MAT 2019 to be Held on February 17, Know Recent Updates
The All India Management Association (AIMA) has commenced the registration process for MAT 2019 February session from December 26, 2018, only in an online mode. Every year, lakhs of students appear for this examination and over 600 B-Schools accept MAT scores. MAT February session will be held in PBT mode on February 17 and in CBT mode on February 23, 2019.
MAT 2019 will be conducted in four sessions in the months of February, May, September, and December. Candidates can appear either in pen paper mode or in a computer-based mode as per their convenience. Based on scores obtained by candidates in MAT 2019, admission will be granted to them in top B-Schools across India. Candidates will be able to apply for admission to the MBA program in the top B-schools through MAT exam 2019.
MAT 2019 Key Highlights
· Name of the examination– Management Aptitude Test
· Commonly known as- MAT
· Level of Examination– National level
· Examination authority– All India Management Association (AIMA)
· Duration of entrance test– 150 minutes
· Type of questions– Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
· Number of questions– 200
MAT 2019 Important Dates of February Session
The important dates pertaining to MAT 2019 February session are provided in the table given below:
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Name of the Event
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Important dates
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Commencement of MAT 2019 February session application
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December 16, 2018
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Last date to fill the online application form
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February 8, 2019 (for Paper Based Test)
February 12, 2019 (for CBT)
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Availability of MAT 2019 admit card
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February 9, 2019, for PBT mode
February 19, 2019, for CBT mode
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MAT 2019 February session (Paper-based test mode)
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February 17, 2019
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MAT 2019 February session (Computer-based test mode)
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February 23, 2019
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Declaration of MAT Result 2019 (February session)
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Last week of February 2019
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MAT Exam Pattern 2019
MAT 2019 will be conducted in both online and offline mode. According to the examination pattern of MAT, there will be 200 objective type questions in the question paper and the paper will be divided into five sections namely Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, and Indian and Global Environment. The duration of the entrance test will be 2.5 hours. The exam pattern of MAT 2019 is provided in the table given below:
MAT 2019 Exam Pattern
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S.No.
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Name of the Section
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No. of questions
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Time
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1
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency
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40
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35
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2
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Language Comprehension
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40
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30
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3
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
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40
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30
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4
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Mathematical Skills
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40
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40
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5
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Indian and Global Environment
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40
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15
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Total
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200
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150
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Marking Scheme: The weightage of each question is one mark and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
MAT 2019: Exam Day Guidelines
Before applying for MAT 2019, candidates must make sure that they read all the instructions written on the admit card carefully. It is compulsory to carry all the relevant documents to the examination center. Documents required at the time of examination are as follows:
Admit Card – Candidates must carry MAT 2019 admit card to the examination center. Candidates will be able to download the admit card of MAT a few days before the examination.
Identity Proof – Along with MAT admit card, candidates also have to carry a valid photo id proof such as Aadhar card, Voter card, Passport etc.
Proof of change of name (if any) – In case a candidate has changed his/ her name, he/ she must provide a valid document for the proof of the same.
Caste Certificate (if applicable) – Candidates belonging to Reserved Category need to submit a valid Caste Certificate.
Above mentioned were some recent updates which must be helpful for the candidates. Candidates must prepare well for the exam to get admission in the best college they want.