TEST ADMINISTRATION


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates are to report to the allotted test centre at least 45 minutes before the scheduled

commencement of the test.

Neither any candidate will be admitted 15 minutes after the commencement of the test nor any

extra time granted for completing the test.

Candidates are to be in possession of the following when reporting to the test centre: Document:

Admit Card duly completed. Writing Materials: Ball Point Pen, HB Pencils, Eraser and

Sharpener.

The test room will be opened about 30 minutes before the commencement of the test. The

candidates are to be seated at the allotted place.

Your Admit Card will be verified during the test. One part of Admit Card will be given to you as

proof of your having appeared in the test. Please ensure that this is duly signed by you and the

test invigilator.

The duration of the test is 2 hours 30 minutes. There are 200 questions. All questions are

compulsory. Each question has four options marked (1), (2), (3) and (4).

All questions carry equal mark. There will be Negative Marking for wrong answers.

It is your responsibility to make certain that you understand and follow the directions for

answering. AIMA can accept the responsibility of scanning / capturing your answer accurately

only if it is completed in accordance with directions.

Take the questions in order, but do not waste time pondering over those that seem extremely

difficult or unfamiliar to you. A wise practice is to first answer the questions you are sure of. Then,

if you complete the test before time is called, go back and reconsider any questions about which

you were uncertain.

Although the MAT stresses on accuracy more than speed, it is important to use the allotted time

wisely. Make every effort to pace yourself by making yourself familiar with the mechanics of the

test.

The directions explain exactly what each set of questions requires to answer those questions.

Read all test directions carefully. Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering

a question, determine exactly what is being asked.

Calculator, Pager, Mobile, etc are not permitted inside the test room.

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.

Candidate will be allowed to leave the test room after the completion of test and only after

permitted by the invigilator. If you wish to leave the room during the test, you must have the

invigilator’s permission. You will not be permitted to make up the time you lose.

AIMA reserves the right to cancel the admission/entry to the test/withhold the results of nay

candidate who impersonates/uses unfair means during the test. This is without prejudice to any

other action that can be initiated.

Non-adherence to any instructions or failure to comply with any rules governing the conduct of

test will lead to cancellation of your candidature.

All disputes pertaining to any aspect of the test will be settled through any arbitrator, who shall be

appointed by the Director General, AIMA. Further, all legal cases pertaining to any matter of the

test will be dealt with under the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.

PAPER-BASED TEST:

The candidate will be provided a sealed Question Booklet and an OMR Answer Sheet. Do not

open the Question Booklet until announced.

Fill the necessary information in the space provided on the cover of the Question Booklet and the

Answer Sheet before commencement of the test.

The candidates are to sign the attendance sheet during the test duly endorsing the Question

Booklet Series as given on the Question Booklet and other details.

Answers are to be marked on the Answer Sheet, which is provided separately. Sample is given in

pages xvii-xviii. Choose the correct option and darken the oval completely corresponding to (1),

(2), (3) and (4) against the relevant question number. Use only HB Pencil to darken the oval for

answering. Please do not darken more than one oval against any question, as scanner will not

read the same correctly.

If you wish to change any answer, erase completely the one already marked and darken the fresh

oval with an HB pencil. Do not tear or bend or mutilate the Answer Sheet.

Rough work, if any, is to be done on the Question Booklet only. No separate sheet will be

provided /used for rough work.

MAT Answer Sheet is scanned by machine and scores are computed. Accuracy in scoring is

dependent on the examinees marking their answer sheets properly and the completeness of their

erasures when used. Therefore accurate scoring is dependent on your strict adherence to the

following points:

 No credit will be given for the answers marked in the question booklets.

 Use HB pencil to complete the answer sheet. Please do not darken more than one oval

against any question, as scanner will not read the same.

 If you wish to change any answer, erase completely one already marked and darken the

fresh oval / circle with an HB pencil.

 Do not tear, bend or mutilate the answer sheet.

 Be sure that you accurately mark all identification and question booklet series.

At the conclusion of the test you should hand over your Question Booklet and Answer Sheet to

the invigilator.

Appropriate civil/criminal proceedings will be initiated against applicant found taking or attempting

to take the full or part of the Question Booklet or Answer Sheet outside the test room.

COMPUTER BASED TEST:

‘Computer Based Test ’ means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are

presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of

keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set

and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper based test,

which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates. MAT will be offered over a period of

time and the candidate can choose the center, the day and time of his/her convenience to take

the test, as described in the later sections.

Computer Based test assumes that the candidate has basic familiarity with use of computers like

use of keyboard and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidate to acquire these

skills before appearing in the test and AIMA cannot take responsibility for the same.

In the rare and unlikely event of a technical failure during the test, the candidate may be required

to attempt the test again.

The candidates must ensure that the computer allotted to them is switched on and any problem

with the computer should be informed to the invigilator immediately.

Details like your Name, Roll No, Form no etc are to be filled on the space provided on the space

provided on the screen for test appearance.

There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any

of his/her answers among the 200 questions.

All questions will be of the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ type). Each MCQ will consist of a

stem which may be in the form of a question or an incomplete statement and four options.

Candidates must choose the correct or most appropriate answer by clicking on the button next to

the answer. Candidates can navigate freely through the questions.

At the conclusion of the test you should follow the instruction of the invigilator in order to properly

record/save your test work.

Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required.

All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be

recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the

test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will be automatically disqualified.