The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA). Since 1988, MAT has been a key screening test for admissions into MBA and other management programs across India. It serves as a gateway to over 600 B-schools and management colleges. The Ministry of Education approved MAT as a national-level examination in 2003.
Why is MAT Important?
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MAT 2025: National-level MBA entrance exam. Conducted by AIMA, multiple times a year. CBT, PBT, and IBT modes available. Accepted by 800+ B-schools in India. Easier than CAT, XAT, CMAT. Multiple attempts allowed. Registration open: July-Sept 2025. Application fee: INR 2200.
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Courses Offered
Introduction
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions into MBA/PGDM programs offered by various B-schools across India. MAT is conducted four times a year, typically in February, May, September, and December, in online (Computer-Based Test or CBT), offline (Paper-Based Test or PBT), and remote proctored (Internet-Based Test or IBT) modes. This white paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the MAT 2025 exam, covering key aspects such as courses offered, top colleges accepting
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College List
Introduction
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) multiple times a year. It serves as a gateway for MBA and PGDM admissions in numerous business schools across India. This white paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of key aspects related to MAT 2025, including top colleges accepting MAT scores, seat distribution, college rankings and cutoffs, and the admission process.
1. Top Colleges Accepting the Exam
More than 1400 MBA
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Reservations
Understanding Reservations in MBA Admissions for MAT 2025 Candidates
1. Introduction
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for MBA and PGDM admissions in India. Over 600 business schools across the country accept MAT scores. While a good MAT score is essential, it's crucial to understand that final MBA admissions depend on various factors determined by individual institutions. These factors often include academic background, work experience, performance in group discussions and personal interviews (GD/PI), and, importantly, reservation policies. This paper analyzes the impact of reservation policies on
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Special Provisions Or Relaxations
1. Overview of Special Provisions
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), is a standardized test used for admissions to MBA and PGDM programs across various business schools in India. While AIMA itself doesn't prescribe specific reservation criteria for the MAT exam, the participating institutes often offer special provisions and relaxations to candidates belonging to reserved categories, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). These provisions aim to ensure equitable access to management education for all.
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Foreign Students
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a widely recognized standardized test in India, serving as a gateway to MBA and other postgraduate management programs. While primarily designed for Indian citizens, MAT also welcomes applications from foreign students aspiring to pursue management education in India. This guide provides a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria, document requirements, seat reservations, and admission process specifically tailored for foreign students applying for MAT 2025.
Foreign students applying for MAT 2025 must meet
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Important Points
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Exam Languages
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) since 1998, serves as a gateway to MBA and allied programs in over 600 business schools across India. This standardized test is administered four times a year, typically in February, May, September, and December.
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Exam Patterns
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), is a key entrance exam for MBA and PGDM programs in over 800 B-schools across India. AIMA conducts the MAT four times a year, providing multiple opportunities for aspirants. The test evaluates a candidate's aptitude for management education, assessing skills in language comprehension, intelligence and critical reasoning, data analysis and sufficiency, mathematical skills, and economic & business environment. This analysis provides an in-depth look at the MAT 2025 exam pattern,
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Exam Schedule
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), is a national-level entrance exam for MBA and PGDM admissions in over 800 B-schools across India. AIMA conducts the MAT exam multiple times a year, typically in February, May, September, and December, offering candidates flexibility in choosing their preferred test session. For each session, the exam is usually conducted in multiple modes: Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT). From 2025 onwards, AIMA has discontinued the Internet Based
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