Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national level examination through which various B-schools screen candidates for admission to MBA programs. The All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts the MAT exam every year. It is also one of the most popular management entrance exams in India. In this article, we will discuss various aspects related to MAT 2022 eligibility. We will also discuss some important points you can make note of.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2022: Eligibility Criteria to Apply for MAT 2022 Exam
There is no age limit to apply for the MAT exam. The first requirement to apply for MAT is that an aspirant has to be an Indian citizen. Then, MAT aspirants should be graduates of any stream but from a recognized university of India and you should have attained a minimum of 50% marks in graduation.
Candidates who aspire to appear in MAT but are doing Graduation can also apply but they have to give proof of their passing scores in graduation with 50% marks after MAT results are declared. Also, there is no limit to appear in the MAT exam. One can appear as many times as he or she wants.
MAT 2022 FAQs:
Some frequently asked questions on MAT 2022:
Q how long is my MAT score valid?
The MAT score is valid for 1 year for most participating institutes.
Q: What are the minimum percentage marks required to be eligible to apply for the December MAT exam?
Minimum 50% in Graduation is the qualifying marks to appear for the exam. But the individual MAT participating institutes may have specified qualifying marks under their admission criteria.
Q: Are students with a graduate degree from distance learning/correspondence programs eligible to appear for MAT 2022 exam?
Yes, if your university is Government approved you clear the edibility criteria for MAT 2022 exam.
Q: What courses am I eligible for after clearing my MAT 2022 exam?
You can apply for MBA and PGDM degrees in almost 600 participating management colleges across India after qualifying the cutoff for MAT 2022 exam.
Q: how long is my MAT score valid?
The MAT score is valid for one year for most participating institutes.
Q: Am I eligible to appear for all 4 MAT exams conducted in 2022?
Yes, if you complete the registration formalities for each MAT exam separately, you can attempt all 4 MAT exams. But most B-schools will accept the Feb’21 or Dec’20 scores.
February Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2022 Exam Important Dates:
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2022 February exam schedule has been released by AIMA. February MAT Exam Dates 2022, registration, dates for application submission, and release of Admit card are as under:
| Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Exam Date 2022 | Dates & Schedule for MAT Paper Based Test | Dates for MAT Computer Based test | MAT IBT Exam Dates & Schedule |
| Last Date to Apply | February 28, 2022 | March 7, 2022 | In different phases from Feb 23 to March 10, 2022 |
| Admit card Download start date | March 2, 2022
(4 PM onwards) |
March 9, 2022 | In different phases from Feb 24 to March 11, 2022 |
| Last Date for Admit Card download | March 6, 2022 | March 13, 2022 | Feb 26 to March 13, 2022 |
| Exam Date | March 6, 2022 | March 13, 2022 | Feb 26 to March 13, 2022 |
| Result Date | March 22, 2022 | March 22, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| Score Card Download Starts | March 22, 2022 | March 22, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| Last date to download Score Card | Available for one year | Available for one year | Available for one year |
February 2022 MAT Exam Registration Fee
- Candidates can opt for 2 MAT IBT/PBT+IBT/CBT+IBT/PBT+CBT tests by paying an extra fee of Rs.1100/- in addition to Rs.1650/-.
- Candidates opting for 2 MAT IBTs/PBT+IBT/CBT+IBT/PBT+CBT will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to the existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes i.e. they can select 7 Management Institutes in total.
- Register online with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The fee details are given as below:
| One Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Exam 2022
For Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test (IBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Rs. 1650/- |
| Two Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Exam 2022
For Double Remote Proctored Internet-Based Test (IBT) For PBT+IBT For CBT+IBT For PBT+CBT |
Rs. 2750/- |
