MAT PBT 2025: Exam Starts from Tomorrow, Everything That You Need to Know

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) Paper-Based Test (PBT) for the September 2025 session is scheduled to be held tomorrow, Sunday, 21 September 2025. Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), MAT is a national-level entrance exam that helps students get admission into MBA and allied management programs across India.

This exam is one of the most popular choices for MBA aspirants, as over 600 business schools in India accept MAT scores. The PBT mode is ideal for students who prefer pen-and-paper testing over computer-based formats. The test is held four times a year, in February, May, September, and December.

Students can choose to take the test in three formats:

• Paper-Based Test (PBT)

• Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Both PBT and CBT (by paying an additional fee)

MAT PBT 2025: Key Details

Here are the important facts about the MAT PBT exam happening tomorrow:

MAT PBT Admit Card and Exam Timing

Candidates who registered for the PBT mode should have downloaded their admit cards from the official MAT website (mat.aima.in) starting 18 September 2025 at 5:00 PM. The admit card includes details like the candidate’s name, roll number, test center address, and reporting time.

It is mandatory to carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, etc.) to the exam center.

MAT PBT Eligibility Criteria

To appear for MAT, candidates must:

• Be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university

• Final-year students of undergraduate programs can also apply

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

What to Carry to the MAT PBT Exam Center

Candidates should bring the following items:

• Printed copy of the MAT PBT admit card

• Valid photo ID proof

• Black or blue ballpoint pen

• Passport-size photograph (same as uploaded during registration)

Electronic gadgets, calculators, mobile phones, and smartwatches are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

What Happens After the Exam?

The MAT September 2025 scores will be available by the second week of October 2025. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official MAT website using their login credentials.

Students who opted for both PBT and CBT modes will have the advantage of sending their scores to up to 7 management institutes, while those who chose only one mode can send scores to 5 institutes.

MAT CBT 2025: Coming Up Next

For those who missed the PBT registration, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 28 September 2025. The last date to register for CBT is 22 September 2025, and admit cards will be available from 25 September 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Final Tips for Tomorrow’s Exam

• Reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the reporting time

• Read all instructions carefully before starting the test

• Manage your time wisely—each section has equal weightage

• Stay calm and focused

For more details and updates, visit the official MAT portal: https://mat.aima.in