AIMA conducts MAT four times in a year. The MAT February 2018 and MAT May 2018 exams have been over, and the upcoming exams are MAT September 2018 and MAT December 2018. The registration for the September exam has already begun. The last dates to fill in the online application forms are 24 August 2018for the paper-based test and 8 September 2018 for the computer-based test.

MAT February 2018 Important Dates –

MAT February 2018 Exam Events	Dates
Online registration started	20-December-2017
Last date for registration	26-January-2018
Registration date for Paper-based Test (extended)	31-January-2018
Registration date for Computer-based Test (extended)	14-February-2018
Availability of hall ticket	27-January-2018
Exam commencement (PBT)	04-February-2018
Exam commencement (CBT)	17-February-2018
Declaration of result	22-February-2018

MAT May 2018 Important Dates –

MAT May 2018 Exam Events	Dates
Online registration started	13-March-2018
Last date for registration	27-April-2018
Availability of hall ticket for Paper-based Test	29-April-2018
Availability of hall ticket for Paper-based Test (New Registration)	15-May-2018
Availability of hall ticket for CBT	15-May-2018
Exam commencement for PBT	06-May-2018
Exam commencement for PBT (New Registration)	20-May-2018
Exam commencement for CBT	20-May-2018
Declaration of result	25-May-2018

MAT September 2018 Important Dates (Upcoming) –

Events	MAT PBT	MAT CBT
Registration began from	29-June-2018	29-June-2018
Registration closes	24-August-2018	08-September-2018
Hall tickets available	25-August-2018	11-September-2018
Last date to obtain admit card	02-September-2018	15-September-2018
Exam to be held on	02-September-2018	15-September-2018
Exam result declaration	21-September-2018 (Tentative)	25-September-2018 (Tentative)

MAT December 2018 Important Dates (Tentative) –

MAT 2018 Exam Pattern:

Management Aptitude Test 2018 can be taken in both paper-based and computer-based modes. Students, as per their convenience, can take the exam. If they wish, they can opt for both the modes – PBT and CBT. However, there is an extra amount to be paid (INR 1,100/- for PBT and INR 1,500/- for CBT). According to All India Management Association, “Candidate can opt for both the tests i.e. PBT and CBT by paying an extra fee of 1100/- in addition to 1550/-.”

The test will have questions from the following 5 important sections –

1. Language Comprehension – 40 marks
2. Indian and Global Environment – 40 marks
3. Data Analysis and Sufficiency – 40 marks
4. Mathematics Skills – 40 marks
5. Intelligence and Critical Reasoning – 40 marks

Take a quick look at the exam pattern of MAT September 2018 test –

• Mode of Exam: PBT and CBT (pen-based test and computer-based test)
• Total Sections: 5 (mentioned above)
• Number of Questions: 200
• Total Marks: 200
• Question Types: MCQs
• Negative Marking Scheme: Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. For every correct answer, the candidate will get 1 mark.
• Duration of Exam: 150 minutes
• Exam Timings: 10 am to 12.30 pm (PBT). Different time slots for CBT (subject to candidates’ registration).
• Reporting Time: 8 am (PBT)

MAT Exam Syllabus 2018:

All India Management Association prepares the syllabus of Management Aptitude Test. The Association has made 5 sections for the MAT 2018 syllabus. They are as follows –

To get into the best B-Schools in the country, the aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria of MAT. Have a look over here –

Educational Qualification –

• An applicant should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised University.
• If he’s appearing for the final year exams, he is eligible for the management entrance exam.

Age Qualification –

The exam-conducting body has not set an age limit for the entrance test.

If you have not registered for the examination yet, don’t wait till the last minute. Interested candidates are advised to check out this direct link (https://mat.aima.in/sep18/) to get themselves registered for the test. If you are new to this portal, create your login credentials before heading out to fill in the application form. August 24 is the last date to submit the application for the paper-based exam, while September 8 is the closing day for CBT.

Submission of Application through Online Mode –

The online application process comprises three important stages. They are –

• Visit the above-mentioned link to access the ‘Registration’ page.
• Click on the registration link to register (for new candidates).
• Provide details like name, DOB, valid email ID, active mobile number, etc.
• Already registered candidates are advised to use their email ID, password and DOB to log in and access the application form.
• Here, you would need to upload the scanned images of signature and photograph. Remember, the size of the photograph should be 40 to 100 kb and the size of the scanned signature should be 10 to 40 kb
• After clicking the submit button, it is time to release the application fee payment.
• Payments can be done through net banking, credit card, debit card, etc.
• Once the payment is successful, you can take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

MAT Exam Application Fee –

• Paper-based Test (PBT): INR 1,550/-
• Computer-based Test (CBT): INR 1,550/-
• For both CBT & PBT: INR 2,650/-

Keep These Essentials before Online Registration –

To complete the registration process in the online mode, candidates must keep these important documents ready –

• Valid email ID
• Scanned image of your signature (10 to 40 kb)
• Scanned image of the passport-size photograph (40 to 100 kb)
• Credit/Debit card and net banking details

MAT 2018 Admit Card (September):

The MAT 2018 hall tickets will be available on the official website of All India Management Association a day after the application process is over. The Organisation will release the admit cards for PBT and CBT separately. The candidates who would take the test in the offline mode can download the MAT 2018 PBT admit card from 25^th August 2018. The CBT test takers can get their hall tickets from 11^th September 2018.

How to Download MAT 2018 Call Letter:

• Click on the link – MAT Official Website
• Use application number, DOB and email ID to find your admit card right on the screen.
• Download it and take a printout for future use.

Ensure that your admit card has details like your name (candidate’s complete name), exam date, exam time, registration number, date of birth (DOB), contact details, etc. Those who find a discrepancy in the above details are advised to report it to the officials immediately. Moreover, the authorities are to be informed about the MAT September 2018 admit card if anyone fails to download the same.

Note: AIMA won’t let any candidate take the exam without his/her hall ticket.

MAT 2018 Results:

MAT Result May 2018:

Wish to check MAT result for the May exam? Click here (https://mat.aima.in/may18/result_login). The test-takers need to provide their ‘Registration No.’ and ‘Roll No.’.

MAT Result September 2018:

The MAT result September 2018 dates are tentative in nature since there’s no update on this from the officials. However, you can follow the below steps to check the result once declared.

• Visit the official website of Management Aptitude Test
• Hit the ‘Result’ tab.
• Provide details like your ‘Registration Number’ and ‘Roll Number’.
• You will see your scorecard right on the screen.
• Take a printout after downloading.

MAT Exam 2018 Scorecard:

Candidates whose results were out on 25^th May 2018 can use the MAT scorecard till 24 May 2019. The scorecard is valid for one whole year. It can be obtained from the website of AIMA. In case of missing, applicants can request the authority for a duplicate score card.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q 1: What is the date of the MAT September 2018 exam?

A: The September exam would be held in the offline and online modes. The PBT exam will be held on September 2, 2018. CBT will be conducted on 15 September 2018.

Q 2: Hello, I’ve done graduation in Arts. Am I eligible for MAT?

A: Yes, you are eligible. As per the official notice, candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised university can take the exam.

Q 3: Is there any age limit for the MAT Exam?

A: There is no prescribed age limit for the MAT exam.

Q 4: In a year for how many times the MAT Exams are conducted?

A: The MAT Exam is conducted for four times in a year – February, May, September and December.

Q 5: What is the exam pattern of MAT?

A: The exam tests the managerial aptitude and skills of the candidate. Questions are asked from Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency and General Awareness sections.

Q 6: What is the registration mode for the MAT exam?

A: To register, you need to visit the official website. The link is given above.

Q 7: What is the period of validity of the scorecard of the MAT exam?

A: The scorecard remains valid for a year.

Q 8: How the Computer-based test is different from that of the Paper-based exam?

A: For CBT – the candidates while taking the computer-based test would sit in front of the computer where questions will be presented to him in a sequence. They should answer the questions with the help of the keyboard and the mouse.

For PBT – PBT is a conventional way of test where the candidates are given a printed question paper. Along with the question paper, OMR sheets are also given which a candidate is required to fill for the correct answer.