The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the most popular entrance exams for MBA and PGDM programs in India. Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), MAT provides an opportunity for students to secure admission to some of the top management institutes in the country. The MAT December 2024 exam is the next upcoming test, and candidates aspiring to pursue management courses should stay informed about the key details.
MAT December 2024 Registration
The registration for MAT December 2024 has begun, and candidates can apply online through the official website of AIMA. Here’s how to complete the registration:
- Visit the Official MAT Website: Head over to the official website of MAT at AIMA MAT.
- Fill the Registration Form: Enter your personal and academic details in the registration form.
- Upload Documents: Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph and a scanned copy of your signature.
- Choose Test Mode: MAT is offered in multiple formats—Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT), and Internet-Based Test (IBT). Choose the mode that suits you best.
- Submit the Form: After reviewing your details, submit the registration form.
Application Fee
The application fee for MAT December 2024 varies depending on the test mode chosen:
Single Test (PBT or CBT): ₹2100
Dual Test (PBT + CBT or CBT + CBT): ₹3,600
Candidates can pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for MAT December 2024:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final Year Students: Students in the final year of their undergraduate program are also eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: There is no specific age limit for appearing in the MAT exam.
Important Dates
Here are the key dates you need to remember for the MAT December 2024 exam:
Registration Start Date: Already open (as per AIMA)
Last Date for Registration:
- PBT: 07 December 2024
- CBT 1: 30November 2024
- CBT 2: 15 December 2024
Admit Card Release Date:
- PBT:10 December 2024
- CBT 1:3 December 2024
- CBT 2:18 December 2024
Exam Date:
- PBT:14 December 2024
- CBT 1:7 December 2024
- CBT 2:22 December 2024
Result Declaration:1st Week of January 2025
MAT December 2024 Syllabus
The MAT exam consists of five sections, each focusing on different areas of aptitude. Here is the breakdown of the syllabus:
- Language Comprehension: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, para jumbles, etc.
- Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: Logical reasoning, verbal reasoning, puzzles, analogies, and coding-decoding.
- Mathematical Skills: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, probability, and data interpretation.
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Graphs, charts, tables, and data comparison.
- Economic & Business Environment: Current affairs, general knowledge, economic issues, and social developments.
Each section contains 30 questions, making a total of 150 questions to be answered within 120 minutes.
Colleges Accepting MAT Score
MAT is accepted by over 600 business schools across India. Here are some of the top colleges that accept MAT scores for admission:
- TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
- Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME)
- Christ University
- Amity Business School
- Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)
- Alliance University
- IFIM Business School
- AIMS Institutes
Candidates can check the specific cutoff requirements for each institution on their respective websites.
Test Cities (Paper Based Test) Test Cities (CBT-1) Test Cities(CBT-2)
- Bengaluru Bengaluru Ahmedabad
- Bhilai Bhubaneswar Asansol
- Bhubaneswar Chennai Bareilly
- Chandigarh Coimbatore Bengaluru
- Chennai Delhi Bhopal
- Coimbatore Guwahati Bhubaneswar
- Delhi Hyderabad Chennai
- Durgapur Kolkata Coimbatore
- Gandhinagar Madurai Dehradun
- Gurgaon Mumbai Delhi
- Guwahati Noida Ernakulam (Kochi)
- Hyderabad Patna Gurgaon
- Jaipur Pune Guwahati
- Jamshedpur Ranchi Hubballi (Hubli)
- Kanpur Thiruvananthapuram Hyderabad
- Kolkata Indore
- Kottayam Jammu
- Lucknow Kolkata
- Madurai Kozhikode
- Mangaluru Lucknow
- Mumbai Madurai
- Nagpur Meerut
- Noida Mumbai
- Panjim Mysuru (Mysore)
- Patna Noida
- Pune Patna
- Raipur Pune
- Ranchi Raipur
- Thiruvananthapuram Ranchi
- Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) Rourkela
- Varanasi Thiruvananthapuram
- Visakhapatnam Vijayawada
MAT December 2024 offers a significant opportunity for aspiring MBA and PGDM candidates to secure a spot in top management institutes across India. With a straightforward registration process, a wide range of test-taking options, and acceptance in numerous prestigious colleges, MAT remains a favoured entrance exam for many. Make sure to keep track of the important dates and begin your preparation early to ace the exam.
Good luck with your preparation!
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