MAT Centres

The address of MAT test centre will be mentioned in the admit card only, which means candidates will know the venue/location of their MAT test centre only after they downloading their MAT admit card. The exam authorities will not share the details of any exam centre before the release of the MAT admit card. The MAT CBT and MAT PBT are held in separate cities and the centre is allotted to candidates in the first city of preference as mentioned in the MAT application form. Thus, candidates already know the city in which they will be allotted the test centre. The MAT admit card is released at least two days before the exam so that candidates can download it on time and check the exact location of the test centre allotted to them to make arrangement for the exam day. If any student belongs to a rural area and their MAT test centre falls in a city, they can make arrangements beforehand if they know to which city they have to go for appearing in the exam.

AIMA MAT provides two options as test city. Candidates have to select any two cities from the list mentioned in the online application form for test centre allotment. The MAT test cities are different for PBT and CBT, thus candidates must make sure they choose the mode of exam which will be conducted in their cities of preference. Candidates opting for MAT IBT exam do not have to select any test city as it is a remote proctored test and can be taken from any location. The option to select test city to MAT CBT and PBT candidates is given in the application form. Candidates have to fill their options in the form where the field appears.
1. Register for MAT session at AIMA MAT website
2. Login with the application number shared by AIMA and password
3. Fill the relevant fields in the first page of the application form
4. Select the exam mode from the drop down
5. Select any two cities from the drop down on the relevant page
6. Make fee payment and fill the rest of MAT application form
7. Click on submit to confirm exam registration.

No, there is no provision of changing the MAT IBT exam slot after the admit card has been released. Each session of the MAT IBT exam is conducted in two slots: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Candidates get the option to select the MAT IBT session at the time of filling the application form. They can select their preference in the application form as per their convenience. Later on there will be no way to change the preference. Once the MAT admit card is released, candidates must check their slot and make preparation for taking the exam in remote proctored mode accordingly. They should arrange for high-speed internet connectivity, a laptop/desktop with functional webcam and download the tools/specifications as prescribed by the AIMA for MAT IBT. Candidates should also arrange for a room which is well lit and disturbance free for taking the MAT IBT exam.

No. The digital copy will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only the original print out of MAT admit card in A4 size sheet is accepted as valid proof at the exam centre. It is so because the MAT admit card is to be signed by the candidate and invigilator and stamped by the authorities as a proof of candidate's appearance in the exam on the given date and session. One of the signed copy of the MAT admit card is also to be submitted at the test centre. It is not possible to sign and stamp a digital copy of the admit card thus it is not accepted at the MAT exam centre. The candidate must carry two copies of the original print out of the MAT admit card. Both copies must be in color. Candidates should also carry their recent passport size photo for MAT CBT and PBT both. The photo should preferably be same as uploaded in the MAT application form.

MAT admit card is the main document for identification of the candidate for admission into the examination centre. The information mentioned on it should be correct and valid. The MAT admit card is prepared on the basis of information furnished by the candidate in the MAT application form, thus it is imperative for test takers to cross check the information on the MAT admit card once it is released. Erroneous admit card will not be accepted as valid ID proof for entry into the examination centre which may lead to candidates inability to appear for the MAT exam session. Thus candidates must check their MAT admit card thoroughly for the following information.
1. Name of the candidate
2. Date of birth
3. Registration number
4. Roll number
5. Category
6. Gender
7. Photograph
8. Contact details
9. Exam date and time
10. Reporting time
11. Test centre address with location
Apart from these information, guidelines related to candidates conduct, etc. Will also be mentioned on the MAT admit card which candidates should read before the exam day.

MAT exam is conducted in strict vigilance and a lot of care is taken to prevent impersonation, cheating, etc. Candidates are expected to follow guidelines set by the examination authorities for smooth and orderly conduct of the exam. Given below are certain dos and don'ts that candidates need to follow at the time of giving MAT. MAT exam dos
1. Reach the test centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the MAT admit card
2. Incase of IBT mode, log on to the test system as per the time mentioned on the admit card
3. Present all the relevant documents asked for identification
4. Cooperate in frisking and identification process
5. Divide your time in such way that you are able to solve a good enough number of questions in each session
6. MAT has negative marking so choose the questions carefully. Leave those whose answers you don't know. MAT exam don'ts
1. Don't be late to the test centre. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of the exam and no entry will be allowed thereafter
2. In case of IBT mode, do not log in late
3. Do not carry prohibited items like notes, books, phone, calculator, watch, ipad, etc.
4. Do not wear metal items and accessories to the exam centre
5. Do not wear outfits with caps/headgears/hoodies, pockets etc.
6. Do not cheat or look into other candidate's system
7. Do not ask of exit before the announcement by exam invigilator.