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Management Aptitude Test, known as MAT Exam is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. More than 600 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT exam 2023 Scores for MBA/PGDM Admission 2023. MAT is an easier exam and is of 2 hours duration. MAT exam is conducted in three modes and the candidates can apply for one or two MAT exams to improve their score.
MAT 2023 – Key Highlights
One of the most important but an easier MBA entrance exam – MAT 2023 has following key highlights:
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Questions related to Exam
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Answer related to Exam
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Exam Conducting Body
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All India Management Association (AIMA)
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Total Exams in a Year
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Held in February, May, September, December
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Number of MBA colleges under the Exam
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400 to 600+
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Testing Modes
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3: IBT, PBT, CBT
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Number of exams you can apply for
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2
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Application Fee
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Rs.1900/- for 1 exam; Rs. 3050/- for 2 exams
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MAT Full Form
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Management Aptitude Test
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Score Validity for MBA Admission
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One academic session
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Total Questions in Test Paper
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200
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Sectional Division of Exam 2023
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5 Sections with 40 Questions in Each Section
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Difficulty Level
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Easy to Moderate
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Required Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges
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90+
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Importance of Taking the February 2023 Exam
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Offers MBA admission opportunity in 2023
Offers opportunity to improve rank & score
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Application process
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Online
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MAT 2023 Exam Date
Candidates planning to appear for MAT 2023 exam can check out MAT exam dates for the February session mentioned below:
MAT Exam Dates 2023 February IBT Mode
| Sr No. | IBT Test Date | Slots | Last Date for Registration | Issue of Admit Card |
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| 1 | Feb 11, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Feb 8, 2023 |
Feb 9, 2023 |
| 2 | Feb 12, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| 3 | Feb 18, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 |
| 4 | Feb 19, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 |
| 5 | Feb 25, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| 6 | Mar 5, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| 7 | Mar 7, 2023 | 10.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm |
Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 5, 2023 |
MAT Exam Dates 2023 February PBT Mode
| Events | Dates |
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| Last Date for Online Registration |
February 14, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card |
February 15, 2023 |
| Test Date | February 19, 2023 |
MAT Exam Dates 2023 February CBT 1
| Events | Dates |
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| Last Date for Online Registration |
February 21, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card |
February 24, 2023 |
| Test Date | February 26, 2023 |
MAT Exam Dates 2023 February CBT 2
| Events | Dates |
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| Last Date for Online Registration |
February 27, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card |
March 2, 2023 |
| Test Date | March 4, 2023 |
- Open AIMA-MAT website in a new browser: https://mat.aima.in/
- Enter name, date of birth, email ID, mobile phone number, state, city, test mode and a password
- Click on ‘register’
- Select preferred test mode (CBT, PBT, IBT), test cities and five B-Schools
- Make fee payment via debit/credit card, net banking or e-wallet
- Fill the MAT exam application form with relevant information
- Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
- Fill the remaining fields and submit the form
MAT Application Process 2023
MAT application forms are available on the official website of AIMA-MAT exam website for February 2023 phase. Candidates can fill up the forms to appear in the exam by registering on the official website. Check the MAT application process below:
- Log on to AIMA MAT website: https://mat.aima.in/
- Enter name, date of birth, email, mobile number and password
- Select state/UT, city, test option and a password
- Click on ‘register’
- An OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number
- Verify phone number using the OTP and login to complete the MAT registration
- Make payment of MAT application fee
- Select exam mode and two test cities
- Enter academic and personal details
- Upload photo and signature in prescribed format
- Select five institutes you wish AIMA to send your MAT score to for admission
- Download the copy of duly filled application form after submission
MAT Registrations: Documents Required
The candidates will need the following documents to fill the MAT application form:
- Image of scanned photograph in jpg/jpeg format. File size should not be less than 40 KB
- Image of scanned signature in jpg/jpeg format. File size should not be less than 10 KB
- Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/Paytm wallet details
- Educational qualification certificates and proof
MAT Application Fees 2023
Check the table below to know paper-wise MAT exam fee. Fee payment can be done only in online mode through credit/debit card or net banking:
| MAT exam mode | MAT fee (in INR) |
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| Paper Based Test (PBT) | 1,900 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 1,900 |
| Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) | 1,900 |
| Both PBT & CBT | 3,050 |
Exam Pattern 2023
MAT is an aptitude test for evaluation of candidates’ business aptitude, communication skills, mathematical ability and reasoning. Check the table below for key highlights of MAT exam pattern 2023:
| Features | Details |
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| Exam modes | CBT, PBT, IBT |
| MAT sections |
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| Total number of questions | 200 |
| Exam duration | 150 minutes |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Marking scheme | +1 for each correct entry
-0.25 for each incorrect entry Indian & Global Environment score not included in calculation of MAT percentile |
MAT Syllabus 2023
Language Comprehension: This section of MAT syllabus has 40 questions from Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension.
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: This section carries 40 questions from Analytical and Logical Reasoning topics such as Family Tree, Course of Action, Arrangement, Pie Chart, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Syllogisms and Graphs.
Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency: This section has 40 questions divided into two parts – Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. The questions as asked from Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.
Mathematical Skills: The Mathematical Skills is the Quantitative Aptitude section of MAT. This section has 40 questions from various topics of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths.
Indian & Global Environment: The Indian & Global Environment or GK section of MAT exam has 40 questions from Current Affairs and static GK. This section is to be attempted at the end as its score is not taken into consideration for calculation of MAT percentile.
Also read:
- MAT mock test
- MAT books and study material
MAT Cut Off 2023
Given below is the table indicating expected MAT cut off for admission to 2023 batch.
| MBA College | MAT cut off 2022 (percentile) |
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| Amity Business School, Noida | 90+ |
| Christ University Bengaluru | 80-90 |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | 80-90 |
| SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai | 80-90 |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi | 80-90 |
| Indus Business Academy | 80-90 |
| Institute of Management Studies (IMS) | 80-90 |
| IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise | 80-90 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | 80-90 |
| New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) | 80-85 |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management | 80-85 |
| IES Management College and Research Centre | 80-85 |
| ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai | 80-85 |
Top Colleges Accepting MAT Exam Score
Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept MAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. Given below is the list of some of the popular colleges accepting MAT score for admission to their MBA programmes:
| MAT Colleges | |
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| Amity University | ABBS School of Management |
| Dr. D.Y. Patil B School, Pune | EIILM |
| ITM University | Unitedworld School of Business |
| GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research | IILM University |
| OP Jindal Global University | SRM University |
| Christ University | Alliance University |
| GITAM Institute of Management | Jain University |
| JIMS Rohini | Taxila Business School, Jaipur |
FAQ’s
Q. What are the dates for paper based and computer based exams?
A. Date for paper based MAT test is February 19, 2023. For Computer based Feb MAT – there will be 2 exams. CBT-1 date is Feb 26 and CBT-2 exam date is March 4, 2023
Q. What are the dates to apply for MAT 2023?
A. Application process for February MAT 2023 is open from December 27, 2022 for all the 3 modes of exams
