MAT CBT 2025 September Session Do's and Don'ts: Click for Important Instructions

The MAT CBT 2025 exam is conducted across 46 cities, features 150 objective-type questions across five sections. The CBT exam follows some important hall instructions, given below. 

MAT CBT September 2025 Session is going to be held on September 28, 2025. All registered candidates must remember that their MAT admit cards, containing the final allotted test centre address and reporting time was released on September 25, 2025.

Registration for this MBA/PGDM gateway exam closed on September 22. Candidates must immediately download their hall ticket from the official AIMA MAT website, mat.aima.in, and thoroughly check it for any errors, contacting the examination authority for rectification if needed. The results anticipated by the second week of October 2025.

Understanding the vital exam day Do's and Don'ts for required documents, prohibited items and exam hall is crucial for a smooth and successful test day. Check the provided table below.

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• MAT 2025 CBT (September) Admit Card Out
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MAT CBT 2025 September Session Exam Day Instructions: Do's and Don'ts

The key instructions of MAT CBT 2025 exam for September session are given below to ensure a hassle-free experience:

Do's	Don'ts
Carry your MAT admit card (and an extra copy) and a valid original photo ID for entry.	Do not bring personal belongings like bags, wallets, books, mobile phones, or electronic gadgets (e.g., smartwatches, calculators).
Visit your exam centre 2-3 days in advance to know the route and avoid last-minute confusion.	Do not engage in unfair practices or misconduct; this will lead to strict penalties.
Arrive at the reporting time precisely as mentioned on your admit card to ensure smooth entry.	Do not carry rough sheets or any paper from home; sheets for rough work will be provided at the centre.
Bring a blue ballpoint pen to sign the attendance sheet and do the roughwork.	Do not sign your admit card before the security verification is completed and the invigilator signs it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a black and white printout of the MAT Admit Card acceptable, or is a color printout mandatory? +

Ans: While AIMA generally recommends a colour printout for clearer photo identification, a black and white printout is usually accepted if it is clear and all details (especially the photograph and barcode/text) are perfectly legible. 

My calculator is a small, basic model not a smartphone. Can I bring that for rough calculations in the MAT CBT exam? +

Ans: No, you cannot. Each and every electronic device, including any type of calculator (basic or scientific), smartwatches and mobile phones are prohibited in all cases inside the exam hall. All calculations must be performed mentally or on the rough sheets provided by the invigilator.   

What's the shoe type that is banned in the MAT CBT exam hall? +

Ans: While there is no specific "ban" from AIMA, the recommendation is to wear sandals or slippers with thin soles. Open footwear are the best things to wear.

Are the rough sheets provided in the MAT CBT exam hall by the invigilators? +

Ans: Do not bring any personal paper. Sheets for rough work and calculations will be provided to you by the invigilator inside the CBT lab.

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