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MAT: what it is and how counselling follows

Management Aptitude Test

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Conducted byAll India Management Association (AIMA)
CategoryManagement
Used forMBA, PGDM

Overview

MAT is a management entrance test run by the All India Management Association. Many business schools accept the score for MBA and PGDM programmes. AIMA holds the test several times a year, and the official site lists the sessions that are open for registration. You can choose from the modes AIMA offers for each session. A MAT score is only a first step. You apply to each school, which runs its own selection with a group discussion or personal interview in most cases. Check AIMA for the current session dates and rules.

At a glance

Conducted byAll India Management Association (AIMA)
ModeIn recent cycles, paper based and computer based sessions; check which is offered
FrequencySeveral times a year; the AIMA site lists open sessions
DurationSee the current MAT notice for the session
Question typeMultiple choice questions in recent cycles
SectionsIn recent cycles, language, mathematical, data, intelligence and reasoning, and general awareness areas
LanguagesEnglish in recent cycles
Who can applyGraduates and final-year students, as per the notice

Who can apply

Check the current information bulletin: age, attempts and qualification rules can change.

  • Graduates in any discipline, as stated in the current MAT notice.
  • Final-year students, with proof of the degree later, if the notice allows.
  • The school you apply to may set its own minimum marks and other conditions.
  • There is no fixed number of attempts stated in the pages read. Check the notice.

Exam pattern

As described in recent official bulletins. The bulletin of the current cycle is final.

Areas testedIn recent cycles, language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis and sufficiency, intelligence and critical reasoning, and Indian and global environment.
Question formatIn recent cycles, multiple choice questions.
Number of questions and timingNot read in an official AIMA document for this page. Read the current MAT notice for the session you plan to take.
Mode of testAIMA states the modes for each session on its site. Choose the one that suits you.
Score useSchools may ask for a score from a recent session. Check the notice for how long a score stays valid.

Syllabus areas

Reading comprehension and grammarVocabulary and verbal abilityArithmetic and algebraData interpretation and data sufficiencyLogical and critical reasoningCurrent affairs and general awareness

How to apply and appear

  1. Read the MAT notice on the AIMA site for the session.
  2. Register online on the MAT registration portal.
  3. Choose the session, mode and test city.
  4. Pay the fee online as shown on the portal.
  5. Download your admit card.
  6. Take the test and download your score card when AIMA publishes it.

From exam to admission

  1. 1Read the MAT noticeCheck session dates, mode and eligibility on the AIMA site
  2. 2RegisterCreate your account and choose a session and test city
  3. 3Take the testAppear on your date in the chosen mode
  4. 4Get your scoreDownload the score card from the portal
  5. 5Apply to schoolsApply on the portal of each school that accepts MAT
  6. 6Selection stagePrepare for group discussion, interview or other rounds
  7. 7Admission offerAccept an offer and complete the joining steps

After the exam

  • AIMA issues a score card for the session.
  • You send the score to the schools of your choice.
  • Schools shortlist using their own rules.
  • Group discussion, personal interview or similar rounds follow.
  • Each school gives its own dates and offers.

Courses this exam leads to

PG

MBA

Postgraduate management through entrance exam based admission.

PG

PGDM

Autonomous-institute management diploma, widely regarded as equivalent to an MBA in industry.

Official sources

Frequently asked questions

How often is MAT held?

Several times a year. The AIMA site lists the sessions that are open.

Is MAT paper based or computer based?

AIMA states the modes available for each session. Read the notice for yours.

Can I take MAT more than once?

The pages read did not state a limit. Check the current notice.

Is MAT a good fit for me if I miss other exams?

Many schools accept it, but check that your target school does.

Who runs counselling for MAT?

No one does. Each school runs its own selection.

Is MAT in English?

In recent cycles, yes. Read the current notice.

Does the score stay valid for a long time?

The validity is set in the notice. Check what your school accepts.

Can Padhaidekho promise admission through MAT?

No. We help you plan and prepare. We cannot promise a seat.

Dates, syllabus, pattern, eligibility and fees are published by the conducting body for each cycle. Always read the current official information bulletin.

Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.

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