The All India Management Association (AIMA) will close registrations for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 on December 15 . Candidates seeking admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs nationwide must complete their applications by this date. The MAT 2025 examination is scheduled for December 21 , with admit cards available for download from December 18 .
Prospective students must register for the MAT 2025 through the official AIMA website, mat.aima.in. This national-level entrance exam serves as a gateway to over 600 management institutes across India. Eligibility for MAT 2025 requires a graduation degree in any discipline. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree requirements by the time of admission to a management program.
Registration Fees and Application Process
The registration fee for a single Computer-Based Test (CBT) is Rs 2,200 . Candidates who opt to take an additional test, having already registered for a Paper-Based Test (PBT), must pay an extra Rs 1,600 . The registration process involves filling out the online application form, uploading necessary documents, and making the fee payment. All steps must be completed online before the December 15 deadline.
Admit cards for eligible registered candidates will be issued three days prior to the examination. Applicants can download their admit cards from the AIMA MAT portal starting December 18 . The admit card contains essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam center address, and exam timings.
MAT 2025 Exam Structure and Scoring
The MAT 2025 examination is a computer-based test conducted for a duration of 120 minutes . The paper assesses candidates across five distinct sections, each comprising 30 questions, totaling 150 questions . Each correct answer yields one mark. A deduction of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect response, indicating a negative marking scheme.
Exam Sections Breakdown:
The five sections evaluate different skill sets crucial for management studies:
- Language Comprehension: Tests reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
- Intelligence and Critical Reasoning: Assesses analytical abilities, logical deduction, and problem-solving skills.
- Mathematical Skills: Covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.
- Data Analysis and Sufficiency: Evaluates ability to interpret data presented in various formats and determine sufficiency of given data.
- Economic and Business Environment: Measures general awareness of current economic trends, business news, and general knowledge.
| Section Name | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 30 |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 |
| Mathematical Skills | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 30 |
| Economic and Business Environment | 30 |
Leading Management Institutes Accepting MAT Scores
Over 600 management institutes across India utilize MAT scores for their MBA and PGDM admission processes. These institutes represent a diverse range of academic environments and specializations, offering various postgraduate management programs to successful candidates.
A selection of prominent institutions accepting MAT 2025 scores includes:
- Vellore Institute of Technology (Vellore)
- School of Business and Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University, Bengaluru)
- NIT Surathkal
- Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (Chennai)
- Amrita School of Business (Coimbatore)
- NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (Mumbai)
- Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM Bhopal)
- Development Management Institute (Patna)
- Delhi School of Business (VIPS-TC, New Delhi)
- New Delhi Institute of Management (New Delhi)
- Lovely Professional University (Phagwara)
- Jaipuria Institute of Management (Noida)
- Birla Institute of Management Technology (Greater Noida)
- NIT Silchar
- Calcutta Business School (Kolkata)
Candidates are advised to check the specific admission criteria and deadlines of their preferred B-schools, as these can vary. The MAT score is one component of the overall admission evaluation for most institutes.