MAT

No marks are deducted for skipping a question in MAT exam. If you do not attempt a question, you will be marked 0 for it. There is negative marking in MAT for wrong attempts, so candidates must rather skip the question than make guess work. It is not mandatory to attempt all the questions in MAT, so there is no pressure.

For every incorrect attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted in MAT. The negative marking is applicable to all exam modes – CBT/PBT/IBT and all five sections. Candidates while appearing for the MAT, must keep in mind the negative marking and not attempt questions that they are not sure of. It is better to not answer a question than lose 0.25 marks. Negative marking impacts sectional as well as overall scores.

The difficulty level of MAT IBT, CBT and PBT is same – easy to moderate. Even though the set of questions are different in each test form, the examination authority maintains same difficulty level, so that no candidate has any advantage or disadvantage over others due to difference in exam mode. Thus, scoring better in MAT IBT, CBT or PBT totally depends on candidate's preparation and ability to optimize their score by choosing the right questions in the exam.

For admission to MBA courses, VMOU accepts valid MAT scores Thus, candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme can register and appear for the MAT exam. As per official sources, the 2025 session of the MAT exam is scheduled to be held on Mar 9, 2025.

There is no passing marks in MAT as the selection of candidates is based on MAT cut offs. The MAT accepting colleges fix a minimum cut off percentile for shortlisting of candidates for MBA admission. This cut off varies from college to college. In some colleges the MAT cut off can be above 90 percentile and in some colleges it can be 50 percentile too.

The minimum eligibility criteria for MBA through MAT is graduation with minimum 50 percent marks. For reserved category students the minimum score required in 45 percent. All AICTE approved institutions have the minimum score criteria for full-time MBA. For MBA admission, candidate's academic scores matter a lot. One must have a good score in Class 10, 12 and graduation to stand a better chance at selection.

CIT Bangalore accepts various national-level entrance tests, including MAT, for admission to its MBA programme. Thus, candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme can apply via valid MAT score. As per official sources, the 2025 session of the MAT exam is scheduled to be held on Mar 9, 2025.

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the entrance exams accepted by Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) for admissions to their management programs. However, the exact MAT score required for admission can vary each year based on the number of applicants and the competition level.

Generally, a higher MAT score increases your chances of admission, but DSU does not publicly specify a minimum MAT score requirement. It's advisable to aim for a score above 600 to be competitive, but checking with the university's admission office for the most current and specific requirements is always a good idea.