Overview Summary
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is administered quarterly by the All India Management Association (AIMA) in February, May, September, and December. Recognized by the Ministry of Education, MAT offers maximum flexibility with Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Paper-Based Test (PBT) modes, accepted by 600+ business schools across India.
Key Highlights & Quarterly Structure
| Exam Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Testing Frequency | 4 Times / Year (February, May, September, December) |
| Modes of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) & Paper-Based Test (PBT) |
| Total Questions & Duration | 200 Questions in 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) |
| Scoring Scale | Composite Score reported on a scale of 199 to 801 |
| Official Registration Portal | https://mat.aima.in |
Official Portals & Direct Links
Official Portal
Official website: https://mat.aima.in — Candidate login, mode selection (CBT/PBT), admit card download, and scorecard retrieval.
5-Section Test Blueprint
| Section | No. of Questions | Suggested Time | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 40 Questions | 30 Mins | Verbal Reasoning, RC, Sentence Completion, Antonyms |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 Questions | 40 Mins | Arithmetic, Number Systems, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 40 Questions | 35 Mins | Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Tables, Data Comparison |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 40 Questions | 30 Mins | Logical Sequences, Analogies, Assertions, Venn Diagrams |
| Indian & Global Environment | 40 Questions | 15 Mins | Current Affairs, Business News, Awards, International GK |
Advisory Note
Composite Score Calculation: The Indian & Global Environment section score is reported separately and is NOT factored into your composite score (200–800) used for B-school cutoffs.
Participating B-Schools
- Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology & Management (BIITM)
- Srusti Academy of Management
- USBM Bhubaneswar
- KIIT School of Management