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Management Aptitude Test
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Management aptitude examination accepted by participating business schools under their individual admission policies.
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Acceptance and cut-offs are institution-specific; verify the current MAT guidance and target institute policy.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
Management Aptitude Test overview
Subjects
Eligibility and admission distinction
PreparationPlan
How to verify the current cycle
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. Bachelor's degree.
How often. Four times a year.
Format. Computer-based and paper.
Conducted by. All India Management Association (AIMA).
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Where the score is used
Courses connected to this exam
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Management Aptitude Test?
Management aptitude examination accepted by participating business schools under their individual admission policies.
Who can appear for Management Aptitude Test?
Acceptance and cut-offs are institution-specific; verify the current MAT guidance and target institute policy.
Does qualifying Management Aptitude Test guarantee admission?
No. Admission also depends on the target course and institution eligibility, score or rank, counselling, documents, category rules and seat availability for the current cycle.
What is Management Aptitude Test used for?
MBA admission at participating institutes.
Who is eligible to appear for Management Aptitude Test?
Bachelor's degree. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is Management Aptitude Test held, and in what format?
Four times a year. Computer-based and paper.
Who conducts Management Aptitude Test?
All India Management Association (AIMA).