MAT 2025 exam will be conducted on May 31, 2025 and June 8, 2025 for Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes respectively. MAT 2025 registrations are ongoing. The last date to fill MAT 2025 application form is May 25, 2025 and June 2, 2025 for PBT and CBT modes respectively. Interested candidates also pay the MAT registration fee for the exam. The MAT 2025 application fee for PBT and CBT exam is INR 2200. In case of applying for both the modes, the total MAT registration fee will be INR 3800.
Management Aptitude Test, also known as MAT exam, is one of the most popular MBA entrance examinations conducted across the country. It is a national level exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). More than 800 B-schools accept MAT exam score for admission to MBA/PGDM programs. MAT Exam takes place in four sessions i.e. February, May, September, and December. Students can register for any of the sessions. (MAT exam is conducted in four sessions namely February, May, September, and December).
There are two modes of MAT exam i.e. Offline (Paper Based Test or PBT) and Online (Computer Based Test or CBT). Candidates who are willing to take the exam can choose the exam mode as per their convenience.
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | MAT |
| Full-Form | Management Admission Test |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Category of Examination | Management |
| Courses | MBA Courses |
| Exam Conducted By | All India Management Association |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online/Offline |
| Official Website | https://aima.in/ |
MAT 2025 exam for May session will be conducted on May 31, 2025 and June 8, 2025 in Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes respectively. Interested candidates can check below the MAT 2025 May session exam dates:
| Detailed Schedule – PBT (Paper Based Test) | |
|---|---|
| Last Date for PBT Online Registration | May 25, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Availability of PBT Admit Card | May 28, 2025 (5:00 PM Onwards) |
| PBT Test Date | May 31, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Detailed Schedule – CBT (Computer Based Test) | |
|---|---|
| Last Date for CBT Online Registration | June 2, 2025 (Monday) |
| Availability of CBT Admit Card | June 5, 2025 (5:00 PM Onwards) |
| CBT Test Date | June 8, 2025 (Sunday) |
MAT 2025 eligibility requirements must be met by candidates before completing the application form.
| Programs | Qualifying Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA / PGDM | Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institute or university.
Candidates appearing in the final year examination or awaiting results for their bachelor’s degree are also eligible to appear for the MAT 2025 exam. |
| Programs | Qualifying Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA / PGDM | Candidates must have at least 50% marks in their bachelor’s degree.
Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, and PwD) need a minimum of 45% aggregate or equivalent in their bachelor’s degree. |
In order to apply for the MBA entrance exam, the candidates must complete the registration process for MAT 2025. They can go to the official website mat.aima.in and fill the application form. (They can do so by visiting the official website mat.aima.in and filling the MAT application form.)
Below is the step-by-step guide to apply for MAT Exam 2025:
The application fee to take the test is available below:
| Mode of Exam | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| For Remote Proctored (IBT) or PBT or CBT | ₹2200/- |
| For Double IBT + IBT or PBT + IBT or PBT + CBT or CBT + IBT |
₹3800/- |
The MAT 2025 exam will follow the pattern described below:
| Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Language and Comprehension | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 30 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| Indian & Global Environment | 30 |
| Total | 150 |
The syllabus for MAT 2025 covers the following topics:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, syllogisms, antonyms and synonyms, jumbled paragraphs, vocabulary, sentence correction, grammar, etc. |
| Mathematics Skills | LCM and HCF, percentage, profit and loss, speed, time and work, number system, unitary methods, simple and compound interest, mixtures and allegations, permutations and combinations, sequences and series, height and distance, commercial maths, elementary maths, averages, triangles, circles, arithmetic geometry, Venn diagrams, quadratic equations, probability, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, linear programming, surds and indices, inequalities, set theory, linear equations, complex numbers, binomial theorem. |
| English | Antonyms, comprehension of passage, synonyms, proverbs, sentence correction, punctuations, etc. |
| Indian and Global Environment | Devaluation/up-valuation of the rupee, business and economics, current GK, news-based questions, national and international events. |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | Fact-inference-judgment, passage conclusion, clocks, calendars, statement-argument, analogy, blood relations, logical sequences, assumptions, seating arrangement, input-output, syllogism, ranking, puzzles, direction sense, decision making, etc. |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | Data tables, bar and pie charts, graphs, caselet-based data, data sufficiency, data comparison, and Venn diagrams. |
The MAT 2025 admit card will be released online. The PBT exam will be available in the final week of February 2025, and the CBT exam will be available in the first week of March 2025. Candidates must log in with the email address and password to download it. Take a hard copy of the admit card at the exam venue. Check out the given steps below to download the MAT 2025 admit card online.
To download the admit card of MAT exam, candidates should follow the instructions below
No official answer key will be released for MAT 2025. However, several institutes will provide their answer keys online, which can help candidates estimate their scores. Note that there will be no option to challenge these institutional answer keys.
The MAT 2025 results for the May session will be released in June 2025 for the PBT exam and July 2025 for the CBT exam. Results will be available on the AIMA website as a scorecard. Candidates should enter their registered ID and password to access their results. Follow the given steps below to download the MAT 2025 Result.
The cut-off for MAT 2025 will be announced on the websites of the participating institutes. Factors such as the number of candidates, seats available, and previous cutoffs will affect the cut-off. The cut-off determines the minimum score needed for progression to the GD/PI rounds.
MAT 2024 Cut-Offs for Top MBA Colleges (Percentile Range: 80-90+)
| MBA College | MAT Cut-Off 2024 (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| Amity Business School, Noida | 90+ |
| Christ University, Bengaluru | 80-90 |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | 80-90 |
| SIES College of Management Studies, 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 |
After the announcement of the MAT result for the session, candidates can access and download their MAT scorecard. For downloading the scorecard, candidates need to use their registered email ID and password on the official MAT website.
To check the MAT 2025 cut off, candidates should have visited the respective website of participating institutes. Below are some steps are mentioned to check the MAT cut off of specific colleges
MAT 2025 counseling will be organized by the participating institutes. AIMA will not conduct any counseling sessions. Each participating institute will have its admission procedures based on MAT scores, category, and seat availability.
Required Documents for Counseling
The MAT is a standardized test conducted by AIMA to facilitate admissions to MBA and PGDM programs. It assesses candidates’ aptitude in areas like language comprehension, mathematical skills, and critical reasoning.
For the May 2025 session, the Paper Based Test (PBT) is scheduled for May 31, 2025, and the Computer Based Test (CBT) for June 8, 2025.
Candidates can register online by visiting AIMA’s official MAT website, completing the application form, and paying the required fee.
To be eligible, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories). Final-year students can also apply.
Results for the PBT are expected in June 2025, and for the CBT in July 2025, available as a scorecard on the AIMA website.
