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MAT Exam 2025: Important Dates, Registrations, Syllabus, Pattern, Cut Offs

Overview

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standardized national-level exam conducted since 1988 to help B-Schools across India screen candidates for MBA and allied programs. Approved as a national-level test by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, in 2003, MAT has been a trusted admission test for over 35 years. It offers streamlined exam sections and a concise format, making it the preferred choice for lakhs of aspirants annually.

Key Features of MAT

• Recognized by the Ministry of Education as a national-level test for MBA/PGDM admissions.

• Scores are widely accepted by over 600 B-Schools across India.

• Administered four times a year: February, May, August, and December.

• Available in two modes: PBT (Paper-Based Test) and CBT (Computer-Based Test).

• Score validity of one year; the best score from multiple attempts is accepted.

• Trusted by lakhs of candidates from diverse regions in India.

MAT Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for MAT, candidates must have completed a graduation degree or its equivalent from a UGC-recognized university. Graduates from any stream are eligible to apply. Additionally, final-year students awaiting their results can also appear for the exam.

MAT Exam Pattern

MAT has five sections, each with thirty questions. A total of 150 questions are to be attempted over 120 minutes.

Important Points:

• Candidate can take MAT as

  • Paper Based Test (PBT) or

  • Computer Based Test (CBT) or

  • Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)

• Fee for Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) is ₹2100/-.

• Candidates can opt for an additional mode of test ( PBT+CBT ) by paying an extra fee of ₹1500/- in addition to ₹2100/-.

• Candidates opting for additional test will have the benefit of selecting additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes i.e. they can select 7 Management Institutes in total.

MAT Exam Important Date and Links