MAT Exam Date and Time 2025: Paper Based Test (PBT) on Dec 13, Computer Based Test (CBT) on Dec 21

Complete details about the MAT Exam 2025 PBT Exam Date and Timing are given below. No candidate is permitted to enter the MAT test center after the close of entry at MAT exam center. 

AIMA has issued following Exam Day Instructions to help students take the exam without any hassles. 

• Candidates are to report to the allotted test centre at least 90 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the test.
• Candidates will be permitted entry in to the test centre upto half an hour before the commencement of the test.
• Candidates must carry following when reporting to the test centre: 

Document: Admit Card duly completed and valid ID Proof. 
Writing Materials: Blue / Black Ball Point Pen. 

• The test room will be opened about 60 minutes before the commencement of the test. The candidates are to be seated at the allotted place.
• Your Admit Card and valid ID Proof will be verified during the test. One part of Admit Card will be given to you as proof of your having appeared in the test. Please ensure that this is duly signed by you and the test invigilator.
• Calculator, Mobile, Electronic Gadgets, Smart watch etc are not permitted inside the test room.
• Candidate will be allowed to leave the test room after the completion of test and only after permitted by the invigilator. If you wish to leave the room during the test, you must have the invigilator’s permission. You will not be permitted to make up the time you lose.
• The duration of the test is 2 hours. There are 150 questions.  All questions are compulsory. Each question has four options marked (1), (2), (3) and (4) or (A), (B), (C) and (D).
• All questions carry equal marks. There will be Negative Marking for wrong answers.
• AIMA has right to cancel the admission/entry to the test/withhold the results of any candidate who impersonates/ uses unfair means during the test.
• Non-adherence to any instruction or failure to comply with any  rules governing the conduct of test will lead to cancellation of your candidature. 

• Take the questions in order, but do not waste time pondering over those that seem extremely difficult or unfamiliar to you.
• A wise practice is to first answer the questions you are sure of. Then, if you complete the test before time is called, go back and reconsider any questions about which you were uncertain.
• Although the MAT stresses on accuracy more than speed, it is important to use the allotted time wisely.  Make every effort to pace yourself by making yourself familiar with the mechanics of the test.
• The directions explain exactly what each set of questions requires to answer those questions. Read all test directions carefully.
• Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering a question, determine exactly what is being asked.
• All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. 

• The candidate will be provided a sealed Question Booklet and an OMR Answer Sheet. Do not open the Question Booklet until announced.
• Fill  the  necessary  information  in  the space provided on the cover of the Question Booklet and the Answer Sheet before commencement of the test.
• The  candidates  are  to  sign  the attendance sheet during the test duly endorsing  the  Question  Booklet  Series as given on the Question Booklet and other details.
• Answers   are   to   be   marked   on   the Answer Sheet, which is provided separately. Sample is given in pages xiv- xviii. Choose the correct option and darken  the  oval  completely corresponding to (1), (2), (3) and (4) against the relevant question number. Use only Blue/ Black Ball Point Pen to darken the oval for answering. Please do not darken more than one oval against any question, as scanner  will not read the same correctly.
• Once an oval is darkened as answer to the question, it is final. Answer option once darkened cannot be changed. Do not tear or bend or mutilate the Answer Sheet.
• Rough work, if any, is to be done on the Question   Booklet   only.   No   separate sheet will be provided /used for rough work.
• MAT Answer Sheet is scanned by machine and scores are computed. Accuracy in scoring is dependent on the examinees marking their answer sheets properly and the completeness of their erasures when used.  
• Therefore accurate scoring is dependent on your strict adherence to the following points: 
  -  No  credit  will  be  given  for  the answers marked in the question booklets. 
  - Use Blue/Black Ball Point Pen to complete  the  answer  sheet. Please do not darken more than one oval against any question, as scanner will not read the same. 
  - Once  an  oval  is  darkened  as answer to the question, it is final. Answer option once darkened cannot be changed. 
  - Do not tear, bend or mutilate the answer sheet. 
  - Be sure that you accurately mark all identification and question booklet series. 

 At the conclusion of the test you should hand over your Question Booklet and Answer Sheet to the invigilator. 

• Computer Based Test means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which  prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer.
• Computer Based Test assumes that the candidate has basic familiarity with use of computers like use of keyboard and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidate to acquire these skills before appearing in the test and AIMA cannot take responsibility for the same.
• In the rare and unlikely event of a technical failure during the test, the candidate may be required to attempt the test again.
• The candidates must ensure that the computer allotted to them is switched on and any problem with the computer should be informed to the invigilator immediately.
• Details like your Name, Roll No, Registration no. etc are to be filled on the space provided on the screen for test appearance.
• There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions.
• All  questions  will  be  of  the  Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type. Each MCQ will consist of a stem which may be in the form of a question or an incomplete statement and four options. Candidates must choose the correct or most appropriate answer by clicking on the button next to the answer. Candidate can change this answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. Candidates can navigate freely through the questions. Candidate can move between the sections.
• At the conclusion of the test, you should follow the instruction of the invigilator in order to properly record/save your test work. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required.
• All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the  rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will be automatically disqualified.  

In summary, MAT exam will be conducted in December 2025 in two modes. MAT Paper based test (PBT) will be held on December 13, and MAT Computer based test (CBT) will be held on December 21, 2025. MAT exam timings is 2 hours. Check complete MAT Exam Date and Time 2025 in the above article.