MAT Exam Pattern

MAT Exam Pattern 2024

MAT Exam Pattern

The MAT is an objective type test designed and developed to ascertain the aptitude of the candidates to undergo the Post Graduate Programme in Management. Aptitude is the potential of an individual to perform subsequent to proper training. 

MAT exam is conducted four times by the All India Management Association (AIMA) in a year in the months of February, May, September, and December. 

The paper will have 200 questions in MCQs form, from 5 sections as mentioned in the table below:

S. No.SectionsNo. of QuestionsDuration
1 Language Comprehension 40 2 hours 30 minutes
2 Mathematical skills 40
3 Data Analysis and Sufficiency 40
4 Intelligence and Critical Reasoning 40
5 Indian and Global Environment 40
  Total 200  

    • The Duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.
    • Merit Score in the MAT exam is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only - Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, and Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
    • For a cut-off above the 90 percentile, a candidate is required to score more than 100 marks in the 4 sections mentioned above, while the 5th section on the Indian and Global Environment is not counted in the percentile calculation.
    • The score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the MAT scorecard

MAT Internet-Based Test (IBT)

Candidates can also take the remote-proctored internet-based test (IBT) in addition to the paper-based test (PBT). A new mode of conducting MAT has been added in 2020: the Internet-Based Test or the IBT.

  1. To take the IBT MAT 2022 exam, test takers must have a computer with a webcam, a stable internet connection, and other requirements. 
  2. Using powerful AI-based tools that serve as human proctors, AIMA has effectively kept the test secure and sanctified through remote proctoring. 
  3. The MAT 2022 mock tests are being offered by AIMA at nominal rates to familiarize candidates with the new exam pattern. 
  4. There are two types of remote-proctored internet-based tests available, they are; One Remote-Proctored Internet Based Test and Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test.

Read about General Instructions for MAT administration as per AIMA

Know about MAT (Test Structure ) and Sample Questions provided by AIMA

Know the tentative Syllabus for MAT 2024 in detail

Know Expected Eligibility Criteria for MAT 2024

Check Tentative exam dates for MAT 2024

MAT - Free Mock Tests

MAT 2023 Mock Test 2

MAT 2023 Mock Test 2

  • 150 Minutes
  • 200 Questions
  • 200 Marks
MAT 2023 Mock Test 1

MAT 2023 Mock Test 1

  • 150 Minutes
  • 200 Questions
  • 200 Marks

FAQs

No. You cannot choose Hindi as an exam language in MAT 2024 Entrance.
No. The MAT entrance test is completely objective.
The MAT exam is held for 200 marks.
The score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the MAT scorecard.
The MAT exam is held for 200 marks. The MAT is an objective-type test where 4 sections are assessed. Each section carries 50 questions. The duration of the test is 150 minutes or 2 hours and 30 minutes. Please scroll to the top for more details.

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