MAT 2025 exam highlights are as follows:
| MAT Exam Particulars | Details |
| Full Form | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Number of Colleges Accepting MAT | 400 to 600 MBA/PGDM colleges |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT | BIMTECH, JAGSoM, XIME, Woxsen University, Jaipuria Institute of Management, IBA |
| Exam Modes | Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates (December 2024) | December 7, 14, 22, 2024 |
| Number of Exams per Year | 4 times: February, May, August, December |
| Medium of Question Paper | English |
| Official Website | mat.aima.in |
| Application Fees | Rs. 2100 for one exam; Rs. 3600 for two exams |
| Application Process | Online |
| Number of Applicants (approx.) | 10,000 to 15,000 |
| Total Questions in Exam | 150 |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Name of Sections | 1. Language Comprehension 2. Intelligence & Critical Reasoning 3. Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency 4. Mathematical Skills 5. Economic & Business Environment |
| Number of Questions per Section | 30 |
| Answer Options per Question | 4 |
| Scoring Pattern | +1 Mark for correct answer -0.25 Mark for wrong answer 0 Marks for un-attempted questions |
| Sectional Time Limit | No sectional time limit |
| Flexibility to Choose Order of Sections | Yes, candidates can attempt any section in any order |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
MAT 2024 Exam Dates
MAT February 2025 Exam will be held in two modes: MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT). MAT Exam Date 2025 are March 9 for MAT PBT, and March 23 for MAT CBT. Check the complete MAT 2025 Exam Dates in the table below.
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Type of MAT Exam |
Last Date to Register |
Admit Card Release Date |
Exam Date |
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Paper Based Test (PBT) |
March 2, 2025 (Sunday) |
March 5, 2025 |
March 9, 2025 |
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Computer Based Test (CBT) |
March 9, 2025 (Sunday) |
March 17, 2025 |
March 23, 2025
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Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT 2025 for Admission 2025
MAT 2025 exam score are accepted by 200+ MBA colleges for MBA/PGDM Admission 2025.
|
MBA College |
MAT Cut-off Percentile |
|
BIMTECH Greater Noida |
80+ |
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Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow |
75+ |
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XIME Bangalore |
75+ |
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SDMIMD Mysore |
75+ |
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IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA University |
75+ |
MAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
MAT 2025 Eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Academic Requirement: Candidate should have completed minimum 3 Years Bachelor’s Degree or should be in the Final Year of Bachelor’s Degree.
- Age Requirement: There is no age restriction or marks requirement.
MAT 2025 Exam Pattern
MAT 2025 Exam Pattern consists of five sections of 30 questions each. Total exam duration is 120 mins.
Here are the MAT 2025 exam components in tabular form:
| MAT Exam Components | No. of Questions (All MCQs) | Sectional Time Limit (In Minutes) | Scoring Pattern (Negative Marking is only for MCQs) |
| Section 1: Language Comprehension | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 2: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 3: Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 4: Mathematical Skills | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Section 5: Economic & Business Environment | 30 | No Time Limit | +1 for Correct Answer; -0.25 for Incorrect Answer; 0 for Not Attempted |
| Total | 150 | 120 Minutes | - |
MAT 2025 scoring pattern is unique. The score card displays scaled score out of 600 Marks and not out of 150 raw scores. While each correct answer is awarded +1 Mark, each wrong answer is penalized with negative marking of -0.25 mark. Merit Score is calculated on the basis of 4 sections only and the score of Indian & Global Environment is separately shown but is not taken into account to calculate the merit or percentile in the score card.
| Section | Syllabus Topics |
| Language Comprehension | - Grammar, Tenses, Vocabulary, Jumbled Paragraphs, Reading Comprehension - Key topics: Jumbled Paragraphs, Error Correction (Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb), Sequence Correction, Conditional Sentences, Reported Speech, Passive Voice - Antonyms/Synonyms, Fill in the blanks, One-word substitution, Idioms/Phrases - RC Passages based on Current Affairs, Business & Economy, Literature, Historical Events, Culture, Sports, Philosophy, etc. (Short passages with direct answer questions) |
| Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | - Fact Inference Judgment, Passage Conclusion - Analogy, Statement Argument - Clocks, Calendars, Binary Logic, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations (Family Tree), Logical Sequence - Assumption, Premise, Conclusion - Linear & Matrix Arrangement, Team Formation, Direction Sense, Decision Making - Input-Output, Series, Syllogism, Cubes, Rows, Set Theory, Venn Diagrams, Network Diagrams - Quantitative Reasoning, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning based on Rankings, Critical Reasoning |
| Mathematical Skills | - Arithmetic: LCM & HCF, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Speed, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Averages, Ratio & Proportion - Number System: Elementary Math, Mixtures & Allegation, Unitary Method, Commercial Math - Permutation & Combinations, Sequence & Series, Heights & Distance - Algebra: Basic algebra (5-7 questions) - Geometry & Mensuration: Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry (6-8 questions) - Pure Math: (1-2 questions) |
| Data Analysis and Sufficiency | - Data Tables, Data Charts, Bar Diagrams & Charts (Simple, Stacked, Composite), Pie Charts, Graphs (X-Y Line Graphs) - Data Analysis & Comparison, Caselets, Venn Diagrams - Data Sufficiency |
| Economic & Business Environment | - General Knowledge (GK): Conventional & Current GK - Business & Economics GK: Changes in Fiscal & Monetary Policy, CRR, Repo Rate, Devaluation & Upvaluation of Rupee - Business, National & International Events, Constitution of India, Currency & Capitals of Countries, International Organizations, Monetary & Fiscal Tools, Identification of Personalities & Companies, States of India, Who's Who |
MAT 2025 Exam Preparation
MAT Preparation can be done following step by step approach below.
Step 1: Understand MAT Exam Pattern:
MAT Exam is divided into 5 key sections namely Language Comprehension, Mathematical skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, and Economic & Business Environment with 30 questions in each section. Although Economic & Business Environment section carries 40 marks, it is not taken into consideration to determine the candidate’s MAT score and percentile. So, this section must be given low priority by students
Step 2: Check the MAT Exam Syllabus for Each Section:
Check the MAT syllabus and the specific subjects included therein. Emphasize subjects where your understanding may be lacking.
Step 3: Prepare Section from Books and Reading Material:
Allocate 8-10 weeks to systematically address the MAT syllabus's topics. Refer MAT Preparation Books (details below) or CAT Preparation material of TIME, CL, and IMS Coaching.
Step 4: Take MAT Mock Tests:
After you have covered the MAT syllabus, take MAT mock tests and sample papers. Taking mock tests enhances your problem-solving speed.
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