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What is MAT Exam?

MAT Full Form: Management Aptitude Test MAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by AIMA (All India Management Association) in 4 sessions yearly (Feb, May, Sep, Dec).

  • Purpose: Admission to 800+ MBA/PGDM colleges (non-IIMs).
  • Modes: PBT (Paper-based, 13 Dec 2025) | CBT (Computer-based, 21 Dec 2025)
  • No IBT: Home-based mode discontinued from 2025.
  • Total Applicants: ~75,000 per session (2025 data).
Table of Contents
  1. What is MAT Exam? – Full form, purpose & who accepts it
  2. MAT 2025 Latest Updates – Registration ongoing, PBT/CBT dates
  3. MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule – Full timeline (PBT 13 Dec, CBT 21 Dec)
  4. MAT 2025 Exam Highlights – Mode, duration, sections, marks, fees
  5. MAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria – Graduation %, age, attempts
  6. MAT 2025 Registration Process – Step-by-step (ongoing till Dec)
  7. MAT 2025 Syllabus – Section-wise topics & weightage
  8. MAT 2025 Exam Pattern – 150 questions, no sectional time
  9. MAT Previous Year Question Papers – Free download links (2020–2024)
  10. MAT 2025 Mock Tests & Practice – Free mocks + strategy
  11. MAT 2025 Admit Card – Download process (PBT: 10 Dec)
  12. MAT 2025 Result & Scorecard – Release timeline & validity
  13. MAT 2025 Cutoff – Expected percentiles for top colleges
  14. Top 50+ Colleges Accepting MAT 2025 – Amity, Christ, BIMTECH, etc.
  15. MAT Selection Process 2025 – GD/PI, academic weightage
  16. MAT 2025 Contact Info – Helpline, email, address
  17. MAT 2025 FAQs – Most asked questions answered
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MAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule (December Session)
EventDate
Registration Start23 October 2025 (Ongoing)
PBT Registration End7 December 2025
CBT Registration End15 December 2025
PBT Admit Card10 December 2025
PBT Exam13 December 2025
CBT Admit Card18 December 2025
CBT Exam21 December 2025
Result~15–20 days after exam

 

MAT 2025 Exam Highlightsv
ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyAIMA
ModePBT (Offline)
Duration120 minutes
Sections5: Language, Math, DI, Reasoning, GK
Total Questions150 (MCQs)
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme+1 correct, -0.25 wrong, 0 unattempted
LanguagesEnglish
Test Cities50+ for PBT
Fee₹2,100 (PBT/CBT)
MAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • Graduation (or final year) with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
  • No age limit | Unlimited attempts.
  • Professional degrees like CA/CS/ICWA also eligible.
MAT Registration Process 2025
  1. Visit mat.aima.in → Click “Register”.
  2. Enter name, DOB, email, mobile, state/city, test mode (PBT/CBT).
  3. Login with ID sent to email → Fill form (academic, work exp).
  4. Select 5 preferred colleges → Pay fee (₹2,100 via card/net banking).
  5. Upload photo/signature → Submit & download confirmation.

Correction Window: Limited (extra fee for changes).

MAT 2025 Syllabus & Pattern
Pattern
  • No sectional time limit – 120 minutes total.
  • 5 Sections (30 questions each):
     
     
    SectionKey Topics
    Language ComprehensionRC, Grammar, Vocab
    Mathematical SkillsArithmetic, Algebra, Geometry
    Data AnalysisCharts, Graphs, Tables
    ReasoningPuzzles, Coding, Syllogisms
    Indian & Global EnvironmentGK, Business, Current Affairs
     
Syllabus (Easy Breakdown)
  • Language: Reading passages, para jumbles, synonyms/antonyms.
  • Math: Numbers, percentages, time/work, profit/loss.
  • DI: Bar graphs, pie charts, data sufficiency.
  • Reasoning: Seating, blood relations, series.
  • GK: Economy, politics, sports, awards (last 6 months)
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MAT Previous Year Question Papers 

Practice these to master the pattern:

  • MAT Dec 2024 Paper
  • MAT Sep 2024 Paper
  • MAT May 2024 Paper Solve 5–10 past papers for 95+ percentile.
How to Prepare for MAT Dec 2025
  • Week 1: 1 full mock/day + analysis (focus weak sections).
  • Week 2: Revise formulas/GK; 10–15 practice sets/section.
  • Week 3: Light mocks + sleep well. No new topics.

Daily Routine:

  • 1 hr Language (5 RC passages)
  • 1 hr Math (20 questions)
  • 1 hr DI (3–4 sets)
  • 30 min Reasoning (10 puzzles)
  • 30 min GK (newspaper + app)

Best Books:

  • Language: Word Power Made Easy (Norman Lewis)
  • Math: RS Aggarwal Quant
  • DI/Reasoning: Arun Sharma
  • GK: Manorama Yearbook
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MAT 2025 Result & Scorecard
  • Release: ~15–20 days after exam (Jan 2026 for Dec session).
  • Download: mat.aima.in → Login → Scorecard PDF.
  • Details: Sectional/total scores, percentile, validity (1 year).
  • Sent to Colleges: AIMA shares with your 5 selected B-schools.

 

MAT 2025 Cutoff (Expected – General Category)
CollegePercentile Cutoff
Amity Business School90+
Christ University80–90
BIMTECH Greater Noida80–90
SIESCOMS Navi Mumbai80–90
JIMS Rohini Delhi80–90
Indus Business Academy80–90
MAT 2025 Cutoff (Expected – General Category)
  • Tier-1: BIMTECH, Christ University, Amity, SIES, JIMS, IMI, IMT Ghaziabad
  • Tier-2: XIMB, KIIT, Great Lakes, TAPMI, FORE, IMSEC, etc.
  • Seats: 50,000+ across 800 colleges.
Quick FAQs
  • IIMs accept MAT? No, only CAT.
  • MAT vs CMAT? MAT easier, more attempts (4/year).
  • Home exam option? No, IBT discontinued.
  • Question paper same for PBT/CBT? Yes, similar difficulty.
  • Negative marking? –0.25 for wrong answers.

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