What is the MAT exam?

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in various business schools across India.

How many times is MAT held in a year?

MAT is held four times a year in February, May, September, and December.

Who can apply for the MAT exam?

If you’ve completed your graduation in any stream or are in your final year, you can apply for the MAT exam. The best part? There’s no age limit, so anyone can give it a shot!

MAT Exam 2025: Complete Guide to Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern & Top Colleges

22 May 2025

The MAT May 2025 examination schedule has officially become available for public view. Both the Paper-Based Test (PBT) happens on May 31 while the Computer-Based Test (CBT) takes place on June 8, 2025. Registrations for MAT 2025 are now open, and candidates can apply online. This time, the registration fee for the May session has been increased.

In this article, you’ll find all the important details including the updated fee structure, step-by-step registration process, and a list of top 10 MBA colleges accepting MAT May 2025 scores.

MAT 2025: Important dates

MAT 2025 session	Registration Deadline	Exam Date	Result Date
Feb	Jan 2025	Feb 2025	Feb 2025
May	April 2025	May 2025	May 2025
Sep	August 2025	Sep 2025	Sep 2025
Dec	November 2025	Dec 2025	Dec 2025

MAT 2025 Exam Modes

One of the most flexible features of MAT is that you can take the exam in three different modes:

PBT (Paper Based Test)	Offline mode, using pen and paper
CBT (Computer Based Test)	Online mode at designated test centres
IBT (Internet Based Test)	Take the exam from home using a computer with webcam and internet

Mat Exam Highlights

Features	Details
Exam Name	Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
Conducting body	AIMA
Exam level	National
Frequency	4 times a year
Exam Duration	2 hour 30 minutes
Total question	200
Qustion Type	MCQs (multiple Choice Question)
Total Marks	200
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong answer

MAT Syllabus 2025

MAT tests your overall aptitude across five sections:

Language Comprehension
Mathematical Skills
Data Analysis and Sufficiency
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning
Indian and Global Environment (GK)

MAT Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university

Final Year Students: Those in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can also apply

Age Limit: No age limit

Number of Attempts: No restriction

MAT Registration Process

Here’s how to register for MAT:
Visit the official website: https://mat.aima.in
Click on "Register" and fill in basic details
Upload scanned photograph and signature
Select exam mode (PBT/CBT/IBT) and preferred cities
Pay the exam fee online
Download confirmation page

MAT 2025 Application Fee:

₹2100 for one test mode
₹3300 for two test modes (e.g., CBT + IBT)

Top Colleges Accepting MAT Scores

Christ University, Bangalore

Amity Business School, Noida

Jagan Institute of Management studies (JIIMS), Delhi

Institute of Finance and International Management (IFIM) Bangalore

BIMTECH, Grater Noida

Jaipuria Institute of Management

PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore

How to Prepare for MAT 2025

Know the syllabus and exam pattern
Practice with previous year papers and mock tests
Focus on time management – 200 questions in 150 minutes needs speed and accuracy
Read newspapers daily to improve GK and language skills
Join online coaching or use trusted study material for focused prep

Faq's

What is the MAT exam?

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in various business schools across India.
How many times is MAT held in a year?

MAT is held four times a year in February, May, September, and December.
Who can apply for the MAT exam?

If you’ve completed your graduation in any stream or are in your final year, you can apply for the MAT exam. The best part? There’s no age limit, so anyone can give it a shot!