MAT 2023: Feb Exam Date (OUT), Registration, Syllabus, Pattern

MAT 2023 Exam from Feb 11 to March 7; Registration is Open; Check Pattern, Syllabus, Top Colleges 

 

An important National MBA entrance exam with moderate difficulty, MAT 2023 February exam is scheduled in 3 testing modes – CBT, IBT and PBT. Conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), MAT exam score will be accepted by 600 MBA/PGDM colleges in India

 

Latest Update: 

• MAT Feb 2023 exam begins on Feb 11 in 93 Cities: Check key dates below
• 600 B-Schools to Accept MAT Score
• Top MAT Colleges include SDMIMD, XIME, IBA, ISBM, Jaipuria, NDIM among others
• You Need to Apply Separately to Respective MAT Score Accepting College

This comprehensive article prepared by MBAUniverse.com Exam Experts will give you complete information about MAT February 2023 Exam. So, read this article carefully before applying for the exam. 

 

Table of Contents

1. What is MAT?
2. MAT Feb 2023: Key Highlights
3. MAT Feb 2023 Exam Dates & Testing Modes
4. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT for Admission 2023
5. MAT 2023 February Exam Pattern 
6. MAT 2023 Syllabus: Check & Download Latest MAT Syllabus
7. How to Prepare for MAT 2023?
8. Best MAT Preparation Books
9. MAT Mocks: Take Full Length & Sectional Mocks for MAT
10. MAT Sample Papers: Download & Solve
11. MAT 2023 February Exam: Test Taking Options & Registration Fees
12. How to Choose the Best MAT 2023 Testing Mode?
13. MAT February 2023 Eligibility Criteria
14. MAT February 2023 Registration Process for IBT, PBT & CBT Exams  
15. MBA Admission Process through MAT Exam
16. MAT 2023 February: Difficult or Easy Exam
17. What is MAT IBT 2023 February Exam? Key Features
18. Unique MAT Scoring Pattern
19. MAT Exam Admit Card: When to Download?
20. MAT Exam Centers: Separate for CBT and PBT Exams
21. MAT 2023 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is MAT?
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 testing modes and the candidates can apply for one or two MAT exams to improve their score. 

Top CMAT & MAT Colleges | Admissions Status | Application Form Link
BIMTECH PGDM Admission Open - Apply Now	Amrita Coimbatore MBA Admission - Apply Now
IFMR GSB, Krea University Admission - Apply Now	IPE Hyderabad PGDM Admission - Apply Now
IMT Nagpur PGDM Admission Open - Apply Now	JAGSoM Bangalore PGDM Admission - Apply Now
Delhi School of Business Admission - Apply Now	VIT University MBA Admission Open - Apply Now
Jaipuria Noida, Lucknow, Indore, Jaipur - Apply Now	SDMIMD PGDM Admission Open - Apply Now
IBA Bangalore PGDM Admission - Apply Now	Sri Balaji University Pune Admission - Apply Now
NDIM Delhi PGDM Admission Open - Apply Now	IMS Ghaziabad PGDM Admission Open - Apply Now
SOIL Gurgaon PGPM & PGDM Admission - Apply Now	IMT Hyderabad PGDM Admission Open- Apply Now
AIMS Bangalore MBA Admission Open- Apply Now	Woxsen University MBA Admission - Apply Now
SJIM Bangalore PGDM Admission Open - Apply Now	CIMP Patna PGDM Admission Open- Apply Now
IFIM Colleges MBA Admission Open - Apply Now	Janpuria Ghaziabad Admission Open - Apply Now

2. MAT February 2023: Key Highlights
One of the most important but an easier MBA entrance exam – MAT 2023 has following key highlights:

Questions related to Exam	Answer related to Exam
Exam Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)
Total Exams in a Year	Held in February, May, September, December
Number of MBA colleges under the Exam	400 to 600+
Testing Modes	3: IBT, PBT, CBT
Number of exams you can apply for	2
Application Fee	Rs.1900/- for 1 exam; Rs. 3050/- for 2 exams
MAT Full Form	Management Aptitude Test
Score Validity for MBA Admission	One academic session
Total Questions in Test Paper	200
Sectional Division of Exam 2023	5 Sections with 40 Questions in Each Section
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
Required Percentile for MBA admission in Top Colleges	90+
Importance of Taking the February 2023 Exam	Offers MBA admission opportunity in 2023 Offers opportunity to improve rank & score
Application process	Online

3. MAT Feb 2023 Exam Dates & Testing Modes
MAT Feb 2023 Exam will be conducted in three testing modes CBT, IBT and PBT.  Below are the key dates

 

3.1 CBT & PBT MAT 2023: Key Dates

MAT Exam & Test Date	Last Date for Registration	MAT Admit Card Release Date
CBT-1: February 26, 2023	February 21, 2023	February 24, 2023 (2 PM Onwards)
CBT-2:  March 4, 2023	February 27, 2023	March 2, 2023 (4 PM Onwards)
PBT: February 19, 2023	February 14, 2023	February 15, 2023 (4 PM Onwards

3.2 IBT MAT February 2023 Important Dates
MAT IBT exam Schedule with all important dates for February 2023 Internet Based Mode (IBT Mode) exam is shared below:

IBT MAT Feb 2023 Test Date	Last Date of IBT MAT Feb 2023 Registration Last Date	IBT Feb MAT 2023 Admit card download start date
11-Feb-2023	08-Feb-2023	09-Feb-2023
12-Feb-2023	09-Feb-2023	10-Feb-2023
18-Feb-2023	15-Feb-2023	16-Feb-2023
19-Feb-2023	16-Feb-2023	17-Feb-2023
25-Feb-2023	22-Feb-2023	23-Feb-2023
5-Mar-2023	2-Mar-2023	3-Mar-2023
7-Mar-2023	4-Mar-2023	5-Mar-2023

4. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT for Admission 2023
February 2023 MAT exam score will be valid for MBA/PGDM Admission 2023 in more than 600 MBA colleges in India including MBA colleges in Maharashtra. Almost all good B-schools in Delhi like JIMS, NDIM, Jaipuria; in Bangalore like IBA and AIMS; in Pune like Lexicon Mile, IIMS; in Mumbai like IES, VESIM are accepting the Exam scores.

MBA Colleges	Fees  (Rs.in Lakhs)	Placement (Rs.in Lakhs)	Admission Status
BIMTECH Greater Noida	13.00	9.38	Open | Apply Now
Amrita School of Business Coimbatore	12.86	6.72	Open | Apply Now
IPE Hyderabad	8.00	6.12	Open | Apply Now
IES’s Management College And Research Centre, Mumbai	9.12	7.50	Open | Apply Now
Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida	12.50	11.49	Open | Apply Now
Chandragupt Institute of Management - CIMP Patna	7.65	7.00	Open | Apply Now
Delhi School of Business (DSB) Delhi	9.25	8.25	Open | Apply Now
MATS MIME Bangalore (Jain University)	9.25	10.50	Open | Apply Now
Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Ghaziabad	7.95	8.25	Open | Apply Now
St. Joseph’s Institute of Management (SJIM) Bangalore	8.80	9.00	Open | Apply Now
SCMS Cochin School of Business	7.95	7.00	Open | Apply Now

Download complete list of top MBA Colleges accepting MAT score

5. MAT 2023 February Exam Pattern 
Below are shared the key details about MAT Question Paper, MAT duration, Sectional composition & Scoring pattern

• The test paper has a time duration of 2½ hours.
• There are 200 objective type questions in MCQs form in MAT question paper
• Question difficulty level is easy to moderate
• The test paper is divided in 5 sections with 40 questions in each section
• Each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark
• Each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -0.25 mark

5.1 Feb MAT 2023 Exam: Sectional Composition
the sectional composition of MAT Feb 2023 Exam Pattern with number of questions in each section and suggested time to attempt the complete section

Section Name	Number of Questions	Check & Download Pdf
Language Comprehension	40	Download Language Comprehension Pattern in MAT
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	40	Download Reasoning Pattern in MAT
Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency	40	Download DADS Pattern in MAT
Mathematical Skills	40	Download Mathematical Skills Pattern in MAT
Indian and Global Environment	40	Download Pattern but Not Counted in Score Calculation
Total	200

Merit Score in the exam is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only and the score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card. Download Latest & Last 5 Years MAT Exam Pattern

 

6. MAT 2023 Syllabus: Check & Download Latest MAT Syllabus
MAT Syllabus with the changes in its core exam sections goes on revamped. Latest MAT Exam Syllabus contains all the topics on which questions are asked in other national level MBA entrance exams. Past question papers and the exam pattern reveal that syllabus does not throw tough questions in the exam, although syllabus topics are same. MAT syllabus is based on sectional MAT test pattern and types of questions that appear in the exam.

Download Latest MAT exam Syllabus with Topics and Type of Questions

 

7. How to Prepare for MAT 2023?
With additional type of IBT exam added in MAT exam, apart from PBT and CBT exams, the preparation for MAT has somewhat changed. However, the MAT exam preparation is not difficult, given the fact that MAT is considered a moderate difficulty exam. Reading good MAT preparation books, practicing with exercises, previous year papers with solutions are a good tool for MAT preparation.

 

One of the important points which differentiate MAT preparation from other exams, is the separate section with 40 questions on ‘Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency (DADS)’ which is slightly different from Data Interpretation in other exams. The DADS Preparation and the strategy to prepare for this important section is to be properly planned and followed to score high. The preparation strategy needs more focus on four core sections keeping the ‘Indian & Global Environment’ section at second place.

 

The exam preparation requires your focus on preparing for the most important four sections with 160 questions. The sections are Language Comprehension; Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency; Intelligence & Critical Reasoning; and Mathematical skills.

Download MAT Preparation Plan with Toppers’ Strategy

 

8. Best MAT Preparation Books

Consistent MAT exam Preparation with best books can get you admission to MBA 2023 in good MBA colleges. Below are some of the Best MAT preparation Books

MAT Preparation Books by Arun Sharma

• How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• ‘How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• ‘How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay  

MAT Preparation Books by Nishit K Sinha

• ‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
• ‘Logical Reasoning and data Interpretation for the CAT’- by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
• ‘Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT’-by Nishit K Sinha

Other MAT Exam Study Material for MAT Preparation

• Latest RC Passages and practice questions provided by Study centres like TIME, CL among others 
• Editorial and short articles published in English news papers 
• ‘Word Power Made Easy’ – by Norman Lewis
• ‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
• Regularly solve the Verbal Ability questions from your XAT study material especially on Para summary, Jumbled Paragraphs

Download Best Preparation Books and Study Material for MAT Exam

 

9. MAT Mocks: Take Full Length & Sectional Mocks for MAT

During next few days, it is very important that you become conversant with the MAT question paper to know the actual MAT question paper. The 200 questions in MAT are divided in 5 sections with 40 questions in each section. MBAUniverse.com experts and previous MAT toppers have prepared full length and sectional MAT Mocks to boost your preparation level. By attempting full length and sectional MAT Mocks will help you gauge your preparation level and expected score in the exam based on your performance.

Download Free MAT Mocks and Assess your Performance

 

10. MAT Sample Papers: Download & Solve
MBA entrance exams go on changing and despite having same number of sections and questions, MAT is no exception. The best way to get hands-on feel and practice on question topics covered in MAT exam, is to go through and attempt the MAT sample papers. To help you prepare with ease, we have many MAT sample papers available on MBAUniverse.com. The difficulty level in the MAT Sample Test paper rises after you go on attempting them one by one.

Download Free MAT Sample Paper for upcoming MAT exam

 

11. MAT 2023 February Exam: Test Taking Options & Registration Fees
You can take one or more than one type of MAT February 2023 Exams in different modes. Following combinations with different fees are offered by AIMA to appear in different testing modes:

One MAT Exam 2023 Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) Paper Based Test (PBT) Computer Based Test (CBT)	Rs. 1900/-
Combination of Two MAT Exam 2023 Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) PBT+IBT CBT+IBT PBT+CBT Double Computer Based Test (CBT+CBT)	Rs. 3050/-

17. How to Choose the Best MAT 2023 Testing Mode?
Making a choice among IBT, Paper Based and Computer Based tests depends upon various factors. Below are shared the key parameters that will help you to decide the best MAT exam option which is most suitable to you:

Testing Mode	CBT	IBT	PBT
Suitability	Online Exam at Test Centre	Online Exam from home	Conventional Pen paper based test at exam centre
Commuting	Need to go to Test Centre	Proctored Internet Based Test, No need to go to test centre, Can be taken from home	Need to go to test centre, with pen, pencil, admit card
Ease of Taking Test	Good for candidates who are comfortable with computer based tests like CAT/XAT	Good for remote area candidates who prefer not to go to test centre	Good for rural area or such candidates who feel comfortable with paper based test
Online/Offline Test Taking Skills	Should be aware about navigation tools, scrolling of questions, choosing the answers and marking them	Is best for the candidates who can concentrate and are aware of proctored online test, navigation tools, scrolling of questions, marking answers on computer screen, using online calculator	Recommended for the candidates who have expertise in paper-pen based tests
Test Taking Arrangement	Admit Card, Pen, ID Proof to be taken to test centre	Need to create testing room environment at home with a computer/laptop of recommended speed and operational camera. During the test can not go or move anywhere	Admit card, pen, pencil, eraser, ID Proof to be taken to test centre

13.  MAT February 2023 Eligibility Criteria

• A graduate or the candidate in final year of graduation can register and apply for MAT exam
• All the candidates who wish to appear in MAT 2023 exam, now have the option to choose any one or more of the three modes of test i.e., IBT, PBT and CBT.
• Candidates who wish to appear in IBT exam can register and apply at AIMA MAT website by paying requisite application fee of Rs.1900/- online for one IBT and Rs.3050/- for two IBT  exams

14. MAT February 2023 Registration Process for IBT, PBT & CBT Exams  
Fresh registrations for IBT, PBT and for CBT Mode MAT February 2023 exam are open on AIMA MAT website. The dates for MAT Registrations will remain open till few days before the each exam date. Read below all the important details about IBT Exam, CBT and PBT MAT exams

 

 

To avoid any untoward incident due to Covid-19 pandemic, AIMA has introduced Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (MAT IBT) 2023 exam, apart from the regular Computer Based and Paper based  exams. Candidates can appear in the IBT mode exam from the convenience of their home instead of going to an exam centre while CBT and PBT remain centre based exams.

• Registration process for IBT exam, CBT exam and PBT MAT February exam is open 
• You can register and apply for one or two MAT exams
• The registration process is online only. 

13.1 MAT 2023 Registration & Application Process
Registration process is online only and can be completed in following 7 simple steps:

STEP 1: Test Mode Details: You shall be given an option of selecting at least one and maximum of two test modes in Step 1 of the application form

 

STEP 2: Upload Photo and Signature:

Upload Photograph

• Photograph must be a recent passport size color photo.
• Make sure that the colored photo is taken against a light colored, preferably white background, and has no harsh shadows
• If you wear glasses, make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes are clearly seen.
• Ensure that both ears are visible in the photo
• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable in the photograph
• Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face
• The photo image file should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format.
• Size of file should not be less than 10KB and more than 50KB.

STEP 3: Choose Management Institutes (MI): Candidates opting for Double test modes will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 MIs for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 MIs i.e., they can select 7 MIs in total. After the selection of free MI selections, candidate needs to pay INR 118 (inclusive of taxes) on selecting each extra MI.

 

STEP 4: Make Payment: After selecting MI choices, you shall be directed to the payment page.  Payment of registration fee can be made through Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking / Wallet

 

STEP 5: Fill Personal Particulars, Qualification & Experiences: Fill the details on the online registration form. Since your eligibility will be screened based on the information furnished by you, you are required to exercise sufficient care to correctly furnish the personal details, your Qualification details

 

STEP 6: View/Download Registration form: Candidate can preview the form before submitting the application form and can take print out of the same for their record.

• Additional Options: A successful registered candidate can perform below actions:
• Update details if required: Candidate can edit details except Name, DOB, Email and mobile number after downloading and reviewing the registration form.
• Upgrade Exam: Candidate can upgrade their already opted exam mode to available options among Double IBT/PBT+IBT/CBT+IBT with an additional fee of INR 1150/-
• Additional MI Choices: Candidate can select as many as MIs with an additional fee of INR 118/- (Including 18%GST) per MI choice

Read More on Step by Step MAT 2023 Registration

 

15. MBA Admission Process through MAT Exam
Apart from applying and appearing in MAT exam, you need to apply separately for MBA admission to respective MBA college. The MBA Admission process in detail is shared below

16. MAT 2023 February: Difficult or Easy Exam

• MAT is an easier exam as compared to other MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT and others.
• The test paper has a time duration of 2½ hours.
• It has 200 objective type questions in MCQs form and the Question difficulty level is easy to moderate.
• The test paper is divided in 5 sections with 40 questions in each section.
• The sections are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.
• The 5^th section- Indian and Global Environment with 40 questions is not counted for determining your merit score and percentile calculation.

17. What is MAT IBT 2023 February Exam? Key Features
AIMA has introduced "Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)" with a separate schedule to safeguard test takers against Covid pandemic health hazards. Key features of the exam are:

1. For taking the test in IBT mode, instead of going to a test centre candidates could do so from the safe confines and convenience of their homes subject to certain conditions.
2. Only the candidates with a computer together with webcam and internet facilities meeting certain specifications can appear in IBT exam.
3. The sanctity and security of the test is effectively maintained through remote proctoring in dual mode i.e., by employing robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools as also human proctors.
4. In order to help candidates to familiarize themselves with this new mode of testing, AIMA has also scheduled mock IBT sessions at a nominal extra fee
5. These IBT mock tests replicate the testing environment and help candidates build familiarity with the same. This ensures that the candidates are adequately prepared for the main test.

17.1 IBT February MAT 2023: Key Requirements to Take the Exam
Candidates need to fulfil following key requirements to appear in IBT February 2023 exam.

• You must ensure to sit in a well-lit room with proper light on your face and in a quiet place
• Ensure that no other person enters/interferes during the scheduled test
• You must not use mobile phone or any gadgets
• A Laptop or Desktop with Webcam is Mandatory to appear in test
• A stable internet connection with minimum upload Speed => 512 kbps  is required
• Required Supported Browsers are Chrome-version 63 and above; Firefox-version 52 and above
• Required Operating System is Windows OS (Version 7 and above)
• Dot NET framework minimum supported version is 4.5.1. NET framework.
• Required Memory is 65MB permanent free space on the default hard drive

18. Unique MAT Scoring Pattern
MAT scoring pattern is unique. The score card displays scaled score out of 800 Marks and not out of 160 or 200 raw scores. While each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark, each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -0.25 mark. Merit Score is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only and the score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card

 

18.1 MAT Score validity
The February exam score will be valid for admission in Academic Session 2023-24. There are 600+ B-schools who will accept MAT 2023 scores. 

 

19. MAT Exam Admit Card: When to Download?
You can download February MAT 2023 exam admit card from AIMA MAT website till the exam day. MAT 2023 Dec Exam date is scheduled in IBT, PBT as well as CBT Mode. The Internet Based (IBT) Mode exam can be taken from the comfort of your home while PBT and CBT exams can be taken at designated test centres. While MAT February 2023 Internet Based Mode (IBT) Mode exam will be conducted in longer testing window, the PBT and CBT exams will be conducted in a single day on different dates. The last dates for MAT Registration are different for each IBT exam, while for CBT and for PBT exams the last date to apply closes a few days before the exam date.  

 

20. MAT Exam Centers: Separate for CBT and PBT Exams
AIMA has announced to conduct Feb MAT 2023 CBT and PBT exams in 93 cities. While the MAT centres for PBT exam are 39, the CBT MAT centres are 27 each for CBT-1 and CBT-2 Exams.

Download complete list of MAT 2023 Feb exam cities

 

21. MAT 2023 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

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 is MAT IBT?
A. MAT IBT is the new mode of exam which was introduced by AIMA from May 2020. Full form of IBT is – Remote Proctored Internet Based Mode. This can be taken from your home as in IBT exam candidates can appear from the convenience of their home instead of going to an exam centre.

 

Q. Can I appear in more than one IBT exams?
A. Yes, you can appear in two IBT exams by paying an additional fee of Rs.1150/-

 

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

 

Q. What are the dates for IBT MAT February 2023 exam?
A. IBT exam dates are from Feb 11 to March 7, 2023. The registration and admit card dates for each IBT exam are different.

 

Q. What are the test timings for IBT exam?
A. On each day of IBT exam, there are two slots for the test – morning and evening. You need to check carefully your exam slot.

 

Q. Is there any change in registration fee also?
A. No, it remains same as was announced at the time of opening registration with Rs.1900 for one MAT and Rs.3050 for two MAT exams

 

Q. Can I apply for CBT as well as IBT 2023 exams?
A. Yes, you can apply for both the exams before their respective last dates

 

Q. What is the Application Fee for the Exam?
A. MAT application fee for one exam is Rs. 1900/- and for two exams is Rs.3050/-

 

Q. Can I get MAT application form by Post?
A. No, You have to apply online only

 

Q. What is the benefit to apply for two IBT exams?
A. Applying for two IBT exams has multiple benefits - you can improve your scores in the same exam month and can get a better MBA college; If you apply for two exams, AIMA will send your scores to 7 MBA colleges free of cost. However, if you apply for one exam, AIMA will send your exam scores to 5 B-schools free of cost

 

Q. Which month MAT is best?
A. MAT score acceptability is through out the year. However, the February, December, May MAT exams are the best as the most good B-schools are open with their admission process and accept MAT exam scores. 

 

Q. Is MAT a difficult exam?
A. MAT is an easier exam as compared to other national level MBA entrance exams.

 

Q. How many times MAT is conducted in a year?
A. MAT is conducted 4 times in a year - February, May, September and December.

 

Q. How do I apply for MAT?
A. You need to apply for MAT online on official AIMA-MAT exam website

 

Q. What are the pass marks for MAT?
A. MAT does not disqualify any candidate. It is upto the score requirement of the Management Institute to which you apply. 
 

Q. What is a good MAT score?
A. A good composite MAT score is 650 to 800. At this score you may get 80 to 100 percentile and can get admission in top management institute. 
 

Q. Is MAT good for MBA?
A. Yes, being a national level MBA entrance exam, more than 400 MBA/PGDM colleges in India accept MAT score for admission.

 

Q. How is MAT percentile calculated?
A. AIMA first converts raw score into composite score and calculates the percentile. The GK section score is not taken into account for composite and percentile score calculation

 

Q. Which all colleges accept MAT score?
A. There are 600 score accepting colleges notified by AIMA. Apart from them, 300 MBA colleges in Maharashtra also accept MAT score for admission to All India category candidates.

  
Q. What is the highest MAT score?
A. Highest score is 800 which is the composite score in any MAT exam.

 

Q. Which is better MAT or CMAT?
A. Both are good MBA entrance exams conducted at National Level. There are some MBA colleges who do not accept MAT but accept CMAT and vice versa.

 

Q. Is MAT marking negative?
A. Yes, MAT scoring pattern is +1 mark for right answer and - 0.25 mark for wrong answer.
 

Q. What is a passing score for the MAT test?
A. MAT composite score is awarded in the range of 200 to 800. It is rare that a candidate gets a composite score below 200.
 

Q. Which book is best for MAT preparation?  
A. There are 5 sections in MAT and for each section it is better to get the best book for example Verbal Ability, RC, Quant, DI, LR the books by Arun Sharma are very good.  

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