MAT Feb 2014: Applications available
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by All India Management Association is the single standardized test for admission into various MBA and Management courses throughout the nation and is accepted by many international Institutes as well. MBA specializations include Finance, Consultancy, Marketing, Banking, HR, Information Technology and Telecommunications. Used by 600+ Business Schools, the MAT is recognized by Government of India as a National Test for admission into Management courses. MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) 4 times a year in February, May, September and December and is available in Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test formats. MAT is held in 50 test centers in India and 1 center each in Dubai and Singapore.
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility to attempt the MAT examination is Bachelors Degree in any field/subject (final year students are also eligible). Although there is no minimum percentage requirement for MAT various Management Institutes/Business Schools may have percentage requirements respectively.
How to apply
There are 3 ways to apply:
Register online at the official All India Management Association (AIMA) website and pay the Rs. 1200/- fees through debit card or credit card
OR
Obtain a crossed Demand Draft from any Bank payable at Delhi for fees amount Rs. 1200/- in favor of 'All India Management Association' then register online at the official All India Management Association (AIMA) website with Demand Draft details
OR
Attain registration form from listed branches of AIMA Study Centers/Office and submit cash payment of Rs. 1200/- for fees.
Paper Pattern
The MAT exam is an objective type exam with a total of 200 multiple choice questions divided across 5 categories: Language Comprehension (40 questions), Mathematical Skills (40 questions), Data Analysis and Sufficiency (40 questions), Intelligence and Critical Reasoning (40 questions) and Indian and Global Environment (40 questions).
Important dates
Last date for sale of registration forms: 18th January 2014
Last date for submission of registration forms: 20th January 2014
Paper Based exam date: 2nd February 2014, timing 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Computer Based exam date: 8th February 2014 onwards (If the number of candidates opting for Computer based exam is less then Computer based exam will also be held on 2nd February 2014 only.
Online application link: http://apps.aima.in/matfeb14/GuidelinesApply.htm
