MAT Exam: Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus 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 acts as a doorway to some of the most prestigious schools offering management programmes, regardless of whether you want to work in finance, marketing, human resources, or another area of management.

To learn more about the MAT entrance exam and its details, keep reading this blog.

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 programs in B-schools across the country.

This exam is conducted four times a year, in the months of 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 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
Counselling	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

Eligibility for MAT 2023

To appear for the exam, you have to fulfill the following MAT exam 2023 eligibility criterion:

• You should have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised 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 Info

To begin with, you would be required to complete your registration procedure. The registration for the MAT Exam date 2023 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 Registration for 2023

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 have provided in the form.

MAT Admit Cards for 2023

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 MAT admit card?

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

1. Visit the MAT exam 2023 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 2023 admit card will appear on the screen
7. You can take a print-out or save it as PDF

MAT Exam Syllabus

The MAT exam syllabus for 2023 is divided into 5 different sections carrying different weightage:

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

Mathematical Skills

• 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

• 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 derives 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

• 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 MAT Exam 2023

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 2023

Given below is the table of important MAT exam date 2023:

Dates	Past Exam Dates
4 Jun '23	MAT 2023 CBT 2
1 Jun '23 - 6 Jun '23	MAT 2023 Admit Card CBT Download 2
27 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 4
25 May '23 - 27 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 4 admit card download
21 May '23	MAT 2023 PBT
20 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 3
18 May '23 - 20 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 3 admit card download
18 May '23 - 21 May '23	MAT 2023 Admit Card PBT Download
14 May '23	MAT 2023 CBT 1
13 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 2
11 May '23 - 13 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 2 admit card download
11 May '23 - 14 May '23	MAT 2023 Admit Card CBT Download 1
7 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 1
5 May '23 - 7 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 1 admit card download
19 Mar '23 - 4 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 1 registration
19 Mar '23 - 9 May '23	MAT 2023 Registration Process CBT 1
19 Mar '23 - 10 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 2 registration
19 Mar '23 - 16 May '23	MAT 2023 Registration Process PBT
19 Mar '23 - 24 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 4 registration
19 Mar '23 - 27 May '23	MAT 2023 IBT Exam 3 registration
19 Mar '23 - 30 May '23	MAT 2023 Registration Process CBT 2
17 Mar '23	MAT 2023 Result February

MAT Result 2023

MAT results for May 2023 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 on a daily basis 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 is a total of 3 sections and 300 marks in a CAT exam, whereas there is 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 the months of February, May/June, September, and December.

Is MAT good for MBA?

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