AIMA Management Aptitude Test for MBA. Details of MAT 2012 Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Test Pattern, Exam Centers, Sample Papers and More.
MAT 2012 MBA Exam - Overview
MAT Entrance Exams are conducted by AIMA - All
India Management Association. AIMA undertakes a host of management related activities
and initiatives such as Distance Management Education, Management Development Programmes,
Special Conferences, Research & Publications, Testing Services and Competitions.
Management Aptitude Test is usually conducted 4 times in a year in February, May,
September and December.
Management Aptitude Test - MAT is approved by
Ministry of HRD, Government of India as a National Entrance Test. Centre for Management
Services (CMS) is the specialised division of AIMA undertaking testing and other
management services. Candidate can choose any one of the two options to take the
test: Paper-Based Test or Computer Based Test.
Courses Offered:
Colleges you can apply for:
MAT Exam Eligibility
An eligibility criteria for appearing in AIMA Management Aptitude Test - MAT requires
a candidate to be a graduate. Final year students of Graduate Courses can also apply
for MAT Entrance Exam.
How to Apply?
To Apply for MAT Entrance Exam, Candidate can choose any one of the following modes
to apply.
- Obtain MAT application Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of
1200/-
(One thousand two hundred only) from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, listed Study Centers of AIMA OR against cash payment of 1050/- (One thousand
fifty only) from AIMA, New Delhi.
OR
- Obtain crossed Demand Draft (DD) of 1050/- (One thousand fifty only) in favour
of ‘All India Management Association’ payable
at Delhi from any Bank. Register and fill the MAT application form online at website
www.aima-ind.org
along with the DD details.
OR
- Register online at website link www.aima-ind.org with Credit Card payment.
Schedule
MAT 2012 Important Dates:
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Sr. No
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Event
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Date and Day
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1.
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Last Date for Online Registration
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17 January 2012 (Tuesday)
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2.
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Last Date For sale of Forms
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17 January 2012 (Tuesday)
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3.
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Last Date for receipt of filled in Online Registration Form at AIMA, New Delhi
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19 January 2012 (Thursday)
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4.
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Mode of Test (How to take the test)
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Candidate can choose any one of the two options to take the test:
Paper-Based Test Or Computer Based Test
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5.
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MAT Entrance Test Date (For Paper- Based Test)
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05 February 2012 (Sunday)
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6.
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Test Timing (For Paper- Based Test)
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10.00 am - 12.30 pm
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7.
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Test Date (Computer Based Test)
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11 February 2012 (Saturday)**
**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 11 February 2012
itself.
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8.
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Test Timing (Computer Based Test)
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In different Time slots at specific test venues;
subject to number of candidates registering for Computer Based Test.
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MAT 2011 Important Dates:
Exam Pattern
MAT Exam Pattern:
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Sr. No.
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Test Areas
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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Language Comprehension
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40
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30
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2
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Mathematical Skills
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40
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40
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3
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency
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40
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35
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4
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
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40
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30
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5
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Indian and Global Environment
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40
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15
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Total
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200
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150
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All questions carry equal mark. There will be Negative Marking
for wrong answers.
MAT Entrance Exam Centres:
Contact Details:
All India Management Association Management House 14, Institutional Area,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.
Tel: 011 - 24645100 / 24617354 / 43128100.
Fax: 011- 2462668.
E-mail: mat@aima-ind.org
Website: www.aima-ind.org
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Preferred Books
Quantitative Ability:
You can also purchase the books of
NCERT of 9th to 12th standard for the MAT exam
preparation. The most recommended books for quantitative ability section
are O.P Sinhal books.
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation:
- Reasoning for the MAT by Arun Sharma
- Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning by Arun Sharma.
Verbal Ability:
An individual can start preparation for verbal ability section by purchasing Wren and Martin book. A good dictionary may also
help you in increasing vocabulary. . Apart from this, you should read good intermediate
level books on various subjects like political science, science, economics, history
and others.
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