MAT Notification 2024 (Out): Important Dates and Guidelines

MAT Latest Updates

06 Oct, 2026

MAT 2026 Registration is ongoing, last date to apply is December 14, 2026

MAT 2025 May exam will have only two MAT exam sessions. If you're planning to appear for the May session, check the exam dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, exam pattern, registration process, and application process.

MAT Exams 2025	Dates
PBT (February 2025 Session)	March 9, 2025
CBT (February 2025 Session)	March 23, 2025
PBT (May 2025 Session)	May 31, 2025
CBT (May 2025 Session)	June 8, 2025

MAT 2025 Important Dates

Here is a table that contains all the important dates related to the MAT 2025 exam:

Events	Last Date
MAT 2025 Registration Process PBT (May)	May 25, 2025
MAT 2025 Registration Process CBT (May)	June 2, 2025
MAT 2025 Registration Process PBT (August)	To Be Announced Soon
MAT 2025 Admit Card Release PBT (May)	May 28, 2025
MAT 2025 Admit Card Released CBT (May)	June 5, 2025
MAT 2025 Admit Card Released PBT (August)	To Be Announced Soon

MAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for the MAT 2025 exam, you must meet a few requirements. Here is a list of eligibility criteria for the exam:

To be eligible for the exam the candidate should have completed their graduation from any UGC recognized university.
Final-year graduation students who are awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.
There is no age limit to appear for the MAT exam. You can apply regardless of your age.
The number of attempts for the MAT exam is not limited. You can take the exam as many times as you want to improve your score.

MAT 2025 Registration Process

To appear in the MAT 2025 December session, you must register first. Here is a step-by-step registration process:

To begin with the registration the candidate must visit the official website of MAT. mat.aima.in
Once the webpage opens look at the right of the screen and there is a "MAT Registration- December 2024" section.
After you have located it, fill out the registration form with your name, email, phone, state, city and set a password.
Enter the Captcha code below and check the box to confirm that you have read and agree to the MAT guidelines.
Tap on the "Register" button below and your account will be created.

MAT 2025 Application Fee

To register for the MAT 2025 Exam, one needs to pay an application fee. The fee is different for different modes of the exam. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Mode of Exam	Application Fee
Paper-Based Test (PBT)	INR 2200
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	INR 2200
Both PBT and CBT	INR 3800

MAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The MAT 2025 exam consists of a total of 150 multiple-choice questions. Each section of the exam has a specific time allotment to enable candidates to manage their pace during the tests. Here is a simple breakthrough of the exam pattern:

Section	Number of Questions	Time Allotted (in Minutes)
Language Comprehension	30	No Time Limit
Mathematical Skills	30	No Time Limit
Intelligence and Critical Reasoning	30	No Time Limit
Data Analysis and Sufficiency	30	No Time Limit
Indian and Global Environment	30	No Time Limit
Total	150	120

MAT 2025 Shortlisting Process

The MAT 2025 shortlisting process includes a few steps that ensure how the candidates will move further in the selection process. Here's an overview of the MAT 2025 shortlisting process:

To begin, the candidate is required to appear for the MAT exam, as the exam score is used as the primary criteria for shortlisting.
After the MAT score has been received, the candidates can apply to various colleges that accept MAT scores.
Now it is time for the colleges to review the MAT scores and other application materials such as academic records and work experience.
Candidates who are shortlisted undergo additional rounds, which may include group discussion, written ability test, and personal interview.
Based on the performance of the MAT exam and other tests colleges make their final selection of candidates.
Candidates who have passed the tests receive admission offers from the colleges they have applied to.

Enjoy Extra Benefits with SR

Counselling

Processing fees on loan

Discounted Applications

GD PI preparation

MAT Accepting Colleges

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: The last date to apply for the MAT 2024 December session is December 15, 2024.

Ans: The MAT and the CAT exam are both entrance exams for MBA programs in India. While both exams serve a similar purpose the MAT is considered to be of moderate difficulty while the CAT is higher in difficulty level.

Ans: The MAT 2024 cut-off ranges from 80-90%.

Ans: In the MAT exam, the percentile is calculated based on the composite score. A score above 400 will be considered a good score in the MAT exam.

Other Exams in the Same Group

Upcoming Exams