First Published on Jun 20, 2025. AIMA MAT 2025 : The All India Management Association (AIMA) has announced a special Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025, scheduled to be conducted on July 20, 2025. This special session has been introduced as part of an admission drive for the current academic year, providing fresh applicants and previous test-takers an opportunity to secure admission into leading business schools across the country.

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AIMA had earlier conducted the MAT Paper-Based Test (PBT) on May 31 and another CBT session on June 8, 2025. With this additional exam date, candidates now have another chance to improve their MAT scores or apply for MBA admissions if they missed earlier sessions. The registration window for the special CBT is currently open at the official AIMA MAT website, and the last date to apply is July 14, 2025.

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The special MAT CBT will be conducted in 28 cities across India, and candidates can select their preferred exam city while filling out the application form. The process to apply involves creating a login ID on the official portal, selecting exam preferences, uploading documents, and paying the application fee of ₹2,200

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The next phase of the MAT exams will be held in August, with the dates to be announced shortly by AIMA. Interested candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for further updates

DETAILED SCHEDULE – CBT (COMPUTER BASED TEST)
LAST DATE FOR CBT ONLINE REGISTRATION	14 July 2025 (Monday)
AVAILABILITY OF CBT ADMIT CARD	17 July 2025 (5.00 PM Onwards)
CBT TEST DATE	20 July 2025 (Sunday)

Details

MAT RESULT	Availability of MAT Score on MAT Website: By July 24, 2025 Candidates have to download the MAT Score from website https://mat.aima.in/ (Applicant dashboard)
TEST CITIES	CBT Test cities details visit MAT website https://mat.aima.in/
LIST OF PARTICIPATING MANAGEMENT INSTITUTES	Select the institutes where you have applied or are applying for admission. Important Notice: Candidates are advised to check the approval/recognition status of various programs directly from the concerned Authorities/ Institutes/ Universities.
ADMIT CARD	All provisionally registered candidates for PBT/CBT have to download their Admit Card from MAT website https://mat.aima.in/ (Applicant dashboard) as per the schedule given above. Admit Card contains Candidate’s Name, Form No, Roll No, Test Date, Test Time and Test Venue Address. Candidate has to strictly follow the date and time allotted to him/her in the admit card.
CLARIFICATION	Candidates may clarify queries regarding MAT, if any, at e-mail: mat@aima.in and Contact: 8130338839, 9599030586 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM) & 011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday)
SALIENT ASPECTS OF MAT	Govt. of India, Ministry of Education approved MAT as a National Level Test National Level Test for admissions into MBA/ PGDM Programs Acceptability of MAT score is endorsed by Honourable Supreme Court of India and by Delhi High Court Time tested admission test – trusted for over 35 years since 1988 Wide acceptability of scores by hundreds of Business Schools and University Departments Administered four times a year – February, May, August and December Conducted in 02 modes PBT (Paper Based Test) and CBT (Computer Based Test) Concession in registration fee for candidates registering for two modes . Candidates could apply in multiple administrations also Score validity of one year, best of the score is accepted from multiple attempts Testing & Assessment Process CMMI SVC Level 3 certified Availed by lakhs of candidates from all over India
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	MAT Score is acceptable even to certain other Institutes for considering admission of candidates for Post Graduate Degree / Diploma programmes, besides the above Institutes, subject to specific cut-off marks and other admission parameters.

Step-by-Step Guide to Filling the MAT Application Form:

Step 1: New Candidate Registration (Create Log-in)

1. Visit the Official MAT Website: Go to the official AIMA MAT website (usually https://mat.aima.in).
Click on “Register” or “New Candidate (Click here) to Create Log In”.
Fill Registration Details: Enter your Name, Phone Number, Email ID, Date of Birth, and set a password.
Confirm Details and Submit: Double-check all entered information.
OTP Verification: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to verify your phone number.
Receive Login Credentials: A new login ID and password will be sent to your registered email ID. Note these down carefully.

Step 2: Login and Fill Application Form

Log in to your account: Use the login credentials (Email ID and Date of Birth, or the new login ID) received in your email.
Select Test Mode and Exam Centre(s):
- Choose your preferred test mode(s) (PBT – Paper Based Test, CBT – Computer Based Test). You can opt for one or two modes.
- Select your preferred exam city/cities from the available list.
Upload Photo and Signature:
- Upload the scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature as per the specified format and size guidelines (mentioned above).
Select Management Institutes (MIs):
- You can select up to 5 Management Institutes to which your MAT score will be sent.
- If you opt for two test modes, you might get the benefit of selecting additional MIs (e.g., 2 extra, making it 7 in total). There might be an additional fee for selecting extra MIs.
Fill Personal Particulars:
- Enter your personal details accurately, including nationality, parents’ names, and address.
- Mention the Photo ID you will be carrying on the exam day.
Fill Educational Qualifications & Experience (if any):
- Provide details of your academic background (Class 10th, 12th, Graduation, etc.), including institution name, year of passing, and marks/percentage.
- If you have any work experience, fill in the relevant details.
Review and Save: As you fill the form, make sure to save the information periodically by clicking the “SAVE” button. You can log in again to edit details (except Name, DOB, Email, and Mobile Number) if needed before final submission.