Eligibility Criteria

MAT has minimal eligibility requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of candidates:

• Educational Qualification:
  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
  • Final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply, provided their results are declared before admission.
  • Professional degrees (e.g., CA, CS, ICWA) are also accepted.
• Age: No upper age limit; candidates must be at least 20 years old.
• Work Experience: Not mandatory; both fresh graduates and working professionals can apply.
• Attempts: No cap on the number of attempts; candidates can take MAT multiple times in any session (February, May, September, December) and use their best score for admission.

Required Documents for Registration:

• Scanned photograph (10–50 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
• Scanned signature (5–20 KB, JPG/JPEG format).
• Payment details (credit/debit card, net banking).

Exam Pattern

The MAT exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across five sections. Below is the detailed exam pattern:

• Total Questions: 150 MCQs.
• Total Marks: 150 (1 mark per question).
• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answers, -0.25 for wrong answers, 0 for unanswered.
• Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
• Testing Modes:
  • PBT: Pen-and-paper test.
  • CBT: Computer-based test at test centers.
  • IBT: Internet-based, remotely proctored test from home.
• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate.
• Score Normalization: Applied across all modes.

Syllabus

The MAT exam syllabus evaluates analytical, logical, and language skills, along with general awareness:

• Language Comprehension (30 Questions)
  • Reading Comprehension: 3–4 passages with questions on ideas, inference, tone, vocabulary.
  • Verbal Ability: Synonyms, antonyms, error spotting, para jumbles, idioms, sentence completion.
• Mathematical Skills (30 Questions)
  • Arithmetic: Percentages, profit/loss, ratios, time & work, speed-distance, interest.
  • Algebra: Equations, inequalities, functions, progressions.
  • Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Probability, Statistics.
• Data Analysis & Sufficiency (30 Questions)
  • Data Interpretation: Tables, bar/line/pie charts.
  • Data Sufficiency and Comparison.
• Intelligence & Critical Reasoning (30 Questions)
  • Analytical Reasoning: Seating arrangements, coding-decoding, blood relations.
  • Critical Reasoning: Statement-conclusion, cause-effect, syllogisms.
• Indian & Global Environment (30 Questions)
  • Current Affairs: Economy, politics, sports, awards.
  • Static GK: History, geography, constitution, science.

Duration

• Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
• No sectional time limits.
• Efficient time management is key to completing 150 questions.

Fees

• Single Mode (PBT/CBT/IBT): ₹2,200.
• Dual Modes: ₹3,800.
• Additional Score Reports: ₹118 per extra institute.
• Payment via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Note: Fees are non-refundable. Errors require re-registration with fresh payment.

Test Frequency

• Conducted 4 times a year (Feb, May, Sept, Dec).
• No attempt limit.
• Modes: PBT, CBT, IBT (multiple allowed with extra fees).

Registration Process

1. Visit mat.aima.in.
2. Register with name, email, mobile, etc.
3. Login with credentials.
4. Fill application form & select institutes.
5. Upload scanned photo & signature.
6. Pay fees online.
7. Submit & download confirmation.

Key Dates (July/September 2025 Sessions)

• July 2025 CBT:
  • Registration Deadline: July 14, 2025.
  • Admit Card: July 17, 2025.
  • Exam Date: July 20, 2025.
  • Result: July 24, 2025.
• September 2025:
  • PBT: Sept 21, 2025.
  • CBT: Sept 28, 2025.
  • Registration: July 2025 (dates on mat.aima.in).

Preparation Tips

• Understand Exam Pattern & Syllabus.
• Create a 4–8 week study plan.
• Use resources:
  • How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude – Arun Sharma.
  • Verbal Ability & RC – Ajay Singh.
  • MAT Entrance Guide – Disha Experts.
  • Face to Face MAT – Arihant Publications.
• Take 10–15 full-length mock tests.
• Focus on basics: Arithmetic, Reading, Reasoning, Data Analysis.
• Read newspapers & current affairs daily.
• Revise formulas, vocabulary, and GK weekly.