MAT Exam 2023 - Management Entrance Exam

AIMA (All India Management Association) organises the MAT Exam 2023. The MAT (Management Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance examination. It is conducted four times a year - February, May, September, and December. This particular test is held to provide admission to PG management programmes such as MBA and PGDM. After scoring a qualifying rank in MAT, you can apply for admission to over 600 business schools in India. Applicants can select from more than 50 exam locations.

Before you apply for the test, read this article to learn more about the MAT 2023 examination details, such as dates, registration, eligibility, curriculum, and more. It will help you strategize and prepare for your MBA programme.

MAT Exam Details

The following are the important points of the MAT MBA test that students should be aware of before applying:

Features	Details
Full Form of MAT	Management Aptitude Test
Conducting Body	AIMA (All India Management Association)
Level of Exam	National
Frequency of Exam	Many times a year
Duration of Exam	2 hours 30 minutes
Mode of Exam	IBT, PBT, and CBT
Exam Syllabus of MAT	Data Analysis & Sufficiency Language Comprehension Indian & Global Environment Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude)
Language	English
MAT Exam Fees	₹1,850 (₹1,100 additional in the case of second test mode)
Exam Purpose	Getting admission to top-notch over 800 MBA colleges in India
Number of Test Cities	CBT Mode - 31 PBT Mode - 54
No. of Applicants	18,000 to 20,000 (approximate)
Exam Helpdesk Number	011 - 2461 7354 011 - 2464 5100 011 - 4312 8100

MAT Exam for MBA: Eligibility Criteria

The following are the fundamental eligibility requirements for the MAT exam for MBA:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognised university.
• Students in their last year of study are also able to apply for MAT.
• Applicants who have earned a professional degree such as CA, CS, or ICWA may also apply for the MAT test.

MAT Exam 2023 Dates

The dates for MAT 2023 exam for CBT and PBT are shown here:

For CBT Examination:

MAT 2023 Exam Events	MAT 2023 Exam Dates
MAT 2023 Application Availability	December 2022
Application Deadline	January 2023
Admit Card Releasing Date	February 2023
Exam Date	March 2023
Result will be Declared by	March 2023

For PBT Examination:

MAT 2023 Exam Events	MAT 2023 Exam Dates
MAT 2023 Application Availability	December 2022
Application Deadline	January 2023
Admit Card Releasing Date	February 2023
Exam Date	March 2023
Result will be Declared by	March 2023

The IBT MAT exam is conducted in two sessions: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. The table below shows the IBT MAT exam dates:

Date of MAT IBT Test	Slots	Final Date of Registration	Admit Card Issue
14 May 2023	Morning (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  and  Evening (4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)	11 May 2023	12 May 2023
21 May 2023	Morning (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  and  Evening (4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)	18 May 2023	19 May 2023
22 May 2023	Morning (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  and  Evening (4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)	19 May 2023	20 May 2023
28 May 2023	Morning (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  and  Evening (4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)	25 May 2023	26 May 2023
29 May 2023	Morning (10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)  and  Evening (4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)	26 May 2023	27 May 2023

To learn about MAT results - its scheme of marking, cut-off, and analysis, you can refer to this blog for in-depth knowledge.

MAT Exam Registration 2023

The application procedure for the Management Aptitude Test is the same for the three modes - IBT, CBT, and PBT. The application form is filled out over the web. Applicants may complete the form for the MAT exam 2023 of their preferred exam phase on the official website of the AIMA. Applicants also must pay a sum of ₹1,850 (examination fees). 

Check out the following steps to apply for the MAT examination:

• Launch a new browser and navigate to the AIMA-MAT website.
• Go to https://mat.aima.in/ and choose the "Fresh Candidate to Create login" option.
• Enter your name, birth date, cell phone number, email address, and password.
• Duly complete the MAT examination form with the necessary details.
• Choose your favourite exam format (IBT, CBT, or PBT, test cities, and 5 business schools.
• You must upload a current passport-sized photo as well as a scanned signature.
• To finish the transaction, pay the cost with a debit/credit card, an e-wallet, or net banking.

2023 MAT Admit Card

The admit cards of the MAT exam will be available over the web. On their official website, you'll find it for download. To download your hall ticket, applicants must enter their date of birth and registration number on the web portal's login page. The following are the methods to download your MAT exam admit card:

• Navigate to the MAT 2023 webpage.
• Visit the "Download/View" option.
• Choose "MAT admit card". You'll get it by clicking the drop-down bar.
• Punch in your birth date, email address, and password.
• Get your MAT exam to admit card.

Guidelines for MAT Exam Day

Listed below are some important guidelines that you should follow on the day of your MAT exam:

• Applicants for the MAT IBT mode should prepare a laptop/desktop and test their internet connection for a minimum of an hour before the exam time.
• Applicants should dress formally for the MAT IBT mode and have their admit card and other papers ready for remote verification.
• The MAT PBT and CBT are held from 10:00 AM -12:30 PM. Applicants must arrive at the exam center by 8:30 AM.
• If taking the exam in PBT mode, applicants should bring a black or blue ballpoint pen.
• Phones, calculators, electronic watches, and other similar items are not permitted at the exam centre.
• Bring the original copy of your MAT exam admit card because a photocopy will not be accepted as legitimate ID evidence.
• Bring the following documents to the MAT exam centre for CBT and PBT mode exams:
• Two printouts of admit card
• COVID-19 self-declaration
• Valid ID proof
• Caste Certificate (if necessary)
• Name change proof (if any)

Conclusion

When compared to other national-level exams like CAT, IIFT, and XAT, the MAT is relatively easy. With 200 questions to answer in 150 minutes, applicants have less than a minute for each question. Thus, good time management is crucial here. If you stick to the prescribed time restriction, you will be able to finish the MAT question paper on time. 

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