MAT 2025 CBT Candidates Await Admit Card Release Scheduled for December 18

The All India Management Association (AIMA) has confirmed the release date for the MAT 2025 CBT Admit Card for the December session as December 18, 2025. This computer-based test is the final opportunity in the calendar year for MBA aspirants to secure admission through MAT scores. The exam is scheduled for December 21, 2025. This article provides the step-by-step process for downloading the mandatory hall ticket, details the essential items to carry, and outlines the final examination pattern and schedule for the last management entrance test of the year.

The admission cycle for the December session of the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 is entering its final, crucial phase. Following the closure of the registration window, the All India Management Association (AIMA) is set to release the Admit Card for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on Thursday, December 18, 2025. This mandatory document serves as the entry pass for the MAT CBT exam, which is scheduled to be conducted on December 21, 2025. All registered MBA aspirants must download their hall ticket promptly, as it contains critical information regarding the test centre and reporting time.

Admit Card Download and Key Dates

The release of the admit card is tightly scheduled, requiring candidates to access the official AIMA portal immediately upon notification.

• CBT Admit Card Release Date: December 18, 2025.
• CBT Exam Date: December 21, 2025 (Sunday).
• PBT Exam: The Paper-Based Test (PBT) for the December session was already conducted on December 13, 2025, with its admit card released on December 10, 2025.

Steps to Download MAT CBT Admit Card:

• Visit the official AIMA MAT website: mat.aima.in.
• Navigate to the 'Download/View' section and click on the 'MAT Admit Card' link.
• Log in using your registered email ID, date of birth, and password/form number.
• Select the December 2025 session and the CBT mode.
• Download and take at least two printouts of the admit card, as it is mandatory to carry to the test centre.

Mandatory Exam Day Requirements and Instructions

The admit card is a crucial document and must be verified carefully for all printed details. Furthermore, candidates must adhere strictly to the AIMA's exam-day instructions.

• Required Documents to Carry:
  • Two printed copies of the MAT CBT Admit Card.
  • One original photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
  • Original Caste/Category certificate (if applicable).
• Details to Verify: Candidate Name, Form Number, Roll Number, Test Date, Test Time, and the Test Venue Address. Any discrepancy must be reported to the AIMA helpline immediately.
• Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and study materials are strictly banned inside the test centre.

MAT CBT 2025 Exam Pattern

The MAT exam is a 2-hour, 30-minute test consisting of 200 questions across five sections. Candidates must attempt 150 questions for percentile calculation, excluding the Indian & Global Environment section.

Suggested Visual Element: A table illustrating the MAT 2025 Exam Pattern.

• Marking Scheme: $+1$ mark for every correct answer and a penalty of $-0.25$ for every incorrect response.
• Acceptance: MAT scores are accepted by over 600 AICTE-approved and private MBA and PGDM colleges across India, making it a highly accessible national-level entrance test.

Conclusion: Final Preparations for the CBT Exam

The MAT 2025 December CBT on December 21 is the last major management test of the year. The release of the admit card on December 18 marks the final step before the examination day. All registered MAT CBT aspirants must visit the official AIMA MAT portal (mat.aima.in) on December 18, 2025, download their hall ticket, verify all the details, and finalize their preparations for the exam.

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