What Is My Composite Score if I Take the Entire Test Again and I Get Some Lower Score
Updated on May 18, 2022 19:08 IST
MAT sectional scores, composite scores and percentile are different components of MAT 2022 result and scorecard. Know how to calculate MAT score and percentile.
MAT 2022 results for May phase exams will be released in June. The result of MAT exam will contains sectional scores, composite scores as well as percentiles. Candidates who appear for the MAT exam for MBA admission must know the difference between MAT sectional scores, composite scores and percentiles to be able to choose the right MBA institute for admission. In this article you will read all the information related to calculation of MAT exam scores and percentiles.
MAT is conducted in multiple modes, slots and on different days. The questions of each test are different from another. This may make one test slightly more difficult than the other for students. To balance this out, MAT score are adjusted during the scaling process. It is done so as to MAT result of every candidate is represented on the same level of ability regardless of mode or date of the exam.
For calculation of MAT Composite Score and MAT Percentile, marks obtained in Indian & Global Environment section is not taken into consideration. The scores scale of first four sections and the composite scores are based on the performance of applicants who took the test in 1996. They were defined in a way that a score of about 50 in a section and about 500 on a composite scale represent the average performance of that group.
Details Mentioned on MAT Result-cum-Scorecard
The following details are mentioned on the MAT result/ scorecard–
- Scores obtained in Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning and Indian & Global Environment
- Composite Score of the first four sections of MAT
- Sectional Percentiles of all five sections of MAT
- Overall MAT percentile as well as overall Composite Score
What is MAT Composite Score?
The MAT composite score is the marks calculated on the basis of performance in the first four sections of the exam as these sections are related to the skills required over a longer period of time in the management field. The following points listed by AIMA will further explain calculation of MAT composite score.
- The MAT composite score is given on a scale of 199 to 801. The composite score on MAT result, less than 200 or more than 800 is rare.
- Sectional scores less than 20 and more than 80 are rare
- All scores below 200 are stated as 199 and all scores above 800 are reported 801. This means, even if you get less than 199, your composite score will be reported as 199. Similarly, for scores above 801, it will be reported as 801 only.
MAT section-wise composite scores:
| MAT Sections | Marks Allotted | Composite Score Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 40 | 0 to 100 |
| Mathematical Skills | 40 | 0 to 100 |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 40 | 0 to 100 |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 40 | 0 to 100 |
| Indian and Global Environment* | 40* | 0 to 100* |
| Total | 200 | 800 |
*Not included in final score calculation
What is MAT Percentile?
In the MAT scorecard, percentile is mentioned for each of the sectional scores. This MAT percentile can be understood as percentage of the all candidates who scored below a candidate based on administration of the entire exam. For example, if 5,000 candidates appeared in a particular MAT, the percentile of each candidate will be calculated basis the performance of rest of the 4,999 candidates.
How to Calculate MAT Percentile?
By the above explanation of MAT Composite Score calculation, it is understood how AIMA takes raw MAT scores and represents it on a scale of 199 to 801. However, for calculation of MAT Percentile, the following formula is applied:
Composite Score obtained by a candidate/total number of candidates X 100 = MAT percentile
MAT Percentile indicates the percentage of candidates scoring less than a particular candidate in MAT exam. Some of the B-Schools accepting MAT scores offer admission on the basis of composite scores while the remaining take MAT percentile for final selection of candidates. Besides, MAT score, many MBA colleges select candidates on the basis of Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT).
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FAQs Related to MAT Score and Percentile Calculation
Q: How to calculate MAT score?
A: Each MAT section has 40 questions. Candidates are given one mark for each correct attempt and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect attempt. Candidates can calculate raw score by counting the number of correct and incorrect attempts.
Q: How is MAT score different from MAT percentile?
A: MAT score is awarded out of 200 marks (includes all five sections). In contrast, MAT percentile is calculated out of 160 marks. The scores of Indian and Global Environment section is not considered for MAT percentile calculation.
Q: What is MAT composite score?
A: MAT Composite Score is the total marks of each candidate that is calculated out of 800. The scaled score between 0 to 199 is converted to composite score out of 800.
Q: What is a good MAT composite score?
A: A composite score above 400 is considered as a good score in MAT. Score of the candidate displayed in the scorecard can range between 199 to 801.
Q: Is the MAT percentile score an average based on the performance in exam?
A: MAT percentile score refers to the relative marks obtained by a candidate. It depicts the percentage of test-takers scoring low or equal marks than a particular candidate in MAT. A 99 percentile in MAT means that you have performed better than 99 per cent of the test takers.
Q: What is a good MAT percentile?
A: Percentile score above 90 can fetch you calls from leading B-Schools. Scoring an 80 percentile can also yield some decent offers for MBA admission.
Q: What is the validity of MAT score?
A: MAT score is valid for a period of one year. Candidates need to appear for MAT again after the scorecard expires.
Q: Will AIMA consider the score of Indian and Global Environment section while calculating composite score?
A: Score of Indian and Global Environment section will not be considered while calculation of the composite score or MAT percentile.
Q: Can I appear for the exam in the same year, in case I am not satisfied with the MAT score?
A: Yes. MAT is conducted multiple times a year. Candidates can appear for another session if he/she is not satisfied with the performance.
Q: Does AIMA provide any formula to calculate MAT score (composite)?
A: AIMA calculates the composite score after converting the scaled scores of 0-199 out of 800. There is no specified formula to calculate the MAT composite score.
Q: Why does my score report show a composite score as 199 or 801?
A: Scores below 200 and above 800 are rarely seen in the MAT exam. Any score below 200 appears as 199. In contrast, a score above 800 appears as 801 on the MAT scorecard.
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