MAT Exam is a wonderful opportunity for you to turn your dreams into reality! Get all information about online syllabus, preparation guide, last date to apply, exam dates, admit card, latest exam patter and results here. Kick start your preparation now!
The admit card for MAT 2022 Exam for PBT was given out on 6 December 2022. We have provided the below points to let aspirants know the latest news on MAT Exam 2022 for the latest official events.
● To be declared soon: MAT Result 2022 December session
● 17 December 2022: MAT Exam 2022 IBT (Session 4)
● 14 December 2022: MAT IBT 2022 registration last date (Session 4)
● 17 December 2022: MAT CBT 2 Exam Date
● 15 December 2022: MAT Exam 2022 admit card date for CBT 2
● 13 December 2022: Last date to apply for MAT 2022 Exam (CBT 2)
● 20 November 2022: MAT Exam date 2022 for CBT 1
● 17 November 2022: MAT Exam 2022 admit card date for CBT 1
● 15 November 2022: Last date to apply for MAT 2022 Exam (CBT 1)
● 11 December 2022: MAT Exam PBT 2022 date
● 6 December 2022: MAT 2022 Exam Admit Card for PBT
● 5 December 2022: Last date to apply for MAT Exam 2022 (PBT)
The MAT Exam 2022 schedule for December was declared by AIMA Authority on the official website: mat.aima. The date for registration (December Session) was 5 December 2022 for PBT, 15 November 20220 for CBT 1 and 13 December 2022 for CBT 2 according to the latest official update, the MAT Exam 2022 date for registration.
MAT stands for Management Aptitude Test, is a national-level MBA Entrance Exam conducted by the AIMA (All India Management Association) every year so they get an opportunity for admission in MBA/PGDM courses in the Top MBA Colleges in India. We have provided the below points to know some interesting facts related to the MAT Exam.
● AIMA Authority conducts MAT Entrance Exam multiple times in 4 phases: February, May, September, and December.
● Qualifying candidates with a valid MAT Exam 2022 score are eligible for admission in postgraduate courses at 600 B-schools.
MAT Exam 2022 is conducted in 3 modes: offline PBT (Paper-Based Test), online CBT (Computer-based Test), and remote proctored IBT (Internet-Based Test). Aspirants can take MAT 2022 Exam in December as
● Double Internet-Based Test (IBT) or
● Internet-Based Test (IBT) or
● Computer Based Test (CBT) or
● Paper-Based Test (PBT) or
● Computer Based Test and Internet-Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
● Paper-Based Test and Computer-Based Test (PBT+CBT)
● Paper-Based Test and Internet-Based Test (PBT+IBT)
Aspirants must note all the details related to the full form of MAT Exam, eligibility, paper pattern, syllabus, registration, fees, and more. MAT Full Form is a Management Aptitude Test.
Given below are the key highlights of the MAT 2022 Exam. The candidates must note these things before proceeding with the application process.
Components |
Details |
MAT Full Form |
Management Aptitude Test MAT |
Conducting Body of MAT 2022 Exam |
AIMA (All India Management Association) |
MAT Exam Level |
National |
Frequency |
Multiple Times February May September December |
MAT Exam duration |
2:30 Hours |
Language |
English |
MAT Exam 2022 syllabus |
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Data Analysis & Sufficiency Language Comprehension Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude) Indian & Global Environment |
MAT 2022 Exam mode |
3 Modes: PBT CBT IBT |
MAT Exam fees |
1650/- INR(Additional Charge of 1100 for second test mode) |
Help Desk Number |
011-24645100/011-24617354/011-43128100 |
MAT 2022 Exam Official Website |
mat.aima.in |
The eligibility criteria for MAT Exam 2022 was declared by AIMA in the official notification , based on factors like age, educational qualification, work experience, and the number of attempts. The basic eligibility criteria for MAT 2022 Exam are as follows:
● The candidates must complete a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Arts, Science, and Commerce).
● The final year graduation students are also eligible to apply for MAT Exam 2022.
● If you have a professional degree like CA, CS, and ICWA, then you are also eligible for the exam.
● There is no specific upper age limit for MAT Exam.
The schedule for MAT Exam 2022 (December) for all the 3 modes is declared by AIMA in the notification. The below section to get an overview of detailed schedules for the upcoming MAT Exam in December.
According to official updates of MAT Exam 2022 Date, IBT mode can be conducted as per the below date schedule.
MAT 2022 Exam Dates for IBT |
Last Date of Registration |
Admit Card Download |
24 November 2022 |
21 November 2022 |
22 November 2022 |
3 December 2022 |
30 November 2022 |
1 December 2022 |
10 December 2022 |
7 December 2022 |
8 December 2022 |
17 December 2022 |
14 December 2022 |
15 December 2022 |
Note the table below to get the official updates for MAT Exam Date 2022 for PBT in December.
Events |
MAT 2022 Exam Date |
MAT 2022 Exam PBT Registration Deadline |
5 December 2022 |
MAT PBT Admit Card Download |
6 December 2022 |
MAT Exam 2022 Date PBT |
11 December 2022 |
Note the table below to know the schedule for MAT Exam 2022 date for CBT 1 (December Session).
Events |
MAT Exam 2022 Date |
MAT 2022 CBT 1 Registration Deadline |
15 November 2022 |
MAT CBT Admit Card Download |
17 November 2022 |
MAT Exam 2022 Date for CBT 1 |
20 November 2022 |
Note the table below to know the schedule for MAT Exam Date 2022 for CBT 2 (December Session).
Events |
MAT 2022 Date |
MAT 2022 CBT 2 Registration Deadline |
13 December 2022 |
MAT CBT Admit Card Download |
15 December 2022 |
MAT Exam 2022 Date for CBT 2 |
17 December 2022 |
The registration process for MAT Exam is the same across the 3 exam modes: CBT, PBT, and IBT. The MAT Application Form 2022 needs to be filled by candidates online. Note the steps below to know the MAT Exam 2022 registration process in detail.
● Visit the official website of the MAT 2022 Exam (AIMA-MAT)
● Click on the 'Register' Tab to be registered with the official MAT website
● Enter your details such as name, email ID, date of birth, phone number, and password.
● Fill out the MAT Exam 2022 application form.
● Select test modes, CBT, IBT, and PBT, as per your comfort.
● Select management institutes also
● Upload a recent passport-size photograph and a scanned signature
Document |
Size |
Format |
Photograph |
10 KB to 50KB |
.jpg or jpeg |
Signature |
5KB to 20 KB |
.jpg or jpeg |
● Complete MAT Exam 2022 fees payment via debit/credit card, net banking, or e-wallet
The rounds in the MAT 2022 selection process includes further rounds, including GD (Group Discussion), PI (Personal Interview), and WAT (Written Ability Test) conducted by the institutes individually. It must be noted by the candidates that AIMA has no role in these selection processes, as MAT EXAM 2020 results are declared by colleges separately.
Below are some important guidelines that you must be aware of if you are attempting the MAT 2022 Exam.
● Candidates need to select at least 5 participating institutes at the time of filling out the application form of MAT Exam.
● The candidates need to meet the cut-off to be selected by the institutes accepting MAT 2022 Exam scores.
● The participating institutes shortlist candidates based on parameters fixed by their administration.
● You will not get any call from the institute of your preference if you fail to meet the selection criteria specifically declared by that institute.
● Some of the MAT Exam participating institutes offer admission to MAT-qualified candidates based on the exam scores only. They do not conduct further selection rounds like GD-PI-WAT.
Important Note: The MAT 2022 Exam selection process depends entirely on the institute. So, it is recommended to check the official website of that particular college before applying.
The candidates must know that the pattern for the MAT 2022 Exam is the same for all three modes: IBT, CBT, and IBT. Note the below table to get updated information regarding MAT Exam 2022 Pattern.
MAT Exam Features |
Details |
modes |
CBT, PBT, IBT |
Duration of MAT Exam |
150 minutes |
MAT 2022 Exam Sections |
Language Comprehension Data Analysis & Sufficiency Mathematical Skills Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Indian & Global Environment |
Total Questions |
200 |
Number of questions section-wise |
40 |
Total marks MAT Exam 2022 |
200 |
Marking scheme |
+1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry No deduction for unattempted questions |
There are four sections in the MAT Exam syllabus, including Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. Aspirants must check all the important chapters and topics that are needed to be covered.
MAT Exam Sections |
Important Topics |
Language Comprehension |
Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, Idioms & Phrases, Verbal Ability, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Word Substitution, Antonym & Synonyms, etc. |
Data Analysis & Sufficiency |
Tables, Caselet-based Data, Charts, Pie Charts, Venn Diagrams, Graphs, Bar Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Data Comparison, etc. |
Mathematical Skills |
Algebra, Number System, Mensuration and Geometry, Percentage, Trigonometry, Number System, Set Theory, LCM & HCF, Inequalities, etc. |
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning |
Blood Relation, Coding, and Decoding, Numeric Grid, Family Tree, Calendars, Visual Reasoning, Syllogism, Clocks, etc. |
Aspirants must focus on their problem-solving skills with the help of the MAT Questions Paper and MAT Online Mock Test. We have listed some basic preparation tips to help the candidates in their MAT Exam preparation.
● The candidates must analyze their preparation level regularly to identify their strengths and weaknesses in each section of the MAT Exam 2022.
● The candidates can also join AVISION’S Exam Prep MAT Online Coaching to make the best preparation for the upcoming exam.
● You must target those topics which have high weightage as this will help to score well.
● Apart from this time management is the main key to attempt maximum questions in MAT Exam.
● Read Best Books for MAT 2022 Preparation.
● Read Newspapers, magazines, and online blogs daily to improve your word stock and reading skills. Additionally, the reading newspaper also helps the candidate to keep track of current affairs at the national and international levels.
The MAT 2022 admit card for CBT 1 mode was declared on 17 November 2022 in the official website of AIMA which included information like the candidate’s name, form no, roll no, test date, test time, and the name of the exam centre.
Note the step below to download admit cards for the MAT 2022 Exam.
● Open the official website of MAT Exam 2022
● Click on the 'download/view' Tab
● Select ' MAT 2022 Exam admit card
● Enter your registered email ID, password/ Date of Birth
● Your admit card will be displayed on the screen
● Download and take a printout of it for future reference.
The MAT Exam 2022 result for the December session will be declared after the exam for all three modes on the same date: PBT, CBT, and IBT. Aspirants must note the step below to download the result of MAT Exam 2022.
● Visit the official website AIMA.
● Click on Download/View
● Click on 'MAT Exam 2022 result'
● Select exam month
● Enter Roll Number and Registration Number
● Click on the 'Submit' tab
● MAT Exam 2022 scorecard for December will appear on the screen
● Download it for future reference
The individual colleges and MAT participating institutes release the MAT 2022 Exam cut-off which are the minimum marks required for the further selection process of MBA/PGDM admission. There are some important factors that influence individual cut-off of MAT Exam, such as
● MAT 2022 Exam Difficulty Level
● Availability of the Seats
● The performance of the candidates'
● Number of candidates appearing for MAT 2022 Exam
● Previous Years’ cut-off trends of MAT Exam
Note the below table to get an idea of the previous year's cut-off for MAT.
A list of the college that accepts MAT Cut Off of 80-90 is mentioned below.
Sl .No. |
MBA College with 80-90 MAT Percentile |
MAT Exam Cut Off 2021 |
1. |
IES Management College and Research Centre |
80-85 |
2. |
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) |
80-85 |
3. |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow |
80-85 |
4. |
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management |
80-85 |
5. |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini Delhi |
80-85 |
6. |
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai |
80-85 |
7. |
Institute of Management Studies |
80-90 |
8. |
BIMTECH, Greater Noida |
80-90 |
9. |
Christ University, Bengaluru |
80-90 |
10. |
SIESCOMS, Navi Mumbai |
80-90 |
11. |
Institute of Public Enterprise- IPE Hyderabad |
80-90 |
12. |
Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
13. |
Amity Business School, Noida |
90+ |
More than 600+ colleges accept the MAT Exam scores for admitting students into different MBA/PGDM Courses. Aspirants aiming at the MAT 2022 Exam (December) should make a list of the colleges which admit students MBA admission on the basis of their scores.
MAT Exam Colleges |
Location |
Guru Nanak Institute of Management |
New Delhi |
GD Goenka University |
Gurugram |
Adamas University |
Kolkata |
Birla Global University |
Bhubaneswar |
Dr. B C Roy Engineering College |
Durgapur |
Indus Business School |
Pune |
ITM University |
Raipur |
Alliance University |
Bangalore |
Dhruva College of Management |
Hyderabad |
Management Aptitude Test, abbreviated as MAT, is a national level entrance exam for admission in MBA/PGDM courses in different B-schools in India. It is conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) in 3 modes: PBT, CBT, and IBT, and the candidates can choose the MAT Exam mode at their convenience and comfort.
As per official updates, there are 4 shifts of MAT Exam in a year: February, May, September, and December. The candidates can get the chance to appear in this exam 4 times in an exam for all of the exam modes, including PBT, IBT, and CBT
As per the latest official announcement, the MAT 2022 Exam for September for all the modes is over now. AIMA has released the official notification for MAT Registration for the December session along with the result declaration.
MAT Exam is conducted in three modes: PBT, CBT, and IBT. In these three modes, PBT is conducted offline in a Paper-Based mode while CBT is an online Computer-Based Test. The candidates can choose any of these modes or any two exam modes to appear in MAT Exam.
As per the AIMA official update, the candidates need to complete their Bachelor’s Degree in any stream to qualify for MAT 2022 Exam eligibility. The final year students can also apply for this exam if they quality the eligibility criteria. However, MAT Exam Eligibility is released based on some factors like Age, Educational Qualification, Work experience, and Number of Attempts.
As per the latest official update, there is no upper age limit for MAT Exam 2022. The only thing is that the candidates have to complete their graduation studies or appear for the final year exam. Besides, if you have professional degrees like CA, CS, and ICWA, then you are also eligible for the exam.
The candidates, who are thinking to appear in MAT 2022 Exam can fill out the form in an online process. There is no option to submit the application form offline. Note the steps below for the application process for the upcoming MAT exam.
● Visit the official website of AIMA-MAT
● Register yourself in the portal first
● Fill out all the required details like Name, DOB, Email ID, Contact Number, etc.
● Select Test modes and Management Institutes
● Upload passport size photograph and signature
● Complete payment
Use your free time to revise important notes and chapters, as home preparation is extremely important to prepare effectively for MAT Exam 2022. Read the newspaper daily to improve your vocabulary skills and reading skills. Apart from this, the candidates can join AVISION’S Exam Prep online classes to access updated study material for the upcoming exam.
As per official updates, the MAT 2022 syllabus is the same for all three modes and has 4 sections: Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. The candidates need to cover all the topics for each of these sections to ace the exam with a good score.
The candidates can follow the below books to do the best MAT 2022 preparation.
● A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by Dr.R.S.Aggarwal
● Study Package for Management Aptitude Test by Arun Sharma
● MAT (Management Aptitude Test) Entrance Exam Guide by R. Gupta
● MAT 20 Years Topic-wise Solved Papers by Deepak Aggarwal
The candidates, who are appearing for the exam, can download the MAT Exam 2022 admit card from the official website using their login credentials. Below are the steps to download hall ticket:
● Visit the official website of AIMA
● Click on the 'download/view' Tab
● Select 'MAT 2022 admit card' Tab
● Enter your registered email ID, password, or your Date of Birth
● The admit will be displayed on the screen
● Download the MAT Exam admit card and take a printout of it
The MAT Exam authority has declared MAT 2022 Exam result for the February session on the official website. The candidates will get the results for all three modes on the same date. Keep your login credentials aside, as it is required to check your result on the AIMA website
As per the latest official update of the MAT Exam, there is no specified number of attempts for the exam. The candidates can attempt this exam as many times they want. The only criteria for eligibility are you have to complete your Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university in India.
Yes, MAT is performed only for MBA Admission to MBA and PGDM/PGP courses. It is a management aptitude exam including 5 sections: quantitative aptitude, critical reasoning, data interpretation, data sufficiency, language comprehension and general awareness.
If you go through the analysis, then you can see that MAT is easier than CAT. CAT Exam is difficult and has a sectional time limit, which makes this exam a little harder than MAT.
Yes, candidates can appear for MAT Exam from home. For that, you have to opt for the Internet-Based Test or IBT mode option while filling out the application form.
Buy Prime membership and unlock all test.
Buy Prime membership and unlock all test.
Buy Prime membership and unlock all test.
Buy Prime membership and unlock all test.
Buy Prime membership and unlock all test.
Buy Prime membership and unlock all test.