MAT Exam 2025 (Feb Session): Dates (OUT), Registrations (Started), Syllabus, Pattern, Cut Offs

Management Aptitude Test 2024 ( MAT )

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Registration: 24 Dec '24 - 2 Mar '25

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Updated on Dec 24, 2024 16:29 IST

MAT 2025 registration has started from today. In February 2025, the MAT exam will be held in PBT and CBT modes only. The MAT PBT will be held on March 9 and MAT CBT will be held on March 23, 2025. 

MAT 2024 exam was held in PBT and CBT modes in December. There was one PBT and two CBTs. MAT CBT 1 was conducted on December 7, 2024, PBT was held on December 14, 2024 and CBT 2 was held on December 22, 2024. Result of MAT December 2024 will be announced most likely in the first week of January 2025. Read below all about MAT exam.

Q:   What is MAT exam for?

A:

MAT exam is conducted for admission to MBA and PGDM or PGP programmes offered by over 800 B-Schools in India. The exam is conducted multiple times in four phases - February, May, September and December. It is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Candidates can appear for the MAT exam in any session any number of times. The score of the latest attempt will be taken into consideration for MBA Admission. 

There are three modes to MAT. Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper Based Test (PBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT). In every exam phase, MAT CBT and PBT are conducted once, and IBT is conducted 3-5 times.  

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Q:   What is MAT application fee?

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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:   Can I appear for MAT from home?

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Yes, candidates can appear for MAT exam from home. For that, they need to opt for the Internet Based Test or IBT mode option in the MAT application form. In IBT mode, candidates can appear for the test from home or any location by using a laptop or desktop with a functional webcam and internet connection. Given below are some guidelines for MAT IBT: The candidates must have a stable internet connection with proper speed throughout the exam duration A proxy for this is if they can login into their email accounts without difficulty. Upload Speed: Minimum speed should be 512 kbps Browser to use are: Chrome version 63 and above and Firefox version 52 and above Operating system to use are: WindowsOS (Version7 and above) Dot NETframework: MSB requires dot net framework. The minimum supported version is 4.5.1. NETframework Memory: 65MB permanent free space on the default hard drive.
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Q:   What are MAT eligibility criteria?

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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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What is MAT Exam?

Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses at 800+ B-schools in India. MAT is in multiple sessions in four phases – February, May, September and December. Candidates can choose from offline (Paper Based Test or PBT), online (Computer Based Test or CBT) and remote proctored (Internet Based Test or IBT) modes. Candidates can appear for MAT multiple times. The score of the latest MAT test attempt is taken into consideration for admission. The MAT syllabus and pattern are similar to other MBA entrance exams, i.e. 150 MCQs from English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge, to be solved in 120 minutes.

MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming 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)

MAT 2025: Exam Highlights

MAT is one of the easiest MBA entrance exams in India. And it is a preferred choice of students for admission to private institutions. Given below are the key highlights of MAT exam 2025that candidates must know before applying for it:

MAT Exam Features 

MAT Exam Details 

MAT Full Form

Management Aptitude Test 

Conducting Body

All India Management Association (AIMA)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Multiple times a year

Exam Mode

CBT, PBT and IBT

Exam Duration

2 hours

MAT Exam Syllabus

Language

English

MAT Exam Fees

INR 2,100 

Exam Purpose

Admission to 600+ MBA Colleges in India (approx.)

No. of Test Cities

  • PBT Mode - 28
  • CBT Mode - 35

Exam Website

https://mat.aima.in/

Exam Helpdesk No.

 011 - 24645100 / 011 - 24617354 / 011 - 43128100

MAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

For appearing in MAT exam 2025, aspirants have to fulfill certain academic requirements fixed by AIMA. Given below are the eligibility criteria for MAT exam 2025:

  • Candidates should have completed graduation or an equivalent degree from a UGC recognised university.

  • The bachelor's degree can be in any stream of education. 
  • Final year graduation students awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for MAT 2025.
  • There is no minimum score requirement for MAT. Candidates with passing marks can appear for the exam.
  • There is no age limit to appear in MAT. Fresh graduates as well as working professionals both can appear for the exam.
  • Candidates who have completed a professional degree such as CA, CS or ICWA are also eligible to apply for the MAT exam.

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MAT Registration Process 2025

MAT application form 2025 for CBT and PBT is common. Candidates who wish to appear for the MAT exam, can fill the form by following the below given process:

  • Go to AIMA-MAT website: https://mat.aima.in/
  • Click on 'register' option
  • Enter name, date of birth, email ID, mobile phone number, state, city, test mode and a password
  • Use the ID shared in  email and phone for authentication
  • In the next page, select preferred test mode (CBT, PBT, IBT) test cities and five preferred B-Schools
  • Make fee payment of INR 2,100 via debit/credit card, net banking or e-wallet 
  • Enter academic and other details in the MAT 2025 application form
  • Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
  • Complete the process by hitting submit button
  • An acknowledgement regarding MAT form submission will be shared in email

Note: MAT PBT and MAT CBT test centres are allotted in different cities. Thus, when selecting a test mode, do check if it is available in your city or not. MAT test city once selected cannot be changed after form submission. Thus, candidates must select their options carefully.

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MAT Syllabus 2025

MAT syllabus is similar to the syllabus of other MBA entrance exams. It contains English, Data Interpretation, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs. Take a look at the table below for the topics that are included in MAT syllabus 2025:

MAT Sections

MAT Exam Syllabus

Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension, Parajumbles, Fill in the blanks, One Word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Verbal Ability, Antonym & Synonyms, Idioms & Phrases, etc.

Data Analysis & Sufficiency

Tables, Charts, Pie Charts, Bar Diagrams, Caselet-based Data, Venn Diagram, Graphs, Data Comparison, Data Sufficiency, etc.

Mathematical Skills

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Number System, Percentage, LCM & HCF, Inequalities, Set Theory, etc.

Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

Blood Relation, Family Tree, Coding & Decoding, Numeric Grid, Syllogism, Clocks, Calendars, Visual Reasoning, etc.

Economic and Business Environment

Static GK, Science, Technology, Business, Sports, World News, Events, Politics, Awards & Recognition, Art, Geography, History, etc.

MAT Exam Pattern 2025

AIMA has revised the MAT exam pattern. Now, the examination is of 2 hours and the total number of questions is 150. Every section of MAT has only 30 questions instead of 40. Marking scheme however remains unchanged. The question type is MCQ. Take a look at the below table for MAT 2025 exam pattern highlights:

MAT Exam Features

Details

Exam modes

CBT, PBT, IBT

Exam duration

120 minutes or 2 hours

MAT sections

  • Language Comprehension
  • Data Analysis & Sufficiency
  • Mathematical Skills
  • Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
  • Economic and Business Environment

Number of questions

150

Number of questions section-wise

30

Total marks

150

Marking scheme

+1 for each correct entry

-0.25 for each incorrect entry

0 for not attempting a question

MAT Exam Preparation Tips 2025

MAT preparation 2025 can be done in 2-4 months provided, candidates focus on the basics. They should work on improving their reasoning and problem-solving skills with the help of previous years' MAT question papers and MAT mock test, etc. If a candidate has appeared for a national level MBA entrance exam previously, they can crack MAT easily as the MAT 2025 syllabus is similar to that of other exams. The MAT preparation strategy should based on the exam phase you choose. Below are some tips to prepare for MAT exam 2025

MAT Question Paper Break Up

MAT Question Paper Break Up

  • Read best books for MAT exam preparation, for covering the exam syllabus. Study all the subjects of MAT thoroughly.
  • Read magazines, newspapers and online blogs on a daily basis to improve reading skills, understanding skills as well as for keeping track of current affairs of national and international level.
  • Practice previous year MAT question papers, sample papers and online MAT mock tests to improve speed and accuracy as well as to develop familiarity with the test pattern.
  • Regularly analyse your preparation level to know your strength and weakness in each section of the MAT syllabus.
  • Target topics that carry more weightage in each section of MAT to score well.
  • Time management is the key to attempt maximum questions in MAT so, don’t waste time on tricky or tough questions.

MAT preparation articles:

MAT Mock Test

MAT mock tests are an important part of exam preparation. Candidates must practice at least 24-30 MAT mock tests to score 95+ percentile in MAT. Shiksha has created free MAT mock tests for aspirants to practice and check their preparation level. These mock tests are created on the basis of official MAT questions to ensure the difficulty level is same. Click on the link below to start the free MAT mock test.

MAT Mock Test_1 MAT Mock Test_1_Solutions
MAT_Mock_Test_2 MAT_Mock_Test_2_Solutions

MAT Admit Card 2025

MAT admit card 2025 every session will be released separately. Candidates must ensure they carry session specific MAT admit card on the exam day. In order to download the MAT hall ticket, candidates will have to key in registration number and date of birth on the login page of AIMA-MAT website. Given below are the steps to download the MAT admit card:

  • Open the MAT 2025 website
  • Go to 'download/view' option
  • Select ' MAT admit card' from the drop down
  • Enter email ID, password and date of birth
  • Download the MAT 2025 admit card 

MAT Exam Day Guidelines 

 Here are some key guidelines that need to be kept in mind for MAT 2025:

  • For MAT IBT mode, candidates should arrange a laptop/desktop and check internet connection at least one hour before the exam timing.
  • For MAT IBT mode, candidates should wear formal clothes and keep the admit card and other documents ready for remote verification process.
  • They should sit in a well lit room with no disturbance. No other person should be allowed in the room where candidate is taking the test.
  • MAT PBT and CBT are conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Candidates have to report to the exam centre by 8:30 AM.
  • Candidates should carry a blue or black ball point pen with them. CBT mode candidates will need it for signing the attendance sheet and PBT mode candidates will need it for both filling the OMR sheet and signing the attendance sheet.

  • Phone, calculator, electronic watch or any such item is prohibited at the MAT exam centre.

  • Digital or photocopy of the MAT admit card will not be considered a valid ID proof so carry the original copy of your admit card.

  • Candidates must carry two copies of the MAT 2025 admit card to the examination centre.
  • Also carry below-mentioned documents to the MAT exam centre for PBT and CBT mode exams:
    • Identity proof: Any of the following documents (in original) - Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Election I-Card, Passport, Driving License and PAN Card

    • Proof of name change (if any): In case you have changed your name, you will be required to carry a document supporting the change of name

    • Caste certificate (if applicable): If you belong to SC/ST/OBC category, you are required to carry caste certificate

MAT Results 2025

MAT result 2025 is uploaded in candidate's dashboard. There is no official announcement of the result release, so candidates have to simply login and check their scorecards. Hardcopy of the MAT result cum scorecard is not issued. It has to be downloaded online only. Given below is the process to download MAT 2025 result cum scorecard

  • Visit the official website of MAT exam: https://mat.aima.in/
  • Click on 'Login for MAT'
  • Enter Roll Number and Registration Number
  • Click on the 'Submit' tab
  • Select Exam Month
  • Go to the scorecard download option
  • MAT 2025 scorecard will appear on the screen
  • Download it and save on desktop

Note: Candidates who have appeared for multiple sessions of MAT, can use the best score of all the sessions for admission. AIMA sends candidate's scores to those 5 institutes directly that they have mentioned in the MAT application form. AIMA will send the latest score to the chosen colleges. If a candidate wishes to apply for more colleges, then they have to fill the college application forms separately. 

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MAT Cut Off

MAT cut off is the minimum score required for selection to the group discussion and personal interview round of MBA colleges that accept the exam score for admission. Candidates who meet the MAT cut off, are selected for the admission round. MAT cut offs are usually lower than that of other MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT or CMAT. Candidates must note that the MAT cut off is determined by institutes individually and AIMA has no role in it. Given below is the table indicating expected MAT exam cut offs:

MAT Accepting Colleges

MAT cut off 2024 (percentile)

Amity Business School, Noida

90+ 

SOIL Institute of Management 

90

Christ University Bengaluru

80-90

BIMTECH Greater Noida

80-90

SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai

80-90

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS), Rohini Delhi

80-90

Indus Business Academy

80-90

Institute of Management Studies (IMS)

80-90

IPE Hyderabad, Institute of Public Enterprise

80-90

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow

80-90

New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)

80-85

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management

80-85

IES Management College and Research Centre

80-85

ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai

80-85

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score for Admission

MAT scores are accepted by over 800 MBA colleges in India. The cut offs are not too high and the selection process at the participating institutes is simple. Given below is the list of some of the top colleges accepting MAT score for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. Candidates can apply to these colleges with their best MAT score.

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MAT 2025 Contact Information

Address:

All India Management Association

Management House

14, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India 

Fax: 011- 24626689

E-mail: mat@aima.in 

For IBT: matibt@aima.in

For PBT/CBT: matpbt@aima.in

Phone Numbers:

For IBT: 8130338839, 9599030586, 011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM)

For PBT/CBT: 8130338839, 9599030586, 011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM)

 

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1427 Institutes accepting MAT

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  • Total Fees: ₹ 7.80 Lakh
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  • 2 years
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  • Full Time
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 4.4

    Placements

    4.2

    Infrastructure

    4.5

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.3

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.6

    Value for Money

    4.3

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (649)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 8.00 Lakh
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  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Discontinued (Sep 2024)- MBA (HR)
  • 4.2

    Placements

    4.0

    Infrastructure

    4.0

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.0

    Crowd & Campus Life

    5.0

    Value for Money

    4.0

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (1)
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
  • 3.9

    Placements

    3.8

    Infrastructure

    4.1

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    4.1

    Crowd & Campus Life

    3.9

    Value for Money

    3.8

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (281)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 15.75 Lakh
  • |
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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