The All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) every year. MAT is a national level exam, the scores of which are used by the various business schools across India for the admission of students into MBA and other allied programmes. This standardised test has been administered since 1988. The application for AIMA MAT 2019 has now started.
The AIMA has released the application forms for the MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT) on its official website. AIMA MAT is conducted four times a year. The last set of the exams in 2019 will be taking place in the month of December.
With the applications now open, candidates must start applying fast as the last date for making the application for the AIMA MAT PBT is 1st December 2019 and CBT is 6th December 2019.
The AIMA MAT PBT 2019 is set to take place on 8th December where as AIMA MAT CBT 2019 is scheduled on 14th December.
| Last Date for Application for MAT PBT 2019 | 1st December 2019 |
| Last Date for Application for MAT CBT | 6th December 2019 |
| Exam Date of MAT PBT 2019 | 8th December 2019 |
| Exam Date of MAT CBT 2019 | 14th December 2019 |
| Official Website Link | https://www.aima.in/ |
The process of application is very simple. Candidates simply need to follow a few short steps. These are as follows –
- Visit the official website
The application process can only be done on the official website of All India Management Association, which is https://www.aima.in/. Candidates are advised to refrain from using other links as it may not be authentic and accurate. To avoid problems, only the official website is the safest source.
- Log in
On the homepage of the official website, candidates will have to login in order to make the application. Click on the option that states ‘fresh candidates to create log-in’. By logging in they can further continue the application. Fill in the details for the log in and verify them.
- Fill in the form
Once the candidates receive the registration ID and password they must login again. They must, therefore, fill in the form. They will require to double check their details in order to avoid mistakes. Once the form is filled they can proceed with the application.
- Upload images
Candidates will be required to upload the images of various documents for finishing the applications. These documents include must be uploaded correctly and with precision in order to avoid problems.
- Make the payment
The application process will not be valid until the payment of the application fee is made. If the candidates wish to apply only for either one of CBT or PBT, then they need to pay an application fee of Rs 1,550/-. However, if they wish to apply for both the tests, they will have to pay an additional amount of Rs 1,100/- that is, a total of Rs 2,650/-
Before making the application, candidates must make sure that they have a few documents ready before they sit for making the application. These documents include –
- An active Email ID
- Scanned copy of a photograph
- Scanned copy of the signature
- Online banking facility
- Details of educational qualification