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MAT(Management aptitude test) is a national level exam which is held 4 times a year for securing admission in some Top - Indian (AICTE approved) institutions for management studies.
MAT is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA), is scheduled to be held on in two segments viz. paper pencil and computer based. The test is conducted four times in a year in the months of February, May, September and December. The paper consists of 200 multiple choice questions. There is no system of negative marking. The candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer. But the marks obtained by a student in the test area of 'Indian and Global Environment' are given separately in the score card and is not counted in the composite score. For evaluating the composite score, the total marks taken into consideration are 160 and not 200. The test focuses on
• Language Comprehension
• Mathematical skills
• Data Analysis
• Intelligence and Critical Reasoning section
Each test has its own objective and selection process. One must be aware of these details well ahead of the test day and prepare accordingly. A disciplined approach to take the tests will make the challenge easier.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO JOIN CPL TRAINING PROGRAMS-
To become a Commercial Pilot, one must possess CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence). This Licence is issued after a candidate clears the training program from an Institute recognized by the Civil Aviation Authority of that particular country (DGCA in case of India).
But to join CPL training program, a candidate has to meet certain minimum Educational qualifications requirements. Here they are-
* The candidate must have cleared 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics and Mathematics as the main subjects (age of candidate should not be less than 17 years when the course starts)
* The minimum marks required is 50% (may vary from Institute to Institute) aggregate marks
FITNESS (MEDICAL) STANDARDS TO BE MET-
A Commercial Pilot has to be fit- physically and mentally. That's why, during the selection process, lots of emphasis is laid on the medical status of the candidate. Here are some medical standards set by authorities, which interested candidates have to satisfy in order to get selected into CPL training program-
* Eye sight specifics- one eye has to have perfect eyesight, without any defects (6/6). It is allowed to have certain imperfection in the eyesight of the other eye (6/9). But this imperfection should be correctable to 6/6
* Candidate must not have any serious physical deformity. Also, he/she should not have any kind of mental disorder, or any history of having such mental illness
BECOMING COMMERCIAL PILOT AFTER 12TH SCIENCE (PROCESS)-
In case you have passed 12th Science, you may join a CPL training program if you meet the above mentioned educational and medical standards. You may approach private institutes, fill forms and get started.
Most institutes have a Pilot Aptitude Test, which a candidate must clear, in order to get selected. The Aptitude test is a 3 stage process, comprising of- written examination, Interview and the Aptitude Test.
The written exam deals with subjects like- Mathematics, Geography, General Knowledge, English skills etc. This is followed by an Interview.
Candidates who manage to clear these two stages are called for the third stage- Pilot Aptitude Test. After the final stage, medical examination is conducted. Finally, a merit list is prepared, based on the performance of candidates in each stage of the selection process as well as the medical examination. Based on merit, deserving candidates will be selected and trained to become Pilot.

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