MAT 2025: Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA programs into 800+ B schools. It is a national–level exam conducted in both online and offline mode. The application process is in progress. Candidates can choose between the Paper Based Test (PBT), the Computer Based Test (CBT), or both combined.
MAT 2025 registration process for the May Session is closed now. 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 | May 31, 2025 |
CBT Exam Date | June 8, 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 schedule for February session has been released. The registration process are ongoing. 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 | May 25, 2025 | June 2, 2025 |
Availability of Admit Card | May 28, 2025 | June 5, 2025 |
Test Date | May 31, 2025 (Saturday) | June 8, 2025 (Sunday) |
MAT Result (May Session) | Last week of June 2025 |
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. Payment can be made via Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm wallet. The last date to apply for MAT for PBT is March 2, 2025, and CBT is March 09, 2025.
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: