Today, that is 15th September 2025, marks the final opportunity for students to register for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 in the Paper-Based Test (PBT) mode. The All India Management Association (AIMA), which conducts the MAT exam, has set September 15, 2025 as the last date to apply for the PBT format.
Interested candidates planning to pursue an MBA or PGDM course need to apply for the exam as soon as possible and before 11:00 PM to apply easily. MAT is one of the most popular entrance exams accepted by over 600 B-Schools across India. It is held four times a year, in February, May, September, and December. The September session is currently open, and today is your last chance to apply for the PBT mode.
MAT Registration 2025 Important Dates
MAT 2025 Mode
Last Date to Apply
Admit Card Release
Exam Date
Paper-Based Test (PBT)
15 September 2025
18 September 2025
21 September 2025
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
22 September 2025
25 September 2025
28 September 2025
Note:- That if you miss today’s deadline, you can still apply for the CBT mode until September 22, 2025.
How to Apply For MAT 2025
To register for MAT 2025, candidates can follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the official MAT website: mat.aima.in
Step 2: Click on “Register” and create a new account using your name, email, mobile number, and city.
Step 3: Verify your mobile number with the OTP sent.
Step 4: Log in and fill out the application form with personal and academic details.
Step 5: Upload your photo and signature.
Step 6: Pay the registration fee online.
Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Registration Fees For MAT 2025
Test Mode
Fee (INR)
Details
PBT or CBT (Single Mode)
INR 2200
Choose either Paper-Based Test or Computer-Based Test
Both PBT + CBT
INR 3800
Take both modes and send scores to 7 institutes
Candidates opting for both modes can send their scores to 7 management institutes instead of the usual 5.
Eligibility Criteria For MAT 2025
To be eligible to appear for MAT 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria. They include:
Candidates who graduated in any discipline can apply.
Final-year students of undergraduate courses are also eligible.
Exam Pattern For MAT 2025
The MAT exam consists of 150 questions divided into five sections:
Language Comprehension
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
Mathematical Skills
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Economic & Business Environment
Candidates get 120 minutes to complete the test. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
For more details and to apply, visit the official AIMA MAT portal.
