MAT Exam 2025 Registration (Closed): Check Last Date, How to fill MAT CBT Application Form & Fees

Q: How can I edit already submitted MAT application form?

There is no option to edit already submitted MAT application form. The online form once submitted will be closed forever. Admit card and test city allotment will be based on the information mentioned in the form. Thus, candidates must be very careful in filling the MAT application form. They should review every information and every field of their form before hitting the submit button.

Q: Can I change my MAT exam mode from PBT to CBT after registration?

No, there is no provision to change MAT exam mode from PBT to CBT or from CBT to PBT after you have completed the registration process. You will have to appear for the exam in the mode selected in the application form and in the test city mentioned in the already submitted form. Thus, make the selection of exam mode carefully in the MAT application form.

Q: Do I have to fill two MAT application forms if I wish to appear in both CBT and PBT?

No, candidates do not have to fill two MAT application forms if they wish to appear in both CBT and PBT. They only have to select both options in the MAT application form and pay the fee for second exam session too. The fee amount to pay for two MAT session (PBT and CBT) is INR 3800. The fee is to be paid at the time of registration.

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.

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 2,200 Computer-Based Test (CBT): INR 2,200 Internet-Based Test (IBT): 2,200 Both PBT and CBT: INR 3,800 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in the following modes and combinations: 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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Updated on Oct 7, 2025 17:39 IST

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MAT registration December 2025 sessions is expected to start in October 2025. The AIMA will announce MAT registration dates for Decemeber 2025, at its official website soon. The exam will be held In MAT PBT and CBT modes.

The MAT exam fee is INR 2200 for one session. For two sessions, candidates have to pay INR 3,800. If a candidate wishes to appear for more than one session, he/she will have to register accordingly. Read all about MAT 2025 registration and application process below.

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Table of content

MAT Application Process 2025: How to Apply?
MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
MAT Application Fees 2025
Documents Required for MAT Registration 2025
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 the exam phase, session and mode as per their convenience. They can also appear for the MAT 2025 exam in more than one session in the same academic year. Application process and fees of all MAT sessions is same.

Here's MAT registration process 2025:

Visit the official website of AIMA MAT, and 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
Use the credentials sent in email to fill the form.
Upload a recent passport size photo and signature.
Select five MBA colleges from the given list. For more than five college selection, you will have to pay extra amount.
Pay the MAT fee of INR 2200 through debit/credit card or net banking.
Add personal details, academic details, address, etc. in the next page.
Click the declaration check box to complete the process.

MAT Application Process 2025: 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 2025:

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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Commonly asked questions

Q: What are MAT eligibility criteria?

Q: In how many cities is MAT exam held?

MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAT 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
28 Sep ' 25	MAT CBT Exam 2025 (Sept )
25 Sep ' 25 - 28 Sep ' 25	MAT CBT Admit Card 2025 (Sept )
21 Sep ' 25	MAT PBT Exam 2025 (Sept )
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MAT Application Fees 2025

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. Candidates must note that the MAT fees is to be paid per session and is non-refundable. Check below MAT fee.

MAT Test Mode	MAT Fee (in INR)
Single paper (either PBT or CBT)	2,200
IBT	2,200
Both PBT & CBT	3,800

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the MAT application fee refundable?

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

Documents Required for MAT Registration 2025

Candidates have to upload a passport size photo and scanned signature in the MAT application form. For entering correct details in the MAT 2025 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 2025: Key Points to Remember

Candidates must fill the MAT 2025 application form with correct data and make no error as there is no provision of form correction.
They must review all the information entered in the form once before hitting the submit button.
Personal information mentioned in the MAT application form will be used for further admission process, so candidates must ensure that they fill the fields with information mentioned in government IDs.
Candidates must check the MAT eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Applications of candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria will be rejected.
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, candidates can combine 2 MAT sessions in the same examination phase for additional amount of INR 1,600.

Commonly asked questions

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

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

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 according to your convenience and availability, as once selected the options will be considered final.
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.