NewsIMTSAIMA has opened applications for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) December 2025 cycle for MBA and PGDM programmes. Interested candidates can register on mat.aima.in. The paper-based test will be held on December 13, with registration closing on December 7. The computer-based test is scheduled for December 21, with applications accepted until December 15. The exam will take place in over 60 Indian cities. Registration fees are Rs 2,200 for a single mode and Rs 3,800 for both modes. Graduates in any discipline and final-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply. MAT scores are accepted by numerous management institutes including VIT Vellore, CHRIST Bengaluru, NIT Surathkal, and others for 2026 academic admissions. Students can appear for both exam modes and use their highest score when applying to business schools. (Updated 9 Nov 2025, 12:08 IST; source: link)
Registration Details for MAT December 2025 Exam
The All India Management Association (AIMA) has started accepting applications for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) December 2025 cycle. Candidates seeking admission to MBA and PGDM programmes can register through the official website mat.aima.in. The paper-based test is scheduled for December 13, with registration closing on December 7. For those preferring the computer-based format, the exam will be held on December 21, and applications will be accepted until December 15. The registration fee is Rs 2,200 for a single mode and Rs 3,800 for both modes. The exam will be conducted in more than 60 cities across India.
Eligibility and Acceptance of MAT Scores
Graduates from any discipline and final-year undergraduate students can apply for the MAT December 2025 exam. The test scores are widely accepted by numerous management institutes in India for the 2026 academic session admissions. Notable institutions accepting MAT scores include VIT Vellore, CHRIST Bengaluru, and NIT Surathkal, among others. Candidates have the option to appear for both the paper-based and computer-based exam modes. This flexibility allows students to use their highest score when applying to business schools, giving them a better chance at securing admission to their preferred management programme.
Key Points
- AIMA has opened applications for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) December 2025 cycle for MBA and PGDM programmes.
- The paper-based test will be held on December 13, with registration closing on December 7.
- The computer-based test is scheduled for December 21, with applications accepted until December 15.