MAT Entrance Exam is approved by Ministry of HRD, Government of India as a National Entrance Test . MAT
Exam structure is of 200 questions spread across 5 sections with difficulty level of questions varying from
easy to moderate. The crux to crack MAT Test is speed and accuracy. MAT test is held 4 times in 1 year and the major
difference in the four MAT exams is of the number of participating Management Institutes, a figure
which varies from 300 to 400.
Prominent MBA Colleges/BSchools accepting MAT Scores in India
(listed alphabetically) :
1. Alliance, Bangalore (www.alliancebschool.org
)
2. Amity, Noida (www.amity.edu
)
3. Christ University, Bangalore (www.christuniversity.in)
4. EDI, Ahmedabad (www.ediindia.org)
5. EMPI, New Delhi (www.empiindia.com)
6. IBMR, Bangalore (www.ibmrindia.org)
7. IILM, Institute for Higher Education (
www.iilm.edu)
8. Institute of Rural Management (IRM), Jaipur (www.iirm.ac.in)
9. M S Ramaiah, Bangalore (www.msrim.org)
10. NILM, Delhi (www.niilm.com)
11. SCMS, Cochin (Kochi) (www.scmsgroup.org
)
12. Siva Sivani, Hyderabad (
www.ssim.ac.in)
13. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun (www.upes.ac.in)
14. XISS, Ranchi (www.xiss.ac.in)
Pattern of MAT Test :
MAT is an objective type test with
multiple-choice answers. The test is designed to measure a person's general aptitudes as the following table indicates: MAT written exam tests the aptitude of the candidate in a number of areas. It usually consists of questions
related to :
1. English Language / Grammar & Comprehension
2. Mathematical Skills & Quantitative Ability
3. Data analysis / Data Interpretation and Sufficiency skills
4. Logical Reasoning / Ability skills and
5. General Awareness of the Indian and Global environment
Eligibility for MAT Test :
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year degree course students can also apply.
MAT Exam Application Procedure :
Candidate can choose any one of the three modes to apply
*
Obtain Form with MAT Bulletin/CD against cash payment of Rs 1200/- (One thousand two hundred only) from listed branches of Bank of Baroda, listed Study Centres of AIMA and from AIMA, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
or
* Obtain crossed
Demand Draft (DD) of Rs 1050/- (One thousand fifty only) in favour of 'All India Management Association' payable at Delhi from any Bank. Register online at website www.aima-ind.org
Along with the DD details. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.
or
* Register online at website link http://www.aima-ind.org/mat.aspx with Credit Card payment. Detailed procedure is given on the website link.
Preparation Strategy to Crack MAT 2010 and MAT 2011 Exam:
MAT Test pattern :
No. of Sections : 5
No. of questions : 200
No. of questions for each section : 40
Time : 150 minutes
MAT Test contains question from GK
MAT Test has negative marking.
Strategy to Crack MAT MBA Entrance Exam :
Though MAT is a relatively easier exam than CAT, considering the competition and speed required
(200 questions in 2.5 hours) one should take care of the following :
1. Clear your concepts of 8-9-10 standard maths (preferably NCRT)
2. Extensive Reading on current issues, business, economics etc (Magzines and National Newspapers)
3. Regular (Daily) puzzle solving
4. Solve as many questions in all areas of the CAT Test. Subscribe to study material from
any national coaching center or download from internet. This practice will give you the required speed needed for MAT.
5. Daily write one essay (2-3 pages) on any one topic (currently issues, business etc) of your choice. Try
refining them after 1 month.
6. Speak English 24x7 for fluency & confidence
7. Increase your vocabulary by over 1000 words (ie memorize & then use 20 new words daily)
8. Watch only English TV Channels & Movies
MAT Notification:
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