MAT Exam September  2025: Complete Guide on Registration, Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

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 September 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

AIMA has officially released the schedule for the September 2025 session:
 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates include:

• Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university
• Final‑year undergraduate students
• No age limit or minimum percentage requirement
• CA, CS, ICWA holders are also eligible
   

Registration Process & Fee Details

To apply:

1. Visit the official MAT portal (mat.aima.in)
2. Register using valid email and phone number
3. Fill in personal and academic details
4. Upload scanned photograph & signature
5. Pay the exam fee and submit

Fees:

• ₹2,200 for a single mode (PBT or CBT)
• ₹3,800 if applying for both modes (PBT+CBT)

Accepted payment methods include net banking, credit/debit card, UPI 
 

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:

1. Language Comprehension
2. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
3. Mathematical Skills
4. Data Analysis & Sufficiency
5. 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 address 
• 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 September 2025 results are expected by the second week of October 2025 
• 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 !