The All India Management Aptitude Testing Service (AIMATS), New Delhi has been conducting a Management Aptitude Test (MAT) on a national basis every year in the months of May, September and December since 1988. The Government of India has approved MAT as a National Entrance Test for admission to MBA and equivalent programmes. The Management Aptitude Test helps evaluate critical thinking skills which are typically relevant to management positions, including the ability to make smart business decisions, analyze and solve situational problems, monitor a budget and supervise and communicate effectively with others.

MAT Details

The MAT is an objective type test with multiple-choice answers. The minimum qualification for appearing in MAT is graduation in any discipline from any recognized University or equivalent recognized degree. A final year student in any undergraduate course (i.e. B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., etc) can also appear provisionally. Usually, there is a minimum percentage requirement in graduation, which is different for different MIs/University. The MAT score is valid for that particular session for most MI’s, but for AIMA-CME’s PGDM & PGDITM programmes, the score is valid for one year. MAT is conducted in all major cities in the country and in leading cities abroad.

Pattern of MAT – September 2008

1)      Logical Reasoning – 40 questions

2)      Quantitative Ability – 40 questions

3)      Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency – 40 questions

4)      General Awareness – 40 questions

5)      English Usage & Reading Comprehension – 40 questions

Results

MAT results are usually announced after 3 weeks from the date of the test. Candidates may view/download the MAT Score from aima.