How to Apply for Multiple MAT Sessions?

How to Apply for Multiple MAT Sessions: You must register separately for each MAT session, if you want to apply for multiple sessions. The exam takes place four times a year in February, May, September & December, and you can maximize your chances of seeking admission to the top MBA and PGDM institutes of India by taking multiple attempts a year and submitting your best score. As per your convenience, choose Paper-based or Computer-based test mode. You will also be given fee concessions when you choose both PBT and CBT test modes.
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Steps to Apply for Multiple MAT Sessions

There is no combined registration across different sessions like February, May, September, December, and you are required to submit a new application for each session following the same process. Within one session, you can either opt for PBT, CBT, or both PBT and CBT in a single application form. Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for all four MAT sessions.

Keep the Required Documents Ready

Before you begin with the application process, keep the following details and files ready for registration:

• A valid email ID
• Scanned photograph
• Scanned signature
• Personal and Educational Qualification details
• Debit/ Credit card, Net Banking or UPI details

New Candidate Registration

If you are a new candidate, you are required to follow the steps mentioned below:

• At first, you are required to create an account.
• Go to the official website @mat.aima.in and click "Register Now" or "New Registration".
• To register as a new candidate, you must enter the initial details like your name, email, and mobile number.
• Enter the OTP sent to your phone to verify the account to access the dashboard.
• The other required details for registration include the following:
  • Valid Email ID and Mobile Number (for OTP verification).
  • After this, enter the following details:
  • Your full name (cannot be edited after submission)
  • Email Address, Mobile Number
  • State/ UT, City
  • Any Password of your preference
• After submitting these details, the profile and academic details required are as follows:

Personal information like address, category, and gender
Academic qualifications (10th/ 12th/ Graduation marks, subjects, board/ university)
Work Experience (if any)
Since there are two test modes, Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT), you must choose any one exam mode (PBT/ CBT)
Next, select test cities (up to 4 for PBT)
Up to 5 management institutes (MIs) must be selected where your scores will be sent. If you have opted for Dual Mode, i.e. both Paper Based Test & Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT), you must select 7 MIs for score sending

​Existing Candidate Login

• If you are already an existing candidate, simply log in to continue your application process or check your application status.
• Log in with your registered Email ID and password
• Choose your preferred exam mode among PBT, CBT, and PBT+CBT.
• Next, choose a maximum of 4 test cities for PBT.
• After this, select up to 5 colleges where your scores will be sent.

​Know the Test Mode Details

• You must choose either 1 mode among
• Paper Based Test (PBT)
• Computer Based Test (CBT), or
• Both exam modes (PBT+CBT)

Pay the Application Fee

The application fees are INR 2200 for PBT or CBT and INR 3800 for both modes, PBT+CBT.

Exam Mode	Registration Fee
Single Test (PBT or CBT)	INR 2,200
Double Test (PBT + CBT)	INR 3,800 (INR 600 will be saved compared to separate bookings)

Upload Photograph & Signature

Photograph Details

• Only a recent passport-sized coloured photograph will be accepted.
• The coloured photo must be taken against a light colored background. A white background will be preferred. No harsh shadows must be present in the photograph.
• Candidates who wear glasses must ensure that there are no reflections on them. Your eyes must be clearly visible in the photo.
• It is crucial that both your ears are visible in the photograph.
• Hence, it is suggested that you avoid wearing caps, hats and dark glasses while clicking the photograph. If you are wearing religious headwear, ensure that it does not cover your face. Religious headwear is not prohibited.
• No photo image file apart from the .jpg or .jpeg format will be accepted. The minimum size of the file should be 10KB, and the maximum should be 50KB.

Signature Details

• The signature must be done on white paper with a black ink pen.
• Scan the signature. While doing it, ensure that you scan the area of the signature only and not the entire page.
• Please be aware that this signature is going to be displayed on the admit card.
• Therefore, it must be identical to the signature on the answer sheet during the written exam and the interview.
• If it differs, your candidature will be rejected.
• Only the .jpg or .jpeg format should be followed for the image file. The minimum size of the file should be 5KB, and the maximum should be 20KB.
• After this, click on "Preview and submit".

Choose Management Institutes (MI)

• If you are aiming to opt for Double test modes (PBT+CBT), you will have the privilege to select 2 additional Management Institutes, where the scores obtained by you will be sent for free.
• There is already an existing option of selecting 5 MIs, to which 2 MIs will be added.
• This implies that you can select a total of 7 MIs.
• If you are selecting extra MI, you must pay INR 118 (including 18%GST).

You may select the Management Institutes (MI) from the following list.

Name of the Institute	City
Accurate Institute of Management & Technology	Greater Noida
AIMA-Centre for Management Education (PGDM)	New Delhi
Asia Pacific Institute of Management	New Delhi
Asian Business School	Noida
Birla Institute of Management Technology	Greater Noida
Galgotias University	Greater Noida
GD Goenka University	Gurgaon
Jagan Institute of Management Studies	New Delhi
OP Jindal Global University	Sonipat
Acharya Institute of Management & Sciences	Bengaluru
Acharya Institute of Technology	Bengaluru
Alliance University	Bengaluru
Christ University	Bengaluru
Hyderabad Business School	Hyderabad
Indus Business Academy	Bengaluru
Institute of Business Management & Research	Hubli
Institute of Public Enterprise	Hyderabad
MS Ramaiah Institute of Management	Bengaluru
PES University	Bengaluru
Rajadhani Business School	Thiruvananthapuram
SRM University	Kattankulathur
Thiagarajar School of Management	Madurai
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management	Hyderabad
VIT University	Vellore
Warangal Institute of Management	Warangal
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship	Bengaluru

Make Payment

• After you have selected your preferred MIs, you will be redirected to the payment page.
• The registration fee can be paid only through the following modes:
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • UPI
  • Net Banking
  • Wallet

Fill Personal, Qualification & Experience

You are required to fill in the details on the MAT online registration form. Provide the personal and qualification details mentioned below:
Personal Details

• Full name (as per 10th certificate)
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• Category (GEN/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD)
• Address
• Contact Number
• Valid Email ID required for sending OTP and all sorts of communications

Mostly, you cannot edit these fields after submission of the application form.
Qualification Details

• Academic records like
• Class 10th (percentage/ marks, year, board)
• Class 12th (percentage/ marks, stream, year, board)
• Graduation (name of degree, specialization, university, percentage/ CGPA, completion year or "appearing", or "pursuing for final-year students)

Work Experience Details

• Total months/ years of professional experience
• Designation
• Name of organization
• Nature of industry (optional for freshers)
• You may also select "No Experience" (if applicable)

Application Form Submission

• Preview the MAT application form before submitting it.
• Take a printout of the registration form for future reference.

Update Details & Upgrade Exam (if required)

• If you have registered for the MAT exam successfully, you are allowed to edit certain fields in the application form.
• After downloading and reviewing the registration form, you will be able to make modifications to details except Name, DOB, Email and mobile number.
• If you have already opted for an exam mode, you can upgrade it to the available options among CBT + PBT and CBT + CBT.
• However, you are required to pay an additional fee of INR 1600.
• Additional MI Choices are available, and you have the privilege to select as many as MIs as per your preference.
• In this case, you must pay an additional fee of INR 118/- (including 18% GST).

MAT Registration Process for Multiple Modes

If you want to apply for two sessions in the same cycle, go to the official AIMA MAT website and follow the steps mentioned below:

1. After being redirected to the MAT application form, select the exam modes from the "Test Mode" section.
2. After this, choose the "PBT + CBT" option, instead of selecting just one exam mode between PBT or CBT.
3. Select Management Institutes (MIs). For the two modes (PBT + CBT), you are allowed to choose a maximum of 7 B-Schools.
4. Upload the required documents that include a recent passport-size photograph (10–50 KB) and your scanned signature (5–20 KB). Both must be in the JPG/ JPEG format.
5. Rather than applying for both modes separately, complete the application fee payment for two modes online to make it more cost-effective.