Updated as on Aug 25, 2025. MAT Exam 2025: The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) September session for 2025 includes a Paper-Based Test (PBT) on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and a Computer-Based Test (CBT) on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Registration deadlines are September 15 for PBT and September 22 for CBT.
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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. 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.
About MAT: Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardised test being administered since 1988 to facilitate Business Schools (B-Schools) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programmes. Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD approved MAT as a national level test in 2003.
Steps to apply for MAT Sep 2025.
- Visit the official website at aima.in
- On the homepage, click on the registration link
- Register and proceed with the application process
- Fill up the form, pay the fee, and submit the form
- Download and take a printout for future reference
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Check and apply to leading MAT accepting B Schools (MBA Colleges) according to best match whether you have appeared in MAT Feb 2023/ MAT May & MAT Sep or about to sit for MAT Exam .
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardized test being administered since 1988 to facilitate Business Schools (B-Schools) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programmes. Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD approved MAT as a national level test in 2003. Any B-School – national or international – can consider MAT Score as an admission input based on the Score Cards issued to the candidates. The largest test of its kind in the nation, MAT will continue to be your passport to over 600 B-Schools across India. Register online at the website link with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI or Paytm Wallet.
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NMAT Exam, Eligibility and Registrations
MAT 2025 Dates (September Session)
- PBT Test Date: September 21, 2025
- CBT Test Date: September 28, 2025
- PBT Registration Last Date: September 15, 2025
- CBT Registration Last Date: September 22, 2025
MAT Application fee: The application fee for MAT December is Rs. 2100. Candidates can opt for an additional test mode by paying an extra fee of Rs. 1500.
Mode of Test (How to take the test)
Candidate can take MAT as
(i) Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
(ii) Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
(iii) Paper Based Test (PBT) or
(iv) Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
(v) Computer Based Test (CBT) or
(vi) Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
(viii) Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT).
Information to Candidates for MAT May 2024
Mode of Test:
| Candidate can take MAT as |
| (i) Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or |
| (ii) Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or |
| (iii) Paper Based Test (PBT) or |
| (iv) Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or |
| (v) Computer Based Test (CBT) or |
| (vi) Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or |
| (vii) Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT) or |
| (viii) Double Computer Based Test (CBT+CBT) |
Register online at website link: with Credit Card/Debit Card (ATM Card), Net Banking, UPI and Paytm wallet. The fee details are given below:
| For Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) | 2100/- |
| or Paper Based Test (PBT) | |
| or Computer Based Test (CBT) | |
| For Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test () | 3050/- |
| or PBT+IBT | |
| or PBT+CBT | |
| or CBT+IBT | |
| or CBT+CBT |
AICTE Circular to All PGDM / MBA Institutions New MAT Result Candidates have to download the MAT Score from AIMA website https://www.aima.in. Candidates can apply online
Important Dates for Paper Pen Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT):
* PBT: Paper Pen Based, CBT: Computer Based Test Check: Test Structure & Sample Questions
MBA Admission 2024: Top MBA Colleges/ Business Schools opens application for PGDM/ MBA Batch 2024 -26. Top Colleges are BIMTECH, XIME, EDII Ahmedabad, VIT Business School, JIMS Delhi, TSM Madurai, PSG Coimbatore, RSB Chennai, Christ University, Alliance Bangalore, NDIM Delhi and many more are accepting MAT May 2024.
So keep aside all your tension. Drop a line if you need information on any particular college(s) you may have in mind.
MBA Colleges | Fees | Expected Cut-Off | Application Status |
|---|---|---|---|
SIMSREE | 1.32 | 99+ | Closed |
BIMTECH G Noida | 12 | 90+ | Closed |
XIME Bangalore | 10 | 90+ | Open |
BIMM Pune | 7 | 80-85 | Open |
ISB&M Pune | 7.5 | 80-85 | Open |
SOIL Gurgaon | 15 | 80-85 | Open |
SIESCOMS | 7.9 | 80-85 | Open |
JIMS Rohini Delhi | 7.5 | 80-85 | Open |
Jaipuria Institute of Management | 10.25 | 80-85 | Open |
NDIM New Delhi | 7.5 | 80-85 | Open |
Christ University | 7.5 | 80-85 | Open |
IMS Ghaziabad | 6.5 | 75-80 | Open |
SSIM | 6.9 | 75-80 | Open |
IPE | 8.15 | 75-80 | Open |
AIMS Bangalore | 7 | 70-75 | Open |
VIT B Schools | 7 | 70-75 | Closed |
GITAM | 7.5 | 70-75 | Open |
MILE Pune | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
Indus Business Academy | 7.5 | 75-80 | Open |
IES MCRC Mumbai | 4.5 | 70-75 | Open |
Chetna CIMR | 4.5 | 75-80 | Open |
VJIM | 7.5 | 75-80 | Open |
Kristu Jayanti | 6.5 | 70-75 | Open |
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies | 6 | 70-75 | Open |
ITM Group of Institutions | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
IIMS Pune | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
DSIMS Mumbai | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
IBS Hyderabad | 14 | 75-80 | Open |
VVSIM | 6.4 | 50 | Open |
O P Jindal University | N.A | 75-80 | Open |
SDA Bocconi Mumbai | 15 | 70-75 | Open |
PES University | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
FIIB New Delhi | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
DSB, New Delhi | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
SSN School of Management | N.A | 70-75 | Open |
St. Joseph Institute of Management | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
J K Business School | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
GITAM Hyderabad | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
GITAM School of Business Bengaluru | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
VESIM Mumbai | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
BULMIN | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
EMPI Business school | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
Jaypee Business School, Noida | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
CII School of Logistics Noida | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
NIFM Faridabad | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
Accurate Ins of Mgnt And Technology | N.A | 55-60 | Open |
ABBS Bangalore | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
ITM Bangalore | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
RSB Chennai | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
Guru Nanak GNMIMS Mumbai | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
Bharati Vidyapeeth Mumbai | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
GIBS Business School Bangalore | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
IIBS Bangalore | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
MITCON Institute of Management Pune | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
Suryadatta Institutes of Management | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
St Xavier’s University | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
XIME Kochi | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
EDII Ahmedabad | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
R V Institute of Management | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
Birla Global University, | N.A | 60-65 | Open |
Sir Padampat Singhania Univ | N.A | 65-70 | Open |
SCMS Cochin | N.A | 55-60 | Open |
Crescent School of Business | N.A | 55-60 | Open |
Lloyd Business School | N.A | 55-60 | Open |
IEM Kolkata | N.A | 55-60 | Open |
MSRIT | 4.5 | 55060 | Open |
