The All India Management Association (AIMA) has opened registration for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025. Aspirants targeting AICTE-approved MBA / PGDM colleges can apply now.
Quick read
- MAT 2025 registration live on mat.aima.in.
- Three modes available — Computer-based (CBT), Internet-based (IBT) and Paper-based (PBT).
- Score valid for 1 year and accepted by 600+ AICTE-approved MBA / PGDM colleges.
- Multiple attempts allowed — candidates can register for more than one mode.
MAT 2025 — exam modes and dates
AIMA conducts the MAT in three modes — Internet-Based Test (home / centre), Computer-Based Test and Paper-Based Test. Candidates can choose one or more modes based on convenience and registration cut-offs.
| Mode | Registration deadline (tentative) | Exam date (tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| IBT — Slot 1 | Last week of August 2025 | First Saturday of September 2025 |
| IBT — Slot 2 | First week of September 2025 | Second Sunday of September 2025 |
| CBT | Mid-September 2025 | Last Sunday of September 2025 |
| PBT | Last week of September 2025 | First Sunday of October 2025 |
You can register for multiple modes by paying the additional registration fee. Best score is usually accepted by participating colleges, but verify with each B-school.
MAT 2025 fee structure
- Single mode (CBT / IBT / PBT) — ₹2,100.
- CBT + IBT or CBT + PBT — ₹3,500.
- Double IBT — ₹3,500.
- Re-test (any mode) — additional ₹2,100.
Eligibility — who can apply
- Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate.
- Final-year graduation candidates can apply on a provisional basis.
- No upper age limit set by AIMA — individual colleges may have their own age caps.
- NRI / foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
Exam pattern and syllabus snapshot
MAT is a 150-minute paper-based on multi-section MCQ format. Each section has 40 questions with a +1 / −0.25 marking scheme.
- Section 1 — Language Comprehension.
- Section 2 — Mathematical Skills.
- Section 3 — Data Analysis & Sufficiency.
- Section 4 — Intelligence & Critical Reasoning.
- Section 5 — Indian & Global Environment.
Top MBA / PGDM colleges accepting MAT score
- Christ University, Bengaluru.
- BIMTECH, Greater Noida.
- Jaipuria Institute of Management (5 campuses).
- IMT Hyderabad / Nagpur.
- Amity Business School, Noida.
- KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar.
- + 600 more AICTE-approved B-schools across India.
MAT score is NOT accepted by IIMs and most top-20 B-schools (which use CAT, XAT or NMAT). For premier institutes, plan a parallel CAT / XAT attempt.
Important dates
- Registration opens: 17 June 2025
- IBT — first attempt: September 2025
- CBT: Last Sunday of September 2025
- PBT: First Sunday of October 2025
Frequently asked questions
Which MAT mode is best — CBT, IBT or PBT?
IBT is most flexible (home test). CBT is held at allotted test centres. PBT is the traditional pen-paper format. Difficulty level is similar across modes — pick by convenience.
How many times can I attempt MAT in 2025?
AIMA conducts MAT four times a year (Feb, May, Sep, Dec). You can attempt all four sessions — best score is generally accepted by colleges.
Is the MAT score valid for foreign B-schools?
A few international management institutes accept MAT, but most foreign B-schools require GMAT or GRE. Check each institute’s admission policy.
