Management Aptitude Test, commonly known as MAT, is a prestigious entrance exam for all MBA aspirants who wish to get admission into the reputed MBA institutes of India. MAT is conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) and is approved by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) India. The MAT score remains valid for one year and the entrance test is conducted four times a year, mostly in the months of Feb, May, Sep and Dec. However, there can be slight variations in the scheduling of months for this MBA entrance test. Once you have achieved a good score in MAT, you can apply for admission into any Indian MBA college/school/institute of your choice.
Now that your preparation for MAT 2020 is in full swing, it is quite worthy to equip yourself with the essential details related to this national level MBA entrance test. In this article, we talk about MAT Admit Card, the details it contains and where & how to download it.
MAT 2020 – About Admit Card
Admit card is a quintessential document that you need to have with you while you go to take your MAT. Remember, if you do not have you admit card with you, the authorities will not allow you to even enter into the examination hall. As per the information available on the website of AIMA, the admit cards for MAT (PBT) and MAT (CBT) will be released on 11th Feb 2020 and 28th January 2020 respectively.
AIMA (the chief body which conducts MAT) has announced that the registrations for MAT 2020 February are open now. The registrations began on 27th December 2019. It is also worth mentioning that the last date of getting yourself registered for the CBT exam mode of MAT 2020 Feb Exam is 26th Jan 2020 and 9th February 2020 for the PBT exam mode of MAT.
Where to Download MAT Admit Card?
As the MAT admit cards are not sent via postal services, the MBA aspirants need to download these admit cards. The MAT 2020 February admit cards will be available till the 28th Jan 2020 (CBT exam) and 11th Feb 2020 (PBT exam). Downloading the MAT admit card is simple and easy. You need to visit the AIMA website (https://www.aima.in) and log in with your credentials. You will be required to enter your unique MAT registration no. and DOB (Date of Birth). Once you enter these details, you will be navigated to the page for downloading the admit card.
Steps to Download MAT Admit Card
Follow these steps in order to download your MAT 2020 admit card.
- Go to the official MAT website – https://www.aima.in
- On the homepage, you will see the ‘download’ tab. Click on this tab.
- A dropdown menu will appear once you click the ‘download’ tab. You need to select the ‘MAT admit card’ from the dropdown menu.
- You will be asked to enter your registration number, date of birth and email ID. Enter all these details and click the ‘Submit’ tab.
- After clicking the submit button, your admit card will appear on the screen. You should check all your details on the admit card. Lastly, get the print of your admit card.
MAT Admit Card – Details
The MAT Admit card mainly contains the personal details and exam instructions for the candidate. You will find candidate’s name, date of birth, registration number, category, photograph and contact details in the admit card. Also, the admit card will show the date and time of the exam along with the specific test centre that has been allocated to the candidate. The exam related instructions will also be there in the admit card. The candidates should check all the details carefully and in case, any error is found, the candidates should contact the exam authorities immediately. Candidates can contact them over the phone (011-47673000) or can also write to mat@aima.in
Significance of MAT
MAT is considered as one of the largest tests of its type in the entire country. The popularity of MAT continues and the same is evident by the rising number of MAT takers every year. There is one simple reason behind the ever-growing popularity of MAT. Achieving good scores in MAT can open your doorways to the most reputed and prestigious business management institutes in India. Secondly, MAT is considered easier when compared to other MBA entrance exams. It is also worth mentioning that MAT allows the candidates to send the free application to any five business schools/institutes (who accept MAT score) of their choice. It simply means that you will not have to send any additional fee while applying to 5 business schools of your wishes when you have a good MAT score with you!
Keep working hard for MAT put in your best foot forward. And yes, as mentioned above, do NOT forget to download your admit card!
Check all information for MAT Exam Dates such as registration, admit card, exam date, result etc. at https://www.shiksha.com/mba/mat-exam-dates
