MAT 2024 registration is on till 20 February 2024 at ‘https://mat.aima.in/’ for those who wish to take MAT in paper based test (PBT) mode.

It is about Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA).

The exam is conducted in Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT).

The last date to take up MAT 2024 registration is 5 March 2024 is the candidate wishes to take up the exam in CBT mode.

The same is 21 February, 29 February 2024 and 5 March 2024 for those wishing to take the test in IBT mode. There is more to it than meets the eye.

Test dates

MAT 2024 registration must be done by 20 February 2024 for taking the test in PBT mode. The same must be done by 5 March 2024 to take the exam on 10 March 2024 in CBT mode.

Candidates have to complete MAT 2024 registration by 21 February 2024 for taking the test in IBT mode on 24 February 2024. MAT 2024 registration last date is 29 February 2024 for taking exam in IBT exam on 3 March 2024.

MAT can be taken in IBT mode on 8 March 2024 if MAT 2024 registration is done by 5 March 2024.

Point to remember

All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts the test in three modes – Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT) and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT).

Candidates can choose to write the test in either one mode or more than one mode. While those who choose to write it in PBT or CBT modes have to take up the exam at the designated test centers.

Those who wish to write the exam in IBT mode can appear from anywhere. Candidates who wish to appear for the test in more than one mode have to pay additional amount while taking up MAT 2024 registration.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is Management Aptitude Test which is popular among all as MAT. It is conducted four times in a year in February, May, September and December.

Exam is conducted in Computer Based Mode (CBT), Internet Based Mode (IBT) and Paper Based Test (PBT). Candidates can choose to appear in any one of the three modes.

They can also opt to write the test in more than one mode. The score card will be made available on official website of AIMA during the last week of the month of the test.

More details about the combination that can be opted for writing the exam are provided below for the sake of the candidates:

# Appear for MAT in PBT mode

# Appear for MAT in CBT mode

# Appear for MAT in IBT mode

# Appear for MAT in CBT and IBT

# Appear for MAT in PBT and CBT

# Appear for MAT in IBT and IBT (Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test-IBT)

# Appear for MAT in PBT and IBT

Who can take up MAT 2024 registration?

The condition of eligibility to take up MAT 2024 registration is a pass in graduation in any discipline from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

Those who have appeared for their qualifying degree exams and are waiting for results or who are about to appear for their final exams of the qualifying degree can take up MAT 2024 registration.

However, these candidates have to pass the exam and provide a proof for it by the time of commencement of admission in the institutions. Candidates can visit the official website for more information. More details are available in the tabular format below:

ELIGIBILITY	Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply.
MODE OF TEST (How to take the Test)	Candidate can take MAT as (i) Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or (ii) Paper Based Test (PBT) or (iii) Computer Based Test (CBT) or (iv) Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or (v) Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT+IBT) or (vi) Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or (vii) Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT) Note: Candidates can opt for an additional mode of test (e.g. IBT+IBT, PBT+CBT, IBT+PBT, IBT+CBT) by paying an extra fee of ₹1200/- in addition to ₹2100/-. Candidates opting for additional test will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes i.e. they can select 7 Management Institutes in total.
HOW TO APPLY	Register online at website link: https://mat.aima.in with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The fee details are given below: For Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) 2100/- For Double IBT + IBT or PBT + IBT or PBT + CBT or CBT + IBT 3300/-
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS TO BE MADE READY FOR	Valid Email Id Scanned image of photograph (10 to 50 kb) Scanned image of signature (5 to 20 kb) Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card) or Net Banking details

DETAILED SCHEDULE

DETAILED SCHEDULE – IBT

MULTIPLE SLOTS AVAILABLE – PLEASE REFER TO TEST SCHEDULE

DETAILED SCHEDULE – PBT (Paper Based Test)
LAST DATE FOR PBT ONLINE REGISTRATION	20 FEBRUARY 2024 (Tuesday)
AVAILABILITY OF PBT ADMIT CARD	22 FEBRUARY 2024 (5.00 PM Onwards)
PBT TEST DATE	25 FEBRUARY 2024 (Sunday)

DETAILED SCHEDULE – CBT (Computer Based Test)
LAST DATE FOR CBT ONLINE REGISTRATION	5 MARCH 2024 (Tuesday)
AVAILABILITY OF CBT ADMIT CARD	8 MARCH 2024 (5.00 PM Onwards)
CBT TEST DATE	10 MARCH 2024 (Sunday)

MAT RESULT	Availability of MAT February’ 24 Score on MAT Website: By 3rd week of March 2024. Candidates have to download the MAT Score from website https://mat.aima.in/ (Applicant dashboard)
TEST CITIES	PBT & CBT Test cities details are provided under TAB Download/ View https://mat.aima.in/
LIST OF PARTICIPATING MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES	Select the institutes where you have applied or are applying for admission. Important Notice: Candidates are advised to check the approval/recognition status of various programs directly from the concerned Authorities/ Institutes/ Universities. AIMA has come across a couple of cases where the aspiring candidates’ MAT score is not accepted by some participating institutes/universities for admission to MBA full time course despite their confirmation to AIMA MAT at the time of participation by incorporating their notifications in MAT e bulletin. Candidates are advised to recheck with the concerned institutes/universities before applying for MAT.
ADMIT CARD	All provisionally registered candidates for IBT/PBT/CBT have to download their Admit Card from MAT website https://mat.aima.in/ (Applicant dashboard) as per the schedule given above. Admit Card contains Candidate’s Name, Form No, Roll No, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to him/her in the admit card.
CLARIFICATION	Candidates may clarify queries regarding MAT, if any, at e-mail: matibt@aima.in (for IBT) or matpbt@aima.in 8130338839, 9599030586 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM) & 011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday)
SALIENT ASPECTS OF MAT	Govt. of India, Ministry of Education approved MAT as a National Level Test National Level Test for admissions into MBA/ PGDM/ MMS Programs Acceptability of MAT score is endorsed by Honourable Supreme Court of India and by Delhi High Court Time tested admission test – trusted for over 33 years since 1988 Wide acceptability of scores by hundreds of Business Schools and University Departments Administered four times a year – February, May, September and December Conducted in 03 modes IBT (Internet Based Test), PBT (Paper Based Test) and CBT (Computer Based Test) Concession in registration fee for candidates registering for two modes . Candidates could apply in multiple administrations also Score validity of one year, best of the score is accepted from multiple attempts Testing & Assessment Process CMMI SVC Level 3 certified Availed by lakhs of candidates from all over India
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	MAT Score is acceptable even to certain other Institutes for considering admission of candidates for Post Graduate Degree / Diploma programmes, besides the above Institutes, subject to specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters.

How to take up MAT 2024 registration?

The process to take up MAT 2024 registration is online and candidates can submit applications at the official website that is reachable with the URL ‘https://mat.aima.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the webpage to download.

2. Once the webpage is ready, candidates can click the information brochure to know about the exam.

3. After knowing about the exam, candidates can click the link for registration. This will likely open another page.

4. After clicking the link, they can register and create an account with username and password.

5. Post account creation, candidates can login and start applying for the exam.

Direct link to take up MAT 2024 registration is here

Documents

Candidates have to attach these documents while taking up MAT 2023 registration and their details are mentioned below:

$ High quality image of candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements specified

$ High quality image of candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements specified

$ Any of the valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and

$ Class 10 marksheet

$ Class 12 marksheet or suggested alternative if marksheet are to be obtained if applying for graduate courses

How to download the admit card?

The process to download admit card for MAT 2024 is online. Candidates have to visit the official website to download the hall ticket with the help of URL ‘https://mat.aima.in/’

1. The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link to download the hall ticket.

3. After clicking the link, they can enter their roll number/application number and other required details and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

Point to remember

Candidates who have successfully completed their MAT 2024 registration will alone be able to download the admit card. The link to download hall ticket will be made active at the appropriate time, a few days before the commencement of the exam.

Also read – Academic Excellence: Elevating of Google Gemini for Optimal Student Learning

Registration fees

MAT 2024 registration fee is Rs 2100 if the applicant wants to appear in any one of the three modes – IBT, CBT and PBT. Those who wish to appear in more than one mode can pay Rs 3300 while applying for MAT 2023 registration.

Exam pattern

The exam will be conducted in three modes, IBT, CBT and CBT. Questions have to answered on a computer screen in CBT mode, the same has to be done on a separate answer sheet in PBT mode and in IBT mode too questions have to be answered on a computer screen.

Questions to be answered are related to Language Comprehension, Mathematics skills, Data analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence, Critical reasoning, Indian and Global Environment. The total marks are 200 and time to answer questions is 150 minutes or 2 hours 30 minutes.

Point to remember

Candidates taking up MAT 2024 registration and appearing for the test is one part of the process.

The remaining of the procedure comprises applying for admission in the participating institutions.

Each of the participating institution may have different admission schedule, candidates can visit the respective websites of the participating institutions to know about the schedule before applying for admission there.

S. Vishnu Sharma

S Vishnu Sharmaa now works with collegechalo.com in the news team. His work involves writing articles related to the education... (Full bio)