MAT September 2025 CBT Exam
The MAT Exam 2025 (CBT Mode) is going to be held on September 28, 2025, by the All India Management Association (AIMA). The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the most popular entrance exams for an MBA in India, and it is accepted for admission into 800+ MBA colleges and B-schools in India. The AIMA MAT exam is known for its flexible schedule, as it is conducted four times a year (in February, May, September, and December), providing aspirants with multiple opportunities to improve their MAT scores throughout the year.
The MAT is more student-friendly and easier to crack than other national-level MBA exams (CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT), and with a 90+ percentile, candidates can secure admission into top MAT collegesand top MBA colleges in Bangalore or all over India. The test assesses candidates on Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, Reasoning, and General Awareness, making it ideal for MBA aspirants planning a management career.
MAT September 2025 CBT – Exam Details
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Particulars |
Details |
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Name of the Exam |
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
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Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Exam Date |
September 28, 2025 |
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Frequency |
4 times a year (Feb, May, Sept, Dec) |
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Eligibility |
Graduation in any discipline (Final year students eligible) |
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Age Limit |
No age restriction |
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Exam Duration |
150 minutes (2.5 hours) |
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Number of Questions |
200 |
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Type of Questions |
Objective (MCQs) |
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Sections |
5 Sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment |
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Number of Questions per Section |
40 each |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong |
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Sectional Time |
No sectional time limit |
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Cut-Off & Scores |
Percentile-based; varies by institute |
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Number of Attempts Allowed |
No limit (can appear in multiple sessions) |
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Application Mode |
Online only (via official website) |
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Application Fee |
INR 2,200 |
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Admit Card |
Downloadable online 1 week before the exam |
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Result Declaration |
2–3 weeks after the exam |
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Score Validity |
1 year from exam date |
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Participating Institutes |
800+ MBA/PGDM colleges in India |
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Official Website |
MAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
- Exam Schedule: The MAT CBT will begin from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All candidates will have to be present by 8:30 AM.
- Documents: Two hard copies of the original MAT admit card 2025, along with a valid ID proof, are required (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN).
- Stationery: A Blue/black ballpoint pen is required to sign the attendance sheet.
- Prohibited Items: Please note that carrying any type of mobile devices, calculators, smartwatches or any metallic items are restricted.
- Special Instructions: Please have the supporting documents in case of a name change, and if applicable, the caste certificate will be required.
MAT Syllabus 2025
The MAT syllabus, announced by AIMA (All India Management Association), will have five major sections, which will be Language Comprehension, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning and Economic & Business Environment. The syllabus of MAT will take a maximum of 3 months of preparation.
Here we go with the section-wise distribution under the syllabus:
MAT Syllabus 2025
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Section |
Topics Covered |
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Language Comprehension |
Reading Comprehension passages Parajumbles & Sentence Rearrangement Fill in the blanks One-word substitution Sentence correction & error spotting Antonyms & Synonyms Idioms & Phrases Vocabulary-based questions |
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency |
Tables and Caselets Pie Charts & Bar Graphs Line Graphs & Mixed Graphs Data Sufficiency questions Data Comparison & Interpretation Venn Diagrams |
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Mathematical Skills |
Algebra & Arithmetic Geometry & Mensuration Trigonometry Number System Percentages, Ratios & Proportions LCM & HCF Inequalities Set Theory & Probability |
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning |
Blood Relations & Family Tree Coding-Decoding Numeric Grid Syllogisms Puzzles & Seating Arrangement Clocks & Calendars Visual Reasoning & Series |
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Economic & Business Environment |
Static GK (Geography, History, Polity, etc.) Business & Corporate Awareness Science & Technology updates Indian & Global Economy Awards & Recognitions Politics & National/International Events Current Affairs & World News |
With focused preparation across these five sections, aspirants can aim for a 90+ percentile in MAT 2025 and secure admission into MAT-accepting top MBA colleges in Bangaloreor all over India.
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