The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA, PGDM and allied management programmes. MAT provides candidates with multiple opportunities during the year and offers Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test modes. MAT scores are accepted by hundreds of participating management institutes across India.
| Full Name | Management Aptitude Test |
|---|---|
| Short Name | MAT |
| Conducting Body | All India Management Association (AIMA) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Category | Management Entrance Examination |
| Exam Mode | Paper Based Test / Computer Based Test |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 questions |
| Number of Sections | 5 sections |
| Score Validity | One year |
| Official Website | https://mat.aima.in/ |
| Graduation | Candidates must have a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent recognised degree. |
| Final Year Students | Candidates appearing in the final year of an undergraduate programme can appear provisionally. |
| Academic Discipline | Candidates from any academic discipline can appear for MAT. |
| Minimum Graduation Percentage | The minimum percentage requirement can differ among participating management institutes and universities. |
| Age Limit | There is no age bar for appearing in MAT. |
| Work Experience | Previous work experience is not mandatory for appearing in MAT. |
| Photograph | Scanned photograph in the format prescribed by AIMA. |
| Signature | Scanned signature in the format prescribed by AIMA. |
| Identity Details | Valid identity and personal details as required in the MAT application form. |
| Class X Details | Class X academic information may be required in the application. |
| Class XII Details | Class XII academic information may be required in the application. |
| Graduation Details | Graduation details are required for MAT eligibility and application. |
| MAT Score Card | Candidates can download the MAT score card through the official MAT candidate portal. |
| Score Validity | The MAT score is valid for one year according to the current AIMA FAQ. |
| Institute Selection | Candidates can use their MAT score to apply to participating management institutes subject to each institute admission policy. |
| Institute Specific Admission | Each management institute may have its own cutoff, eligibility, selection process and admission schedule. |
| Participating B-Schools | AIMA states that MAT scores are accepted by 600+ leading B-Schools across India. The participating institute list can change between test administrations. |
| Institute List | Candidates should check the current AIMA MAT participating institute list before selecting institutions or applying for admission. |
The February 2027 MAT registration and examination schedule will be announced by AIMA.
The May 2027 MAT registration and examination schedule will be announced by AIMA.
The September 2027 MAT registration and examination schedule will be announced by AIMA.
The December 2027 MAT registration and examination schedule will be announced by AIMA.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Based Test | — | — | — |
| Computer Based Test | — | — | — |
| PBT + CBT | — | — | — |
| Language Comprehension | — | — | — |
| Intelligence & Critical Reasoning | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Skills | — | — | — |
| Data Analysis & Sufficiency | — | — | — |
| Economic & Business Environment | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — |
| Duration | — | — | — |
| Negative Marking | — | — | — |
Visit the official AIMA MAT website and read the latest test administration details.
Create a candidate account on the MAT registration portal.
Enter personal, contact and identification details accurately.
Enter Class X, Class XII and graduation details.
Select PBT, CBT or the combined PBT plus CBT option according to the available test administration.
Select management institutes to which the MAT score should be sent according to the permitted choices.
Select examination city preferences where applicable.
Upload the required photograph in the prescribed format.
Upload the required signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable MAT registration fee through the official payment facility.
Verify all information and submit the application before the applicable deadline.
Download the MAT admit card from the candidate dashboard after release.
Appear for the selected MAT test mode at the allotted test date and centre.
Download the MAT score card from the official candidate portal.
Complete the admission process of the participating management institutes according to their individual rules.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | Institute Specific |
| MBA College Cutoff | — | — |
| Course Wise Cutoff | — | — |
| Category Wise Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
