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

MAT 2023 February exam dates for all the 3 testing modes of exam are announced now. MAT 2023 is scheduled from February 11 to March 7, 2023 for MBA admission 2023 in MAT accepting MBA colleges. Conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2023 February exam score will be accepted for MBA admission 2023 by 600 MBA/PGDM colleges in India including 300+ MBA colleges with low fee in Maharashtra. MAT is a moderate difficulty exam and number of top MBA colleges in NIRF Ranking also accept MAT exam score.

 

Latest Update: 

• MAT Feb 2023 exam is Scheduled from Feb 11 to March 7, 2023
• MAT February 2023 exam will be conducted in PBT, IBT and CBT Mode
• MAT February 2023 exam will lead to MBA admission 2023 in 600 B-Schools
• Many Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Scores include SDMIMD Mysore; XIME Bangalore; IBA Bangalore; ISBM Pune; Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow; NDIM New Delhi; WE School Bangalore; Jaipuria Noida among others
• You Need to Apply to Respective MAT Score Accepting College

AIMA has released MAT 2023 February exam schedule for all the three modes of MAT exam – CBT, IBT and PBT and the MAT February 2023 Registration process is open for all testing modes. Management Aptitude Test, known as MAT Exam is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. This comprehensive article prepared by MBAUniverse.com Exam Experts will give you complete information about MAT February 2023 Exam, its testing modes, Options available for you to apply for different types of MAT exam, Syllabus, Exam dates, How to Prepare for MAT, College Accepting MAT and a lot more. So, read this article carefully before applying for the exam. 

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

Table of Contents

1. What is MAT?
2. MAT Feb 2023: Key Highlights
3. MAT Feb Exam 2023 Testing Modes
4. February 2023 MAT Exam Dates for all Testing Modes
5. Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT for Admission 2023
6. MBA Admission Process through MAT Exam
7. MAT Test Taking Options for February MAT 2023
8. Key Changes in February MAT 2023: More CBT Exams
9. MAT 2023 February: Difficult or Easy Exam
10. How to Choose the Best MAT 2023 Testing Mode?
11. MAT February 2023 Registration for IBT, PBT & CBT Exams  
12. MAT 2023 February Exam Registration Fee
13. IBT MAT Exam: Important Details
14. IBT MAT February 2023 Important Dates
15. MAT 2023 Paper Based Test (PBT) February Exam Dates
16. MAT February 2023 Eligibility Criteria
17. Unique MAT Scoring Pattern
18. MAT 2023 February Exam Pattern 
19. How to Prepare for MAT 2023?
20. MAT 2023 Syllabus: At par with other MBA entrance exams
21. MAT Exam Admit Card: When to Download?
22. 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.

 

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 Testing Modes
MAT Feb 2023 Exam will be conducted in three testing modes. AIMA has released the MAT 2023 February exam schedule for all the three modes of MAT exam – CBT, IBT and PBT. 

• There are 7 MAT IBT Exam dates from Feb 11 to March 7, 2023. The IBT MAT is conducted in 2 slots on each day
• There are 2 CBT February MAT exams on Feb 26 and March 4 respectively
• Unlike earlier 2 PBT MAT exams, Feb MAT 2023 has only one PBT mode exam on Feb 19, 2023.
• After release of MAT notification, the MAT February 2023 Registration process is open from December 27, 2022.

3.1 Key Difference in MAT Exam Testing Modes
Key difference in Testing modes of AIMA MAT exam, which is conducted in three testing modes is as under:

1. Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT): You can appear in IBT MAT from your Home
2. Paper Based Test (PBT): Paper Pen based MAT 2023 exam is conducted at test centres
3. Computer Based Test (CBT): Online Computer based MAT 2023 will be conducted at test centres

4. February MAT Exam Dates 2023: Last Dates to Apply; Testing Dates 
MAT 2023 February exam schedule has been released by AIMA. The MAT Feb Exam Dates 2023, registration dates, and dates for application submission, release of Admit card are as under:

MAT 2023 Exam Date	Dates & Schedule for Paper Based Test	Dates for Computer Based test	Dates & Schedule for IBT Mode
Last Date to Apply	February 14, 2023	CBT-1: Feb 21, 2023 CBT-2: Feb 23, 2023	In different phases from Feb 8, to March 4, 2023
Admit card Download start date	February 15, 2023 (4 PM onwards)	CBT-1: Feb 24, 2023 (2 PM Onwards CBT-2: March 2, 2023 (4 PM Onwards)	In different phases from February 9 to March 5, 2023
Last Date for Admit Card download	February 19, 2023	CBT-1: Feb 26, 2023 CBT-2: March 4, 2023	In different phases from Feb 11, to March 7 2023
Exam Date	February 19, 2023	CBT-1: Feb 26, 2023 CBT-2: March 4, 2023	In different phases from February 11 to March 7, 2023
Result Date	March 21, 2023	March 21, 2023	March 21, 2023
Score Card Download Starts	March 21, 2023	March 21, 2023	March 21, 2023
Last date to download Score Card	Available for one year	Available for one year	Available for one year

5. 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. 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.  Here are some of the best MBA colleges accepting the score of Management Aptitude Test 2023 for admission 2023:

• Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
• NDIM Delhi 
• JIMS Delhi
• Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida
• IPE Hyderabad
• IESMCRC, Mumbai
• IBA Bangalore
• VJIM, Hyderabad

Updated list of Management Institutes who accept MAT scores for admission to their MBA program is released by AIMA and is available on MBAUniverse.com. Read here full list of MAT Exam Accepting Colleges

  

5.1 MBA Colleges in Maharashtra to Accept MAT exam Score
The Higher and Technical Education Department, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra has clarified while determining the entrance exam eligibility of All India category candidates for MBA/MMS admission process in Maharashtra MBA colleges, that All India Candidature Candidate, Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature Candidate will be considered for MBA/MMS admission on the basis of obtaining non zero positive score in CET conducted by the Competent Authority; CAT -conducted by Indian Institute of Management; CMAT; GMAT; MAT; ATMA and XAT. Accordingly, the MAT exam scores will be considered for MBA admission in Maharashtra MBA colleges also. 

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

6. 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

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

 

7.1 IBT Testing Options: Appear in One or two IBT February MAT Exams

• One Remote Proctored MAT Internet Based Test (MAT IBT) or
• Two Remote Proctored MAT Internet Based Test (MAT IBT) 

7.2 PBT + IBT Testing Options: Can choose One or a Combination of PBT+IBT

• Paper Based Test (PBT) or
• Paper Based Test and MAT Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT + IBT) 

7.3 CBT+IBT Testing Options: Choose One or Two MAT Testing Mode

• Computer Based Test (CBT) or
• Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) 

7.4 CBT + PBT Testing Options: Choose one or two Centre Based MAT Tests

• Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)

7.5 CBT + CBT Testing Options: Choose One or Two CBT MAT Exams

• Appear in 1 Computer based test or 2 computer based MAT exams

8. Key Changes in February MAT 2023: More CBT Exams
Two Computer Based Tests (CBT MAT) – CBT-1 and CBT-2 are scheduled for Feb MAT 2023 on Feb 26 and March 4, 2023. A candidate can apply for one or two MAT 2023 CBT exam by paying requisite registration fee.  The application fee to apply for one MAT 2023 exam is Rs.1900/- and for two MAT 2023 exams the application fee is Rs.3050/-.

 

The candidates who do not want to opt for IBT Mode or PBT Mode exam, may choose to take the CBT 2023 Feb exam. The dates and complete schedule for 2 CBT February MAT exams 2023 are given here  

CBT MAT Exam Dates	Last Date for CBT MAT Registration	CBT 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)

9. 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.

10. How to Choose the Best MAT 2023 Testing Mode?
Making a choice among IBT, Paper Based and Computer Based tests depends upon various factors - your preference, Computer based or Paper based test solving skills among others. 

• If you have good understanding - how to take and appear in computer based tests, navigation tools, scrolling of questions, choosing the answers and marking them and find that test taking is easier in computer based test, you could go for IBT mode.
• If you are in remote area, do not have good internet connection, are not well conversant with computers, internet technology, have confusion in navigation tools, it is better to go for paper based exam.. Read More

10.1 IBT, CBT or PBT Testing Mode? Which is better option…
MBA Exam experts and past MAT toppers suggest the candidates to opt for IBT Mode due to the uncertainty in Paper based and computer based exams. In the current situation, IBT from their home is the best option after complying with the AIMA norms. The difficulty level in IBT exam is similar to other two modes of exam.

 

11. MAT February 2023 Registration 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. 

11.1 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.

Upload Signature

• Sign on white paper with Black ink pen and scan it.
• Scan the signature area only and not the entire page
• Please note that this signature would appear on the Admit Card
• If the signature does not match the signature on the answer sheet at the time of the written test and at the time of Interview, the candidature will be cancelled
• The image should only be in .jpg or .jpeg format
• Size of file should not be less than 5KB and more than 20KB.

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

 

11.2 MAT 2023 IBT Registration: Important Guidelines and Benefits
MAT in the IBT mode is the new type of exam which you can take from your home. You can opt for 2 IBT 2023 February MAT tests by paying a nominal extra fees of Rs.1150/- in addition to Rs.1900/- for one test.

The IBT exam is scheduled in morning and evening time slots on each exam date. There is facility to appear in one IBT mode exam or two IBT Mode MAT tests.

 

12. MAT 2023 February Exam Registration Fee
Candidate can opt for one or two MAT exams as below:

• For 1 MAT exam, you need to pay Rs.1900 but for 2 MAT exams you need to pay nominal extra fee as given below
• Candidates opting for 2 MAT IBTs/PBT+IBT/CBT+IBT/PBT+CBT/CBT+CBT will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes i.e. they can select 7 Management Institutes in total. 
• Candidate should Register online at official AIMA website link with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The Registration fees details for different modes of MAT exam are given below:

For one Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)	Rs. 1900/-
For Two Remote Proctored Internet Based Tests (IBT)	Rs.3050/-
For Paper Based Test(PBT)	Rs.1900/-
For Computer Based Test (CBT)	Rs.1900/-
For Both PBT + CBT	Rs.3050/-
For Both IBT+PBT	Rs.3050/-
For Both IBT+CBT	Rs.3050/-

12.1 Combination Allowed for MAT Exams: Check Registration Fee for Each Combination

• Candidate can opt for two IBT exams by paying an extra fees of Rs.1150/- in addition to Rs.1900/-.
• Candidates can opt for PBT exam by paying fees of  Rs.1900/-.
• Candidates opting for double MAT exams will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes i.e. they can select 7 Management Institutes in total.

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

13. IBT MAT Exam: Important Details
AIMA is conducting IBT Feb MAT 2023 in about a month long testing window beginning from the third week of February to first week of March. The complete schedule for the February IBT MAT test is as below:

 

13.1 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.

13.2 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

14. IBT MAT February 2023 Important Dates
February 2023 IBT Mode Exam is scheduled in morning and evening time slots.  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

15. MAT 2023 Paper Based Test (PBT) February Exam Dates

• Registration start Date: December 27, 2022
• Last Date for Registration: February 14, 2023
• Admit Card Release: February 15, 2023 (4 PM Onwards)
• PBT Exam Date 2023: February 19, 2023

16.  MAT February 2023 Eligibility: Who can Apply for February MAT Exam?

• 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

17. 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

 

17.1 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. 

 

18. 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
• Exam sections are Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment.
• 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.
• The score card displays scaled score out of 800 Marks and not out of 160 or 200 raw scores
• On the score card along with the sectional and overall scaled scores, the sectional and overall percentile is also displayed. Read More

19. How to Prepare for MAT 2023?
Over the years the pattern and syllabus for MAT exam has not changed. The only change is in testing mode which has changed with additional type of IBT exam apart from PBT and CBT exams. So, the exam preparation is also not very difficult. Reading good preparation books, practicing with sample papers and previous year papers with solutions are a good tool for preparation.

 

Consistent exam Preparation can get you admission to MBA 2023 in good MBA colleges. It is high time that exam preparation must be started without any further delay as per the test pattern. 

 

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. Accordingly, your Preparation should be focused on following key points:

• When to Start the Preparation?
• How to prepare?
• Which are the best Preparation Books?
• What is the best preparation material available apart from the books?
• Preparation Tips by Toppers
• Whether to Prepare with Coaching or Self prepare - which is better?
• If time is short, How to prepare Online?
• Test Taking Strategy - how to crack MAT with High score? Read here complete MAT Preparation Strategy

20. MAT 2023 Syllabus: At par with other MBA entrance exams
MAT 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.

 

The syllabus is based on past test pattern and types of questions that appear in the exam. The best way to get hands-on feel and practice on question topics covered in the syllabus, is to go through the previous MAT papers and attempt Mock tests. Read More

 

21. 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.  

22. 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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