MAT 2025 December Session Registration Opens: A Key Step for MBA Aspirants
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), a national-level entrance examination conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), has officially commenced its registration process for the December 2025 session.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), a national-level entrance examination conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), has officially commenced its registration process for the December 2025 session. This is a vital announcement for management stream aspirants—recent graduates and those in their final year of college—seeking admission to MBA/PGDM programmes in over 600 B-schools across India. Candidates are urged to apply online at the official AIMA MAT website, mat.aima.in, to secure their chance to appear in this popular, multi-mode exam.
Key Dates for the December Session
The MAT December 2025 session offers two primary modes of examination: the Paper-Based Test (PBT) and the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Aspirants can choose to appear for one or both modes.
| Test Mode | Last Date to Register | Admit Card Release Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBT (Paper-Based Test) | December 7, 2025 | December 10, 2025 | December 13, 2025 |
| CBT (Computer-Based Test) | December 15, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | December 21, 2025 |
It is highly recommended that candidates complete their registration well before the deadline, especially if they plan to appear for the PBT, which has an earlier closing date. The application fee is ₹2,200 for a single test mode (PBT or CBT), and ₹3,800 if a candidate opts for both PBT and CBT.
Eligibility and Application Process
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year degree students are also eligible to apply, provided they furnish proof of passing the examination by a stipulated date, as required by the admitting institute.
- There is no age bar to appear for the MAT examination.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to mat.aima.in.
- Create a New Login: Register by providing basic details like your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID. An OTP verification is required to complete the account creation.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in and complete the detailed application form with personal, academic, and contact information.
- Select Test Mode & Institutes: Choose your preferred test mode (PBT, CBT, or both) and select up to five preferred Management Institutes (B-schools) that accept the MAT score.
- Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified file size and format.
- Pay the Fee: Make the online payment using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit and Print: Review the entire form for accuracy before final submission. Download and print the confirmation page for your records.
The MAT exam is a crucial gateway to thousands of seats in various postgraduate management programs. Taking the December session provides an early and advantageous start to the 2026 admissions cycle.
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