MAT Exam Admit Card 2025: Release Date (OUT), How to Download MAT Feb Exam Hall Ticket CBT/PBT

Registration - 24 Dec '24 - 2 Mar '25

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 11:36 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAT admit card 2025 for February session will be released session wise. Candidates will be able to download their MAT 2025 admit card by using their login credentials as per their examination dates. Candidates who will register for the MAT 2025 exam will be able to download their admit cards by using their login credentials. MAT PBT admit card 2025 will be released on March 5 and MAT CBT admit card 2025 will be released on March 17 2025. Know all about MAT exam 2025 admit cards.

Q: Is the MAT admit card released session wise?

Yes, the MAT admit card is released for each session. The dates for admit card download for each session Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper Based Test (PBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT) is different. However, the process is same. Candidates have to download the admit card for the session they have registered for. If a candidate has registered for more than one session, then they will have to download the admit cards for each session that they have registered for. The MAT admit card is exclusive for every session and cannot be used for different session. It has exam date, time, mode and slot mentioned on it, and is not valid for only that session. Thus candidate must be very careful in using the specific MAT admit card for a particular session. They must ensure that they are carrying the correct admit card for a given MAT session.

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Q: Is admit card issued for MAT IBT?

Yes, for every MAT IBT session the admit card is issued to candidates. Candidates have to download the MAT IBT admit card for their session from the AIMA MAT admit card. The process to download the MAT IBT admit card is the same as CBT or PBT. One needs to login with their application number and password and download the MAT IBT admit card from the AIMA MAT website. The MAT IBT admit card will be checked before the exam session is started in remote proctored mode. Candidates will have to present their admit cards for verification online to the AI and human proctor who will be invigilating the exam session. Once the admit card and photo ID have been validated, candidates will get the approval of taking the exam. If they do not present their admit card, they won't be allowed to appear in the exam.

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Q: What are the details mentioned in MAT admit card?

MAT admit card is the main document for identification of the candidate for admission into the examination centre. The information mentioned on it should be correct and valid. The MAT admit card is prepared on the basis of information furnished by the candidate in the MAT application form, thus it is imperative for test takers to cross check the information on the MAT admit card once it is released. Erroneous admit card will not be accepted as valid ID proof for entry into the examination centre which may lead to candidates inability to appear for the MAT exam session. Thus candidates must check their MAT admit card thoroughly for the following information. 1. Name of the candidate 2. Date of birth 3. Registration number 4. Roll number 5. Category 6. Gender 7. Photograph 8. Contact details 9. Exam date and time 10. Reporting time 11. Test centre address with location Apart from these information, guidelines related to candidates conduct, etc. Will also be mentioned on the MAT admit card which candidates should read before the exam day.

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Q: Can I change my MAT test centre after the admit card has been released?

It is not possible to change the MAT test centre after the admit card has been released. They will have to appear at the test centre mentioned in their respective admit card. Entry will not be allowed to a candidate at any test centre other than the one mentioned in their admit card. In fact it is not possible to change the exam test city option in MAT after the application form has been submitted unlike in other MBA entrance exams where candidates get a change to choose the test cities again during form correction process. The only time when a test centre is changed, when the exam authorities cancel the session at a centre due to inadequate number of candidates or any other unforeseen reason. Thus, candidates must select test cities in the MAT application form very carefully. They must also download the admit card as soon as it is released and check the test centre location for distance and traveling options before the exam day.

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Table of content

How to Download MAT Exam Admit Card 2025?
MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details Mentioned on MAT Admit Card 2025
MAT Admit Card for IBTs
MAT Exam 2025: Guidelines to Follow
FAQs on MAT Admit Card 2025

How to Download MAT Exam Admit Card 2025?

MAT 2025 admit card for CBT, PBT can be downloaded through login. The process of downloading admit cards of all three MAT exam modes is same. Given below are the steps to follow to download MAT exam admit card 2024:

Visit the official website of MAT 2025: https://mat.aima.in/
Click on 'login' tab
Enter email ID, date of birth and password
Click on 'login' to go to your dashboard
Click on the tab indicating admit card
MAT 2025 admit card will appear on the screen
Download and save it on your desktop

Candidates must note that the MAT admit card is session specific. It will be available for download until the exam day only.

A screen grab of MAT admit card

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the dos and don'ts for MAT CBT and PBT?

MAT exam is conducted in strict vigilance and a lot of care is taken to prevent impersonation, cheating, etc. Candidates are expected to follow guidelines set by the examination authorities for smooth and orderly conduct of the exam. Given below are certain dos and don'ts that candidates need to follow at the time of giving MAT. MAT exam dos 1. Reach the test centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the MAT admit card 2. Incase of IBT mode, log on to the test system as per the time mentioned on the admit card 3. Present all the relevant documents asked for identification 4. Cooperate in frisking and identification process 5. Divide your time in such way that you are able to solve a good enough number of questions in each session 6. MAT has negative marking so choose the questions carefully. Leave those whose answers you don't know. MAT exam don'ts 1. Don't be late to the test centre. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of the exam and no entry will be allowed thereafter 2. In case of IBT mode, do not log in late 3. Do not carry prohibited items like notes, books, phone, calculator, watch, ipad, etc. 4. Do not wear metal items and accessories to the exam centre 5. Do not wear outfits with caps/headgears/hoodies, pockets etc. 6. Do not cheat or look into other candidate's system 7. Do not ask of exit before the announcement by exam invigilator.

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Q: How will I know the address of my MAT test centre?

The address of MAT test centre will be mentioned in the admit card only, which means candidates will know the venue/location of their MAT test centre only after they downloading their MAT admit card. The exam authorities will not share the details of any exam centre before the release of the MAT admit card. The MAT CBT and MAT PBT are held in separate cities and the centre is allotted to candidates in the first city of preference as mentioned in the MAT application form. Thus, candidates already know the city in which they will be allotted the test centre. The MAT admit card is released at least two days before the exam so that candidates can download it on time and check the exact location of the test centre allotted to them to make arrangement for the exam day. If any student belongs to a rural area and their MAT test centre falls in a city, they can make arrangements beforehand if they know to which city they have to go for appearing in the exam.

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Q: What are the items/documents to carry on the MAT exam day?

On the MAT exam day, PBT and CBT candidates have to visit the examination centre well prepared. Apart from carrying two hard copies of the MAT admit card, they need to also carry a photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. The documents that are included in the list of approve IDs are: 1. Aadhaar Card 2. PAN Card 3. Voter ID Card 4. Passport 5. Driving License 6. University ID Candidates have to carry the original copy of any of these IDs to the exam centre for identification process. IBT mode candidates are also required to present any of these IDs for identification to remote proctored mode. Candidates belonging to PwD category have to carry PwD and scribe certificates too on the exam day. Any candidate suffering from any medical condition which requires them to eat or have medicine during the exam, has to carry a Certificate regarding the same issued by a competent authority. Apart from the documents, candidate are required to carry blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet and filling the OMR sheet (PBT mode). No other stationary item will be allowed inside the MAT exam centre.

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MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAT 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
24 Dec '24 - 02 Mar '25	MAT 2024 Registration Process PBT (February) ONGOING
24 Dec '24 - 09 Mar '25	MAT 2024 Registration Process CBT (February) ONGOING
05 Mar '25 - 09 Mar '25	MAT 2024 Admit Card PBT Download (February)
09 Mar '25	MAT 2025 PBT (February)
17 Mar '25 - 23 Mar '25	MAT 2024 Admit Card Release CBT (February)
23 Mar '25	MAT 2024 CBT (February)

Details Mentioned on MAT Admit Card 2025

The MAT admit card of every candidate contains all the information related to MAT exam date, venue and timings along with candidates' details. Given below is the information that candidates must check in their MAT admit card 2025.

Name of the candidate
Date of Birth of the candidate
Registration number allotted to the candidate
Photograph of the candidate
Exam date and time
Reporting time
Test center address allotted to candidates
Test center barcode
Instructions related to the exam

How to Correct Errors in MAT Admit Card?

In case there is any error in the MAT admit card, candidates can reach out to the exam officials to get it corrected on the phone number and email address given below:

email: mat@aima.in
Contact: 8130338839/9599030586 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM)/011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM) Monday to Fridayl

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Problems in Downloading MAT Admit Card 2025

Candidates usually face problems in downloading their MAT 2025 admit card mainly due to three reasons. Given below are the problems and their solutions:

Problem	Solution
Slow internet speed	Check your internet speed and if slow, switch to faster network
Forgot login password	Recover password/create a new password by clicking on 'Forgot Password' tab in the login window
Error on MAT website due to heavy traffic	Reload or visit the website again after some time

Documents to Carry on MAT 2025 Exam Day

The identification process at the MAT exam centre will include checking of valid documents with address proof. Along with two copies of the MAT admit card, candidates must carry any one of the identity proofs (in original) mentioned below on the exam day:

Candidates who have applied for MAT 2025 under the reserved category must also carry the original copy of their caste certificate.
Candidates who got their name changed after filling the MAT application form, should carry a proof of the same.
Physically disabled candidates who wish to seek scribe assistance must carry a medical certificate and scribe certificate.

Commonly asked questions

Q: In how many cities is MAT exam held?

Test cities for MAT CBT and MAT PBT are different. So, while selecting an exam mode in the MAT application form, candidates must check the list of cities in which that MAT exam mode is being held or not for that session or exam phase. Check here the MAT test cities: MAT PBT Test Cities: Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi, Vadodara and Visakhapatnam. MAT CBT Test Cities: Amritsar, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi (NCR), Gorakhpur, Hisar, Imphal, Indore, Jamshedpur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kotak, Madurai, Mangaluru, Nagpur, Pune, Raipur, Rajkot, Rourkela, Shillong, Siliguri, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Dharwad, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nanded, Patna, Ranchi, Udaipur, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.

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Q: Is digital copy of MAT admit card accepted at the exam centre?

No. The digital copy will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only the original print out of MAT admit card in A4 size sheet is accepted as valid proof at the exam centre. It is so because the MAT admit card is to be signed by the candidate and invigilator and stamped by the authorities as a proof of candidate's appearance in the exam on the given date and session. One of the signed copy of the MAT admit card is also to be submitted at the test centre. It is not possible to sign and stamp a digital copy of the admit card thus it is not accepted at the MAT exam centre. The candidate must carry two copies of the original print out of the MAT admit card. Both copies must be in color. Candidates should also carry their recent passport size photo for MAT CBT and PBT both. The photo should preferably be same as uploaded in the MAT application form.

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Q: Can I change my MAT IBT exam slot after the admit card is released?

No, there is no provision of changing the MAT IBT exam slot after the admit card has been released. Each session of the MAT IBT exam is conducted in two slots: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Candidates get the option to select the MAT IBT session at the time of filling the application form. They can select their preference in the application form as per their convenience. Later on there will be no way to change the preference. Once the MAT admit card is released, candidates must check their slot and make preparation for taking the exam in remote proctored mode accordingly. They should arrange for high-speed internet connectivity, a laptop/desktop with functional webcam and download the tools/specifications as prescribed by the AIMA for MAT IBT. Candidates should also arrange for a room which is well lit and disturbance free for taking the MAT IBT exam.

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MAT Admit Card for IBTs

Even though IBT mode candidates are not supposed to visit an exam centre, they are issued MAT admit card. So, what is the importance of MAT IBT admit card? Read below:

MAT IBT admit card is necessary for identification of the test taker. The AI proctored system scans the MAT admit card and candidate’s face before the commencement of IBT.
MAT IBT admit card is necessary to ensure that a candidate is appearing in the exam slot he/she registered for.
The MAT 2025 admit card for every IBT will be unique and released on the specific date.
Candidates appearing for multiple attempts need to ensure they present the session-relevant MAT admit card.
MAT IBT admit card is necessary to ensure that a candidate doesn’t appear in more than one IBT.
It is also necessary to identify that the same person who registered for the exam is appearing for the test.
It is necessary for the examination authority to keep a record of test takers (application number and other signs of unique identification).
MAT IBT admit card is also a proof of exam registration and appearance.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I use one admit card for multiple MAT sessions?

No. For every MAT session a specific admit card is issued, which has the mention of date, time and slot of the exam. Candidate cannot us the same MAT admit card for multiple sessions that they have registered for. The session specific MAT admit card is released as per the schedule and candidates can download the admit card of each session by using their application number, email ID and password. The registration process of every MAT session is also separate. If a candidate wishes to appear for more than one session, then they will have to register for all the sessions that they wish to appear in. For example, if a candidate who has appeared for MAT in February and wishes to re-appear in May again, then they need to register for a May exam session again. They cannot use the MAT February admit card to appear in MAT May exam.

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Q: Is there a difference between registration process of CBT, PBT and IBT modes of MAT?

There is no difference between the registration process of CBT, PBT and IBT modes of MAT. The application form for MAT CBT, PBT and IBT is common. The candidate has to register at AIMA website with their personal details for MAT and fill an online application form in which the option to choose the exam mode will be given. Candidate will be required to select the exam mode of their choice and the select test city as per the list given. Candidates can select more than one exam mode in single form, but they will have to select test cities (no selection to be done in case of IBT exam) accordingly. The fee payment is to be done per exam session. If you have applied for single session, then you will have to pay INR 1,900 and if you have applied for two sessions, you will have to pay INR 3,050 as the application fee.

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Q: Can I change my MAT IBT exam slot after the admit card is released?

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MAT Exam 2025: Guidelines to Follow

MAT CBT and PBT will be conducted at designated exam centres. Every test taker has to follow the rules mentioned below at the MAT exam centre. If any candidate doesn't follow the guidelines, he/she will be barred from taking the exam:

The candidate must carry two print outs of MAT 2025 admit card in A4 size sheet. Digital copy of the admit card will not be accepted.
They must also carry two copies of their passport size photograph.
The exam centre staff will guide candidates to their respective rooms after scanning the bar code printed on the MAT admit card 2025.
Candidates must not carry phones, earphones/hands-free, calculators, jewellery, watches and any other electronic device.
Candidates must not carry bags and valuables to the MAT test centre. There will be no provision of depositing bags.
Candidates are required to reach their MAT exam centre by the reporting time printed on their admit cards to gain timely entry.
Candidates reaching the test centre after gates have been closed, will not be allowed to enter.
Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items inside the test centre:
- Test related documents (MAT Admit Card, original ID card, etc).
- A simple transparent Ball Point Pen (Blue/ Black)

FAQs on MAT Admit Card 2025

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAT admit card 2025:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does JAGSoM Bangalore accept MAT score?

Admissions to a two-year PGDM course at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) Bangalore is entrance-based. The institute accepts a valid score of MAT for admission to this course. Candidates can also apply via scores of other national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT and CMAT. Those who qualify for MAT can submit their scores at the time of filling the admission form. Apart from this, aspirants also have to qualify for Jagdish Management Aptitude Test (JAGMAT). The score of JAGMAT are also mandatory to submit at the time of admission. Click here to know about the complete process around JAGSoM admission 2024 for PGDM/ MBA course.

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Q: Is MAT required for admission in CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)?

Yes, MAT scores are accepted for admission in CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). In addition to MAT, the institute also accepts scores of other entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, and CMAT. The eligibility criteria for admission to CMS Business School require a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50 percent marks. Therefore, MAT is not mandatory for admission to CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), but it is one of the entrance exams whose scores are accepted.

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Q: Do I need to fill separate forms for multiple MAT attempts?

For every MAT attempt in different phases you need to fill a separate form. However, if you are planning to go for more than one attempt in the same exam phase, they you can apply for a combination of two exam session.

Candidate can take MAT as: