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MAT February 2018 Registration has been started from 20th December 2017. Management Aptitude Test (MAT 2018) is the prestigious management entrance exam which acts as a gateway for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. It is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). MAT scores are considered by more than 600 B-Schools across India. It is the entrance test of national level conducted four times in a year. Candidates wish to pursue MBA course can apply anytime for MAT. Every year, the first MAT exam will be held in the month of February then in the month of May, September and December respectively. Interested candidates can go through this article for getting overall information about MAT 2018.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility prescribed for appearing the MAT 2018 is as follows:
Qualification Requirement: Candidate must be graduate to be eligible for MAT.Graduation can be completed in any discipline.
Appearing Candidates: Final year graduation appearing candidates can also apply.
No Minimum Marks: There is no minimum marks requirement to be eligible for MAT. However, candidates have to secure passing marks in graduation.
No Age Limit: No prescribed age limit and number of attempts for appearing MAT 2018.
MAT Exam Pattern 2018
The details of MAT 2018 Exam pattern is given below:
Exam Mode: MAT is conducted in online (CBT) as well as offline mode (PBT).
Type of Questions: MAT is an objective type test with multiple-choice questions.
Number of Questions: The test contains 200 questions divided into 5 sections.
Sections Covered: There will be total 5 sections in MAT exam.
Exam Duration: The test is of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Marking Scheme: One mark will be given to each correct answer.
Negative Marking: 1/4 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The following table shows the structure of MAT:
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Section
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No. of Questions
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Time (in minutes)
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Language Comprehension
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40
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30
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Mathematical Skills
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40
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40
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency
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40
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35
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
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40
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30
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Indian and Global Environment
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40
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15
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Total
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200
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150
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How to Apply:
MAT 2018 Registration
Candidates desiring admission in postgraduate management courses must necessarily fill MAT application form 2018 through online mode.
The online application form has been released from 20th December 2017.
There is no offline application is available to apply for MAT exam.
Application should be completed in all respects including the filling of all necessary details and uploading of signature & photograph.
After few days of the submission of application form, applicants can check their status of application form.
Candidates can submit the online application till 26th January 2018.
Registration Fee:
All the category candidates are required to pay Rs. 1271/- as application fee. GST will also be added. Payment can be processed through credit card/debit card and net banking.
MAT Syllabus 2018
The complete knowledge of MAT syllabus is very important for the best preparation of exam. The test will include 5 sections i.e. Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning and Indian and Global Environment.
How to Prepare for MAT
Here are few tips on how to crack MAT. This would help you to score good marks:
Planning is very important for exam preparation. Plan your study time table properly.
Time management is very important in order to make sure that all the five sections of the entire paper can be attended properly.
Negative marking also exists in MAT so attempt the question with full attention.
You can also practice the mock test to get idea about the exam pattern.
A wide variety of books are available in market for MAT preparation. It is very important to choose the right study material.
Last but not the least, maintain your health and stay healthy.
MAT 2018 Admit Card
All Successfully registered candidates can download their MAT 2018 admit card from 27th January 2018.
Admit card will not be dispatched by post or through any other means.
Admit card would contain Candidate Name, Form No, Roll No., Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address.
MAT Result 2018
MAT 2018 Result will be declared one month after the examination.
Result will be declared online only on the official website of AIMA.
It can be checked by entering roll number, application form number and by selecting month of test.
MAT Score Card 2018
MAT Score Card will be put on AIMA website. It will also be sent to the candidates through post.
Score card will be valid only for one year i.e. for admission to that particular session only.
If candidate has lost the admit card then he/she can also request the duplicate score card within the stipulated time period.
Most of the management institutions in India accepts the MAT Scores.
MAT Admission Procedure 2018
The candidates shortlisted on the basis of entrance test are required to appear the further round of selection in participating MIs.
Candidates can apply individually in the participating institutions.
Each MI has its own selection process. Usually the selection process comprises of Group Discussion, Personal Interview and/or Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds.
Final admission will be based on candidate’s performance in entrance exam and in further rounds.
Important Dates
Date of Issue of MAT February Application Forms: 20th December 2018
Last Date for Online Registration: 26th January 2018 (Friday)
Date of MAT 2018 (Paper Based Test): 04th February 2018 (Sunday) [10.00 am to 12.30 pm]
Date of MAT 2018 (Computer Based Test): 10 February 2018 (Saturday) onwards** [10.00 am to 12.30 pm]
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