What is the difference between CBT and PBT modes of MAT exam?
The computer-based version, or CBT, of the MAT exam is administered online. Using a mouse pad, candidates must enter their answers on the computer screen. Candidates taking the PBT style exam must complete an OMR page using a blue or black ballpoint pen and the appropriate response. These days, the
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The CBT or computer based mode MAT exam is conducted online in which, candidates have to punch in their answers on the computer screen with the help of the mouse-pad. In PBT mode exam, candidates have to fill an OMR sheet with a blue/black ball point pen with the suitable option as the answer. These
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Candidates need to pay the MAT exam fees as the time of filling the application form. They should not wait for MAT exam last date to apply for fee payment as they might not get the college of their choice later.
The MAT exam application last date for December 2026 session is December 14 for PBT exam and December 21 for CBT mode exam. Candidates must fill submit the form before MAT exam last date to apply.
MAT is held in 4 phases - February, May, September and December. There are two exams per phase which means you can attempt MAT exam about 8 times in a year.
No, there is no provision to change MAT exam mode from PBT to CBT or from CBT to PBT after you have completed the registration process. You will have to appear for the exam in the mode selected in the application form and in the test city mentioned in the already submitted form. Thus, make the selec
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