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About MAT Examination
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA and allied management programs across India. MAT scores are accepted by over 800 business schools, including reputed institutions such as Christ University, Amity University, BIMTECH, and Alliance University. The test evaluates candidates’ aptitude in language comprehension, mathematical skills, data analysis, intelligence, and critical reasoning. MAT is conducted in Paper-Based (PBT), Computer-Based (CBT), and Internet-Based (IBT) modes, offering flexibility to students. It serves as a gateway for pursuing MBA, PGDM, and other management-related courses in India.
Dec MAT: Key Highlights
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Particulars |
Details (December 2025 Session) |
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Exam Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
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Exam Name |
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
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Exam Level |
National Level |
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Exam Purpose |
Admission to MBA/PGDM and other management programs |
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Exam Modes |
PBT (Paper-Based Test), CBT (Computer-Based Test), IBT (Internet-Based Test) |
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PBT Exam Date |
13-Dec-25 |
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CBT Exam Date |
21-Dec-25 |
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Registration Last Date (PBT) |
07-Dec-25 |
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Registration Last Date (CBT) |
15-Dec-25 |
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Admit Card Release (PBT) |
10-Dec-25 |
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Admit Card Release (CBT) |
18-Dec-25 |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours 30 minutes |
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Exam Frequency |
Held 4 times a year (Feb, May, Sept, Dec) |
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Participating Colleges |
600–1400+ B-Schools across India |
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Official Website |
MAT Exam- Eligibility Criteria
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Criteria |
Details |
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Educational Qualification |
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Final-year graduation students awaiting results are also eligible to apply. |
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Minimum Marks Requirement |
There is no minimum percentage required for appearing in MAT. However, individual participating institutes may set their own cut-offs for admission. |
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Age Limit |
There is no upper age limit for MAT. Candidates of any age can apply. |
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Number of Attempts |
There is no restriction on the number of attempts; candidates can appear for MAT in multiple sessions. |
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Nationality |
Both Indian and foreign/NRI candidates are eligible to apply. |
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Mode of Exam |
Candidates can choose to take the test in PBT (Paper-Based Test), CBT (Computer-Based Test), or IBT (Internet-Based Test) mode. |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
🧩 MAT Exam Pattern 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | PBT (Paper-Based), CBT (Computer-Based), and IBT (Internet-Based) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Sections | 5 |
| Marks per Question | +1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Language of Exam | English |
📘 MAT Exam Sections and Question Distribution
| Section | No. of Questions | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Language Comprehension | 40 | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Verbal Reasoning |
| 2. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | 40 | Logical Reasoning, Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogies, Syllogisms, Blood Relations |
| 3. Mathematical Skills | 40 | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Modern Math, Data Sufficiency |
| 4. Data Analysis & Sufficiency | 40 | Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tables), Caselets, Data Comparison |
| 5. Indian & Global Environment | 40 | Current Affairs, Business & Economics, Politics, International Events, Awards |
📚 MAT Syllabus Highlights
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Quantitative Aptitude: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion.
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Language Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages, synonyms, antonyms, grammar usage.
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Logical Reasoning: Analytical puzzles, critical thinking, seating arrangement.
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Data Analysis: Graphs (bar, line, pie), tables, data caselets.
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General Awareness: Business environment, government policies, recent mergers & acquisitions, national/international news.
