Computer Based Test |
Paper Based Test |
Aspirant’s sits in front of a computer and the questions are shown on the monitor. The aspirant has to mark their answers with the help of keyboard and mouse. |
Aspirants will be given a Test/Question Booklet along with an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) Sheet to mark their answers.The aspirants can mark their answers using a pencil (HB Pencil)by filling up the oval dark. |
Aspirants have to click on the correct option (Out of 4 responses) on the screen using a mouse. |
The aspirant has to mark the correct answer by filling the oval shape using a pencil. |
The aspirants are expected to simply click the most correct response and then move to the next question with another click. |
If the aspirant has to mark any answer by darkening the fresh oval shape in the OMR Sheet with an HB pencil. This is time-consuming and creates confusion sometimes. |
Here, a timer is provided on the top of the screen, as the aspirants will be aware of how much time is left. |
Only a wall clock is provided in the test hall. |
There are chances of technical issues. |
No risk of technical issue. |
Aspirants are provided with rough sheets for solving their problems. |
The aspirants have to do the calculations in the last page of the question booklet itself |
While both the Offline and online modes of the test have their own merits and demerits, an MBA aspirant can choose the mode in which he/she is comfortable. However, one can also choose to appear both the modes while applying for the MAT.