIT Business School (VIT) Vellore | 70+ |
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MAT Exam Eligibility criteria is very simple and if you meet the MAT Eligibility Criteria, you can apply for the exam. Key details if MAT Exam Eligibility criteria regarding academic qualification, age and other components are given below:
MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria at a Glance
| MAT 2024 Eligibility Component | MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria |
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| CMAT 2024 Eligibility: Qualification | Completed Minimum 3 Years Bachelor’s Degree or should be in the Final Year of Bachelor’s Degree |
| Minimum Percentage of Marks Required | No Minimum Percentage of marks required in bachelor’s degree to appear in MAT. However, candidate should satisfy the Management Institute’s requirement regarding minimum percentage of marks for admission |
| MAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria: Maximum Age | No Age Restriction |
| Genders under MAT 2024 eligibility | Male/Female/Transgender |
| Other Requirements for MAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 | 1.Valid Mail ID throughout the process 2.Operating Contact phone Number throughout the MAT process |
| Other Requirement on MAT Exam Day at Test Centre | Hard Copy of MAT Admit Card with Photo Affixed on it Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, DL, Passport, College ID etc) |
AIMA has released revised pattern for MAT 2024 December Exam. The number of questions in MAT 2024 December exam has been reduced from 200 to 150. The total duration for MAT 2024 December exam has also been reduced to 120 minutes. MAT Section Wise Weightage is same - 20% for each section.
5.1 MAT 2024 New Vs Old Exam Pattern
Earlier MAT exam had 200 questions which are now reduced to 150. The 5th section which was earlier known as Indian and Global Environment has been renamed with change of contents as Economic & Business Environment section
Important Note: Merit Score in the exam is calculated on the basis of first 4 sections only, and the score of Economic & Business Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card.
5.2 Unique MAT Scoring Pattern
MAT scoring pattern is unique. The score card displays scaled score out of 600 Marks and not out of 150 raw scores. While each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark, each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -0.25 mark. Merit Score is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only and the score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card.
| - | MAT Exam Components | New Pattern - No. of Questions | Old Pattern – No of Questions |
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| I | Language Comprehension | 30 | 40 |
| II | Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 30 | 40 |
| III | Mathematical Skills | 30 | 40 |
| IV | Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 30 | 40 |
| V | Economic & Business Environment | 30 | 40 (Earlier this section was named as ‘Indian and Global Environment’) |
| MAT Total Questions | - | 150 | 200 |
| MAT Exam Duration | - | 120 Mins | 150 Mins |
| MAT Exam Components | No of Questions (All MCQs) | Sectional Time Limit (In Minutes) | Scoring Pattern (Negative Marking is only for MCQs) |
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| Section 1: Language Comprehension | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 2: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 3: Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 4: Mathematical Skills | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 5: Economic & Business Environment | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Total | 150 | 120 Minutes | - |
MAT December 2024 Syllabus is divided into 5 key sections namely Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Economic & Business Environment with 30 questions in each section. Check syllabus for each section below.
MAT Syllabus
MAT Syllabus on Language Comprehension
MAT 2024 Syllabus for Language Comprehension section in MAT is divided into 2 parts: Reading Comprehension passages and Grammar & other parts of Verbal Ability.
MAT Syllabus for Reading Comprehension
MAT Syllabus for Verbal Ability
MAT Syllabus for Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
MAT Syllabus for Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency
MAT Syllabus for Mathematical Skills
This Mathematical Skills of MAT is Quantitative Aptitude section. In this section, questions are asked from:
MAT Syllabus for Economic & Business Environment
This section includes questions from both Current Affairs and Static GK. Although this section carries 30 marks, it is not taken into consideration to determine candidate’s MAT score and percentile. So, this section is given low priority by students. The questions are asked from the topics
| Section | Syllabus Topics |
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| Language Comprehension (30 Questions) | MAT Language Comprehension section covers comprehensive English test which includes the test of grammar, tenses, vocabulary, jumbled paragraphs and reading comprehension. Key topics in MAT Language Comprehension Syllabus are Jumbled Paragraphs, Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences, Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph for example correct use of conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing, Antonyms/Synonyms, Fill in the blanks, One word substitution, Idioms/Phrases. RC Passages in the MAT syllabus are based on Current Affairs, Business & Economy, Literature, Historical events, Culture, Sports, Philosophy among others. The passages are short and have direct answer questions |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning (30 Questions) | Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion, Analogy, Statement Argument, Clocks, Calendars, Binary logic, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations (Family Tree), Logical Sequence, Assumption, Premise, Conclusion, Linear and matrix arrangement, Team Formation, Direction sense and Decision Making, Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Cubes, Rows, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams, Network Diagrams, Quantitative Reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning based on Rankings, Critical Reasoning |
| Mathematical Skills (30 Questions) | Syllabus for Mathematical skills refers to the Quant topics including Arithmetic (15-16 Questions): LCM and HCF, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion, Number System (3-4) questions, Elementary Mathematics, Mixtures and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Maths, Permutation and Combinations, Sequence and Series, Heights and Distance; Algebra (5-7 questions); Geometry/Mensuration (6-8 questions) based on Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry; Pure Math (1-2 questions) |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency (30 Questions) | The syllabus for Data Analysis and Sufficiency covers more topics on Data Interpretation. Major topics covered in the syllabus in this section are Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams & Charts including Simple, Stacked, Composite Bar charts, Pie charts, Graphs – Line X-Y Graphs, Data analysis and Data comparison, Caselet based Data, Venn diagram, Data Sufficiency |
| Economic & Business Environment (30 Questions) | Syllabus on Indian and Global Environment refers to the GK syllabus. Major topics covered in the syllabus in this section are the GK topics current and static including Conventional GK-available in books, Current GK- based on current reading of newspapers and periodicals, Business & Economics GK -for example changes in Fiscal and monetary policy, CRR, Repo Rate; Devaluation and up valuation of Rupee, Business, National and International events, Who’s who, Constitution of India, Currency and Capitals of the countries, States of India, International Organizations, Monetary and fiscal tools, Emblem, Identification of personalities, companies among others |
| RC Passages on Current Affairs and Political Developments | RC Passages on Business & Economic | RC passages from various English Literature Books |
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| RC Passages on Science | RC Passages in Abstract Topics and Fiction | RC Passages on Historical Events and Mythology |
| Jumbled Paragraphs | Error Correction of Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb and other parts of speech in the Sentences. | Correcting the sequence of sentences in the paragraph for example correct use of conditional sentence, time clauses, reported speech, passive writing |
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| Antonyms/Synonyms | Fill in the blanks | Idioms/Phrases |
| Fact Inference Judgment | Passage Conclusion | Analogy |
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| Clocks | Calendars | Binary logic |
| Seating Arrangement | Blood Relations (Family Tree) | Logical Sequence |
| Assumption | Premise | Conclusion |
| Linear and matrix arrangement | Team Formation | Direction sense and Decision Making |
| Input-Output | Series | Syllogism |
| Cubes | Rows | Puzzles |
| Line Graph | Bar Graph | Caselet |
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| Pie Chart | Data Comparison | Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency |
| Arithmetic | Algebra | Geometry |
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| Trigonometry | Mensuration Modern Maths | - |
| Current Affairs | Business & Economics | Who’s who | Currency and Capitals |
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| Constitution of India | Monetary & Fiscal Tools | Emblem & Logos | Personalities |
Compared to CAT, XAT, NMAT exams, MAT is a relatively easy MBA entrance exam. Check step by step MAT Preparation Tips below.
Step 1: Understand MAT Exam Pattern: MAT Exam is divided into 5 key sections namely Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Economic & Business Environment with 30 questions in each section. Although Economic & Business Environment section carries 40 marks, it is not taken into consideration to determine candidate’s MAT score and percentile. So, this section must be given low priority by students
Step 2: Check MAT Exam Syllabus for Each Section: Check MAT syllabus and the specific subjects included therein. Put emphasis on subjects where your understanding may be lacking.
Step 3: Prepare Section wise from Books and Reading Material: Allocate 8-10 weeks to systematically addressing the topics outlined in the MAT syllabus. Refer MAT Preparation Books (details below) or CAT Preparation material of TIME, CL, IMS Coaching.
Step 4: Take MAT Mock Tests: After you have covered the MAT syllabus, take MAT mock tests and sample papers. Taking mock tests enhances your problem-solving speed.
7.1 Best MAT Preparation Books
Consistent MAT exam Preparation with best books can get you admission to MBA 2024 in good MBA colleges. You can refer to following CAT preparation books for MAT preparation.
Other MAT Exam Study Material for MAT Preparation
7.2 MAT Mocks: Take Full Length & Sectional Mocks for MAT
It is very important that you become conversant with the MAT question paper to know the actual MAT exam composition. The 200 questions in MAT are divided in 5 sections with 30 questions in each section. MBAUniverse.com experts and previous MAT toppers have prepared full length and sectional MAT Mocks to boost your preparation level. By attempting full length and sectional MAT Mocks will help you gauge your preparation level and expected score in the exam based on your performance.
7.3 MAT Sample Papers: Download & Solve
MBA entrance exams go on changing and despite having same number of sections and questions, MAT is no exception. The best way to get hands-on feel and practice on question topics covered in MAT exam, is to go through and attempt the MAT sample papers. To help you prepare with ease, we have many MAT sample papers available on MBAUniverse.com. The difficulty level in the MAT Sample Test paper rises after you go on attempting them one by one.
Check step by step details of MAT 2024 Registration and MAT Application Form Filling process. You can register for MAT Exam on AIMA MAT Official Website by following steps:
Before you go through the detailed process of MAT Registration and Application form filling and submission, check the complete process at a glance:
Let us understand the MAT registration process in detail:
STEP 1: Select MAT Test Mode: You shall be given an option of selecting at least one and maximum of two test modes in Step 1 of the application form. Select from CBT or PBT Exam options.
STEP 2: Upload Your Photo and Signature: Photograph must be a recent passport size color photo. The photo image file should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format. Size of file should not be less than 10KB and more than 50KB.
STEP 3: Select Management Institutes (MI): If you are taking MAT Test in any one mode, you can select upto 5 MBA Colleges, referred as Management Institutes. If you opt for double test modes, you can select 2 more colleges for sending your score.
STEP 4: Make Exam Fees Payment: After selecting MI choices, you shall be directed to the payment page. Payment of registration fee can be made through Debit/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ Wallet.
STEP 5: Fill Personal Particulars: Fill your personal details on the online registration form.
STEP 6: Fill Qualification & Experiences: Next, fill your Educational Qualification and Experience details.
STEP 7: Fill Additional Information: AIMA MAT may require some additional information. Fill it and complete the MAT registration process.
Now you can preview and submit your MAT registration form to complete registration process. Remember to take a print out of the same for your record!
8.1 MAT 2024 Exam Registration Fees
MAT December 2024 Exam Fees is Rs.2,100 for taking any one of the following exams:
MAT Exam Fees for taking any two of following exams is Rs 3,600:
| MAT Registration Steps | Step Title | Description |
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| Step-1 | Login | Login to MAT official website mat.aima.in/ |
| Step-2 | Register | Register with Basic details to get MAT ID and Password |
| Step-3 | Upload Photo & Signature | Upload Scanned copies of documents of Required size |
| Step-4 | Fill Choice of 5 or 7 Management Institutes | Fill 5 Choice if applying for 1 MAT Exam. If applying to two MAT exams, you can fill choice of 7 MBA colleges |
| Step-5 | Make payment of Application fee Online | Application fee is Rs.2100 for one MAT exam and Rs.3600 for two MAT exams |
| Step-6 | Fill Personal details | Fill in Complete Details in Registration and Application Form |
| Step-7 | Fill Academic Qualification and Experience details | Fill complete details of academic qualification from class 10 onwards and experience, if any, after completion of graduation |
| Step-8 | Fill Additional Information if any, Review and Submit | If you wish to fill any additional information, fill it, review your application and submit your application form |
Q: If I apply for MAT after the last date of registration, can I get successful registration message?
Q: Can I apply for MAT in offline mode also?
Q: Is it possible to amend mistake in registration after form submission?
You can download December MAT 2024 exam admit card from AIMA MAT website till the exam day. MAT 2024 December Exam date is scheduled in PBT as well as CBT Mode. The last dates for MAT Registration are different for each CBT and PBT exam, the last date to apply closes a few days before the exam date.
Apart from applying and appearing in MAT exam, you need to apply separately for MBA admission to respective MBA college. The MBA Admission process in detail is shared below
Q. When MAT exam will be held in 2024?
A. MAT 2024 December Exam will be held from December 7 to 22, 2024 in two different modes – Paper based, computer based, and online Proctored based.
Q. What is the last date for MAT registration 2024?
A. The last date for MAT Registration is different for different testing mode and is from November 30 to December 15, 2024. Check all dates for MAT exam
Q. How many times is MAT conducted in a year?
A. MAT exam is conducted 4 times in a year in the months of Feb, May, August and December
Q. What is the MAT 2024 paper?
A. MAT is an easy entrance test for MBA admission in 600 MBA colleges
Q. How many questions are there in MAT paper 2024?
A. From the May 2024, MAT exam pattern has changed. Now MAT 2024 paper has 150 questions instead of earlier 200 questions. The time limit to attempt MAT exam is now reduced to 2 hours from earlier 2½ hours
Q. What is the fee for MAT 2024?
A. MAT 2024 registration and application fee is Rs.2100 for one exam and Rs.3600 for two exams.
Q. Is MAT registration open for 2024?
A. Yes, MAT registration for all both testing modes is open
Q. How to apply for MAT exam 2024?
A. You need to Register and apply online at MAT website mat.aima.in with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI or Paytm wallet.
Q. Does IIM accept MAT score?
A. No, IIMs accepts only CAT exam score
Q. Is MAT tougher than CAT?
A. MAT is much easier than CAT. Those who prepare for CAT can get high score in MAT.
Q. What are the benefits of taking two exams?
A. You get two chances to improve your scores by appearing in the same exam but in two different modes.
Q. Any other benefit to apply for two exams?
A. Applying for two exams has multiple benefits - you can improve your scores in the same exam month and can get a better MBA college; If you apply for two exams, AIMA will send your scores to 7 MBA colleges free of cost. However, if you apply for one exam, AIMA will send your exam scores to 5 B-schools free of cost
Q. Can I get MAT application form by Post?
A. No, you have to apply online only
Q. Which month MAT is best?
A. MAT score acceptability is through out the year. However, the February, December, May MAT exams are the best as the most good B-schools are open with their admission process and accept MAT exam scores.
Q. What are the pass marks for MAT?
A. MAT does not disqualify any candidate. It is upto the score requirement of the Management Institute to which you apply.
Q. What is a good MAT score?
A. A good composite MAT score is 500 to 600. At this score you may get 80 to 100 percentile and can get admission in top management institute.
Q. Is MAT good for MBA?
A. Yes, being a national level MBA entrance exam, more than 400 MBA/PGDM colleges in India accept MAT score for admission.
Q. How is MAT percentile calculated?
A. AIMA first converts raw score into composite score and calculates the percentile. The GK section score is not taken into account for composite and percentile score calculation
Q. Which all colleges accept MAT score?
A. There are 600 score accepting colleges notified by AIMA including 300 MBA colleges in Maharashtra which accept MAT score for admission to All India category candidates.
Q. Which is better MAT or CMAT?
A. Both are good MBA entrance exams conducted at National Level. There are some MBA colleges who do not accept MAT but accept CMAT and vice versa.
Q. Is MAT marking negative?
A. Yes, MAT scoring pattern is +1 mark for right answer and - 0.25 mark for wrong answer.
Q. Which book is best for MAT preparation?
A. There are 5 sections in MAT and for each section it is better to get the best book for example Verbal Ability, RC, Quant, DI, LR the books by Arun Sharma are very good.
Q. Where will I get my admit card for MAT 2024?
A. You should download your MAT Admit Card on its respective release date from AIMA MAT website
Q. Is the syllabus for MAT exam 2024 out?
A. MAT exam syllabus has been released. You can check the complete section wise MAT exam syllabus
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for the MAT exam?
A. MAT eligibility criteria require you to be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university/institute
Q. How many business schools are participating in MAT 2024?
A. There are 600 B-schools in India which accept MAT exam score. MBA colleges in Maharashtra also accept MAT score for All India Category candidates.
Q. When does the result for MAT come out?
A. MAT result comes out in 15 to 20 days after the last MAT exam is over. AIMA has announced to release December MAT 2024 result in first week of January.
