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MAT December Exam 2025: Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation Tips
Management Aptitude Test 2025 ( MAT )
MAT exam 2025 will be conducted in December. AIMA will announce the MAT December 2025 exam dates soon. Check here all about MAT 2025 exam, including registration, fees, syllabus, pattern, preparation, result, admission cut offs.
MAT 2025 exam
MAT exam is conducted in February, May, September and December. Candidates can apply in any session of their choice. MAT offers the option to appear for the exam multiple times and the best score of all attempts can be used for MBA admission. The exam is held in CBT and PBT modes. Test centres and exam dates for both exam modes are different. MAT registration for December 2025 is expected to begin in October 2025. Read here all about MAT 2025 exam.
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Table of content
- MAT Exam Highlights 2025
- MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
- MAT Exam 2025: Important Dates
- MAT 2025 Registration and Application Process
- MAT Exam Pattern 2025
- MAT Syllabus 2025
- MAT 2025 Preparation
- MAT Admit Card 2025
- MAT Result 2025
- MAT Cut Off 2025
- MAT Top Colleges in India
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MAT Exam Highlights 2025
Management Aptitude Test or MAT is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). Earlier, MAT was conducted in IBT mode as well but it has been discontinued now. Check key highlights of MAT exam 2025:
| MAT Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| MAT full form |
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Four times a year - February, May, September, December |
| Exam Mode |
CBT PBT |
| Exam Fees |
INR 2,200 |
| Exam Purpose |
Admission to 800 MBA Colleges in India (approx.) |
| No. of Test Cities |
PBT Mode - 28 CBT Mode - 39 |
MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
MAT is a post graduate level entrance exam. Check below minimum eligibility criteria for MAT:
- Graduation in stream from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Students in final year of graduation can also appear in MAT.
- Candidates having CA, CS or ICWA degree are also eligible
- There is no minimum score criteria
Also read: Eligibility criteria for MAT exam
MAT Exam 2025: Important Dates
In Setember session, MAT was held only twice. MAT 2025 dates have been shared below. MAT December 2025 dates will be shared here once released by the AIMA.
| MAT Test Mode |
MAT Exam Dates |
MAT Registration Ends |
Availability of Admit Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBT |
21-Sep-25 |
15-Sep-25 |
18-Sep-25 |
| CBT |
28-Sep-25 |
22-Sep-25 |
25-Sep-25 |
MAT 2025 Registration and Application Process
MAT application forms for CBT and PBT modes are same. The MAT 2025 form can be filled in online mode only. Check the MAT application process below:
- Open AIMA MAT website i.e. mat.aima.in
- Click on Register option
- Enter basic details and select a password to register
- Use the OTP received on phone to verify phone number
- Log in to access the MAT application form 2025
- Pay the fee amount via debit/credit card or net banking
- Select exam mode and two test cities (for PBT/CBT)
- Fill the remaining fields in the form
- Upload pass port size photo and signature in prescribed format
- Select five institutes for AIMA to send your MAT score
- Download the copy of duly filled application form after submission
Also read: MAT test cities and centres
MAT Application Fees 2025
The fee has been increased by INR 100 for May session. MAT exam fee is to be paid online through credit/debit card or net banking. Check the fee amount below:
| MAT exam mode |
MAT fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Paper Based Test (PBT) |
2,200 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) |
2,200 |
| Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) |
2,200 |
| Both PBT & CBT |
3,800 |
MAT Exam Pattern 2025
MAT is a 120-minute test. Check below key highlights of MAT 2025 exam pattern:
- Total number of questions in MAT is 150.
- There are five sections in MAT
- Every section carries 30 questions
- Questions are in MCQ format with 4 options to choose the correct answer from
- Total marks are 150
- One mark is awarded for every correct attempt
- 0. 25 marks is deducted for every incorrect attempt
MAT Syllabus 2025
MAT syllabus includes 5 subjects - Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency,Mathematical Skills and Economic & Business Environment. Check the table below for key topics included in the MAT exam syllabus.
| MAT section |
Important topics |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension |
Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning |
Family Tree, Course of Action, Arrangement, Pie Chart, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Syllogisms and Graphs |
| Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency |
Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics to study include Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency |
| Mathematical Skills |
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths |
| Economic & Business Environment |
Current Affairs and static GK |
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MAT 2025 Preparation
MAT preparation is possible in six months. Since the difficulty level is low to moderate, candidates can score high with basic preparation of Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning and Language Comprehension. To prepare for MAT 2025, candidates should first decide upon the examination phase (February, May, September and December). Then they should check MAT syllabus and MAT books. Depending on the degree of familiarity with MAT topics make a time table for daily, weekly and monthly preparation. Towards the end, practice a good number of MAT mock tests and sample papers. Check below articles on MAT preparation:
- MAT Preparation for Mathematical Skills
- MAT Preparation for Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency
- MAT Preparation for Language Comprehension
- MAT Preparation for Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
- MAT Preparation for Indian & Global Environment
- Best Books for MAT Preparation
- How to prepare for MAT 2025 in six months
- How to prepare for MAT 2025 exam in three months
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MAT Admit Card 2025
MAT admit card for every session is released separately and will be valid for only one session. Candidates can download their MAT admit card 2025 by using their login credentials as per the schedule. Check the steps to download MAT 2025 admit card.
- Go to AIMA-MAT website
- Login with application number and email ID
- Go to admit card option
- Click on it to see the MAT admit card
- Download PDF of the admit card and save
Also read:
MAT Result 2025
MAT result cum scorecard is uploaded in candidate dashboard at AIMA-MAT website. Candidates can download their MAT result by using their login credentials. Check the process below:
- Open the AIMA MAT website
- Enter application ID and password in login tab
- Go to ‘scorecard’ section
- Download your MAT scorecard
Also read: MAT score vs percentile: how to calculate?
MAT Cut Off 2025
MBA admission through MAT is based on minimum cut offs. Given below is the table indicating expected MAT cut off for admission to 2025 batch.
| MBA College |
MAT cut off 2025 (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
MAT Top Colleges in India
Over 800 MBA colleges in India accept MAT score for admission. Given below is the list of some of the popular colleges accepting MAT score for admission to their MBA programmes:
| MAT Colleges |
|
|---|---|
*MBA colleges listed in the table are not in any particular order or rating.
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Q: How many RC passages are there in MAT exam?
Q: What is the marking scheme of MAT exam?
A:
Total marks of MAT exam is 150. Every question carries one mark for correct attempt and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No marks is deducted for skipping questions. The MAT question paper has 150 questions equally divided into five sections - Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills and Economic and Business Environment.
Language Comprehension: 30 questions
2. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 30 questions
3. Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency: 30 questions
4. Mathematical Skills: 30 questions
5. Economic and Business Environment: 30 questions
Every section therefore has 30 questions which means every section carries 30 marks. The scores of GK section is not considered for MAT percentile calculation. So candidates can keep GK section as their last priority.
Q: Is the MAT IBT mode exam pattern different from CBT and PBT exams?
A:
No. The exam pattern of MAT IBT is not different from CBT or PBT. In fact, the MAT exam pattern of all test modes is the same. The duration of MAT exam (PBT, CBT and IBT modes) is 2 hours or 120 minutes. The marking scheme is - plus one for correct attempt and minus 0.25 for incorrect attempt. There is no sectional time limit in MAT so candidates can utilise the 2 hours as per their own strategy. They should ideally, spend 25 minutes each on the top four sections and 15 minutes on the GK section. However, there may be slight difference in difficulty level because the questions in each MAT session are unique. No question is repeated in any session across CBT, PBT or IBT. This is to prevent any candidate from getting advantage or facing disadvantage due to leaking of the questions or in case of a candidates re-attempting the exam.
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Deepthi
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
If you make an error in the educational qualifications section of the MAT form, you can typically make amends during the official correction period offered by AIMA. The correction period is open for a short time after the submission of the application. You can log in with your MAT account and edit t
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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, MAT scores are not compulsory for admissions to the PGDM course at ICBM-SBE, because the college also considers several other entrance exam scores for admissions to the PGDM course. The names of the accepted entrance exams are- CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT/ State level entrance test. Thus, a
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Piyush Jain
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, it is possible to get an MBA seat at AURO University with a valid MAT score. The university accepts various national and state-level entrance tests for admission to the MBA programme. These exams are GCET, GMAT, CAT, CMAT and XAT. Apart from entrance test scores, students are required to submi
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Shailja Rawat
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The admission deadline for candidates interested in GITAM MBA admissions through the MAT exam is 15 - 22 September 2025. These dates are the last registration dates for the MAT PBT/CBT entrance exams. These dates are very close at this point of time. Hence, candidates who wish to apply for MBA admis
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Saurabh Khanduri
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The admission process for both the MBA (General) and MBA (Dual-Specialisation) courses is the same. Admission to the MIT-WPU MBA course is entrance-based. Candidates need to appear in either CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/GMAT/MAH CET/PERA CET entrance exam and qualify for any one exam with a valid score. The fin
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Jiya Bisht
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Yes, the MAT-PBT exam is still open for registrations for candidates looking to take admissions into the PGDM courses at DSGS. The MAT-PBT exam registrations started at the end of July and will end at the end of September. The MAT-PBT exam will be conducted near the end of September only. Candidates
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Saurabh Khanduri
Contributor-Level 10
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Yes, the MAT entrance exam is still open in 2025 for the SOIM PGDM admissions. The MAT PBT and CBT registrations for the year 2025 are still open till 15 September and 22 September respectively. There are also other exams that canidates can clear to gain admissions into SOIM PGDM courses. Candidates
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Saurabh Khanduri
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Yes, candidates who are unable to gain admissions through one of the accepted entrance exams at PBS can apply for admissions through the result of a different entrance exam. However, candidates are advised to track the timeline of each accepted entrance exam for PBS PGDM admissions as the timeline f
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Saurabh Khanduri
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The MAT 2025 exam has been concluded with registrations being closed on the 14th July 2025. However, the MAT CBT exam is still open for registrations and is acceptable for admissions in the PBS PGDM course. The MAT CBT exam was opened for registrations recently on 22nd August 2025 and will remain op
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Saurabh Khanduri
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There are usually 4 Reading Comprehension passages in MAT exam. The passages are easy to read and have questions with direct answers. The passages are usually taken from Economy, Environment, Science & Technology, Culture, Society, Business & Management, Current Affairs, History, Philosophy and Abstract topics.