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TEST ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Take the questions in order, but do not
waste time pondering over those that seem
Candidates are to report to the allotted
extremely difficult or unfamiliar to you. A
test centre at least 45 minutes before the
wise practice is to first answer the questions
scheduled commencement of the test.
you are sure of. Then, if you complete the
Neither any candidate will be admitted 15 test before time is called, go back and
minutes after the commencement of the test reconsider any questions about which you
nor any extra time granted for completing were uncertain.
the test.
Although the MAT stresses on accuracy
Candidates are to be in possession of the more than speed, it is important to use the
following when reporting to the test centre: allotted time wisely. Make every effort to pace
Document: Admit Card duly completed. yourself by making yourself familiar with the
Writing Materials: Ball Point Pen, HB mechanics of the test.
Pencils, Eraser and Sharpener.
The directions explain exactly what each
The test room will be opened about 30 set of questions requires to answer those
minutes before the commencement of the questions. Read all test directions carefully.
test. The candidates are to be seated at the Read each question carefully and thoroughly.
allotted place. Before answering a question, determine
exactly what is being asked.
Your Admit Card will be verified during the
test. One part of Admit Card will be given to Calculator, Mobile, Electronic Gadgets etc
you as proof of your having appeared in the are not permitted inside the test room.
test. Please ensure that this is duly signed
All the questions and instructions of the test
by you and the test invigilator.
will be in English only.
The duration of the test is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Candidate will be allowed to leave the test
There are 200 questions. All questions are
room after the completion of test and only
compulsory. Each question has four options
after permitted by the invigilator. If you wish
marked (1), (2), (3) and (4).
to leave the room during the test, you must
All questions carry equal marks. There will have the invigilators permission. You will not
be Negative Marking for wrong answers. be permitted to make up the time you lose.

It is your responsibility to make certain that AIMA reserves the right to cancel the
you understand and follow the directions admission/entry to the test/withhold the
for answering. AIMA can accept the results of any candidate who impersonates/
responsibility of scanning / capturing your uses unfair means during the test. This is
answer accurately only if it is completed in without prejudice to any other action that can
accordance with directions. be initiated.

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Non-adherence to any instruction or failure Once an oval is darkened as answer to

to comply with any rules governing the the question, it is final. Answer option once
conduct of test will lead to cancellation of darkened cannot be changed. Do not tear or
your candidature. bend or mutilate the Answer Sheet.
All disputes pertaining to any aspect of the Rough work, if any, is to be done on the
test will be settled through an arbitrator, who Question Booklet only. No separate sheet will
shall be appointed by the Director General, be provided /used for rough work.
AIMA. Further, all legal cases pertaining to
MAT Answer Sheet is scanned by machine
any matter of the test will be dealt with under
and scores are computed. Accuracy in
the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.
scoring is dependent on the examinees
If the number of candidates registered for marking their answer sheets properly and the
Computer Based Test at any city is limited, completeness of their erasures when used.
these candidates will be permitted to appear Therefore accurate scoring is dependent on
for the Paper Based Test. your strict adherence to the following points:
PAPER based TEST: No credit will be given for the answers
marked in the question booklets.
The candidate will be provided a sealed
Question Booklet and an OMR Answer Use Blue/Black Ball Point Pen to
Sheet. Do not open the Question Booklet complete the answer sheet. Please do
until announced. not darken more than one oval against
any question, as scanner will not read
Fill the necessary information in the space the same.
provided on the cover of the Question Booklet
Once an oval is darkened as answer to
and the Answer Sheet before commencement
the question, it is final. Answer option
of the test.
once darkened cannot be changed.
The candidates are to sign the attendance Do not tear, bend or mutilate the
sheet during the test duly endorsing the answer sheet.
Question Booklet Series as given on the
Question Booklet and other details. Be sure that you accurately mark all
identification and question booklet
Answers are to be marked on the Answer series.
Sheet, which is provided separately. Sample
is given in pages xiv-xviii. Choose the correct At the conclusion of the test you should hand
option and darken the oval completely over your Question Booklet and Answer
corresponding to (1), (2), (3) and (4) against Sheet to the invigilator.
the relevant question number. Use only Blue/ Appropriate civil/criminal proceedings will
Black Ball Point Pen to darken the oval for be initiated against applicant found taking
answering. Please do not darken more than or attempting to take the full or part of the
one oval against any question, as scanner Question Booklet or Answer Sheet outside
will not read the same correctly.
the test room.

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COMPUTER BASED TEST: There is no time limit for individual parts of

the test. The candidate can go back and
Computer Based Test means the candidate
change any of his/her answers among the
sits in front of a computer and the questions
200 questions.
are presented on the computer monitor
and the candidate submits the answers All questions will be of the Multiple Choice
through the use of keyboard or mouse. Each Question (MCQ) type. Each MCQ will consist
computer is connected to a server, which of a stem which may be in the form of a
prepares the question set and delivers it to question or an incomplete statement and
the candidate on the computer. four options. Candidates must choose the
correct or most appropriate answer by clicking
Computer Based Test assumes that the
on the button next to the answer. Candidate
candidate has basic familiarity with use
can change this answer by clicking on the
of computers like use of keyboard and
appropriate answer. Candidates can navigate
mouse operation. It is the responsibility of
freely through the questions. Candidate can
the candidate to acquire these skills before
move between the sections.
appearing in the test and AIMA cannot take
responsibility for the same. At the conclusion of the test you should follow
the instruction of the invigilator in order to
In the rare and unlikely event of a technical
properly record/save your test work.
failure during the test, the candidate may be
required to attempt the test again. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided,
if required.
The candidates must ensure that the
computer allotted to them is switched on All centers are closely monitored for security
and any problem with the computer should and candidates identity and activities will be
be informed to the invigilator immediately. recorded using web cameras and/or closed
circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the
Details like your Name, Roll No, Form no.
rules of the test center will not be allowed to
etc are to be filled on the space provided on
continue with the test and will be automatically
the screen for test appearance.
disqualified.

Applicants are advised to keep a set of photocopies of all

the filled in forms submitted to AIMA for further reference.

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