MAT Exam Date 2025, Registration Started, Last Date (March 9), Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus

The MAT 2025 Exam Date has been announced on the official website of the All India Management Association. AIMA will hold the February session of the MAT Exam on March 9, 2025, in PBT mode and the CBT mode exam will be held on March 23, 2025. Check more details about the MAT Exam Date 2025, registration starting date, application fees, full eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus in this article.

LATEST UPDATE – The MAT Registration for February 2025 session is started at mat.aima.in. Scroll down to get the direct form link. Complete your application from before March 2 (PBT) and March 9 (CBT).

MAT Exam Date 2025

The MAT exam 2025 will be administered in March, May, September, and December 2025. The MAT or Management Aptitude Test 2025 is administered in 7 different modes. The MAT entrance exam is conducted 4 times a year for PG management exams such as MBA and PGDM programmes. More than 800 business schools in India accept MAT scores. Admission is based on MAT exam scores and GD and personal interview. Discover everything you need to know about the MAT exam.

MAT 2025 Exam Schedule

AIMA has released the full MAT exam schedule. you can check the important dates here –

MAT Exam Registration 2025

Candidates interested in taking the MAT 2025 exam can complete the online form. The exam authority has opened the MAT registration 2025 window around December 26, 2024. The closing date for filling application form varies by modality. You can register by visiting the official website.

MAT Application Form 2025 Link

We have provided the direct link to fill out the MAT application form below. Click on the link and you will be redirected to the official registration page.

MAT Registration Link – February 2025 

What are the Application Fees for MAT?

• Exam fees for a single PBT, CBT, or IBT are INR 2100
• For double PBT + CBT, PBT + IBT, IBT+IBT, or CBT + IBT, the fee is INR 3600.

MAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following qualifying conditions before filling out the MAT application form:

How many times a student can Take MAT Exam?

The MAT allows students to take the exam numerous times, and the best score from all attempts is considered for MBA admission.

MAT Exam Pattern 2025

According to the recent MAT 2025 exam pattern, There will be negative markings for incorrect responses. For more information on the exam pattern, please see the table below.

• Total number of questions: 200
• Number of sections: 5
• Number of questions per section: 40
• Total number of marks: 200
• Marking scheme: +1 for correct answers -0.25 for incorrect answers and 0 for Unattempted Question
• Type of Question: MCQ exam duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

MAT 2025 Syllabus

AIMA asked questions from 5 subjects who are – Mathematical Skills, Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Economics and Business Studies. Download the subjectwise detailed syllabus of MAT below.

Download Section Wise MAT SYLLABUS PDF

MAT Cut off 2025 (Expected)

The MAT cut-off 2025 is the minimal score required for selection to the group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI) rounds. Candidates should be aware that the cut-off of the MAT Exam is established by individual institutes, and AIMA has no role in this process. The table below shows the expected MAT exam cut-offs –

Note – MAT cutoffs are typically lower than those for other MBA entry tests such as CAT, XAT, and CMAT.

MAT Exam Preparation 2025

The MAT preparation method should be based on the exam phase (CBT/PBT/IBT) you select. If a candidate has previously taken a national-level MBA entrance test, they can easily pass MAT because the syllabus is comparable to those of other exams. Here are some crucial tips to prepare for the MAT exam 2025 –

Focus on Basics – MAT preparation can be completed in 2 months if candidates focus on the fundamentals.

Books and Other Resources – Read the best study materials for MAT exam preparation, which cover the entire exam course.

Follow 80/20 rules – To do the preparation in the remaining time, focus on topics with the highest weightage in each part.

Prioritize Practice – Practice the previous year’s MAT question papers, sample papers, and online mock tests to enhance speed and accuracy, it will also help in becoming familiar with the examination pattern. They should work on increasing their thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Improve Reading Skills – Read magazines, and newspapers on a daily basis to improve comprehension abilities.

Current News – Stay up to date on, state, national and worldwide events.

Work on Shorcomings – Regularly assess your preparation level to determine your strengths and weaknesses in each part of the MAT course.

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