MAT Exam Registration 2025: Last Date, Fees, How to fill MAT PBT, CBT Form

Exam On: 18 Dec '24 - 22 Dec '24

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 11:16 IST

MAT 2024 registration process for December phase is over. Applications for MAT 2025 will commence in January 2025. The MAT application form is to be filled at the AIMA MAT website. MAT application form fee is INR 2,100 for single session. For two sessions, candidates have to pay INR 3,600. If a candidate wishes to appear for multiple sessions, he/she will have to register accordingly. Those who have appeared previously for MAT can also register again if they wish to improve their exam score. Read all about MAT registration and application process below.

Q: What is MAT application process?

MAT application process is online. Candidates are required to fill the application form by registering at the AIMA MAT website. The application process of MAT CBT, PBT and IBT is the same and candidates can fill the form for more than one exam mode. Candidates can take the MAT exam as Internet Based Test (IBT) or Double Internet Based Test (IBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) or Paper Based Test and Internet Based Test (PBT plus IBT) or Computer Based Test and Internet Based Test (CBT plus IBT) or Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT plus CBT). Given below is the process to fill the MAT registration and application form: 1. Open official website of AIMA MAT 2. Enter Name, Phone Number, Email ID, Date of Birth and set a password 3. Click on submit 4. An OTP will be sent in the registered mobile number 5. Verify phone number using the OTP 6. New login will be sent in your email 7. Select exam mode, exam date and other details 8. Upload your passport size photo and signature 9. Select 5 MBA institutes of your preference 10. Pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking 11. In the next page add personal details, academic details, address, etc. 12. Fill the remaining fields and the click on the declaration check box 13. Submit the form to complete the process.

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Q: What are the MAT exam dates 2024?

MAT is conducted multiple times in a year. MAT 2024 exam dates will be announced phase wise - February, May, August and December. Candidates will be allowed to register for multiple mode and multiple attempts. The MAT December 2024 dates are given below:

MAT Test Mode	MAT Test Date	MAT Registration Ends	Availability of MAT Admit Card
CBT - 1	7-Dec-24	30-Nov-24	3-Dec-24
PBT	14-Dec-24	7-Dec-24	10-Dec-24
CBT - 2	22-Dec-24	15-Dec-24	18-Dec-24

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Q: What is MAT application fee?

The fee payment to appear for the MAT exam is mandatory. The AIMA charges every candidates examination fee at the time of form filling. While filling the MAT application form the fee payment is to be done for acceptance of the candidature. The MAT application fees have been increased and the revised fees are as follows: Paper-Based Test (PBT): INR 2,100 Computer-Based Test (CBT): INR 2,100 Internet-Based Test (IBT): 2,100 Both PBT and CBT: INR 3,300 Candidates are required to pay the fee in online mode I. e. through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Candidates must note that the MAT application form will not be submitted until the fee payment is done. Key points to keep in mind while filling the MAT application form is that the fee is non-refundable and there is no provision of form corrections. So, in case a candidate has made a mistake in the form, they will have to register again and fill a new form by paying the fee again. To take a re-test also, candidates have to fill a fresh MAT application form and pay the fee again.

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Q: What are the documents required for MAT application process?

MAT application process includes uploading of certain documents in the form portal. Candidates need some other documents to fill the MAT application form. While photo, signature and Certificate are to be uploaded with the application form, other documents are needed to fill valid information in form. 1. Recent passport size photo (colour with white background) 2. Scanned signature on a white paper 3. Scanned copy of photo ID card such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID card, Passport 4. Class 10 marksheet 5. Class 12 marksheet 6. Graduation marksheet 7. PG degree marksheet (if applicable) 8. Bank details for fee payment Candidates who belong to Reserved category are required to upload caste Certificate and candidates who belong to PwD category have to upload a Certificate for the same. PwD candidates also need to upload scribe Certificate to avail the facility on the exam day. The dimensions of the passport size photograph must not less than 50 KB and not less than 100 KB) and digital signature (not less than 10 KB and not more than 25 KB).. .

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Table of Contents

MAT Application Process 2025: How to Apply?
MAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
What is MAT Application Fees?
Documents Required for MAT Registration
MAT Application Form Filling: Mistakes to Avoid
FAQs on MAT Registration and Application Process

MAT Application Process 2025: How to Apply?

MAT exam is conducted multiple times in a year. Candidates can choose to appear in MAT exam as per their preference of exam month and mode. They can also appear for the MAT 2025 exam in more than one session in the same academic year. Performance in the latest attempt will be considered for MBA admission. MAT application form 2025 can be filled by following the steps given below:

Visit the official website of AIMA MAT
Click on register option
Enter Name, Phone Number, Email ID, State/City and set a password
Confirm details and click on submit button
An OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number
Verify phone number using the OTP to confirm registration
New login will be sent on registered email ID

Select test mode, test date, test city and test details
Upload a recent passport size photo and signature
Select five MBA colleges of your preference
Make the fee payment
Add personal details, academic details, address, etc. in the next page
Mention whether you've taken any other MBA entrance exam and the source of information about MAT
Click the declaration check box to complete the process

MAT Application Process: Photo and Signature Specifications

Candidates have to upload scanned copy of their passport size photograph and signature as per the following specifications for MAT exam registration:

Documents	File Size	Specifications
Photograph	Between 10 and 50 KB	Scanned copy of colour photograph (not more than six months old) in JPEG/JPG format only
Signature	Between 5 and 20 KB	Scanned copy of signature in black or blue-ink pen only and in JPEG/JPG format only

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Q: What are MAT eligibility criteria?

Since MAT is an entrance exam for post graduate level management courses, the minimum eligibility criteria for MAT exam is graduation. Candidate should have completed graduation in full-time or part-time mode in Arts, Commerce or Science from a recognised university. The eligibility criteria for MAT PBT, CBT and IBT are the same. Final year graduation students who will be giving their final exam or awaiting results are also eligible to appear in MAT. There is no minimum score requirement in MAT. Candidates need to have passing marks in graduation.

However, MBA colleges have the eligibility criteria of minimum 50 per cent in graduation (45 per cent for SC/ST/PWD), thus candidates who aspire to pursue MBA need to ensure that they score a minimum of 50 per cent in graduation. SC/ST/PwD candidates need to have a minimum of 45 per cent in their Bachelor's degree programme. There is no age bar or appearing in MAT. Fresh graduates as well as working professionals can apply for MAT.

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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: 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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MAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
18 Dec '24 - 22 Dec '24	MAT 2024 Admit Card Download CBT 2
22 Dec '24	MAT 2024 CBT 2
Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Dec '24	MAT 2024 PBT
10 Dec '24 - 14 Dec '24	MAT 2024 Admit Card PBT Download
07 Dec '24	MAT 2024 CBT 1
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What is MAT Application Fees?

MAT registration fee is same for all exam modes and can be paid online through credit card/debit card, net banking or mobile wallet. The fee is to be paid at the time of MAT registration. The fee amount is INR 2,100. Candidates must note that the MAT fees is non-refundable and they will have to pay for every session that they decide to appear for.

MAT Test Mode	MAT Fee (in INR)
IBT	2,100
Single paper (either PBT or CBT)	2,100
Both PBT & CBT	3,600

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Q: Is the MAT application fee different for IBT, PBT and CBT?

The MAT application fee is same for all exam modes. The fee amount to be paid is INR 2100 for every single attempt irrespective of the exam mode. If a candidate wishes to combine two attempts (e.g. IBT+IBT, PBT+CBT, IBT+PBT, IBT+CBT), then they will have to pay INR 1500 additionally. Those who opt for additional test will get the benefit of additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes.

If you wish to take the MAT exam in following combination, then you will have to pay INR 3,600.

For Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
or PBT+IBT
or PBT+CBT
or CBT+IBT

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Q: How many MAT participating colleges can a test taker select in the MAT application form?

Candidates can select up to five participating colleges in MAT application form where they want to take admission for pursing an MBA or a PGDM course. AIMA will send their MAT scorecards to these colleges directly for preparing admission shortlist and sending Personal Interview invite to aspirants. In case a candidate wishes to apply for other colleges, then they will have to fill the admission application form for those colleges individually by visiting their respective websites. Before selecting the five colleges, candidates must check the eligibility criteria (academic requirements like minimum score in graduation), MAT cut off and selection process. This is important because if a candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria or the MAT cut off, they will not be invited by those colleges for admission even if they had selected in the MAT application form.

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Q: Can I purchase MAT application form offline?

Since MAT is an MBA entrance exam, all of the registration process is online. From candidate registration to payment of fees, every activity is to be done online at the AIMA MAT website. There is no provision of offline form filling. The candidates can fill the form on the AIMA-MAT website by creating an account on the official website by furnishing basics information such as name, date of birth, email ID and mobile phone number. The application process of all MAT exam modes is common. MAT registration is a one-time process but MAT application form is to be filled for each exam session separately. For taking the MAT test again, candidates can simply log in to their dashboard and fill the application form for any upcoming session of their choice. Candidates will also have to pay the fee for each session.

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Documents Required for MAT Registration

Candidates have to upload a passport size photo and scanned signature in the MAT application form. For entering correct details in the MAT application form, candidates must keep the following documents by their side at the time of form filling:

Graduation marksheet
Class 12th marksheet
Class 10th marksheet
Date of birth certificate
Photo ID card
Credit card/debit card/internet banking details

Filling MAT Application Form: Key Points

Candidates must enter personal details like name, age, gender, phone number, educational qualifications, email, etc. correctly. These information cannot be edited later.
Candidates must check the MAT eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Applications of candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
In case a candidate wishes to edit any information, they will have to do it before final submission. There is no provision of form correction in MAT.
MAT application fee is non-refundable and no claim for refund will be accepted under any circumstances.
For multiple MAT exam sessions (in different phases), multiple forms will have to be filled. The MAT fee is to be paid per session.
However, camdidates can combine 2 MAT sessions in the same examination phase for additional amount of INR 1,500.

Q: How to select MAT test cities in the application form?

AIMA MAT provides two options as test city. Candidates have to select any two cities from the list mentioned in the online application form for test centre allotment. The MAT test cities are different for PBT and CBT, thus candidates must make sure they choose the mode of exam which will be conducted in their cities of preference. Candidates opting for MAT IBT exam do not have to select any test city as it is a remote proctored test and can be taken from any location. The option to select test city to MAT CBT and PBT candidates is given in the application form. Candidates have to fill their options in the form where the field appears. 1. Register for MAT session at AIMA MAT website 2. Login with the application number shared by AIMA and password 3. Fill the relevant fields in the first page of the application form 4. Select the exam mode from the drop down 5. Select any two cities from the drop down on the relevant page 6. Make fee payment and fill the rest of MAT application form 7. Click on submit to confirm exam registration.

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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: 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:

Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
Paper Based Test (PBT) or
Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
Computer Based Test (CBT) or
Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)

The MAT application form will be common and candidates will have to only mention their exam modes in it.

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MAT Application Form Filling: Mistakes to Avoid

MAT application form cannot be edited once submitted. So, candidates must avoid the following error while filling up the exam form:

Avoid spelling error in the name while filling in MAT registration form. It should be as per the date of birth certificate or Class 10 certificate.
Select test city for PBT/CBT and test slot for IBT according to your convenience and availalabliity, as once selected the options will be considered final.
There is no facility of form correction in MAT. Candidates cannot change their test city option after form submission. So, they must fill the form very carefully.
Check fee payment status after making the payment to ensure the MAT application process is complete. The form will not get submitted without successful fee payment.
Details such as email ID, phone number and address must be valid and functional as all the communication by AIMA will be done through phone and email.
Upload scanned image and signature in the AIMA MAT form as per the dimensions specified to avoid error.

How to recover password for MAT login, if forgotten?

In case you forget the password for MAT registration, then you can obtain it by following the steps given below:

Click on the link 'forgot password?' in the MAT login window.
Provide e-mail address, mobile number, date of birth, etc. required to identify your application details.
A link will be sent on the registered e-mail address, click on the link to recover your password for MAT exam.

FAQs on MAT Registration and Application Process

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAT Registration Process:

Q: Can I edit the MAT application form after submission?

There is no provision to edit the MAT application form after submission. Unlike other MBA entrance exams, there is not provision of form correction in MAT. Forms submitted once will be final. If a candidate has made a mistake in the form or wishes to change any information they cannot do so. They will have to fill a fresh MAT application form with a new phone number and email ID. They will also have to pay the application fee again. Aspirants must note that the MAT application fee is non refundable so they cannot request for refund if they have filled the form incorrectly. Thus, it is very important for candidates to check each and every field of the MAT application form before hitting the submit button. In case they have filled incorrect information in any field, they must edit it before final submission.

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Q: MAT and ATMA's dates are clashing. What should I do? Can I change MAT from CBT to PBT?

Yes, you can change from CBT to PBT for either MAT or ATMA. You need to check the official website of the respective exam and go to the candidate login portal. From there, you can select the option to change the mode of exam from CBT to PBT. However, please note that the option to change the mode of exam may have a deadline, so it is advisable to check the official website and make the necessary changes as soon as possible. Please upvote if it was helpful.

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Q: How many MAT participating colleges can a test taker select in the MAT application form?

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Q: Is MAT 2024 registration open for admission to MBA courses at GIBS Business School?

MAT 2024 registration for August is over. The next phase of exams will be held in December 2024. The schedule of of MAT 2024 registration for December phase has started at the AIMA, official website. Candidates who plan to appear for the MAT exam this year can apply for any phase of the as per their preparation and convenience. The MAT PBT, CBT and IBT form submission deadline of each session is different. Each MAT session will also be held on a different date. The MAT application fee is same for all exam modes and all exam phases. For each session candidates have to pay INR 2,100 as application fee. Candidates can appear for more than one session, however they will have to pay the fee per session.

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