MAT Entrance Exam 2024 full notification

MAT - 2024

MAT 2024: The last date to submit MAT 2024 application form is Feb 20 for the PBT exam and March 5 for the CBT exam. For the IBT mode exams, the last date for registration is March 5, 2024. AIMA has also increased the registration fees for MAT 2024 to INR 2100 for a single test and INR 3300 for 2 tests.

MAT 2024 exam date for the PBT and CBT mode exams is February 25 and March 10, 2024 respectively. MAT 2024 Feb session IBT mode exam is scheduled on 3 dates- Feb 24, March 3 and 8, 2024.

MAT 2024 result will be available from 3rd week of March 2024. MAT 2024 result will be available in the form of a scorecard from the official website, mat.aima.in., by logging in with registered email ID and password. MAT 2024 cut off percentile for top tier colleges ranges from 85 to 95 percentile.

MAT 2024 Overview

Exam NameMAT 2024
Conducting BodyAll India Management Association (AIMA)
Exam LevelNational Level
Exam TypePG Level
Full-FormManagement Aptitude Test
Courses OfferedManagement
Application modeOnline

MAT 2024 Exam Date

For PBT Exam:

EventsDates (Announced)
Registration begin23rd December 2023
Last date for registration20th February 2024
Admit card release22nd February 2024
Exam date25th February 2024
Declaration of resultMarch/ April 2024

For CBT Exam:

EventsDates (Announced)
Application form released23rd December 2023
Last date to apply5th March 2024
Admit card release8th March 2024
Exam date10th March 2024
Declaration of resultApril/ May 2024

MAT 2024 Registration

Here we have provided the complete information related to MAT 2024 application form procedure below:

  • Candidates have to apply for the examination through online mode only. There is no offline mode provided.
  • The registration procedure of MAT 2024 has been started from from 23rd December 2024 for Feb session.
  • Candidates have to provide the details like personal, academic, and other asked information in the registration form to register.
  • After providing the details, candidates must upload the scanned copy of their passport size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  • To complete the registration procedure, submit the application fee through online mode.
  • Candidates are advised to complete the registration procedure before the deadline, as the authority will deactivate the registration link from the website.
  • After submitting the application form, take a hardcopy of the registration form for further usage.

Application Fee:

  • MAT 2024 application fee can be payable through online mode using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
  • The application form fee is refundable to any candidates.
  • All the candidates who wish to register for MAT 2023 entrance exam are required to pay the application fee as follows:
Exam Mode Fees
Paper Based Test (PBT) INR 2100
Computer Based Test (CBT) INR 2100
Internet Based Test (IBT) INR 2100
IBT + IBT INR 3300
PBT + IBT INR 3300
PBT + CBT INR 3300
CBT + IBT INR 3300

How to Apply for MAT 2024

  • Step-1: Visit the website of MAT.
  • Step-2: Enter the valid email Id and mobile number for applying to receive OTP for verification.
  • Step-3: Now login using allotted details to complete the registration procedure.
  • Step-4: Select the exam mode, test city choices, payment mode, and other details to complete the process.
  • Step-5: Upload the scanned documents like recent color photo and signature on white paper with black pen in specific format.
  • Step-6: Fill the details such as personal, qualifications and experiences, and choices for management institutes (MI).
  • Step-7: Submit the details by clicking on the “Submit” button.
  • Step-8: Take a hardcopy of the filled application form for further usage.

MAT 2024 Admit Card

TAIMA will release the MAT admit card 2024 of the registered applicants before the each mode of the entrance exam. The admit card will be issued around two to three days before the exam date. The admit card will be released on 22nd February 2024 (PBT) and 8th March 2024 (CBT).

Only registered candidates will be able to download the admit card by login into their dashboard with details like registered email ID and password. It will be mandatory for the registered candidates to carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card. No candidates will be allowed to appear in the exam without a valid admit card and a valid ID proof.

MAT Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to pay attention to the MAT eligibility criteria before applying for the entrance examination. The required eligibility criteria for appearing in the exam are:

  • Qualification: Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline.
  • Age Limit:  There is no specific age limit prescribed for appearing in the MAT exam.
  • Appearing:  Candidates appearing in the final exam are also eligible to apply.
  • Number of Attempts: No such limit is specified for appearing in the MAT exam.

 MAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Here we have provided the exam pattern of MAT 2024 examination:

  • Mode of Exam: The exam will be conducted through both Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper Based Test (PBT) and IBT modes.
  • Duration: Total 2 and half hours will be provided to solve the exam.
  • Section: There will be total 5 sections in the question paper.
  • Total Questions: Total 200 questions will be asked in the exam.
  • Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked.
  • Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Subject wise Distribution of Question Paper:

Section Subject No. of Question
I Language and Comprehension 40
II Mathematical Skills 40
III Data Analysis and Sufficiency 40
IV Intelligence and Critical Reasoning 40
V Indian & Global Environment 40
Total   200

MAT 2024 Syllabus

Here we provide the MAT syllabus 2024 below in the given section:

SubjectsTopics
Data Analysis and SufficiencyData tables, data charts, bar diagrams, and charts including simple, stacked, composite bar, pie charts, Graphs, Data Analysis, Data Comparison among others, caselet-based data, Venn diagram, data sufficiency.
Indian and Global EnvironmentBusiness and Economics, Current GK, Basic on the current reading newspaper and periodical, Devaluation and up the valuation of the rupee, business, national and international events.
Mathematics SkillsArithmetic, Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Averages, Number system, Mixture and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial math, permutation and combination, ration and proportion, Number system, Elementary mathematics, etc.
Intelligence and Critical ReasoningFact interference, passage, conclusion, analogy, statement argument, clocks, calendars, binary logic, premise, conclusion, linear and matrix arrangement, team formation, cubs, rows, network diagrams, quantitative reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, critical reasoning.
EnglishComprehension of Passage, Synonyms, Proverb, Sentence Correction, Antonyms, Punctuations etc.

MAT 2024 Preparation Tips

Candidates can check some beneficial MAT preparation tips to achieve a better rank in the entrance exam:

  • Prepare for the exam as per the exam pattern.
  • Check out the complete syllabus on the website and study accordingly.
  • Try to choose the best possible books for preparations.
  • Divide your time and make a proper schedule for the exam.
  • Try to give more and more time to the study and follow the schedule properly.
  • Ensure for using previous years of questions paper and sample papers for help.
  • Do a regular exercise and stay fit and healthy.

MAT 2024 Score Card

The MAT result 2024 will be announced in the month of March 2024. It will be released through online mode only. On the website of AIMA, the result of PBT, CBT, and IBT mode will be released.

The MAT scorecard 2024 will be downloaded with the help of login details like application form number and a roll number of the candidates. The scorecard will be valid for one year only from the examination session chosen by the candidates.

MAT 2024 Counselling Process

The MAT counselling 2024 will be organized by the participating institutes as AIMA will not conduct any MAT counselling procedure. After the declaration of the result, counselling procedure will commence by the authority.

Candidates will be required to carry their documents along with them for the verification procedure. Candidates will be selected for admission on the basis of their MAT score, category, and availability of seats in colleges.

Following will be the documents required for the MAT 2024 counselling procedure:

  • MAT 2024 Admit Card
  • MAT 2024 Score Card
  • Mark sheets of 10thand 12th.
  • Graduation Mark sheet.
  • Passport size photograph.
  • Candidate Identity Proof.