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Updated on Sep 16, 2024 | 4 min read
IIM Lucknow has revised CAT Admit Card 2023 release date. CAT Admit Card will now be released on 7 November 2023 @iimcat.ac.in. The release date of CAT Admit Card was previously set to be 25 October. Candidates will be able to download their respective CAT Admit Cards until the exam day by using their CAT login ID and password. The CAT 2023 Exam will be held on November 26 at approximately 400 test centres across 150 cities. The exam will be divided into three slots and will last two hours. Candidates will be able to take the test at the centre only if they bring a hard copy of their CAT 2023 Admit Card.
The MAT Eligibility Criteria is specified by the All India Management Association (AIMA) which is the conducting body of the exam. As per the eligibility criteria of the MAT Exam the candidates have passed their graduation from a recognized college/university in any discipline. Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MAT 2024.
The MAT Exam is conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes offered by almost 800 top B-Schools across the nation. The candidates have the option to choose 5 colleges as per their order of preference while filling out the MAT Application Form. Read more about the MAT Eligibility Criteria including the qualifications required, number of attempts, and the reservation criteria.
MAT 2024 Exam: The MAT Registrations for the August phase started on June 25, and the last date to apply for the exam is 18 August 2024. Candidates can apply on the official website, and the admit card for MAT IBT 1 will be released on August 11, 2024, and the exam is scheduled for August 14, 2024. MAT is conducted multiple times a year and in 3 different modes - PBT, CBT, and IBT 1 & IBT 2. The admit cards and exam dates differ for each of these modes. However, the syllabus and exam pattern remain the same.
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While filling out the MAT Application, the candidates must ensure that they fit in the eligibility criteria for the exam. Given below are the detailed eligibility criteria for the MAT Exam.
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Academic Qualification |
Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
Candidates who hold a professional degree such as CA, CS, or ICWA are eligible to apply for the MAT entrance exam |
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Candidates who are in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply for MAT 2024 exam |
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Age Limit |
No upper age limit is specified by AIMA to appear for MAT 2024 |
Minimum Marks |
No minimum percentage is specified for taking the exam. However, every institute has a minimum percentage requirement for admission. |
In the case of grades or CGPA, the percentage of marks calculation will be based on a procedure certified by the respective Institute by the participating management institute's eligibility criteria. |
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Number of Attempts |
No bar on the number of attempts for the MAT exam, thus the candidate can take the examination as many times as they want and improve their score |
Work Experience |
No minimum work experience is required to take MAT 2024 |
AIMA has fixed a reservation criteria which is same as the last year's examination. Candidates need to secure the minimum cutoff score based on which they will selected for the further round of interview. Check the MAT Reservation Criteria below.
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Minimum Percentage |
Scheduled Caste |
15% |
Scheduled Tribe |
7.5% |
OBC |
27% |
PH Candidates |
3% |
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AIMA does not specify the MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria for admission to the MBA course of participating institutes. Each institute have their own criteria. Candidates are advised to go through them before applying for MBA Colleges for admission.
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MAT Syllabus & MAT Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the MAT Eligibility Criteria for the top colleges categorized by the regions below.
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Prepare for the MAT Exam Here:
As per the MAT eligibility criteria, the candidates should have completed a graduation degree in any field. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply for the exam.
There is no age limit to apply for the MAT exam. Any candidate can apply for the exam.
Yes, there is a reservation criteria in the MAT Exam. The SC candidates have a 15% quota, ST has a 7.5% quota, OBC has a 27% quota, and PH candidates have a 3% quota.
There is no limit to the number of attempts in the MAT exam. The exam is conducted four times a year, and the candidates can opt to appear as many times as a candidate want.
Yes, candidates can appear for the MAT exam from home. They can choose the Internet-Based Test (IBT). The IBT is a remote proctored exam and can be taken from home.
Yes. The full form of MAT is the Management Aptitude Test. The exam is conducted for admissions to MBA programs offered by more than 800 B-Schools across the nation. It is a widely accepted exam for MBA and is also considered easier than other exams.
05th January, 2024 , 1 min read
Out Now - MAT Exam Date, Schedule & Eligibility Criteria
MAT 2024: Exam Date Out, Schedule, Test Mode, Eligibility Criteria MAT 2024 Highlights: In a recent update by the All India Management Association (AIMA), it has been announced that the MAT exam shall commence on February 24, 2024. The exam will be conducted in 3 modes, i.e., paper-based, Compu By - Ridhima Jindal Read More >05th January, 2024 , 1 min read
MAT 2024 Exam Registration now open. Apply Today
MAT 2024 - Registration Date, Process, Application Fee MAT Latest News: The All India Management Association (AIMA) has officially declared the registration process for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) open. The MAT exam is all set to be conducted in February 2024. The exam shall start on Feb By - Ridhima Jindal Read More >30th October, 2023 , 1 min read
Check out the MAT Exam Dates 2023 at Official Website - mat.aima.in
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Registration Start Date30th Nov 2024
Registration End Date3rd Dec 2024
Admit Card Date7th Dec 2024
Examination Start Date22nd Dec 2024
Examination End Date14th Dec 2024
Pen And Paper based Exam Date7th Dec 2024
Computer based Exam Date