MAT December 2025

MAT December 2025

Overview

The MAT exam stands for the Management Aptitude Test, a national-level entrance examination in India for admission to MBA and allied postgraduate management programs. It is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) four times a year (February, May, September, and December).

The MAT score is used by over 600 business schools and management colleges across India for their admission processes. The Government of India, Ministry of Education, approved MAT as a national-level test in 2003. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year degree students are also eligible to apply. There is no age limit.

The MAT is generally considered to be easier in difficulty compared to other major management entrance exams like the CAT or XAT, and candidates can appear multiple times a year, using their best score for admissions.

MAT Exam 2025

The MAT December 2025 exam registration is open, with the Paper-Based Test (PBT) scheduled for December 13, 2025, and the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for December 21, 2025.

Key Dates for MAT December 2025

Mode of Exam

 The exam is offered in three modes, providing flexibility to candidates:

o    PBT (Paper-Based Test)

o    CBT (Computer-Based Test)

o    IBT (Internet-Based Test), a remote-proctored option

Exam Pattern

The test is designed to assess general aptitude and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions across five sections, to be completed in 120 minutes (2 hours):

o    Language Comprehension

o    Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

o    Mathematical Skills

o    Data Analysis & Sufficiency

o    Economic & Business Environment (scores in this section are typically not counted towards the final percentile score)

How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Guide

1.     Visit the Official Website: Go to the official AIMA MAT website at https://mat.aima.in/

2.     New Candidate Registration: Click on the "Register" or "New Candidate Registration" option.

3.     Enter Basic Details: Provide your full name, active mobile number, email ID, state, city, and set a password. Then click the submit button.

4.     Verify Phone Number: An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP on the website to verify your account.

5.     Log in: Use your registered email ID and the password you created to log in to the applicant dashboard.

6.     Fill the Application Form: Fill in all the required personal and academic details, including your Class 10, Class 12, and graduation marks.

7.     Select Exam Mode and Test Cities: Choose your preferred test mode (PBT or CBT or both) and select two preferred test cities from the given list.

8.     Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph (10 KB to 50 KB in JPEG/JPG format) and a scanned signature (5 KB to 20 KB in JPEG/JPG format) as per the specified guidelines.

9.     Select Institutes: Select up to five Management Institutes (MIs) where you would like AIMA to send your MAT scores. Selecting more than five requires an additional fee.

10.                        Pay the Application Fee: Pay the required fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

·         Fee for one session (PBT or CBT): INR 2,200

·         Fee for both sessions (PBT and CBT): INR 3,800

11.                        Review and Submit: Carefully review all the details in the form, as there is no provision for form correction after submission. Click on "Final Submit".

12.                        Download Confirmation Page: Download and print a copy of the filled application form and the confirmation page for your records. 

Required Documents

1.     Valid Email ID and mobile number

2.     Scanned photograph and signature

3.     Class 10th, 12th, and Graduation mark sheets

4.     Date of birth certificate

5.     Photo ID card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, DL, etc.)

6.     Online payment details (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking)