MAT Preparation
The biggest management
admission test in the country, Management Aptitude Test or MAT grants the
ticket to nearly 600 B-schools in India. Started back in 1998 by the All India
Management Association (AIMA) to create a standard management test to envelope
all B-schools in India, MAT registration has now become essential amongst MBA
entrance exams in India.
While CAT gathers
headlines for top IIMs and
B-schools, MAT registration is essential for admission to other B-schools
opening their doors to management aspirants in India.
MAT Registration takes
place four times every year. This affords candidates the opportunity to
participate in separate intakes every year and the chance to give the exam
again during the same year rather than waiting a whole long year.
The exam is held every
year during the months of February, May, September and December. MAT
registration usually starts two months prior the exam. For December 2017, MAT
registration will thus begin during the first week of October.
While IIMs and
other top B-schools such
as XLRI do not consider MAT scores, several other AICTE accredited B-schools
accept and set cutoffs based on MAT scores. MAT registration remains crucial
for management aspirants across India.
Why consider MAT registration?
The question is valid.
With so many entrance exams around the corner, why does MAT exam registration
necessitate a candidate’s concern? CAT, XAT and SNAP open doors to plenty of
colleges in their own right and most colleges accept CAT scores, so why is MAT
registration important?
The answer lies in
relative difficulty and choice.
Besides having the
choice of choosing out of four different months every year, MAT is relatively
easier than CAT, XAT and SNAP. If a student is weaker in a particular section
on the CAT level, he/she will find it easier to score in MAT. At the end of the
day, decent colleges accept MAT scores every year. By analysing strengths and
weaknesses, completing MAT registration is a no brainer.
Choice of college also
plays a part. With more colleges accepting MAT scores, a good performance opens
doors to a number of colleges. Unlike CAT where getting a poor score will lead
nowhere, MAT registration generally lands candidates is a reasonably good
college.
MAT Registration Procedure:
MAT Registration fee can
be paid online as well as offline. For completing MAT registration online, the
procedure is as follows:
There
are two ways of filling the MAT registration form
(i) By uploading photo
and signature
1.
Click on the link for
MAT registration form on AIMA online portal.
2.
Fill in the personal
details and provide valid email ID.
3.
Upload photo and
signature towards the end of the page.
4.
Submit the information
entered on the MAT registration form.
5.
A confirmation mail will
reach your inbox on the email ID you provided earlier during MAT registration
6.
Payment will have to be
done online using Net Banking/Debit/Credit card. MAT registration fee is INR.
1400
Make sure the email id
entered is valid as application number and other details will be sent by email.
Scanned image of photo and signature should not exceed 50 kb.
MAT registration will be
complete after admit cards are released two weeks prior to the exam.
(ii) Without uploading
photo and signature
1.
Take a printout of the
MAT registration form.
2.
Paste a passport size
photograph and sign on the dotted line.
3.
Post the form to AIMA Delhi
office along with Demand Draft to initiate MAT registration.
DD has to be made in
favour of 'All India Management Association' payable at New Delhi. MAT
registration fee through DD is INR 1652. Admit card will be released online
though. MAT registration will be deemed incomplete if admit card is not
obtained.
MAT registration can be
done offline as well. MAT Application forms are
available at all AIMA offices for INR 1652. A passport size photograph will
also be needed to complete MAT registration.
After MAT registration,
candidates can download the admit card from the exam website which is usually
released two weeks' prior to the exam. Without admit card MAT registration will
be considered incomplete.
MAT Registration: Exam dates
MAT registration for
three of the four exams is over. For the MAT December exam,
registration will begin in the first week of October. The exam can be given in
both paper pencil form or a computer based test.
MAT Exam Dates(paper
based) is on December 3 this year. The online exam date has been set on
December 9 and may carry on after the allotted date if some candidates are
unable to sit for the exam.
For February exam next
year, MAT registration will begin in the second week of December and continue
until the end of January. The exam itself will be conducted in the first and
second week of February.
MAT Registration: Exam Pattern
After completing MAT
registration, examining patterns and setting preparation targets becomes
crucial. Like other MBA entrance exams, MAT syllabus aims
to test the candidate's analytical and logical skills. The question paper is
divided as follows
- Indian
and Global Environment- Usually about current affairs and other general
knowledge
- Language
Comprehension- Grammatical questions and other verbal skills questions
- Data
Analysis and Sufficiency- Quantitative questions from all categories
- Intelligence
and Critical Reasoning- Topics such as family trees, numerical grids, pie
charts etc. are widely covered under this section
- Mathematical
Skills: Percentages, algebra, averages, time distance problems etc.
There will be four
sections having 40 objective type questions each with 1/4th negative marking
across the paper
Preparation tips for MAT
Though MAT registration
is a no brainer, MAT preparation is
a cumbersome process needing great will and grit.
Over three lakh students sit for MAT exam every year
1.
Planning is the key for
any exam and MAT is no different. With a vast number of questions to tackle and
a mountain of time in between, it is essential to formulate a concise study
plan. Focusing on scoring in relatively easier sections seems easier, but cracking
the difficult can prove a big rank differential.
2.
Competitive Exams are
all about relativity. Learning to leave a question is an art. With negative
marking across the question paper, it is sometimes essential to leave some
questions where doubt exists. Scoring 800 is not the target, but outscoring
everyone else is.
3.
Attempting mock tests
abilities in a simulated examination environment. This increases familiarity
with the exam pattern and helps in developing favourable in-exam strategies
when faced with a problem. Being confounded on the day of the exam is the last thing
as candidate wants.
4.
Do not consult too many
books while preparing. Stick to what you find most comfortable and develop a
strong work ethic. Surrounding yourself with books does seem tempting, but it
disturbs the coherence needed to prepare for MAT. Following well known authors
diligently and solving any particular test series is more than enough to be
ready for MAT.
5.
Lastly, stay healthy.
Nothing besides questions and answers should an aspirant. A punctured body is
no help to a developing mind.
Colleges accepting MAT scores
The IIMs and other
prominent B-schools usually sing a different song when it comes to admissions.
While over 600 colleges accept MAT scores, the IIMs
along with other B-schools do not consider MAT scores as a criterion for
admissions.
Of the 600 odd B-schools
considering MAT scores, only a handful are trusted for imparting top draw
MBA/PGDM programmes. In the race to reach the best B-school possible, MAT
registration plays an essential part. Here are the top ten MAT colleges-
1. TaPai Management
Institute, Manipal
One of the many reasons students
apply for MAT registration. Situated in the Manipal, Ta Pai is one of India's
best B-schools. Its PGDM programme stands as one of India best amongst other
colleges accepting MAT scores. Top notch faculty and infrastructure coupled
with excellent alumni reviews make Ta Pai an irresistible choice for any
B-school aspirant. Its MAT cut off stands
roughly around 700.
2. National
Institute of Technology, Warangal
Though NIT Warangal is
traditionally a very reputed engineering college, its MBA programme has also
garnered praise over the year. Its MAT cutoff stands at an average of 600 and
has all regular MBA specializations on offer.
3. Alliance
Business School, Bangalore
Set in the Silicon
Valley of India, Alliance Business School is consistently ranked amongst the
top private B-schools in India. Affiliated to Alliance University, the school
provides MBA programmes in all prominent branches such as Finance, Marketing,
HR and so on. The average MAT cutoff for Alliance reaches around 600 every
year.
4. Institute of
Public Enterprise, Hyderabad
Ranked the best B-school
in Hyderabad and one of the best private B-schools in India, IPE is another
B-school consistently heard during MAT registration. With its MAT cutoff at
650, IPE offers only PGDM programmes in general specializations.
5. Xavier Institute
of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore
XIME Bangalore has
slowly crept into one of India's best B-schools. While premier Xavier
institutes do not consider MAT registrations, XIME does accept MAT scores as an
admission parameter and remains a big reason behind students going for MAT
registration. Along with its sisters B-schools, XIME provides only PGDM in General
Management as of 2017. Its MAT cutoff is roughly around 700.
6. Balaji Institute
of Modern Management, Pune
BIMM is an AICTE
approved B-school located in Pune. While it stays lower down the pecking order
for MBA aspirants in India, it nevertheless is reputed to have a decent
business programme. Easily Pune's best B-school, it remains a top priority for
students appearing for MAH-CET.
Offering only PGDM
courses in general management, HR and marketing, the MAT cutoff for BIMM goes
as high as 600.
7. Jaipuria
Institute of Management, Lucknow
Given AAA+ state rating
by the UP government, Jaipuria Institute of Management has usually generated
positive feedback from alumni and industry experts alike. Slowly spreading its
wings and opening up sister schools in Noida and Jaipur, Jaipuria looks keen on
building itself a brand of excellence amongst top B-schools in India
With its MAT cutoff at
600, qualifying for its PGDM programme is no mean feat.
8. Thiagarajar
School of Management, Thirupparankundram
TSM is one of India's
oldest private B-school. Consistently amongst India's top 30 B-schools, TSM has
long been credited for its discipline and curriculum. Highly rated in Tamil
Nadu and South India, TSM's steady performance over the years has made it a
safe bet amongst MBA aspirants in India
Like other colleges on
the list, TSM's MAT cutoff stands around 600 as well. Offering both MBA and
PGDM programmes, TSM has also been rated AAA+, the state rating by highlights
the B-schools steady stewardship over the years
9. SCMS Cochin
School of Business, Cochin
Though SCMS sometimes
divides opinion, no one disputes it simulated corporate environment and
placement record. Usually landing amongst one of the better B-schools amongst a
basket of bad apples, SCMS provides only provides PGDM courses and begins
admissions its MAT cutoff at nearly 600 every year.
10. Birla Institute
of Technology, Mesra
Another well-known Birla
institute, BIT Mesra stands as one of India's better colleges despite sharing
its name with its more illustrious sister college in Pilani. More famous for
its engineering programme, BIT Mesra has slowly made its name amongst other
B-schools as a top draw college for post-graduation in management.
The college has a two
year MBA programme only in General Management as it refrains from variety to
focus on specific courses. With some notably well-known alumni in its ranks,
expect this space to rise higher in a few years. BIT Mesra accepts MAT cutoff.
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