MAT Exam 2025

MAT Exam 2025 – Complete Details

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of India’s most popular national-level entrance exams for MBA and PGDM admissions to over 600 B-schools across India. Approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) four times a year – in February, May, September, and December. Its wide acceptance and flexible modes make it a top choice for thousands of MBA aspirants.

Important Dates

Event	Date
MAT 2025 Registration Ends on	07-Dec-2025 (PBT) 15-Dec-2025 (CBT)
Download Admit Card	10-Dec-2025 (PBT) 18-Dec-2025 (CBT)
MAT 2025 Exam	13-Dec-2025 (PBT) 21-Dec-2025 (CBT)
MAT 2025 Exam Results	Second week of January 2026

Eligibility

• Any student with any undergraduate degree
• Final year students of any degree program

Step-by-Step MAT Registration Process:

1. Visit mat.aima.in
2. Select MAT Exam 2025 Registration and enter basic details.
3. Enter OTP received in phone for verification
4. Upload scanned copies of the photograph and signature.
5. Pay the MAT application fee online using debit card or net banking.
6. Select exam mode (PBT/CBT) and two cities.

MAT Exam Fees

The mat exam fees depend on the number of modes you choose:

 Single Mode (Paper-Based Test or Computer-Based Test): INR 2,200

Both modes (Paper-Based Test or Computer-Based Test): INR 3,800

MAT Exam Syllabus:

1. Language Comprehension – Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension.
2. Mathematical Skills – Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, Trigonometry, modern maths and Mensuration.
3. Data Analysis & Sufficiency – Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics to study include Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency.
4. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning – Logical reasoning, analytical puzzles
5. Indian & Global Environment – Current affairs, business news

MAT Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Language Comprehension	40	40
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	40	40
Mathematical Skills	40	40
Data Analysis & Sufficiency	40	40
Indian & Global Environment	40	40
Total	200	200

• MAT Exam Time Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
• MAT Exam Total Marks: 200
• MAT Question Paper Pattern: Objective-type, multiple-choice questions
• Negative marking: -0.25 marks for every wrong answer

Quick Details

• Exam Conducting Body: AIMA
• Frequency: 4 times a year
• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
• Mode: PBT, CBT, IBT
• MAT Exam Negative Marking: Yes (-0.25)
• Multiple attempts in a year.