The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) since 1988. Recognized by the Ministry of Education in 2003, MAT scores are accepted by 600+ MBA/PGDM colleges across India.
MAT Septemberβ―2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
AIMA has officially released the schedule for the September 2025 session:
|
Exam Mode |
Registration Deadline |
Admit Card Release |
Test Date |
|
PBT |
15β―Septβ―2025 |
18β―Septβ―2025 |
21β―Septβ―2025 |
|
CBT |
22β―Septβ―2025 |
25β―Septβ―2025 |
28β―Septβ―2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates include:
- Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university
- Finalβyear undergraduate students
- No age limit or minimum percentage requirement
- CA, CS, ICWA holders are also eligible
Registration Process & Fee Details
To apply:
- Visit the official MAT portal (mat.aima.in)
- Register using valid email and phone number
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Upload scanned photograph & signature
- Pay the exam fee and submit
Fees:
- βΉ2,200 for a single mode (PBT or CBT)
- βΉ3,800 if applying for both modesβ―(PBT+CBT)
Accepted payment methods include net banking, credit/debit card, UPIβ―
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Pattern:
- 150 MCQs, total time: 120 minutes
- 5 sections, 30 questions each
- +1 mark for correct answer, –0.25 for wrong answer (no negative for unattempted)
Sections:
- Language Comprehension
- Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
- Mathematical Skills
- Data Analysis & Sufficiency
- Economic & Business Environment
Admit Card & Exam Day Guidelines
- Download admit card from your dashboard (official site) on the dates mentioned above.
- Admit card includes your name, roll number, test date/time, and venue addressβ―
- On exam day, arrive early, carry a valid photo ID, admit card, and follow COVID-19 or test-centre protocols as applicable.
Result & Scorecard Download
- MAT Septemberβ―2025 results are expected by the second week of October 2025β―
- Download your scorecard from the AIMA candidate dashboard.
- Score validity is one year and candidates can use the best score across multiple sessions.
Preparation Tips & Strategy
- Practice section-wise mocks: RC & verbal, reasoning, math, DA, general awareness.
- Work on time management: no sectional cut-off, allocate time as per strengths.
- Use previous year MAT papers for practice.
- Stay updated on current affairs for the Eco & Business Environment section.
- Revise formulas, data interpretation tricks, reasoning shortcuts, and vocabulary.
Participating Institutes Accepting MAT Scores
Over 600-800 B schools across India accept MAT scores for MBA/PGDM admissions. Many popular institutes like SPJIMR Mumbai, Jaipuria Noida, IBA Bangalore, MET Mumbai, NDIM New Delhi, and more accept MAT.
Conclusion
Planning to ace MAT September 2025?
Set reminders for 15-22 September registration deadlines, prepare using mock tests, and stick to a smart strategy. Download your admit card on time and stay exam-day ready. With determination and structure, you can unlock admission into top MBA/PGDM institutes using MAT scores.
All the best for a confident and smart preparation !
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