AIMA MAST 2012 Notification Dates - Management Aptitude and Skills Test. Management Aptitude and Skills Test (MAST) is an online Aptitude Test being conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) evaluate B-School students on their employ-ability

AIMA MAST 2012 Notification Dates - Management Aptitude and Skills Test

Management Aptitude and Skills Test - MAST is the latest offering for the benefit of both recruiters and fresh Management pass outs alike. In the current business scenario companies are beginning to understand that to stay competitive, they need to focus on developing and hiring most suitable candidates for the right job. The task becomes tougher when the talent is raw and needs focused grooming

It is a huge challenge in terms of time and money for the recruiters to explore this talent from across the B-Schools which have mushroomed in the country in the last decade

MAST is structured keeping in mind the current Industry trends & practices for hiring of young fresh management talents. The objective of MAST is to identify potential managers who are capable of making a difference in the management of the organsiation and create path that is good not only for them, but also for the society.

Test Format

The test format endorsed by industry leaders will evaluate the following important skills of the student:

Critical thinking
Cross-functional competence
Communication skills
Key personality traits & cultural awareness
Competence in their discipline
Technological competence

Test is divided in three main sections

Psychometric assessment
General Aptitude
Domain Knowledge

Psychometric assessment
Personality traits commonly held in high demand by recruiters stated below will be tested
Leadership
Decision Making Ability
Team Work
Adaptability
Stress Management
Initiator
Ethical Values
Negotiation skills
Stability

General Aptitude
Ability tests will assess logical reasoning or thinking performance and will evaluate the following
Numerical Ability
Managerial Ability
Reasoning
English Language

Domain Knowledge
Domain Knowledge Test will be Case Study based followed by multiple choice questions in the following areas:
HR
Marketing
Operations
IT
International Business
Finance

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ADVANTAGE STUDENTS

The two thousand plus B-Schools in India are churning out more than 3 Lakhs students every year. All B Schools do not necessarily have the bandwidth and access to attract pan India recruiters to screen their students. Placement is a challenge for many B-Schools today and finding the right fit for students has become a daunting task. Students also struggle to understand the job which would best fit their unique managerial skill sets and aptitude. Through this test, management students will understand their requisite managerial skill set and the corporate too would gain access to the best possible talent in a time and cost effective way.
BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENTS

Evaluate Employability skills of the Student, Provide level playing field to the student irrespective of the geographical location of the B Schools and its current reach to the recruiters. Support students in reaching out to recruiters at pan India level, Help student make the right career choice

ADVANTAGE RECRUITERS

We recognise the critical role of entry level talent acquisition in today's scenario. Leading organisations end up spending a lot of time and incur huge costs visiting B-School campuses to hire fresh talent. MAST is developed to assist this recruitment process and make it smooth and efficient.

KEY BENEFITS TO THE RECRUITERS

Easy access to pan-India candidate data base
Reduction in cost, manpower and time required per recruitment
Expansion of the selection field beyond limited B-Schools
A secure and standardised common measurement yardstick to asses candidates from across the B-Schools in India

Indentify hidden talent not from top B-Schools but equally good if not better
Avoid costly hiring mistakes and reduce employee turnover
Brand-building exercise amongst management graduates who can be or are potential consumers

IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Online Registration				18th August, 2012 - Through Demand Draft 18th August, 2012 - Through Credit Card/Debit Card(Approved by Master/Visa)
Last Date for submission of registration form along with Demand Draft at AIMA,New Delhi				23rd August, 2012
How to take the Test				Computer Based Test(CBT)
COMPUTER BASED TEST :
Test Date				23rd September, 2012 (Sunday).
Test Timing :				In different Time slots at specific test venues; subject to number of candidates registering for Computer Based Test.
Test Centre City :				Test Centre City list is provided in the Registration Form. Computer Based Test will take place on 23rd September, 2012, Sunday in different time slots. One candidate can appear only for one domain.

Admit Card :				All provisionally registered candidates can download their Admit Card from AIMA websitelink: www.aima-ind.org/MAST2012Sep 15 days before the Computer Based test date i.e., with effect from 08th September, 2012, 1400 hours. Admit Card would be having Candidate Name,Photograph, Registration No, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to them. Candidates accessing the website the earliest can choose the Time of his/her choice subject to availability. Those who have not opted the time slot for 4-5 days will be automatically allotted time slot by the system. No request for change of time slot can be entertained.

Answers to Important Questions That You may have

Q.1: What are the Qualifications & percentage needed for appearing in the MAST?
A.1: The minimum qualification for appearing in MAST is MBA/PGDM or equivalent degree/diploma in management from a recognized University/Institute. The candidates who have passed on or after 2009 are only eligible. A final year student can also appear provisionally. There is no minimum percentage requirement for taking the test.

Q.2: What is the mandatory qualifying course duration?
A.2: MBA/PGDM or equivalent degree/diploma in management from a recognized University/Institute should be 2 year Full Time or 3 year Part Time or 3 year Distance Learning Programme. The courses/Programmes having duration less than 2 year are not eligible.

Q.3: What is MAST Online Registration No.?

A.3: MAST Online Registration No is an auto-generated Registration Number allotted to the candidate on successful submission of online registration form and will appear on print version of the Registration Form.

This number is used for:
1 : Downloading of the candidates admit card
2 : Reprint of candidates registration form
3 : All future correspondences.

Q.4: What is the mode of test?
A.4: MAST is conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) only.

Q.5: What are the test dates and timings of the test?
A.5: The CBT is being scheduled on 23rd September, 2012 (Sunday) in different time slots.

Q.6: What is the cost of the taking the test?
A.6: The cost of the test is Rs. 1750/-. Candidates applying on or before 15th December 2011 can register by paying Rs.1250/- instead of Rs.1750/-

Q.7: What is the mode of payment and Registration?
A. 7: Candidate can register online at www.aima-ind.org along with the Demand Draft of Rs.1750/- in favour of "All India Management Association" Payable at New Delhi from any Bank. Detailed Procedure is givin on the website link or Register online at website www.aima-ind.org with Credit Card Payment. Detailed Procedure is given on the website.

Candidate must have the Demand Draft / Credit Card ready before filling up the Registration Form.

Q.8: What will happen in case of any payment error due to website connectivity?
A 8: Due to any network communication/connectivity problems, if your application form does not get materialize and the amount of Rs.1750/- has been debited from your account, the same will be refunded back to your account after the reconciliation with Bank and declaration of the MAST result. In Such cases candidates are advised to register again.

Q.9 : What is the validity of MAST score?
A.9 : Validity of the MAST score is for one year.

Q.10 : Do we get a separate Admit Card for appearing in MAST?
A.10 : All provisionally registered candidates can down load their Admit Card from AIMA website link: http://aima-ind.org/mast2012Sep fifteen days before the date of test i.e. 23rd September, 2012 (Sunday). No separate special card is issued. Also, activation of a test centre depends upon the minimum no. of registration.

Q.11 : Is there any age bar for it? Any Job experience required to appear in MAST?
A.11 : There is no age bar. Job experience is not necessary.

Q.12 : What is the nature of MAST test?
A.12 : It is an objective type test with multiple-choice answers.

Test is divided in three main sections
1. Psychometric assessment
2. General Aptitude
3. Domain Knowledge

Psychometric assessment

Personality traits commonly held in high demand by recruiters stated below will be tested
• Leadership
• Decision Making Ability
• Team Work
• Adaptability
• Stress Management
• Initiator
• Ethical Values
• Negotiation skills
• Stability

General Aptitude

Ability tests will assess logical reasoning or thinking performance and will evaluate the following
• Numerical Ability
• Managerial Ability
• Reasoning
• English Language

Domain Knowledge

Domain Knowledge Test will be Case Study based followed by multiple choice questions in the following areas:
• HR
• Marketing
• Operations
• IT
• International Business
• Finance

Q.13 : How to get the MAST Score Card?
A 13 : The Score Card is put on the AIMA website during last week of March 2012 (tentative). Candidate can download his/her score card with his Registration Form Number and Roll No from AIMA website.

Q.14 : Will mock test be available on the website?
A 14 : Yes mock test will be available on the website.

Q.15 : Will the candidate database be shared with the recruiter endorsing the test?
A 15 : The details provided by the candidate in the registration form and the score details based on the test will be furnished to potential recruiters.

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