MAT 2025 Exam will be held in Paper Based Test (PBT) mode on March 9, 2025 and in Computer Based Test (CBT) on March 23, 2025. Top MBA colleges MAT scores include NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra and NIT Silchar, BIMTECH Greater Noida, Jaipuria Noida, XIME Bangalore and Amrita Coimbatore. MAT Exam Analysis 2025 coving paper pattern, difficulty level, type of questions and other details will be published on the date of exam. Read complete details for previous MAT exam analysis in this article.
Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. MAT is conducted four times in a year in February, May, August and December. More than 200 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT Scores for Admission 2025. MAT is an easier exam than CAT or XAT exams. Total duration of MAT exam is 2 hours (120 mins). The exam pattern is divided into five sections. MAT 2025 February Exam will be held on March 9 as Paper Based Test (PBT) and on March 23, 2025 as Computer Based Test (CBT).
MAT 2025 exam highlights are as follows:
| MAT Exam Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| MAT Exam Full Form | Management Aptitude Test (MAT) |
| Who conducts MAT Exam? | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Number of MBA/PGDM colleges accepting MAT | 200+ |
| Top MBA Colleges Accepting MAT | NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Silchar, BIMTECH Greater Noida, Jaipuria Noida |
| Number of MAT Exams | Held in February, May, August, December |
| MAT 2025 May Exam Modes | Paper Based (PBT) and Computer Based (CBT) |
| MAT 2025 May Exam Dates | PBT on May 31 & CBT on June 8 |
| MAT Official Website | www.mat.aima.in |
| MAT Exam Application Fees | Rs 2200 for Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT). Rs 3800 for both PBT + CBT Exams. |
| Total Questions in the Exam | 150 questions |
| Total Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Number of Sections | 5 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section |
| Name of MAT Sections | Language Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Economic & Business Environment |
| Scoring Pattern in MAT exam | +1 Mark for Each Correct Answer; -0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer; 0 Mark for Un-attempted Question |
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 complete MAT 2025 Exam Dates in the table below.
| Type of MAT Exam | Last Date to Register | Admit Card Release Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Based Test (PBT) | May 25, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | June 2, 2025 | June 5, 2025 | June 8, 2025 |
MAT 2025 Exam Pattern consists of five sections of 30 questions each. Total exam duration is 120 mins.
MAT 2025 Marking Scheme Pattern
In MAT 2025 marking scheme each correct answer is awarded 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. All sections carry equal weightage, with a total of 150 questions and a maximum possible score of 150 marks.
Key points about the MAT 2025 marking scheme:
| MAT Exam Components | No of Questions (All MCQs) | Sectional Time Limit (In Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Language Comprehension | 30 | No Time Limit |
| Section 2: Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 30 | No Time Limit |
| Section 3: Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency | 30 | No Time Limit |
| Section 4: Mathematical Skills | 30 | No Time Limit |
| Section 5: Economic & Business Environment | 30 | No Time Limit |
| Total | 150 | 120 Minutes |
MAT 2025 February Exam will be held on March 9 as Paper Based Test (PBT) and on March 23, 2025 as Computer Based Test (CBT). MAT Exam Analysis 2025 will be published on exam dates. MAT Exam Analysis 2025 will include paper pattern, difficulty level, type of questions and other details.
Meanwhile read MAT exam analysis 2024 for previous year.
MAT 2024 February Exam: Question Paper Composition
| Section no. | Section Subject | Number of questions | Suggested time to Solve |
| 1 | Language comprehension | 40 | 30 |
| 2 | Mathematical skills | 40 | 40 |
| 3 | Data Analysis and Sufficiency | 40 | 35 |
| 4 | Intelligence and Critical Reasoning | 40 | 30 |
| 5 | Indian and Global Environment | 40 | 15 |
| Total | 200 | 150 |
Section-1: Language comprehension
There were 40 questions in the section. Major topics and number of question are:
| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty level |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | Moderate |
| Number of RC Passages | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| English Language | 20 | Moderate |
| Errors in Sentence formation | 3-4 | Moderate |
| Antonyms | 2-3 | Moderate to difficult |
| Synonyms | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Fill in the Blanks with correct vocabulary words | 2-3 | Moderate |
| One word substitution | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Phrases & Idioms Substitution by words | 3-4 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Jumbled Paragraphs | 3-4 | Moderate |
Except a few questions the section had moderate difficulty level and could be answered in time
A score of 26-27 marks could lead to 90 percentile in Language Comprehension section
Section-2: Mathematical Skills
Out of the 40 questions in the section, more questions were based Arithmetic. As such Arithmetic commanded higher weightage in MAT Mathematical skills section
Around 15 questions were based on Arithmetic like Interest, Percentages, Time and Work, Profit, Loss, Partnership. The questions were a little time consuming although were moderate.
Other questions were based on topics like Equations, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Geometry & Mensuration, Permutation and Combinations, Probability etc.
The questions were of moderate difficulty level
The section could prove to be a percentile booster for the candidates who did this section well
A score of 28-29 marks could earn 90+ percentile in this section
Section-3: Data Analysis and Sufficiency
This section had maximum questions on Data Interpretation
More prominent in this section were Graphs, Pie charts, bar diagrams, charts, line graph, data comparison
Time remained the major hurdle to solve these questions with speed and accuracy
Questions on Data Interpretation (DI) occupied more than 50% space in the section, rest of the part covered questions on data sufficiency and data comparison
A score of 21-22 marks is expected to get 90 and above percentile
Section-4: Intelligence and Critical reasoning
This section had 40 Questions
More questions were on Analytical and Logical reasoning and fewer questions were there on Critical reasoning
10 Questions were based on Family Relation, 10 on Statements-Cause & Effect, and others were Statement –Assumptions, Reasons, analogies, direction, series, Incorrect Terms.
The questions were formed in sets as well as individual questions
The section was a little lengthy with moderate level of difficulty
A score of 25-26 marks may lead to a percentile above 90 in this section.
Section-5: Indian and Global environment
This section is not counted for percentile calculation in MAT exam. Many Candidates skipped or answered very few questions in this section to save time for other sections.
Suggested time limit by AIMA to answer the 40 questions in this section was 15 minutes but 10 minutes were enough to attempt this section
Questions were formed on G-20 Summit, Climate Change Summit, Central Vista, SCO Meet, Recent elections, JIO-Facebook deal, Awards, Government policies, rules, regulations, Budget, GST, CAA, Constitution of India, Appointments, Capitals, Current National and International Events, US Trade Policy, Russia-Ukraine War; Israel-Hamas conflict among others
No re-thinking or recalling was required for what you do not know or are confused on it.
Ideal time to attempt one question was less than 30 seconds
No Surprise Element
The MAT 2023 Dec exam had no surprise element and was on the same pattern as was in December 2023 exam.
Top MBA colleges accepting MAT score are NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Silchar and BIMTECH Greater Noida. Other best MBA colleges accepting MAT score are Woxsen University, JAGSoM Bangalore, Jaipuria Noda, XIME Bangalore, IPE Hyderabad and IBA Bangalore. There are more than 200 MBA colleges accepting MAT scores.
Check updated list of top MBA colleges accepting MAT scores 2025 with their fees, placements and admission status.