MAT September 2025 PBT Exam Notification
The All India Management Association (AIMA) is conducting the Management Aptitude Test (MAT)September 2025 session for candidates who wish to take admission in MBA/PGDM 2025 in one of thetop MBA colleges in India. MAT is one of the most well-known MBA entrance examinations taken by thousands of students. MAT is accepted by more than 600 business schools and management institutes in India.
The Paper-Based Test (PBT) will take place on September 21, 2025, for the September session of MAT. The exam will assess candidates in areas such as Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning and Indian & Global Environment to make fair judgments and decisions of aptitude for management education.
MAT September 2025 PBT – 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 |
Paper-Based Test (PBT) |
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Exam Date |
September 21, 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 can apply) |
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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 type (Multiple Choice Questions - 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 |
Language Comprehension: 40, Mathematical Skills: 40, Data Analysis & Sufficiency: 40, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning: 40, Indian & Global Environment: 40 |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer |
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Sectional Time |
No separate sectional time; total 2.5 hours for all sections |
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Cut-Off & Scores |
Percentile-based score; cut-off varies by participating institutes |
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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 1700 (PBT), INR 1900 (Both PBT + CBT combo) – check official website for latest fee |
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Admit Card |
Available online 1-2 weeks before the exam |
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Result Declaration |
Typically, 2-3 weeks after the exam |
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Score Validity |
1 year from exam date; can be used for multiple B-schools |
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Participating Institutes |
Over 600 MBA colleges and management institutes accept MAT scores |
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Official Website |
Steps to Take the MAT September 2025 Exam
- Register Online - Go to the official MAT website https://mat.aima.in and fill in the registration form using academic and other personal details.
- Pay the Application Fee - Pay the application fee by debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Download the Admit Card - Once available, log in and download the MAT PBT admit card with details for the exam date, test centre, and timings.
- Take the Exam - Go to the test centre on September 21, 2025, with the admit card and proof of identity with a photo.
- Check Results & Admission – After you have the results, apply to MBA colleges in India that accept MAT scores.
Note Aspirants -
If you miss the Paper-Based Test (PBT) on September 21, 2025, don’t worry. You can still register for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The last date to apply for the CBT session is September 22, 2025, giving you another opportunity to appear for the MAT exam and secure your chance at admission into top MBA programs.
For detailed registration steps, application fee structure, and important guidelines, please visit our previous notification - MAT September 2025 PBT and our detailed blog - All about CAT & MAT. For any information, feel free to contact us on the following numbers: +91 9916505050 /+91 9513707575. You can contact us by mail at galaxyeduworld@gmail.com as well.