MAT 2025: CBT on March 23, Check Last Date, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus, Mock Test

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. MAT is conducted four times in a year in February, May, August and December. More than 200 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT Scores for Admission 2025. MAT is an easier exam than CAT or XAT exams. Total duration of MAT exam is 2 hours (120 mins). The exam pattern is divided into five sections. MAT 2025 February Exam will be held on March 9 as Paper Based Test (PBT) and on March 23, 2025 as Computer Based Test (CBT). 

MAT 2025 exam highlights are as follows:

MAT February 2025 Exam will be held in two modes: MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT). MAT Exam Date 2025 are March 9 for MAT PBT, and March 23 for MAT CBT. Check complete MAT 2025 Exam Dates in the table below.

MAT 2025 exam score are accepted by 200+ MBA colleges for MBA/PGDM Admission 2025. 

Check list of top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT Score  with cut offs. 

MAT 2025 Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Academic Requirement: Candidate should have completed minimum 3 Years Bachelor’s Degree or should be in the Final Year of Bachelor’s Degree. 

Age Requirement: There is no age restriction or marks requirement. 

MAT 2025 Exam Pattern consists of five sections of 30 questions each. Total exam duration is 120 mins.

MAT 2025 Marking Scheme Pattern
In MAT 2025 marking scheme each correct answer is awarded 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. All sections carry equal weightage, with a total of 150 questions and a maximum possible score of 150 marks.

Key points about the MAT 2025 marking scheme:

• Equal weightage: Each section of the MAT exam has equal weightage. 
• Marking per question: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer. 
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. 
• No marks for unanswered questions: No marks are deducted for unanswered questions

MAT 2025 Syllabus is divided into 5 key sections namely Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Economic & Business Environment with 30 questions in each section. Check MAT syllabus for each section below.

MAT Preparation can be done following step by step approach below.
 
Step 1 Understand MAT Exam Pattern: MAT Exam is divided into 5 key sections namely Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Economic & Business Environment with 30 questions in each section. Although Economic & Business Environment section carries 40 marks, it is not taken into consideration to determine candidate’s MAT score and percentile. So, this section must be given low priority by students
 
Step 2: Check MAT Exam Syllabus for Each Section: Check MAT syllabus and the specific subjects included therein. Put emphasis on subjects where your understanding may be lacking.
 
Step 3: Prepare Section wise from Books and Reading Material: Allocate 8-10 weeks to systematically addressing the topics outlined in the MAT syllabus. Refer MAT Preparation Books (details below) or CAT Preparation material of TIME, CL, IMS Coaching.
 
Step 4: Take MAT Mock Tests: After you have covered the MAT syllabus, take MAT mock tests and sample papers. Taking mock tests enhances your problem-solving speed. 
 
To help you prepare for the MAT exam, MBAUniverse.com has published many MAT Mock Tests which are based on previous MAT Exam Papers. Take Free Online MAT Mock.

8.1 Best MAT Preparation Books
Consistent MAT exam Preparation with best books can get you admission to MBA in good MBA colleges. You can refer to following CAT preparation books for MAT preparation.
 
MAT Preparation Books by Arun Sharma

• How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• ‘How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• ‘How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT’ - by Arun Sharma (Published by McGraw Hill)
• How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT’- by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay  

MAT Preparation Books by Nishit K Sinha

• ‘Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT’ - by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
• ‘Logical Reasoning and data Interpretation for the CAT’- by Nishit K Sinha (Published by Pearson)
• ‘Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT’-by Nishit K Sinha

Other MAT Exam Study Material for MAT Preparation

• Latest RC Passages and practice questions provided by Study centres like TIME, CL among others 
• Editorial and short articles published in English news papers 
• ‘Word Power Made Easy’ – by Norman Lewis
• ‘High School English Grammar & Composition’ – by Wren & Martin
• Regularly solve the Verbal Ability questions from your XAT study material especially on Para summary, Jumbled Paragraphs

Check step by step details of MAT Registration and MAT Application Form Filling process. You can register for MAT Exam on AIMA MAT Official Website by following steps:

Preview and submit your MAT registration form to complete registration process. Remember to take a print out of the same for your record! 

MAT 2025 Exam Registration Fees
MAT Exam Fees is Rs. 2,100 for taking any one of the following exams:

• Paper Based Test (PBT)
• Computer Based Test (CBT) 

MAT Exam Fees for taking two exams is Rs 3,600

Candidates appearing for MAT 2025 must complete the registration process online on AIMA website before due dates. Check step-by-step guide to successfully registering for the MAT exam.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website

• Visit AIMA MAT 2025 official website https://mat.aima.in/ 
• Click on the "Register" button.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• Enter basic details such as Name, Email Address, Mobile Number, State, City, and Password.
• Click on Register, and an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
• Verify the OTP to complete the account creation.

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

• Click on ‘existing user’ login link, and login using your email ID and password.
• Fill in personal details such as name, gender, category, and nationality.
• Enter academic details including Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation marks.
• Select the preferred MAT exam mode: PBT (Paper-Based Test) or CBT (Computer-Based Test)
• Choose up to five preferred management institutes to send MAT scores. There is no additional cost for this. 

Step 4: Upload Your Documents

• Upload a recent passport-size photograph (JPEG/PNG format, size within the specified limit).
• Upload a scanned signature (JPEG/PNG format).

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

• Select the exam mode (PBT or CBT or both).
• Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• MAT Application fee structure: 
• Single Exam Mode (PBT/CBT) – Rs 2100
• Both Exam Mode – Rs 3300

Step 6: Review and Submit the Application

• Carefully review all the details entered in the application form.
• Check for any errors in personal details, exam mode, or uploaded documents.
• Click on "Final Submit", after which the confirmation page will be generated.

Step 7: Download and Print the Confirmation Page

• Download the confirmation page as proof of successful registration.
• Take multiple printouts and keep safely for future reference.

Above steps ensures a smooth and hassle-free MAT 2025 registration process. Candidates should complete their registration before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Apart from applying and appearing in MAT exam, you need to apply separately for MBA admission to respective MBA college. The MBA Admission process in detail is shared below

• Apply and Appear in MAT Exam
• Check your MAT Score and corresponding Cut off at MBA Colleges
• Apply Separately for MBA Admission in the preferred MBA College
• Participate in MBA Colleges Selection process
• If selected, pay admission fee

In summary, MAT Full Form is Management Aptitude Test and is conducted by AIMA. MAT Exam Pattern is divided into 5 sections with 150 total questions. MAT exam accepting colleges include NITs, BIMTECH, Jaipuria Noida, FLAME University, and 500+ MBA colleges. MAT February Exam will be held as per above dates. Also read MAT FAQs.

MAT 2025 Exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode on March 23, 2025. MAT Admit Card 2025 release date for CBT exam is March 17, 2025. The MAT 2025 admit card download link is active on the AIMA MAT official website – www.mat.aima.in. You can download your MAT admit card by using your registered email ID & password. Check how to download MAT Admit Card 2025.

MAT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)