MANAGEMENT APTITUDE TEST (MAT)

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised test being administered since 1988 to facilitate Business Schools (B-Schools) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programmes. Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD approved MAT as a national level test in 2003. Any B-School - national or international - can consider MAT Score as an admission input based on the Score Cards issued to the candidates. The largest test of its kind in the nation, MAT will continue to be your passport to over 600 B-Schools across India.

Graduates in any discipline. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply.

In case of any clarification regarding the online registration, please send e-mail to mat@aima.in. Please note that other forms of communication like telephone calls, conventional mail, fax etc. will not be entertained.

Last Date for Online Registration	:	22 November 2014 (Saturday)
Last Date for receipt of filled in Online Registration Form at AIMA, New Delhi	:	24 November 2014 (Monday)
Mode of Test (How to take the Test)	:	Candidate can choose any ONE of the two options to take the test: Paper Based Test or  Computer Based Test
Test Date	:	Paper Based Test Computer Based Test 07 Dec 2014 (Sunday) 13 Dec 2014 (Saturday) onwards** **If the number of candidates registered for Computer Based Test is limited and can be accommodated in a single day; the test will be completed on 13 December, 2014 itself.
Test Timing	:	Paper Based Test Computer Based Test 1000-1230 Hrs Reporting Time at the Test Centre: 0900 Hrs In different Time slots at specific test venues; subject to number of candidates registering for Computer Based Test.
Test Centre City	:	Test Centre City list is provided in the Bulletin. Test Venues for Paper-Based Test and Computer Based Test are different. The Paper-Based Test will take place only on one day i.e., 07 December 2014 at one time slot i.e., 10.00am-12.30pm, whereas the Computer Based Test will take place from 13 December 2014 onwards in different time slots. If the number of candidates registered for Computer Based Test is limited and it can be accommodated in a single day; the test will be completed on 13 December 2014 itself. If the number of candidates registered for Computer Based Test is few in a particular centre, these candidates have to appear for the Paper-Based Test on 07 December 2014.
List of Participating Management Institutes	:	List of Participating MIs Four Digit codes for Management Institutes / University Departments accepting the MAT Score are given in the List of Participating Institutes/Universities as MI Code. There are five blocks consisting of four boxes each given in the Form. Fill the codes of those five institutes only where you have applied or are applying for admission. No additional fee is to be paid for filling these 5 choices. Important Notice: Applicants are advised to check the approval/recognition status of various programs directly from the concerned Authorities/ Institutes/ Universities. AIMA HAS COME ACROSS A COUPLE OF CASES WHERE THE ASPIRING CANDIDATES’ MAT SCORE IS NOT ACCEPTED BY SOME PARTICIPATING INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES FOR ADMISSION TO MBA FULL TIME COURSE DESPITE THEIR CONFIRMATION TO AIMA AT THE TIME OF PARTICIPATION BY INCORPORATING THEIR NOTIFICATIONS IN MAT BULLETIN. CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO RECHECK WITH THE CONCERNED INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES BEFORE APPLYING FOR MAT. (Note: No additional fee is to be paid for filling these 5 choices.)
MAT Registration Form Acknowledgement	:	All Forms received at AIMA are scanned / validated within 5 days and the Form Numbers of such received forms will be available on website link : http://apps.aima.in/mat_reciept.aspx. Further, your form is scrutinized and if found in order; it is provisionally registered. MAT Registration Form received later than the due date is liable to be rejected. Neither any correspondence in this regard will be entertained nor will the fee be refunded.
Admit Card	:	All provisionally registered candidates both for Paper Based and Computer Based Test can download their Admit Card from AIMA website link : apps.aima.in/matadmitcard.aspx on or after 29 November 2014 (Saturday). Specific Admit Card is generated both for the candidates opted for the Paper Based Test and for the Computer Based Test. Admit Card contains Candidate’s Name, Form No, Roll No, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to him/her in the case of Computer Based Test.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates are to report to the allotted test centre at least 45 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the test.

Neither any candidate will be admitted 15 minutes after the commencement of the test nor any extra time granted for completing the test.

Candidates are to be in possession of the following when reporting to the test centre: Document: Admit Card duly completed. Writing Materials: Ball Point Pen, HB Pencils, Eraser and Sharpener.

The test room will be opened about 30 minutes before the commencement of the test. The candidates are to be seated at the allotted place.

Your Admit Card will be verified during the test. One part of Admit Card will be given to you as proof of your having appeared in the test. Please ensure that this is duly signed by you and the test invigilator.

The duration of the test is 2 hours 30 minutes. There are 200 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has four options marked (1), (2), (3) and (4).

All questions carry equal mark. There will be Negative Marking for wrong answers.

It is your responsibility to make certain that you understand and follow the directions for answering. AIMA can accept the responsibility of scanning / capturing your answer accurately only if it is completed in accordance with directions.

Take the questions in order, but do not waste time pondering over those that seem extremely difficult or unfamiliar to you. A wise practice is to first answer the questions you are sure of. Then, if you complete the test before time is called, go back and reconsider any questions about which you were uncertain.

Although the MAT stresses on accuracy more than speed, it is important to use the allotted time wisely. Make every effort to pace yourself by making yourself familiar with the mechanics of the test.

The directions explain exactly what each set of questions requires to answer those questions. Read all test directions carefully. Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering a question, determine exactly what is being asked.

Calculator, Pager, Mobile, etc are not permitted inside the test room.

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.

Candidate will be allowed to leave the test room after the completion of test and only after permitted by the invigilator. If you wish to leave the room during the test, you must have the invigilator’s permission. You will not be permitted to make up the time you lose.

AIMA reserves the right to cancel the admission/entry to the test/withhold the results of nay candidate who impersonates/uses unfair means during the test. This is without prejudice to any other action that can be initiated.

Non-adherence to any instructions or failure to comply with any rules governing the conduct of test will lead to cancellation of your candidature.
All disputes pertaining to any aspect of the test will be settled through any arbitrator, who shall be appointed by the Director General, AIMA. Further, all legal cases pertaining to any matter of the test will be dealt with under the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.

PAPER-BASED TEST:

The candidate will be provided a sealed Question Booklet and an OMR Answer Sheet. Do not open the Question Booklet until announced.

Fill the necessary information in the space provided on the cover of the Question Booklet and the Answer Sheet before commencement of the test.

The candidates are to sign the attendance sheet during the test duly endorsing the Question Booklet Series as given on the Question Booklet and other details.

Answers are to be marked on the Answer Sheet, which is provided separately. Sample is given in pages xvii-xviii. Choose the correct option and darken the oval completely corresponding to (1), (2), (3) and (4) against the relevant question number. Use only HB Pencil to darken the oval for answering. Please do not darken more than one oval against any question, as scanner will not read the same correctly.

If you wish to change any answer, erase completely the one already marked and darken the fresh oval with an HB pencil. Do not tear or bend or mutilate the Answer Sheet.

Rough work, if any, is to be done on the Question Booklet only. No separate sheet will be provided /used for rough work.

MAT Answer Sheet is scanned by machine and scores are computed. Accuracy in scoring is dependent on the examinees marking their answer sheets properly and the completeness of their erasures when used. Therefore accurate scoring is dependent on your strict adherence to the following points :

• No credit will be given for the answers marked in the question booklets.
• Use HB pencil to complete the answer sheet. Please do not darken more than one oval against any question, as scanner will not read the same.
• If you wish to change any answer, erase completely one already marked and darken the fresh oval / circle with an HB pencil.
• Do not tear, bend or mutilate the answer sheet.
• Be sure that you accurately mark all identification and question booklet series.

At the conclusion of the test you should hand over your Question Booklet and Answer Sheet to the invigilator.

Appropriate civil/criminal proceedings will be initiated against applicant found taking or attempting to take the full or part of the Question Booklet or Answer Sheet outside the test room.

COMPUTER BASED TEST:

‘Computer Based Test ’ means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper based test, which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates. MAT will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the center, the day and time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in the later sections.

Computer Based test assumes that the candidate has basic familiarity with use of computers like use of keyboard and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidate to acquire these skills before appearing in the test and AIMA cannot take responsibility for the same.

In the rare and unlikely event of a technical failure during the test, the candidate may be required to attempt the test again.

The candidates must ensure that the computer allotted to them is switched on and any problem with the computer should be informed to the invigilator immediately.

Details like your Name, Roll No, Form no etc are to be filled on the space provided on the space provided on the screen for test appearance.

There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 200 questions.

All questions will be of the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ type). Each MCQ will consist of a stem which may be in the form of a question or an incomplete statement and four options.

Candidates must choose the correct or most appropriate answer by clicking on the button next to the answer. Candidates can navigate freely through the questions.

At the conclusion of the test you should follow the instruction of the invigilator in order to properly record/save your test work.

Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required.

All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will be automatically disqualified.

Contact Details

For all MAT related queries, please contact
Phone : 011-47673037 / 47673026 / 24638896
E-mail : mat@aima.in

All India Management Association

Management House
14, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India

Telephone : 011 - 24645100 / 011 - 24617354 / 011 - 43128100
Fax : 011- 24626689


AIMA-Centre For Management Education

Andhra Association Building, 4th Floor,
24-25 Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.

Telephone : 011- 43128100 / 011-24645100
Fax : 011-24643035

Misc Info

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