MAT 2025 Application Form, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Pattern

There is nothing to worry about if candidates did not clear MAT in the first attempt or could not appear for MAT in February. MAT exam takes place four times a year in February, May, September, and December. It has both paper-based tests and computer-based tests, and below tabulated are the tentative dates of the MAT exam for the February and September session.

• From the table below, one can get an idea of when to register, receive the admit card, and the MAT exam date beforehand so that one can prepare accordingly.
• The total duration of the MAT test is 2:30 hours.
• In total, there are 3 different modes of taking the MAT examination. Candidates can choose one at their convenience and are:
  1. Paper-Based Test (PBT): While registering for the MAT, candidates will choose 5 colleges. A sealed question booklet and an OMR answer sheet will be provided inside the examination hall. Once darkened, answers cannot be changed, and only black or blue pens should be used.
  2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Similar to PBT, candidates can choose 5 colleges while registering; in the examination venue, candidates need to sit in front of the computer, so they must be familiar with computer monitoring usage. Once answered, it can be changed by selecting another option.
  3. Both PBT & CBT—Here, candidates have the option of choosing 2 more colleges, for a total of 7 colleges, which can be opted for at the time of registration. The rest of the procedure is the same as PBT and CBT separately.

MAY Session MAT Dates

Before applying or filling out the application form for the MAT 2025 Exam, aspirants must be aware of the MAT 2025 eligibility criteria to help them go ahead with the further process and not get the application forms rejected.

• Qualification: Graduation from a recognized university in any discipline is required, and final-year students of their graduation can also apply for the MAT Exam. The minimum percentage of graduation differs depending on the participating MBA institutions in the MAT Exam.
• Job Experience: To apply for MAT, prior work experience does not count. Basically, it is not required.
• Age: There are no criteria for age limits; candidates are not prohibited from applying for the MAT Exam because of their age.
• Maximum Attempts: As given above, the exam will be conducted four times in a year, and regardless of their previous attempts, aspirants can appear for the MAT exam however many times they want if they feel the score is low and can improve by taking one more chance, however, the latest score will be taken into consideration.
• Nationality: To sit for the MAT exam, Indian and foreign nationals are allowed, and the eligibility criteria are the same.

With the basic eligibility to apply, candidates can register themselves online, which is on the official website of AIMA, and there is no other mode available. In total, 4 times, the MAT 2025 application process will commence. once the application forms are released, aspirants will have to register and go ahead with the MAT application process. Aspirants are advised to read the form thoroughly and fill in the complete, valid details.

How to apply for the MAT 2025 Exam:

Step 1: MAT 2025 Online Registration

Visit the official portal of AIMA, now click the register button to proceed with the registration. The application process is possible only if the candidate registers by creating an account. Through the OTP process, the student's email ID and phone number will be verified. Name, DOB, Email-ID, Mobile Number, and Password are a few pieces of information that has to be filled in while registering.

Step 2: Filling the application form:

Candidates will fill out the application form with complete details, making sure the provided information, like personal details, education details, and their priorities or choices given are correct. Details like Test Taking Option, Test Center, Personal Particulars, Qualification, Photo ID, choice, etc.

Step 3: Upload a photograph and signature.

After filling in the complete details in the application form, the candidate’s photographs and signature need to be scanned, and a copy will be uploaded. Recent passport size colour photographs are required, preferably with white background. On white paper, write your signature with a black ink pen and only scan the signature area.

Step 4: Payment of the MAT 2025 Application Fee:

In the procedure of filling out the application form, candidates have the option to make the payment through a card or credit card, or net banking, or it can also be submitted via demand draft (DD). The MAT application form differs slightly based on the mode of test.

Below is the fee information for all three modes.

MAT application form status:

Candidates have the option to check for the application status. Once the completed form is submitted, you can check if the form is processed or not on the official website. A printout can be taken for further reference.

Steps to check MAT application form status:

If there are any changes in the MAT 2025 exam pattern, candidates candidates will be informed prior, and candidates need to check in the official portal. MAT Exam is conducted in both offline and online mode. If candidates are aware of the exam pattern and thoroughly prepare for the same, it gives candidates a verge to prepare and perform confidently. Below given is the MAT exam pattern information, which acts as a referential platform for students to prepare for the exam.

• Mode of Exam: The MAT exam will be held in CBT, PBT, and both CBT, and PBT modes
• Type of questions: The whole paper can be seen as objective-type multiple-choice Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Time Duration: Total time duration given is 2 hours and 30 minutes, which is 150 minutes
• Total number . of questions: MAT paper comprises 200 questions in total
• The medium of the exam is English
• Sections: There are 5 sections segregated in the paper, comprised of 40 questions in each section.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark, with a deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Section-Wise MAT Exam Pattern

MAT 2025 Syllabus:

MAT Syllabus is segregated into 5 sections and comprises graduation level questions conceived to examine the candidate’s general aptitude. The syllabus covers all the important topics from which the questions appear in each section. Below are the sections and important topics of the MAT exam syllabus.

Below are the books of top authors who can be referred while preparing for the MAT Exam.

MAT Exam preparation tips:

If candidates prepare strategically, they will be able to complete the syllabus on time and cope with the number of questions that can be solved in the given period of time. Below are a few tips that can help students prepare judiciously for the MAT exam.

• Time Management: Time is the most important thing; once crossed, can never be gotten back, so manage the time accordingly while preparing for the MAT exam and in the examination hall. Candidates should not waste time being stuck in the same question for long minutes.
• Accuracy: Concentrate more on those topics or questions that can fetch one more mark in the exam, like if the candidates are good in current affairs or English grammar, Make sure you become perfect in those areas.
• Timetable: Candidates need to check for the exam pattern and MAT syllabus before studying for the exam. Make a habit of reading the newspaper, watching television, or some other source to know current affairs and the latest news. After making the timetable, make sure you follow the same routine to get confident and be prepared before entering the MAT exam hall.
• Sit for Mock tests and solve previous year question papers: Taking mock tests and solving previous year question papers actually gives a rough idea of the MAT exam pattern and how the questions will appear to figure out how well you prepared for the exam.

AIMA will release the MAT 2025 Admit Card after MAT online applications are accepted, and you can download the admit card from the official port. Downloading the admit card facility will be given only for certain days, and within that, candidates should have downloaded. For MAT paper-based exams and MAT, computer-based exams, separate MAT admits will be announced by AIMA. Once the exam is over, Admit will close the card download process by AIMA. MAT admit card is so important that candidates cannot enter the exam hall without showing the admit card.

Steps to download MAT Admit Card:

The MAT admit card comprises a few candidates' details, and it is necessary to check if these details are mentioned correctly. If any information is missing, please do contact AIMA immediately.

• Candidates Details: Candidates full name entered during registration
• Registration Number: Nothing but the generated application number after a successful registration
• Exam Details: Date, Address of exam center, Time, and Roll Number, along with its code
• Photograph & signature: During registration, upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures of candidates
• Exam day guidelines: institutions that candidates need to follow on the exam day.

Once the MAT 2025 results are disclosed, they can check for the results on the official portal of AIMA and download the scorecard by entering their roll number and registered mobile number. Candidates can get to know both marks as well as the percentile secured by them in the MAT examination.

• MAT exam results will be announced online only
• MAT score is valid for one year
• Candidates will have to send the scorecard to the previously chosen management institutions during online registration.
• MAT exam scorecard comprises section-wise percentile, section-wise marks, and overall percentile.
• Candidates are advised to safeguard the downloaded scorecard until their college admission.

Here is how to download the MAT 2025 result.

Step 1: Log on to the AIMA official website

Step 2: Enter the roll number as well as the form number and submit

Step 3: MAT exam result and MAT scorecard will be displayed on the screen

Step 4: Download the MAT exam result and MAT scorecard, then take a print out.

Nearly in 600 B-Schools, there will be admission opportunities opening for MBA aspirants because it is considered one of the prestigious entrance exams. There will be several MBA and PGDM candidates willing to seek admissions.

• MAT admissions to MBA colleges will be made based on the candidate’s aptitude test performance, and for those participating colleges, candidates need to apply individually.
• Each university will have its own eligibility criteria and standard selection process to seek admission. And the admission process will be completed based on exam scores and document verification.
• Some institutes conduct PI and GD rounds, while few colleges accept direct entry based on the test score.

AIMA conducts the MAT 2025 counselling process for aspirants seeking MBA admissions in various affiliated colleges. Each participating management institute will conduct MAT counselling individually. After the MAT results are announced, counseling will be held then the further selection process and document verification will be done for those shortlisted candidates.

Documents required for MAT counseling:

• Counselling Letter
• Admit Card
• Documents
• Certificates
• Demand draft
• Caste certificates for reserved category
• Validity

MAT Cut-off:

The MAT cut-off can either be in marks or percentile form. Usually, the cut-off ranges from 250 to 700. However, cut-off differs for each college depending on factors like the total number of test-takers, difficulty level of the MAT test, the total number of seats the institute offers, and the number of applications the institute has received.

There are around 250 institutes where the MAT exam will be conducted in India. In total, nearly in 59 cities, the MAT exam will be held. Candidates can check for the nearest MAT test center and mark the same during the MAT registration process.

In the past, students got to check with the participating colleges to know the admission norms before applying for the colleges. Below are the state-wise MAT test centers, the test city name and mode of test.

Below are the few top MBA colleges that accept MAT score 80 and above 80 percentile

Top MBA colleges accept MAT score ranging from 75-80 percentiles

Candidates secured scores above 450, that is 60 percentile. These are the MBA colleges that accept

These MBA colleges accept candidates who secured marks above 400, i.e., and MAT percentile ranges between 50-60 percentile.

There are model question papers prepared for aspirants based on expert advice and detailed analysis through which candidates would get an idea of how the paper will be written, time management, how well they are prepared till now, and how confident they are.

The difficulty level increases with the number of mock test candidates. The mock test carries the questions relevant to the MAT computer-based mock test and the MAT paper-based mock test. These MAT mock tests will be conducted to get familiar with the MAT exam pattern.

For those dedicated aspirants and in common to prepare and make students perform better in MAT exams, these MAT mock tests will help. MAT Mock test will go as:

MAT Mock Test-1

• Mock Test-1, low difficulty level
• Based on the MAT exam pattern
• Divided into 5 sections, it constitutes 200 MCQs
• Aspirants can answer easily.
• Once the Mock test is completed, you can check for the score.

MAT Mock Test-2

• Moderate to high difficulty level
• As specified in the MAT exam, the test paper will be divided into test sections and a full-length test paper.
• After completing the MAT mock test, you can check for the MAT score.

MAT Mock Test-3

• Higher difficulty level paper
• A sample paper will be given based on the current MAT paper pattern.
• The paper contains 5 sections with 200 questions.
• MAT sample paper will be set based on the pattern expected in the upcoming MAT exam
• By completing all the sections in the sample paper, you can check for the scores.

I want to know the details of the MAT eligibility criteria.

Details on the MAT Eligibility Criteria: 

• Qualification criteria: the candidates should be qualified for their bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Final year appearing candidates can also apply for MAT if they fulfill the MAT eligibility criteria. They need to submit the required documents as proof of graduation completion. 
• There is no such age limitation or number . of attempts to appear for the MAT exam.

May I know the complete details regarding the MAT admission process?

Details on the MAT Admission Process:

• Aspirants will be shortlisted depending on the MAT entrance test. 
• The ones who are qualified will be attending further rounds of selection. 
• MAT-participating colleges will have their own way of conducting the selection process.
• The MAT admissions process comprises GD (group discussion), personal interview, and WAT (written ability test) rounds.
• The final selection will be mainly based on the qualified candidates' performance.

How will I download the MAT result? 

Steps to download the MAT result:

• The candidates need to visit the official website to download the MAT result.
• Then they must visit the MAT results page. 
• Aspirants need to enter their roll number and MAT form number.
• Then even they should enter the month of the test when they have appeared for the exam.
•  Then they must click on the submit button. 
• Then the MAT result will be displayed on the screen.

I want to know the details of the sections and the Marks distribution? 

MAT Exam Pattern Details:

• In the MAT exam pattern, there will be 5 sections: language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis and sufficiency, Indian & global environment, intelligence, and critical reasoning.
• The MAT exam will be scheduled online (computer-based) and offline (paper-based).
• In the MAT exam pattern, there will be  of 200 questions, and each section carries 40 marks.  
• The MAT exam duration is 150 minutes.
• For each correct response in the MAT exam, 1 mark will be provided.

I want to know the MAT syllabus for language comprehension, intelligence, and critical reasoning. 

MAT syllabus for Language Comprehension, Intelligence, and Critical Reasoning:
MAT syllabus for Language Comprehension: There are major topics such as reading comprehension, English proficiency, fill-in-the-blanks, English grammar-based questions, and para-jumble.

MAT syllabus for intelligence & critical reasoning: fact inference judgment, statement argument, analogy, and passage conclusion are some of the major subjects covered.