MAT Exam Introduction

Management Aptitude Test or MAT Exam is a national entrance test required for admission in top management colleges in India. It is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for MBA/ PGDM admissions. The exam first starts in 1998 accepted by over 600 B-School in India.

This test will check the candidate's general aptitude, mathematical skills, intelligence, critical reasoning, etc. The MAT Exam 2021 includes three different modes offline, online, and remotely proctored. Offline as Paper Based Test (PBT), online as Computer Based Test (CBT), and remotely proctored as Internet-Based Test (IBT).

MAT Exam Highlights

One of the popular management entrance tests required to study MBA Programs in India. A national-level test conducted 4 times a year for admission at top MBA Colleges in India. The examination includes five different sections and the duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Candidates who are willing to pursue the examination can check the highlights of the examination below.

MAT Exam 2021 Eligibility

Before filling the exam application form, candidates need to check the MAT Exam Eligibility. The examination is open for MBA Admission 2021 for candidates who wish to pursue different MBA programs. Therefore for applying candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from any recognized institutes, final year candidates can also apply. Below is the basic eligibility that candidates should note before registration.

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree from any recognized institutes.
• Final year students are also eligible.
• A minimum of 50% marks is required.
• 45% marks for the reserved category.

MAT Exam Pattern 2021

The MAT Exam Pattern for the new session has three different modes in Computer Based Test, Paper Based Test, and Internet-Based Test. The test is conducted Online, Offline or Both and students can opt for one or both of them. The total number of questions asked in the examination is 200 and the time is 150 minutes to complete the examination.

For each correct mark, 1 mark is given to the candidate and for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Aspirants can check the highlights of the pattern below:

MAT Exam 2021 Question Paper Pattern

The aspirants who are appearing for the examination must aware of the paper pattern so he can start preparing on its basis. The MAT Exam Paper Pattern for 2021 is mentioned below, the paper is divided equally into five sections and each section has its own time duration. The paper is conducted to check the language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis, and other basic knowledge of the candidates.

MAT Exam 2021 Syllabus

The Management Aptitude Test has its own syllabus for the test that is introduced by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Aspirants can check the MAT Exam Syllabus and are advised to prepare as per the syllabus. It includes all the topics that appear in the examination in the last few years and mostly repeated every year.

The syllabus for IBT, PBT, and CBT covers 5 sections Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Indian & Global Environment. Candidates need to check the topics in each section to perform well in the test.

MAT Exam 2021 Result

After the completion of the examination, the result is declared and candidates can check or download the MAT Exam Result and see the score from the AIMA website. The result can only be seen online, no test score will be sent via post to students. After the declaration of the MAT 2021 Result candidates can apply for various Management Colleges in India.

To download the result aspirants need to follow the below steps:

• Visit the official website of AIMA for MAT Exam Result 2021.
• Login to your student id by entering the roll number and registration number.
• Now you can download your result.
• Take a proper printout of your scorecard for the future.

MAT Exam 2021 Cutoff

After the declaration of the examination, the MAT Exam Cutoff is declared by the participating institutes. The top MBA colleges in India mention their cutoff to shortlist the students for admission. It is the first step for the aspirants on the basis of which college choose the students for the next round.

MAT Exam 2021 Preparation Tips

Students who apply for the examination and wants to score high marks then they must check the MAT Exam Preparation Tips. The tips will lead you in improving your speed, accuracy, and more detail about the examination. Aspirants are advised to check the previous year sample papers and practice on its basis. Below points will help you in your preparation for the examination in a limited time duration:

• Make routine on daily basis.
• Use the latest examination application for preparation.
• Must check the previous and latest exam pattern & syllabus.
• Improve your speed and accuracy.
• Clear your basics.
• Regularly solve mock tests.

MAT Exam 2021 Important Dates

The exam is conducted in Paper-based mode, Computer-based mode, and remotely proctored as an Internet-Based Test. The MAT Exam important dates for the new session have been announced, candidates can check the dates below and schedule according to them. The examination is conducted a number of times throughout the year, candidates can fill the application form by checking the dates.