The MAT 2025 PBT exam will be held in the last week of February 2025. The application form will be released from the fourth week of December 2024. The All India Management Association (AIMA) administers the exam and aims to grant admission to postgraduate management programs like PGDM and MBA. Various universities across the nation require MAT scores for admission to MBA programs.
MAT 2025 Highlights
| Exam Name | MAT |
|---|---|
| Full-Form | Management Admission Test |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Category of Examination | Management |
| Courses | MBA Courses |
| Exam Conducted body | All India Management Association |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online/Offline |
| Official Website | https://aima.in/ |
MAT 2025 Exam Dates
| Test Mode | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Last Date for Registration | 30 November 2024 (Saturday) |
| Availability of Admit Card | 3 December 2024 (5:00 PM Onwards) | |
| Test Date | 7 December 2024 (Saturday) | |
| PBT | Last Date for Registration | 7 December 2024 (Saturday) |
| Availability of Admit Card | 10 December 2024 (5:00 PM Onwards) | |
| Test Date | 14 December 2024 (Saturday) | |
| CBT 2 | Last Date for Registration | 15 December 2024 (Sunday) |
| Availability of Admit Card | 18 December 2024 (5:00 PM Onwards) | |
| Test Date | 22 December 2024 (Sunday) | |
| Result | Availability of MAT Score | By 1st Week of January 2025 |
MAT 2025 Application Form
The MAT 2025 CBT 2 application form will be available online 15th December 2024. Applicants must complete the form with personal, academic, and other required informationrmation. Below is the step-by-step guide to apply:
- Visit the official website.
- Select the “MAT 2025 Registration” link.
- Enter the email address and mobile number to obtain an OTP for verification.
- Log in to complete the registration process.
- Choose the exam mode, test city, and payment method, and provide other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your resume, credentials, experience, and list of preferred management schools.
- Pay the online application fee and click the “Submit” button.
- Print a copy of the completed form and keep it for future reference.
MAT 2025 Application Fee
The application fee for MAT 2025 can be paid online only. Payment options include net banking, credit cards, and debit cards—an additional Rs. 1,200/- fee applies for using extra test modes.
| Mode of Exam | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| For Remote Proctored (IBT) or PBT or CBT | Rs. 2100/- |
| For Double IBT + IBT or PBT + IBT or PBT + CBT or CBT + IBT | Rs. 3300/- |
MAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for appear in the MAT 2025, candidates required to meet the following criteria:
- Education qualification: Candidates should have completed a graduate degree in any field.
- Minimum Marks: There is no minimum score required to take the MAT.
- Age Restrictions: No age restrictions apply.
- Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts.
- Candidates Appearing for Final Exams: Candidates appearing for their final exams can also apply.
MAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The MAT 2025 exam will follow the pattern described below:
- Test Mode: CBT (Computer Based Test), PBT (Paper Based Test), and IBT options.
- Section: The exam consists of 5 sections.
- Exam Time Allotment: 120 minutes.
- Total Questions: 150 questions.
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice questions (MCQs).
- Marking System: Each correct answer receives one mark.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| 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 |
MAT 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus for MAT 2025 covers the following topics:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Skills | Elementary mathematics, Arithmetic, Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Averages, Number system, Mixture and Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial math, Permutation and combination, Ratio and proportion, Number system, etc. |
| English | Antonyms, Comprehension of Passage, Synonyms, Proverb, Sentence Correction, Punctuations, etc. |
| Indian and Global Environment | Devaluation and up valuation of the rupee, Business and Economics, Current GK, Basic on current reading newspapers and periodicals, Business, national and international events. |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | Calendars, Fact inference, Passage, Conclusion, Analogy, Statement argument, Clocks, Binary logic, Premise, Conclusion, Linear and matrix arrangement, Team formation, Cubes, Rows, Network diagrams, Quantitative reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Critical reasoning. |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | Data Analysis, Data tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, and charts including simple, stacked, composite bar, pie charts, Graphs, Data Comparison among others, Case let-based data, Venn diagram, Data sufficiency. |
MAT 2025 Admit Card
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.
MAT 2025 Answer Key
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.
MAT 2025 Result
The MAT 2025 results will be released by the 1st Week of January 2025 for the PBT exam and April 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.
MAT 2025 Cut Off
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 2025 Counseling
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
- MAT 2025 Scorecard
- MAT 2025 Admit Card
- Graduation Mark Sheet
- Mark Sheets of Class 10th and 12th
- Passport Size Photograph
- Candidate’s Identity Proof