Management Aptitude Test : Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

MAT 2025: MAT is a national-level entrance test conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA and parallel programs in over 600 B Schools across India. MAT is conducted in multiple sessions across four phases – February, May, September and December. Computer Based Test (CBT) and Paper Based Test (PBT) will be used in the MAT 2025 Exam. The PBT exam will be on 9 March 2025, and the CBT exam will be on 23 March 2025. Candidates can register for the PBT mode until 2 March 2025 and the CBT mode until 9 March 2025. 

Exam questions in MCQ Format. The syllabus covers topics like Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Economic & Business Environment. The exam is 120 minutes long, with negative markings for incorrect answers. Candidates can choose to take the exam in either mode or both modes. The MAT 2025 Registration Fee is Rs. 2100/- for one mode and Rs. 36000/- for both modes. 

MAT 2025 Exam Date 

MAT 2025 Exam will be held on 9 March for paper-based Test and 23 March for computer-based test for the more important dates below table: 

Below some highlights of Mat Exam 2025 : 

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 is an entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA and parallel programs in various Business Schools across India. The exam is held four times a year in February, May, September, and December and can be taken in two modes: Computer Based Test (CBT) and Paper Based Test (PBT).

MAT exam covers five sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Business Environment. MAT Exam 200 multiple choice questions for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in any course can apply for the MAT exam. The exam is a gateway for admission to over 600 business Schools across India, making it a popular choice for MBA aspirants.

Here are some MAT 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must have a bachelors degree in any courses from any recognized university.

• Final year students of undergraduate programs are also eligible to apply 

• There is no age limit for appearing in the MAT exam 2025 .

• Work experience is not mandatory for taking the MAT exam. Both freshers and working professionals can apply.

• Candidates of Indian nationality are eligible to apply for the MAT exam.

MAT 2025 Application Fees 

The MAT 2025 Registration Fees vary based on the test mode selected. For one test mode (PBT, CBT, or IBT), the registration fee is ₹2,100. Candidates opting for two test modes need to pay ₹3,300. Payment can be made online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee payment must be completed by the registration deadline.

• For a single mode whether its Internet Based Test (IBT) Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) the fee is INR 2,100 per session.

• If you choose to take both PBT and CBT the combined fee is INR 3,600.

Here are some steps process to register for the MAT 2025 exam:

• Step1: Open the official AIMA MAT website.

• Step 2: Click on the Register  option.

• Step 3: Enter Details like Fill in your Name, Phone Number, Email ID, State/City, and create a password.

• Step 4: Confirm the details and click on Submit button.

• Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.

• Step 6: Use the OTP to verify your phone number.

• Step 7: You will receive a new login ID on your registered email.

• Step 8: Upload a recent photo and your signature.

• Step 9: Select up to five MBA colleges of your preference.

• Step 10: Make the fee payment using the available payment options.

• Step11: Fill in your personal details, academic details, address, etc., on the next page.

MAT 2025 Required Document 

MAT 2025 Application Form make sure you have these documents ready for fill the forms:

• Recent passport size photo

• Scanned signature

• Graduation marksheet

• Class 12th marksheet

• Class 10th marksheet

• Date of birth certificate

• Photo ID card

• Credit card, debit card, or internet banking details

The MAT 2025 Exam Pattern has been updated. The exam will last 120 minutes. It is a computer test duration and paper-based test for more below table given. 

MAT 2025 results for the February phase exams will be available for download on the official AIMA MAT website. To access results, candidates must use their roll or registration numbers. The results for all MAT 2025 sessions can be viewed on the student dashboard. Candidates who have taken the exam multiple times can use their best score for MBA admissions. Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept MAT exam scores for admission to MBA and PGDM programs.

The MAT 2025 exam follows a specific marking scheme: each correct answer earns a +1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates who wish to improve their scores can retake the MAT exam in the upcoming sessions. The result download process is simple and involves logging into the AIMA MAT website and entering the required details. 

Here some dates regarding results: 

The cutoff scores for the MAT exam vary by college. Top colleges usually require a score between the 80th and 95th percentiles, while mid-tier private Business Schools accept scores in the 70th to 80th percentiles. Colleges use these cutoffs to shortlist candidates for the next round of the MBA admission process, which includes a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Some colleges consider the overall MAT exam score for shortlisting candidates for GD and PI, while others might look at the composite and sectional scores. The MAT 2024 cutoff scores for the participating colleges are listed below on the page.