Management Aptitude Test (MAT) exam is taken for about 3 lakh candidates every year, making it one of the most popular management entrance tests for candidates wishing to pursue an MBA in India. All India Management Association (AIMA), established as an apex body of management professionals in India with support from GoI and the Industry, is responsible for conducting MAT exams 4-times a year, nationally.

MAT 2022 for the September session is scheduled to be conducted in IBT mode from August 28 to September 3, 11, 10, 17, 2022. Registration Process for the September session of MAT 2022 (IBT) has started and candidates can apply till September 13, 2022. Also, MAT 2022 PBT is going to be conducted on September 4, 2022. For MAT 2022 CBT mode, schedule have been released. Check MAT 2022 Exam Schedule 

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10 Reasons to Take MAT Exam 2022

MAT exam has several aspects that make it favorable for MBA aspirants to appear for. Let us take a look at the top 10 reasons to appear for MAT 2022 exam:

Flexible Schedule: Conducted 4 times a year

MAT is held 4 times a year, in February, May/June, September, and December. There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can appear for the test. MAT offers aspirants a genuine chance to better their scores each time they appear. Most other entrance tests like CAT, XAT, etc. are conducted only once a year and candidates need to wait for one whole year to take another shot at the test.

National Level Exam

MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIMA to provide candidates an opportunity to get admission to top B-Schools of the country. Candidates who are unable to clear other entrance exams like CAT, XAT, etc., can still seek admission to top MBA courses as they can appear for a similar national level exam held multiple times a year.

Multiple Modes of Exam

While most other management entrance tests have to be taken as online tests, MAT is conducted in 3 modes, viz Computer-Based (CBT), Paper-Based (PBT), and Internet-Based (IBT) modes. This appears as a relief for a lot of candidates who are still jittery about taking an online, computer-based test. Candidates can also choose to take the test in both formats. 

Similarity & Differences in Syllabus to Other Exams

MBA aspirants usually choose to appear for multiple entrance tests in their effort to secure admission in the best possible course/college. MAT 2022 Syllabus and exam pattern is quite similar to the other popular entrance tests like CAT, XAT, SNAP, etc. As such, candidates do not need to put in additional effort in preparation for the test. However, there are certain differences that make MAT exam stand out from the other exams. MAT Syllabus is divided into 5 sections:

Convenience in Payment of Fee

A lot of candidates are not comfortable with making online payments, whereas, most entrance tests require them to pay the application fees online, through the integrated payment gateway. MAT offers convenience to candidates through three payment modes: online (debit/credit cards and net banking), offline (demand draft in favor of AIMA-CMS, payable at New Delhi), cash payment for the physical collection of the Application Form from the AIMA office.

Level of Difficulty

The difficulty level of MAT questions is comparatively lower than that of CAT or XAT. Trends indicate that a 70 percentile scorer in CAT can easily secure top marks in MAT. This doesn’t imply that MAT is a lesser standard test; instead, MAT helps students realize their dream of management education beyond the IIMs.

1 Year Validity of Scores

Since the scores are valid for a year, a candidate can seek admission with his/her score at any college of his choice within the validity period. For example, if a candidate who would be graduating in 2022 takes the September 2022 MAT, he/she can apply for admission at the institution of his/her choice for the 2023 intake and can even choose to appear for subsequent December 2022, and February/June 2022 MAT to better the chances of admission. Check MAT Cutoff

MAT Score Acceptance

MAT score is accepted in over 600+ management institutes in India including 150+ participating institutes. This provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to secure admission in one of the better institutes by virtue of a good score.

Selection of Multiple Management Institutes for Admission

Candidates appearing for MAT can choose up to 5 institutes where they wish to apply for admission. AIMA, on behalf of the candidates, shares their MAT scores with the chosen institutes, free of cost. Thereafter, if the candidates’ scores match the institutes’ cut-off score, they are invited for the further selection procedure. All these get done without the candidates directly applying to the institute because of the initiative of AIMA.

Top Participating Business Schools

A few colleges that accept MAT score are Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida; Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow; ISBM Pune; Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad; KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar; Christ University, Bengaluru; XIME Bangalore; and Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad. These institutes have a standing amongst the top B-schools of India. 

Check MAT Participating Colleges