MAT 2025: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation Tips & Best Books

MAT 2025 Highlights

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It is conducted four times a year and candidates can choose to take it in computer-based, paper-based or internet-based mode. The exam tests a candidate's aptitude in areas such as language comprehension, data analysis, mathematical skills, intelligence and critical reasoning, and the Indian and global environment. While there are no age restrictions or minimum qualification requirements, a graduation degree from a recognized university is mandatory. MAT exam scores are accepted by over 800 business schools across India, making it a popular choice for MBA aspirants.

MAT 2025 Exam Dates

The MAT 2025 exam is conducted four times a year, usually in February, May, September, and December. The All India Management Association (AIMA) usually announces the exact dates of each session a few months in advance. Candidates can choose to take the exam in various modes such as computer-based, paper-based, or online.

Multiple slots are available for the MAT Exam PBT Test. Here is the list of all the tentative dates for PBT exam:

For CBT

There are several dates available for the MAT CBT exam Dates. Below is the list of all tentative dates for the CBT exam:

For IBT

There are several dates available for the IBT exam. Below is the list of all tentative dates for the IBT exam:

MAT 2025 Application Form

Please refer to the below section for complete details of MAT 2025 Application Form:

1. AIMA will provide MAT 2025 Application Form from the fourth week of December 2024 for the February session.
2. Candidates will be able to complete the registration procedure through online mode, no other offline method will be accepted.
3. At the time of filling the form, candidates will be required to enter the details like personal, academic and other information requested.
4. Candidates are advised not to fill multiple application forms on the website.
5. After filling the form, upload the necessary documents like a passport size photograph and signature in a specific format.
6. The last date for submitting the MAT 2025 Application Form will be up to the first week of March 2025.
7. Candidates must complete the registration procedure before the deadline as the authority will remove the link from the website.
8. Before submitting the form, it will be mandatory to double check the details filled in the form.
9. Please remember to bring a printed copy of the application form for later use in the admission procedure.

MAT Application Fee:

1. There will be an online facility available to submit the registration fee.
2. There will be no other facility other than online to submit the fee.
3. Facilities like debit card, credit card or net banking will be provided to submit the fee.
4. An additional Rs 1200 will be charged in case candidates want to opt for an additional test mode.

We have provided the application fee to appear for the exam below:

How to Apply for MAT 2025

Here we have mentioned the step-by-step procedure below to submit the form:

Step 1: Go to the online website (link will be provided above).

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “MAT Registration 2025” link.

Step 3: Fill in the valid email ID and mobile number to apply and receive OTP for verification.

Step 4: Begin with the login process to complete the registration.

Step 5: Select the exam mode, test city options, payment mode, and other details to complete the process.

Step 6: Now upload the scanned documents such as personal, qualifications and experience, and options for management institutes.

Step 7: Pay the online application fee and hit the “Submit” button to proceed further.

Step 8: Print the completed form and keep it in a safe place for further use.

MAT 2025 Registration Fees

The MAT exam registration fee varies depending on the number of test modes you choose. For a single mode (paper-based, computer-based, or internet-based test), the fee is Rs 2,100. If you opt for two test modes, the fee is Rs 3,300. It is important to note that the application fee can only be paid online through net banking, credit card or debit card.

MAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The All India Management Association (AIMA), conducts the Management Aptitude Test or MAT eligibility criteria. See the details below:

MAT Eligibility: Academic Qualification

1. Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized institute or university.
2. Candidates who are in the final year of their Bachelor's degree or are awaiting the results are also eligible to take the MAT 2024 exam.
3. There is no minimum score requirement for the MAT exam. Candidates with passing marks in graduation can appear for the examination.

Age Limit

There is no age limit for MAT exam. However, since the academic qualification is a graduate degree, the age of candidates is usually 20 years or older.

Work Experience

Work experience is not a mandatory eligibility criterion for the MAT Exam. However, it carries additional weight in the selection process of MBA universities that accept the MAT score.

MAT 2025 Exam Pattern

We have mentioned the complete details of the MAT 2025 exam pattern:

1. Exam Mode: Candidates will be able to appear for the exam through CBT (Computer-Based Test), PBT (Paper-Based Test) and IBT modes.
2. Section: There will be a total of 5 sections in the exam.
3. Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes will be given to solve the exam.
4. Total Questions: 200 paper-based questions will be asked.
5. Question Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in the exam.
6. Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
7. Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Given are the subject-wise distribution of the question paper:

MAT Exam Syllabus

The MAT 2025 syllabus covers a wide range of topics across five sections: Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, and Indian and Global Environment. Key areas include Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, and General Awareness of Current Affairs and Business Trends.

MAT 2025 Preparation Tips

To score better in the MAT exam, candidates can follow the below MAT  preparation tips:

1. Having a fixed schedule is very important for MAT 2025 preparation as consistency is the key to success.
2. Try to prioritize the sections that require more work.
3. Get a good night's sleep every day, at least 7-8 hours without fail.
4. During preparation, do some physical activities, do not spend all your time studying.
5. Gather all the study materials such as notes, reference books, mock tests, and formula sheets.
6. Try to solve mock tests every day to score better in the exam.

Best Books for MAT Exam 2025

MAT 2025 Admit Card

MAT Admit Card 2025 will be issued in the last week of February 2025 for PBT exam and in the first week of March 2025 for CBT exam. Candidates registered for the exam will be able to access the admit card. To download the admit card, candidates will have to use their login credentials such as email and password.

After entering the correct and valid details, the admit card will appear on the screen. Candidates are advised to check the details thoroughly after downloading the admit card from the website. It will be downloaded only through online mode, no other offline method will be provided.

Candidates must retain the printout of the admit card as it will be mandatory to carry it to the examination venue. Candidates without a valid MAT admit card will not be allowed to appear for the examination.

How to download MAT Exam Admit Card

Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of AIMA, the conducting body of MAT, which is https://mat.aima.in/.

Login to Your Account: Log in to your account using your registered email ID, date of birth, and password.

Access the Admit Card: Once logged in, navigate to your dashboard. You should find a link or option to download the admit card.

Download and Print: Click on the link to download your admit card. Save it to your device and take a printout for the exam day.

MAT 2025 PYQs

Previous year questions for MAT exam are a must to level up and outperform the competition. It is mandatory to solve all the MAT previous year questions available for all sessions. This will let you know the actual difficulty level of the exam and the time required for each section. You can find the direct PDF download link of the MAT previous year question in the table below.

MAT 2025 Exam Result

AIMA will announce the MAT result 2025 in the month of March 2025 for PBT exam and in the month of April 2025 for CBT exam. Registered candidates will be able to check their MAT 2025 scores on their dashboard. AIMA will announce it in the form of a scorecard.

Candidates will be required to enter their registered ID and password to download the result. It will be available only through online mode. No offline method will be provided to check the result. MAT 2025 result show the overall and sectional percentile of the candidates appearing.

MAT 2025 cut-off score

Participating institutes will post the MAT 2025 cut-off score on their websites. Candidates will be able to check the cut-off score online only. The cut-off score of these institutes will vary based on various factors such as available seats, number of candidates appearing, previous cut-off score, etc.

Candidates who meet the published cut-off score will be called for the GD/PI rounds. The MAT cut-off score is the minimum score that will be required to participate in the admission procedure. It will be based on the overall and sectional percentile of the candidates in the examination.

MAT previous year cut-off

MAT 2025 Counselling process

The counselling process for MAT 2025 will be organised by the various participating institutes. AIMA will not organise any counselling process for the shortlisted candidates. There will be no common MAT counselling process for MBA admission.

Universities accepting MAT scores will have different admission policies for shortlisting candidates for admission to MBA programmes. MAT 2025 counselling will be conducted by over 600 business schools. Based on the MAT score, category and availability of seats in the universities, candidates will be shortlisted for admission.

Required Documents for Counselling:

1. MAT 2025 Scorecard
2. MAT 2025 Admit Card
3. Graduation Mark sheet
4. Mark sheet of class 10th and 12th
5. Passport size photograph
6. Candidates Identity proof