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MAT February 2021
MAT February 2021 Overview
MAT or Management Aptitude Test is a standardised screening test for admissions to business schools for MBA and allied programmes. The test is being conducted since 1988. In 2003, MAT got approved by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India as a national level test. Graduates or final year students of any discipline can apply for MAT. The exam is conducted in multiple modes- Internet-Based Test (IBT), Paper Based Test(PBT), Computer-based test (CBT) as opted by the candidate. Candidate can also opt for both test modes.
| Exam Name | MAT (Management Aptitude Test) |
| Conducting Authority | AIMA |
| Exam Frequency | 4 times every year |
| Exam Mode | CBT, PBT and IBT |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Test Takers | Around 20K every session |
| Accepting Colleges | 600+ B-Schools |
| Official Website | https://mat.aima.in/feb21/ |
MAT February 2021 – Latest Updates
- Jan 5: Registrations begins for MAT 2021 Feb exam in IBT, CBT and PBT mode.
- Jan 5: MAT 2021 February (IBT, CBT, and PBT mode)- Dates Announced.
- Jan 5: MAT 2020 results announced. Download scorecards here.
- Dec 26: MAT 2020 – CBT December 28 admit cards released.
- Dec 7: MAT 2020 Dec CBT dates announced. Registration begins.
MAT February 2021 Exam Pattern
MAT is an objective type test. The test is designed for screening of students interested in pursuing a post-graduate programme in management. The test is conducted in various modes including CBT, IBTand PBT. Highlights of the test include:
| Sections | Five Sections of 40 questions each |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Language | English |
| Negative Marking | Yes. 1/4th of correct answer mark (0.25 mark) for every incorrect answer. |
MAT February 2021 Syllabus
Syllabus of MAT exam is divided into five subsections, namely-
1. Language Comprehension,
2. Mathematical Skills,
3. Data Analysis and Sufficiency,
4. Intelligence and Critical Reasoning and
5. Indian and Global Environment.
Each section has an equal number of questions i.e. 40 questions each, amounting to total 120 questions with a time limit of 150 minutes.
Important Dates MAT February 2021
Important dates for different modes of MAT February 2021 exam are as follows:
| Important dates for MAT as Computer Based Test (CBT) | |
| Last Date for Online registration | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 16 Feb 2021 (1600 Hrs) |
| Test Date | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Important Dates for MAT as Paper Based Test (PBT) | |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 01 Mar 2021 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 03 Mar 2021 (1600 Hrs) |
| Test Date | 06 Mar 2021 |
MAT February 2021 Application Form
Application form for MAT 2021 February exam is already available on official AIMA website. Application Process is as follows:
- Step 1: Visit the respiration page on official AIMA MAT website.
- Step 2: Fill the required details in the ‘Register to Apply Online” form
- Step 3: Fill up the MAT application form, here you will be asked for preferred exam mode, test city (if applicable), and other details
- Step 4: You can choose up to 4 preferred exam locations.
- Step 5: Upload Photo and Signature
- Step 6: Make Payment
MAT February 2021 Admit Card
Admit Cards for MAT 2021 will be issued online, through the official website. Candidates can download admit card using registration number and their date of birth. Admit cards will be available from the specified date to the date of the exam.
- Admit Card release date for PBT mode: 03 Mar 2021 (1600 Hrs)
- Admit Card release date for CBT mode: 16 Feb 2021 (1600 Hrs)
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MAT February Results
Result of MAT exams is usually announced the month after the exam is conducted. Result od MAT 2020 December exam has been announced. A MAT scorecard consists of sections wise scores, composite score and MAT percentile along with candidate details. A thing to note here is that that result of the MAT is based on a scaled score arrived at by normalising raw score. Also, Scores of Indian and Global Environment section are not taken into consideration while calculating composite score and percentile. Candidates can download their results from the official website.
MAT Expected Cut Off
Cutoff for admission is determined by participating colleges. They determine a minimum MAT percentile for shortlisting the candidate.
- Top Colleges often have mandatory cutoff set at above 90 percentile.
- Seats available, difficulty level, number of applicants, college ranking etc. are important factors that determine cutoff.
- Some of the top Institutes in Bangalore such as Christ University has a cutoff range of 80-90 in 2020, while others such as AIMS Institute took admissions at 70-75 cutoff range, thus cut off depends on the college.
MAT February 2021 Counselling
Counselling after MAT is done by individual colleges. There is no centralised common counselling. Students are asked for five Institutes of their choice while filling up the application form. After the announcement of results, colleges invite students for further process. The further process may include, group discussion, written test, personal interview, direct admission or any procedure as specified by the college.
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MAT Top Colleges
Over 600 business schools accept MAT scores for admission in MBA and allied programmes. Here is a list of some of the top colleges accepting MAT.
Top MBA Colleges in India accepting MAT scores
- Amity University
- Christ University
- BIMTECH Greater Noida
- SIESCOMS Mumbai
- JIMS, Delhi
- Institute of Management Studies
- IPE Hyderabad
- Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
- NDIM, New Delhi
- Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management
Top MBA Colleges In Bangalore accepting MAT Scores
- ABBS School of Management
- Acharya Bangalore B School
- Alliance University
- Christ University
- Global Institute of Business Studies
- IFIAM Business School
- Indian Institute of Plantation and management
- Indus Business Academy
- Institute of Health Management Research
- International School of Management Excellence
- ISBR Business School
- Jain University
CMAT 2022 Score Validity for MBA Admission
The validity of CMAT 2022 score card is for one academic session 2022-2023 only. There are more than 1000 colleges that accept CMAT scores. A candidate can get admission into the current session as long as the CMAT score is valid.