MAT PBT for December 2023 phase is being held today. The examination is expected to be of easy to moderate difficulty level. Check key details about MAT 2023 exam here.
MAT 2023 exam in being held today in PBT mode. The exam is being conducted at various cities across India. The exam will be held in pen and paper mode which means candidates will have to fill OMR sheets to record their answers. The duration of MAT exam is 2.5 hours in which candidates have to attempt 200 questions divided equally in five sections.
The MAT question paper is usually of easy to moderate difficulty level. Candidates can improve their score by re-appearing in the exam in any session or exam phase of their choice.
MAT Exam 2023: Highlights
MAT is conducted by AIMA for admission to over 700 MBA colleges in India. Given below are the key highlights of MAT 2023 exam.
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| MAT Features |
MAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam modes |
Paper Based Test (PBT) Computer Based Test (CBT) Internet Based Test (IBT) |
| MAT sections |
Language Comprehension Data Analysis & Sufficiency Mathematical Skills Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Indian & Global Environment |
| Total number of questions |
200 |
| Exam duration |
150 minutes |
| Total marks |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
MAT 2023 Exam: Sectional Break Up
Check below sectional break up of MAT PBT exam 2023. The composition of MAT CBT and IBT is the same.
| MAT 2023 Sections |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension |
40 |
40 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
40 |
40 |
| Mathematical Skills |
40 |
40 |
| Indian and Global Environment |
40 |
40 |
| Total |
200 |
200 |

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Student Forum
Answered 7 hours ago
For an All India candidate, targeting MAT to get into JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai) is not a viable route. JBIMS admissions are strictly through the MAH MBA CET conducted by the Maharashtra government, and for All India seats, they also accept CAT scores.
JBIMS Admis
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 7 hours ago
| Program | Entrance Exams Accepted | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM / MBA | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, NMAT, State CETs | Selection also includes GD + PI + academic record + work experience (if any). |
| BBA | No entrance exam required | Admission based on Class 12 marks (merit-based). |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
GIBS Business School situated in Bangalore acknowledges CAT, MAT, and XAT as authorized admission tests for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Approved Admission Exams
- CAT (Common Admission Test)
- MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Additionally to these Three Tests, GI
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 days ago
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida does provide scholarships to students based on their MAT scores. Aspirants with CAT, CMAT or XAT scores can also get the financial students. The institute offers scholarships to deserving students.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
No, you cannot join Jindal Global Business School without an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA course. For admission to the management courses, the institute accepts various national-level exams, like
- CAT
- MAT
- ATMA
- GMAT
- NMAT
- XAT
- CMAT
Students who attain qualifying percentiles for these exams are
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, you cannot join UPES Dehradun for its MBA programme without appearing for the accepted entrance examination. To gain admission to this institute, students would need to take one of the following exams after they clear the basic eligibility rules.
- NMAT, XAT and MAT
Students who attempt the previou
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MAT is overall an easy exam, but if you compare the sections, usually the Quantitative Aptitude is considered tougher than rest of the four sections, due to calculation intensive questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
All the MAT sections have same weightage, i.e. 30 questions and 30 marks. So candidates must keep in mind to prepare each section properly and poor performance in one section can affect overall score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
To get into Anna University for the MBA/PGDM course, students would need to appear in the accepted exam, like CAT, MAT, and TANCET.
Students who appear in the CAT or MAT exam would need to attain a valid percentile, and only then are they eligible for the next round of admission, which involves GD,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, you can not join Anna University without appearing for an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA/PGDM course. Students can either take the CAT or MAT exam, attain a valid percentile and then proceed to the next round.
Or they can take the TANCET entrance examination, attain valid ranks an
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Contributor-Level 10
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