The MAT exam 2025 May session will be conducted in two modes: computer-based test and paper-based test. The exam is scheduled for February, May, September and December. Registration for the May sessions is out now. The last date to register MAT 2025 for the PBT mode is 25 May. On the other hand, the MAT exam 2025 registration last date for the CBT mode is 2 June 2025. AIMA will release the MAT May session admit card for the PBT mode on 28 May 2025 and for the CBT mode on 5 June 2025. Candidates can choose their preferred exam mode by filling out the MAT 2025 application form. The application process is available on the official AIMA MAT website. Any candidate who has completed their education is eligible to apply.
Check the following table for MAT 2025 exam details:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
MAT 2025 |
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Full Form |
Management Aptitude Test |
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Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
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Exam Frequency |
4 times a year: February, May, September, and December |
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Exam Modes Available |
Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Registration Fee |
Rs. 2100 for either PBT or CBT Rs. 3600 for both PBT and CBT |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Graduates in any discipline: Final-year undergraduate students can also apply |
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Syllabus |
Language Comprehension Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Mathematical Skills Data Analysis & Sufficiency Economic & Business Environment |
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Exam Duration |
120 minutes |
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Total Marks |
150 marks |
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Number of Sections |
5 sections: Language Comprehension Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Mathematical Skills Data Analysis & Sufficiency Economic & Business Environment |
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Total Questions |
150 questions |
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Exam Type |
Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for each correct answer -0.25 for each incorrect answer No marks for unanswered questions |
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Accepting Institutes |
A large number of Business Schools and University departments across India accept MAT 2025 scores |
Candidates can check the following tables for MAT 2025 exam dates for both PBT and CBT modes.
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Event |
Date |
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Last date to register |
May 25, 2025 |
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Admit cards are available from |
May 28, 2025 |
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MAT 2025 exam date (PBT mode) |
May 31, 2025 |
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Event |
Date |
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Last date to apply |
June 2, 2025 |
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Admit cards are available from |
June 5, 2025 |
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MAT 2025 exam date (CBT mode) |
June 8, 2025 |
Candidates must go through the MAT eligibility criteria 2025 for MBA admissions before filling out the application form. Below are the eligibility conditions that candidates need to meet to be eligible:
Candidates must be aware that the All India Management Association AIMA has kept the reservation guidelines following the previous year's exam. Candidates have to achieve the minimum cut-off score to be shortlisted. After they will move on to the subsequent rounds of the selection process like interviews. The following table shows the minimum percentage of reservations as per category.
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Category |
Minimum Percentage |
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OBC |
27% |
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Scheduled Tribe |
7.50% |
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PH Candidates |
3% |
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Scheduled Caste |
15% |
The MAT registration 2025 for both CBT and PBT mode for the maze session has started. Candidates can complete and submit the MAT application form 2025 for any of the modes. During the registration process, candidates have to enter all the required details. Before proceeding with the registration, candidates are advised to check the Important points regarding the example.
Before moving to filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they have the following documents available with them:
Eligible candidates have to visit the MAT official website to complete the Application process. Check below the MAT exam registration details and steps to follow.
Step 1: Select MAT Test Mode and Exam Centre
Select your preferred MAT exam centre. Candidates can opt for one or both exam modes based on their preferences.
Step 2: Upload Signature and Photo
Candidates need to upload a recent passport-size photo and signature in the prescribed format.
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Document |
Specifications |
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Photograph (10 to 50 KB) |
Recent color photographs in JPEG / JPG format only Light background, preferably white Caps and dark glasses are not allowed If wearing reading glasses, ensure there is no glare or reflection Religious headgear is permitted |
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Signature (5 to 20 KB) |
Scanned signature in JPEG / JPG format only Sign using black ink on white paper and scan the same The same signature must be used during the exam and interview process Any mismatch in the signature may lead to disqualification |
Step 3: Select Institutes
Candidates opting for two exam modes can select a total of seven management institutes to receive their exam scorecard. Candidates are provided with five institutes by default, plus there will be an addition of two institutes as a benefit for choosing both modes.
Step 4: Payment of Application Fees
Once the preferred colleges are selected, the screen will display the payment section. Candidates can pay the fees by net banking, debit or credit card, or wallet options. Only candidates who have successfully paid the MAT 2025 application fee will be eligible to appear for the exam. Those candidates were opt to take the exam in two modes have to pay additional fees. Check below the fee structure:
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Exam Type |
Test Modes |
Application Fee |
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Two Exams |
PBT + CBT |
Rs. 3800 |
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One Exam |
Paper-Based Test (PBT) or Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Rs. 2200 |
Step 5: Fill in the Details
After completing the exam fee payment, candidates have to enter their personal information, academic details, and any relevant work experience.
Step 6: Re-check Entered Details and Download
Before final submission, candidates are advised to review the entered details carefully. Once verified, they can download and save a copy for future reference.
MAT admit card 2025 for the main session will be available in May and June. Candidates can download the admit cards from the official website by logging in with their registered email ID and password. Only candidates have successfully submitted the application form and paid the fee. Will be eligible to download the MAT CBT admit card. AIMA releases separate admit cards for CBT and PBT modes on different dates. The admit card includes important details like the exam centre, address with Centre code, roll number, and other exam instructions.
In the latest update to the exam, pattern, and syllabus, AIMA introduced a few changes from the previous year. The total number of questions has been reduced from 200 to 150. Also, the exam duration has been shortened from 112:10 to 20 minutes. The updated MAT 2025 exam pattern is available here. Candidates who are planning to take the exam must Familiarise themselves with the revised exam pattern for this national-level MBA entrance test.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
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Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
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Exam Level |
National-level Entrance Examination |
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Mode of Exam |
Conducted in both Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) formats |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
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Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Negative Marking |
Yes, as per the applicable marking scheme |
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Number of Sections |
5 sections, each consisting of 30 questions |
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Total Number of Questions |
150 |
The MAT exam pattern is structured into 5 sections: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Language Comprehension, Indian and Global Environment, and Math. As per the MAT exam pattern, each section will consist OF 30 questions.
As per the exam pattern, the marking scheme is structured as follows:
IBT refers to the remote mode. It allows candidates to take the exam from the comfort of their homes. The necessary details are mentioned in the following table:
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MAT Sections |
Number of Questions |
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Mathematical Skills |
30 |
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Language Comprehension |
30 |
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Economic and Global Environment |
30 |
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
30 |
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
30 |
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Total Marks |
150 |
Candidates must understand the sectional time limit of the MAT exam. The following table will help them understand how much time is allocated to each section.
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MAT Sections |
Time Limit |
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Language Comprehension |
40 minutes |
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Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
15 minutes |
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Data Analysis and Sufficiency |
30 minutes |
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Economics and Business Environment |
35 minutes |
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Mathematical Skills |
30 minutes |
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Total Sections - 5 |
150 minutes |
The Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) is going to release the admit card soon for the PCM group. Students who have registered for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) for engineering courses can download the link on the official web portal. Previously, the MHT CET 2025 admit card for the PCB group was released. Candidates who are appearing for the CET exam can download the MHT CET 2025 hall ticket by logging in with their credentials.
Check below the important details related to the MHT CET admit card 2025:
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Details |
Information |
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Full Exam Name |
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test |
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Short Exam Name |
MHT CET |
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Conducting Authority |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State |
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Exam Frequency |
Conducted once every year |
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Exam Level |
State-level examination |
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Medium of Exam |
English |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Number of Participating Colleges |
582 |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours |
The MHT CET 2025 exam for the PCM group is scheduled from 19 to 27 April. The exam is going to be conducted in two shifts.
Refer to the table below to get familiar with the important details of the MHT CET exam pattern 2025. Students need to understand the paper pattern completely.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Duration |
180 mins (90 mins per section) |
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Mode of Examination |
Online (CBT) |
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Number of Sections |
PCM: Physics & Chemistry, Mathematics PCB: Physics & Chemistry, Biology |
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Total Marks |
200 (100 per section) |
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Type of Questions |
MCQs |
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Total Number of Questions |
PCM: 150 PCB: 200 |
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Medium of Exam |
Math: English Physics & Chemistry: English / Marathi / Urdu Biology: English / Marathi / Urdu |
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Marking Scheme |
Physics & Chemistry: +1 mark Maths: +2 marks Biology: +1 mark |
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Negative Marking |
None |
The marking scheme for MHT CET 2025 differs based on the subject. Check the table below for the detailed marking scheme for the exam.
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Subject |
No. of MCQs |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
Class 11 |
Class 12 |
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Biology |
20 (Class 11) + 80 (Class 12) |
1 |
100 |
20 |
80 |
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Mathematics |
10 (Class 11) + 40 (Class 12) |
2 |
100 |
10 |
40 |
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Physics & Chemistry |
10 each (Class 11) + 40 each (Class 12) |
1 |
100 |
20 (10+10) |
80 (40+40) |
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