Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Apr 15, 2024
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a test which is straightforward, and being it standardized, it is used for admission purposes by universities in India for management programs. The assessment process is run by All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT is the abbreviation for Management Aptitude Test, which sums up the purpose of the evaluation.
MAT assesses the competency of the examines including the following attributes: vocabulary comprehension, the skill of handling mathematical issues, analysis and interpretation of data, deduction and general knowledge. The exam is conducted in a computer-based test mode where there are 200 multiple choice questions to be solved in the time frame of 150 minutes. In the framework of MAT, testing is carried out 4 times a year: in February, May, September, and at the end of the year.
The information from the MAT test that was conducted in December 2023 is in our possession now. This time, there is a new updated test that embodies the latest tendencies in the field of management. The texts used in the test are drawn from R.S. Aggarwal’s books on Aptitude. The AIMA released the MAT exam schedule for 2024 a few days back - first session on February 12th 2024 at the earliest. From the fall of 2024 in May, September and December, other events will follow.
The seats will be allotted to the candidates based on their MAT scores, their preferences as indicated during counselling registration, and the availability of seats in the chosen institutes.
Important dates
The MAT counselling schedule is expected to be released after the declaration of the MAT results.
How to check seat allotment
The candidates will be able to check their seat allotment status on the official MAT website.
What to do after seat allotment
The candidates will need to accept or reject the seats allotted to them. If they accept the seat, they will need to pay the admission fee and submit the required documents to the institute.