MAT Exam Centres 2025: Check State wise MAT CBT/IBT/PBT Centres List

Registration - 24 Dec '24 - 2 Mar '25

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 15:16 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAT 2025 exam cities- MAT 2025 PBT (February) will be held in around 37 cities and CBT in 42 cities. Candidates can apply for MAT by registering at the AIMA website. The option to select test cities will be given in the MAT application form 2025. Applicants must choose their home towns or the cities closed to their current city as the first preference in the MAT exam form.

Check below MAT test cities for PBT and CBT mode exams to select you preferred location in the MAT application form 2025. Candidates must note that the city option in the MAT 2025 application form is non-editable after final submission. No request for change of MAT test centre is accepted by AIMA later. Thus, they must select the cities for MAT test centre allocation carefully.

MAT Test Cities 2025

MAT Test Cities for PBT

Given below is the list of MAT PBT test cities. Candidates can mention their preferred MAT test cities in the application form.

MAT Test Cities for PBT
Bengaluru	Mangaluru
Bhilai	Moradabad
Bhubaneswar	Mumbai
Chennai	Nagpur
Coimbatore	Noida
Delhi	Panjim
Durgapur	Patna
Gandhinagar	Prayagraj
Gurgaon	Pune
Guwahati	Raipur
Hyderabad	Ranchi
Jalandhar	Siliguri
Jamshedpur	Surat
Jodhpur	Tezpur
Kanpur	Thiruvananthapuram
Kolkata	Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Kottayam	Varanasi
Lucknow	Visakhapatnam
Madurai

MAT Mock Test CBT

The MAT exam centres are equipped with computer systems for each candidate for taking the test. Check below the list of MAT test cities for CBT:

MAT Test Cities for CBT
Agra	Kolkata
Ahmedabad	Kozhikode
Asansol	Lucknow
Bareilly	Madurai
Bengaluru	Meerut
Bhopal	Mumbai
Bhubaneswar	Mysuru (Mysore)
Chandigarh	Nashik
Chennai	Noida
Coimbatore	Patna
Dehradun	Pune
Delhi	Raipur
Ernakulam - Kochi	Ranchi
Ghaziabad	Rourkela
Gurgaon	Shillong
Guwahati	Shimla
Hubballi (Hubli)	Silchar
Hyderabad	Thiruvananthapuram
Indore	Thrissur
Jaipur	Vellore
Jammu	Vijayawada

Commonly asked questions

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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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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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)

Items to Carry to the MAT Exam Centre

Candidates are supposed to carry the following items to the MAT examination centre for both PBT and CBT mode exams:

Blue/Black ball point pen
MAT admit card (2 copies)
Photo ID card issued by the Government of India
Passport size photo ( 2 copies)

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: 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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Documents to Carry to the MAT Exam Centre

Candidates must note that, at the MAT test centre, only the hard copy of the admit card will be accepted as a valid document. Along with MAT 2025 admit card, candidates must carry a photo ID card.

Hard copy of MAT 2025 admit card
Duly filled hard copy of the self-declaration form
A valid original Photo ID proof such as:
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Photo ID card issued by any government department
- Photo ID card issued by a recognised educational institution
PwD candidates, in addition to the above, must carry a copy of disability certificate issued by a competent authority

Commonly asked questions

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: 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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FAQs Related to MAT Exam Centres

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAT centres:

Commonly asked questions

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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Q: Is the MAT admit card released session wise?

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

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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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