MAT December 2025: Key Dates, Exam Modes, and Why You Should Register Now

The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) December 2025 phase is officially open for registration, giving MBA aspirants one last major opportunity in 2025 to secure admission to over 600 B-schools across India for the 2026–28 batch.

Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), MAT remains one of the most widely accepted entrance exams after CAT, with many top-tier and mid-tier B-schools using MAT scores exclusively or alongside CAT/XAT/CMAT scores.

Important Dates – MAT December 2025

Exam Mode	Date	Registration Last Date (Expected)	Admit Card	Result (Tentative)
Paper-Based Test (PBT)	13 December 2025	7 December 2025	9 Dec	Last week Dec 2025
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	21 December 2025	15 December 2025	17 Dec	Last week Dec 2025

You can appear for both PBT and CBT if you want two attempts in the same phase (best score will be considered by colleges).

Why MAT December 2025 Matters Right Now

1. Last major national-level exam of 2025
   Most MBA admission cycles for the 2026 batch close between January and March 2026. If you missed CAT or didn’t get the desired percentile, MAT Dec is your final realistic shot.
2. 600+ participating B-schools
   Includes well-known institutes such as:

• Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS Rohini), Delhi
• Institute of Management Studies (IMS Ghaziabad)
• Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi
• Jaipuria Institute of Management (Lucknow, Noida, Jaipur, Indore campuses)
• Christ Institute of Management (Lavasa, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad)
• IILM University, Greater Noida
• Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur
• Taxila Business School, Jaipur
  and hundreds of other Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges across states.

1. High acceptance rate
   Cut-offs are generally friendlier than CAT (usually 65–90 percentile depending on the institute), making it ideal for working professionals and average scorers who want a good college without extreme competition.
2. Multiple attempts in a year
   MAT is conducted four times a year (Feb, May, Sep, Dec). A good Dec score remains valid for the entire 2026 admission cycle.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Bachelor’s degree (final-year students can also apply)
• No minimum percentage required by AIMA (individual colleges may have their own criteria)
• No age limit

Registration Process (Super Simple)

1. Visit → https://mat.aima.in
2. Click on “Fresh Candidate Registration”
3. Fill details → Choose mode (PBT/CBT/Both) → Select up to 5 preferred management institutes (free of cost)
4. Pay fee online:

• PBT only: ₹2,100
• CBT only: ₹2,100
• Both PBT + CBT: ₹3,375

1. Download confirmation

Last-Minute Preparation Tip

MAT is speed + accuracy. Focus areas in the last 15–20 days:

• Language Comprehension (Reading + Vocabulary)
• Mathematical Skills (Arithmetic heavy)
• Data Analysis & Sufficiency
• Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
• Indian & Global Environment (GK) – 40 questions, low weightage but easy marks

Take at least 3–4 full-length mock tests in the exact exam format (200 questions, 150 minutes).

Final Word

If you are targeting a decent MBA college for the 2026 batch and haven’t secured a good CAT/XAT/CMAT score yet, MAT December 2025 is literally your golden window. Registrations are already live and seats for both PBT and CBT fill up fast in major cities.

Don’t wait for the last date—register today at mat.aima.in and keep your MBA dream alive for 2026!

All the very best! 🚀