The All India Management Association (AIMA) is set to close the registration process for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Paper-Based Test (PBT) 2024 on August 18, 2024. Candidates who have not yet applied are encouraged to register by visiting the official website, mataima.in. The MAT PBT exam is scheduled for August 25, 2024, and the admission cards will be available for download from August 21, 2024.
Key Information:
- Registration Deadline: August 18, 2024
- Admission Card Download: August 21, 2024
- Exam Date: August 25, 2024
About AIMA MAT: The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by AIMA. The test is held multiple times a year—in February, May, September, and December—and offers three different test modes: Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT), and Internet-Based Test (IBT).
Steps to Apply for AIMA MAT 2024:
- Visit the Website: Go to mat.aima.in.
- Register: Enter your basic information and create a password. Click “Register.” A one-time passcode (OTP) will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Verify and Log In: Use the OTP to verify your phone number and log in.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee using net banking or a debit/credit card.
- Select Test Cities and Mode: Choose two test cities and select your preferred exam mode (PBT/CBT).
- Upload Documents: Upload your signature and photo as per the specified format.
- Select Institutions: Choose five management institutes where you want your MAT results to be sent.
- Submit and Download: Submit your application and download a copy of the completed form for your records.
Application Fee:
- Standard Fee: Rs 2,100
- Additional Test Mode: An extra fee of Rs 1,500 for selecting an additional test mode (IBT+IBT, PBT+CBT, IBT+PBT, or IBT+CBT).
Exam Pattern:
- Total Questions: 200
- Sections:
- Language Comprehension
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency
- Mathematical Skills
- Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
- Indian and Global Environment
- Scoring: 1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Note: Scores from the Indian and Global Environment section are not included in the MAT percentile calculation.
Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline and prepare thoroughly for the exam.