MAT 2025: Highlights, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, Registration Dates

The MAT 2025 exams were conducted on May 31 and June 8, 2025. One special session of MAT CBT will be conducted on July 20, registration for which is open till July 14, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the MAT in July can register for the exam. The next phase of MAT 2025 will be conducted in August. AIMA is expected to announce application dates for MAT August 2025 session soon. MAT registration can be done at AIMA website. MAT application fee is INR 2200. If a candidate wishes to appear for two sessions of the MAT, they need to pay INR 3800. Read below all about MAT exam 2025. 

MAT 2025: Exam Highlights

MAT is one of the easiest MBA entrance exams in India. And it is a preferred choice of students for admission to private institutions. Given below are the key highlights of MAT exam 2025 that candidates must know before applying for it:

What is MAT Exam?

Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses at 800+ B-schools in India. MAT is conducted in four phases – February, May, September and December. The exam is conducted in two modes –  offline (Paper Based Test or PBT) and online (Computer Based Test or CBT). Candidates can choose the exam mode as per their convenience and city. AIMA had introduced IBT mode exam in 2020 following COVID-19 pandemic. AIMA was the first examination agency that introducted romte proctored exam during the pandemic. It continued (Internet Based Test or IBT)  until 2024. But has discontinued it now. 

Key Features of MAT Exam

• Candidates can appear for MAT multiple times.
• They can choose the examination phase, date and mode as per their preference.
• For every attempt, fresh registration will be required
• The score of the latest MAT attempt will be taken into consideration for admission.
• AIMA provides the option of selection of 5 colleges in the MAT form.
• It will send candidate’s MAT score to the 5 colleges selected in the form for admission shortlisting. 

MAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

Minimum eligiblity criteria have been fixed.for candidates who wish to appear for MAT as per the AICTE guidelines. Given below are the eligibility criteria for MAT exam 2025:

• Graduation in any stream/course or an equivalent degree from a UGC recognised university.
• Final year graduation students awaiting their results are also eligible to apply for MAT 2025.
• No minimum score requirement for MAT. However, MAT accepting colleges have minimum score criteria of 50 percent (45 percent for reserved category).
• No age limit to appear in MAT. Fresh graduates as well as working professionals can appear for the exam.
• Candidates who have completed a professional degree such as CA, CS or ICWA are also eligible to apply for the MAT exam.

MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAT 2025 exam Keep Me Notified

MAT Registration Process 2025

Registration: 18 Jun ‘ 25 – 14 Jul ‘ 25

MAT application form 2025 for CBT, PBT is common. The process to register for MAT and fill the application form is online. Candidates can apply for MAT 2025 by following the below given steps:

• Go to AIMA-MAT website: https://mat.aima.in/
• Click on ‘register’ option
• Enter name, date of birth, email ID, mobile phone number, state, city, test mode and a password
• Use the MAT ID shared in  email and phone for authentication
• In the next page, select preferred test mode (CBT, PBT, IBT) test cities and five preferred B-Schools
• Make fee payment via debit/credit card, net banking or e-wallet 
• Enter academic and other details in the MAT 2025 application form
• Upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature
• Complete the process by hitting submit button
• An acknowledgement regarding MAT form submission will be shared in email

Note: MAT PBT and MAT CBT are conducted in different cities. Thus, when selecting a test mode, do check if it is available in your city or not. MAT test city choice cannot be edted once after form submission. Thus, candidates must select their options carefully.

MAT Exam Fees Structure 2025

Understanding the MAT form fees structure is the first step to planning your registration process. Below is the detailed Mat exam fees structure:

Note: The dual-mode fee applies to candidates opting for two test formats (e.g., CBT + PBT).

MAT Exam Registration Fees

MAT Syllabus 2025

MAT syllabus is prescribed by AIMA and includes English, Data Interpretation, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning and Current Affairs. The MAT syllabus can be covered in three months, so aspirants should give themselves at least 4-5 months to prepare for the exam. Take a look at the table below for the topics that are included in MAT syllabus 2025: