What after MAT 2024 Result?
Many students are often confused about how exactly they should proceed after finding out their MAT 2024 Results. Check out the details of the post-MAT Result-declaration process in this article.
MAT February result 2024 by AIMA will be released most likely in April 2024. After the results are declared, you must begin preparation for MBA Admissions. AIMA sends your scores to MAT 2024 Participating Institutes automatically, and hence you can focus on preparing for the admission process, which usually includes either Group Discussion (GD) OR Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted four times a year (in February, May, September, and April) by AIMA for admission to the Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges in India.
The other options available would be to appear for the next season of MAT 2024 for any candidate who wants to improve their score or appear in any other MBA entrance exam in India. We help you figure out what to do next after MAT 2024 results are declared in this article. Take a look at the details given below.
Preparing for the MBA Admission Process after MAT 2024 Result
The selection process for MBA courses not only checks your academic competence but also your overall personality and skills. Therefore, working on all areas of your profile is required if you want to get selected in a good MBA college. This is a step in which your confidence, business-related knowledge, general awareness, critical reasoning, communications, and other similar skills are going to be put to the test. Hence, it makes sense to prepare well for this test.
Step 1: Study Selection Policy of Your College
Colleges used to conduct a Group Discussion as a part of their selection rounds and many still do. However, a lot of colleges have switched to a Written Ability Test (WAT) as the first stage of selection. Some colleges may also choose to conduct both of these rounds or require candidates to appear for an Extempore. Whatever the case may be, things will get very difficult if you are not aware of the entire selection process. Take some time out to check out the MBA selection process of your college and go through all of the details including the criteria, weightage, and instructions (if any) provided by the college.
Step 2: Prepare for GD/ WAT/ PI
Once all has been figured out, candidates can move on to preparing for the GD/ WAT and PI for their college. As a candidate who has qualified for MAT 2024, you will be expected to have a decent knowledge of General Awareness. If you find that you are lacking in this area, this will be the right time to brush up on your skills. During the selection process, you may be asked to talk on any topic ranging from abstract to current affairs, and having a good general awareness will be a life-saving skill at that time. Given below are some of our tips to follow when preparing for GD/ WAT and PI.
When preparing for GD, practice in groups and try to understand every aspect of any topic you pick up.
Read newspapers and magazines daily to stay up to date on hot topics. You can also download current affairs or news apps on your phone to do the same.
You can take notes of any important events and news for easy revisions later on.
Write an essay every day on any random topic that you find interesting. It will brush up your writing skills.
Go through your resume and prepare answers for the most common questions that you think may be asked.
Make sure you have a solid answer to questions such as why you are choosing MBA etc.
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Many colleges also conduct selections for their MBA and PGDM courses online. If your college requires you to appear for the selection process online, you must not only be prepared for the interview but also make the necessary arrangements to make sure you can appear for the interview without disturbance. Check the following article for details.
Step 3: Apply for Other Colleges
AIMA allows you to select up to 5 participating colleges in the MAT 2024 Application Form. Your test scores are sent to these colleges automatically. But, in case you want to apply for additional colleges, you can manually fill out the application form of any number of colleges. Shortlist your preferred colleges from the list of MBA colleges in India. Check out this article on what to look for in a B-school if you are confused on how to go about the same. Candidates can check the list of colleges accepting MAT scores in the following table.
MAT Percentile | List of Colleges |
80 - 90 | |
70 - 80 | |
60 - 70 | |
50 - 60 |
Re-Appearing for Other Seasons of MAT 2024
Candidates who are not satisfied with their MAT 2024 scores or simply want to try for improvement have the option of appearing for the subsequent season of MAT. AIMA will soon begin MAT 2024 registrations. Interested candidates can apply for the next season and start preparing for MAT 2024 immediately. Proper preparation and revision will be essential if you want to get a good score in MAT 2024. If you have any doubts on what you should do after MAT 2024 Results, feel free to contact us on the CollegeDekho QnA Zone.
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FAQs
Will the MBA selection after MAT be conducted online?
While some participating institutes will conduct the MAT 2024 selection process online, others will opt for an offline mode. Following the release of the MAT exam selection list, candidates will receive notifications via email or letter from the respective institute to which they applied.
How many colleges can I apply with my MAT 2024 score?
You can apply to any of the participating colleges with your MAT 2024 score. AIMA boasts a membership of more than 600 MBA colleges, whose admissions criteria include MAT scores. As applicants complete the MAT 2024 application, they have the option to choose up to five institutions from the roster of participating colleges for pursuing their MBA.
When will MAT 2024 result be declared?
The MAT 2024 result for the February session is expected to be released in April 2024. The results for each of the four seasons will be announced independently approximately 15-30 days after the conclusion of the respective session as decided by AIMA.
How many times can I appear for MAT in a year?
There is no limit on the number of times an eligible candidate can appear for MAT. In contrast to other MBA entrance exams, MAT is conducted quarterly, specifically in February, May, September, and December. This frequent scheduling offers prospective MBA candidates more chances to gain admission to their preferred institutions.
What are the different rounds of selection after MAT?
After MAT result is declared, colleges start the selection process for MBA and PGDM courses.Candidates who make the shortlist undergo the Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds organized by the respective college. As each college manages its admissions process independently, candidates must participate in the selection rounds of each institution. Ultimately, the colleges announce their conclusive merit lists of successful candidates.