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Updated on
January 31, 2024

AIMA will conduct February MAT 2024 in three modes- CBT MAT, PBT MAT and IBT MAT. PBT 2024 and MAT CBT 2024 for February MAT will be held on the different dates while MAT IBT 2024 is scheduled in a longer testing window. The dates for all the 3 modes of MAT Feb 2024 exam are as below:  

MAT Feb 2024 Registration: Important Dates & Fees

Type of MAT Exam
Last Date to Apply
Admit Card Release Date
Exam Date
Paper Based Test (PBT) Registration Feb 2024
February 20, 2024
February 22, 2024 (5 PM onwards)
February 25, 2024 (10 AM to 12.30 PM)
Computer Based Test (CBT) Feb 2024 Registration
March 5, 2024
March 8, 2024
March 10, 2024
Remote Proctored MAT 2024 IBT Registration for IBT 1
February 21, 2024
February 22, 2024
February 24, 2024
Remote Proctored IBT MAT Registration 2024 for Feb IBT 2
February 29, 2024
March 1, 2024
March 3, 2024
Remote proctored Feb MAT 2024 IBT Registration (IBT 3)
March 5, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 8, 2024
MAT February Exam Registration Fees 2024
For 1 MAT Exam: Rs.2100
For 2 MAT Exams: Rs.3300
For 3 MAT Exams: Not Allowed

Read all about the MAT exam, test dates, exam pattern, syllabus, how to prepare and top MBA colleges accepting MAT score 

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The major difference between MAT PBT 2024 and MAT CBT 2024 exam is that the MAT paper based exam is offline test while MAT computer based exam is an online test, although both type of MAT exams are to be taken at test centres. On the contrary MAT IBT 2024 exam can be taken from the convenience of your home but you need to follow certain test taking instructions to appear in MAT IBT 2024 exam.

 

MAT exam offers you with the choice from AIMA to appear in paper based MAT and Online MAT both or choose either of the two. Earlier you could appear only in one of the MAT exams – either MAT paper based or computer based. However, despite getting the wider choice of selecting the MAT exam of their choice, candidates are confused and find it difficult to decide which is better - MAT paper based or computer based test. 

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Paper Based MAT Vs Online MAT
If you are facing difficulty in making a choice between MAT Online Vs. MAT offline test, this article will guide you with the difference between MAT computer based Test and paper based test as well as about key similarities between MAT CBT, IBT and PBT modes. This will help you in taking a decision:

MAT Testing Schedule
MAT 2024 Paper Based Test
MAT 2024 Computer Based test
MAT 2024 IBT Exam
Exam Date
Feb 25, 2024
March 10, 2024
Feb 24 to March 8, 2024
Exam time
Pre-scheduled and fixed from 10AM to 12.30PM
different time slots 
Morning & Evening slots on each exam day
Exam taking mode
Questions printed on test Paper  
Questions appear on computer screen
Questions appear on Computer screen
Test Venue
At designated Exam Centre
At designated Exam Centre
From the convenience of home
Marking of answer
On OMR paper sheet
On computer screen with click of mouse
On computer screen with click of mouse
Technical glitches
No technical glitches
Expected
Expected
Changing the answers
Erase the answer and mark new one
Use navigation tool like unmark, review to change
Use navigation tool like unmark, review to change
Number of sections in the test paper
5
5
5
Number of questions
200
200
200
Marking pattern
+1 mark for each correct answer
+1 mark for each correct answer
+1 mark for each correct answer
Negative marking
0.25 mark
0.25 mark
0.25 mark
Test duration
2 hrs. 30 minutes
2 hrs. 30 minutes
2 hrs. 30 minutes
Level of Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate
Easy to Moderate

How to choose among PBT, CBT and IBT
Making a choice among MAT Paper Based, MAT Computer Based test or MAT IBT Mode or taking two different type of tests depends upon various factors - your preference, computer based or paper based test solving skills, your home readiness to take IBT MAT among others. Following are the key factors that will help you to select the MAT exam format whether you go for MAT paper based, computer based test or IBT MAT or two different types of MAT exams:  

 

Your Test taking skills: If you have understanding of 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 computer based MAT exam and/or IBT mode MAT exam. If not well conversant with computers, internet technology, have confusion in navigation tools, it is better to go for paper based MAT exam.

 

Reading skills: There are 200 questions to be answered in 150 minutes in MAT exam. You need faster reading skill leading to quickly choose the right answer option in MAT. If you can read better and faster and understand quickly on printed paper, you will be able to answer promptly in PBT MAT as compared to CBT MAT.

 

But if you can read speedily on computer screen, it can save your time while answering the questions. The choice therefore between computer based MAT or paper based MAT has to be made judiciously as per your preference at the time of completing the MAT application form.  

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Check your Readiness for IBT mode of MAT exam
AIMA has introduced "Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)" with a separate schedule to safeguard test takers against Covid-19 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 MAT-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.

MAT IBT Exam: Key Requirements
Candidates need to fulfill following key requirements to appear in IBT MAT 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 isWindows 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

Choice to take MAT exam in Two Modes
You also have the choice of appearing in different types of MAT exam depending upon your skill set and testing preference. It will also help you in improving your score in MAT, if not done well in other mode of MAT exam. The choice can be exercised as below:

One MAT Exam
  • For Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (MAT IBT)
  • or Paper Based Test (MAT PBT)
  • or Computer Based Test (MAT CBT)
Rs. 2100/-
Two MAT Exams
  • For Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (MAT IBT)
  • For PBT+IBT
  • For CBT+IBT
  • For PBT+CBT
Rs. 3300/- 

Accordingly, by paying Rs.1200/- extra in addition to Rs.2100/- you can appear both in offline PBT MAT and Online CBT or IBT MAT and avail the opportunity to improve your score. 

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