
MAT 2025: Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to 800+ B-schools across India. The exam is held in multiple modes, including Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT), allowing candidates to choose their preferred option.
The MAT December session was successfully conducted on 13 December (PBT) and 21 December (CBT) as per the official schedule. Candidates can check important updates related to exam dates, registration, admit cards, and results on the official AIMA website.
MAT 2025 registration process for the December Session was closed. Candidates had the flexibility to choose between two modes of examination: Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT). Option to appear for both PBT and CBT was available. Below are the important dates for each mode:
| MAT 2025 Exam Overview | |
| Details | Information |
| Exam Name | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Purpose | Admission to MBA and allied programs |
| Exam Level | National-level |
| Mode of Exam | Paper Based Test (PBT), Computer Based Test (CBT), or Both Combined |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| PBT Exam Date | 13th December 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | 21st December 2025 |
| Duration of Exam | 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours) |
| Number of Sections | 5 Sections (Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Indian and Global Environment) |
| Total Questions | 200 Questions |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Validity of MAT Score | 1 Year |
| Official Website | www.aima.in |
MAT 2025 PBT was conducted on December 13 and MAT CBT was held on December 21, 2025. Interested candidates must keep tabs on the important dates to avoid any last minute hassle. Check out the complete schedule for MAT 2025 here:
| MAT 2025 Important Dates | ||
| Event | PBT | CBT |
| Last Date for Registration | 7th December 2025 | 15th December 2025 |
| Availability of Admit Card | 10th December 2025 | 18th December 2025 |
| Test Date | 13th December 2025 | 21st December 2025 |
| MAT Result (December Session) | To Be Announced | |
Candidates planning to appear for MAT 2025 must fulfill the required eligibility criteria. They must have a complete graduation in any discipline. However, final year students of Graduate courses can also apply for MAT 2025.
The score of MAT 2025 will be accepted by various B schools and institutes. However, they might provide specific cut-off marks and certain criteria for the admission process.
MAT exam pattern 2025 can help understand the difficulty level and the types of questions asked. The exam has five sections, each contains 30 questions, making a total of 150 questions. The duration of exam will be 120 minutes. Check the section MAT 2025 exam pattern here:
| MAT 2025 Exam Pattern | ||
| Section No. | Section Name | No. of Questions |
| I | Language Comprehension | 30 |
| II | Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| III | Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| IV | Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 30 |
| V | Economic & Business Environment | 30 |
| Total | 150 | |
MODE OF TEST :
Interested candidates can register online through the official AIMA MAT website before the last date. Payment can be made via Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm wallet.
The application fees are as follows:
Essential Documents Required for MAT 2025 Registration:
Candidates need documents while filling the application form. It is always better to keep the required documents handy. Here are some of the documents required for MAT 2025 registration:
MAT 2025 syllabus includes different topics designed to assess a candidate's aptitude in all the 5 sections. Below is an overview of the topics covered in each section: