AIMA (All India Management Association) conducts the MAT exam.

MAT is held four times a year: February, May, September, and December.

Yes, you can appear for MAT multiple times within the same year.

MAT is conducted in three modes:
Computer-based test (CBT) in centers
Paper-based test (PBT) in centers
Internet-based test (iBT) remotely taken at home

MAT covers five sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, and Indian & Global Environment.

The MAT exam duration is 150 minutes (2.5 hours).

No sectional timer, overall duration is 150 minutes.

Yes, you can choose to do the sections in any order.

Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the MAT exam.

Raw score: maximum 200 points.

Scaled score ranges from 200 to 800.

The MAT score is valid for one year from the exam date.

Scores vary, but generally above 600 is considered competitive.

No, calculators are not allowed during the MAT exam.

No, there's no set syllabus, but the exam focuses on general aptitude and management skills.

Yes, some B-schools offer scholarships based on MAT scores and other factors.

Yes, you can use your MAT scorecard to apply to multiple B-schools that accept MAT scores.

Unlike CAT, MAT is held more frequently, in different modes, has a broader syllabus with a lower difficulty level. Also, MAT score is accepted by 600+ B-schools across India.

The official AIMA website (https://mat.aima.in/) has detailed information about the exam, registration, and results.

MAT is easy to moderate difficulty level