FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Q.1:  When & how many times MAT is conducted in a year?  Qualification & percentage needed for it.

Mat is usually conducted 4 times in a year in February, May, September and December.  The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized degree.  A final year student in any undergraduate (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc)  can also appear provisionally.  Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation, which is different for different MIs/University.  For this refer to the prospectus of the particular MIs/University.


Q.2 : How many MIs participate in MAT.  Do they keep on changing or remain the same? Is there a same admission criterion for each & every Institute?  Are they recognized, by AICTE?  Do they have hostel facility?  What about the total fee?

The number of participating MI’s may vary.  The number of MI’s keeps on changing from test to test.  Admission criteria for every institute is different.  All MIs participating in MAT are either AICTE, DEC approved; University affiliated College, University Department. For further information you may contact the MIs/Universities of your choice.  The list of various MIs/Universities is available in MAT bulletin along with the admission notification. It may be worthwhile to go through the brochure of the MIs for detailed information.


Q.3 :  What is the cost of the Bulletin?  The DD, which is to be made, should be in whose favor?

At Present the cost of a MAT bulletin is Rs.980/- by cash across the AIMA, New Delhi counter/ Select Bank of Baroda branches/ AIMA Study Centres all over India and Rs.1050/- against Demand Draft (DD) by post.  DD should be made in favor of “All India Management Association”, payable at New Delhi.


Q.4 :  What is the validity of MAT score?

Validity of the MAT score is for that particular session for most MI’s is one year.


Q.5 :  What is the last date of submitting filled in MAT Registration Form?

Last date for submission is mentioned in the MAT bulletin.  The last date also appears in the notification released by AIMA in various national & regional newspapers.


Q.6 :  Do applicant has to buy the prospectus of the MI’s opted by him/her?

For applying to MI’s it is suggested that the prospectus of the MI’s opted should be bought.


Q.7:  Is MAT held all over the country what about a person living abroad? Can he/she apply for it?

MAT is conducted in all major cities in the country and in leading cities abroad. For further clarification, see MAT bulletin or contact our information centre.


Q.8 :  Do we get a separate Admit Card for appearing in MAT?

Admit Card is placed on AIMA website 7 days before the test date.  Applicant has to take printout of the admit card. This Admit Card contains Test Centre Address with Center Code, Form No and Roll no of the test.  No separate special card is issued.  Also, activation of a centre depends upon the minimum no of registration.


Q.9 :  Is there any age bar for it?  Any Job experience required, to appear in MAT?

There is no age bar.  Job experience is not necessary.


Q.10 :  Is appearance in MAT necessary for getting admission into PGDM/ MBA programme?

Yes, MAT is necessary for admission into PGDM/equivalent programmes offered by AIMA or other MIs who participate in it.


Q.11 :  What is the nature of MAT test?

It is an objective type test with multiple-choice answers. The test is designed to measure a person’s general aptitudes as the following table indicates: