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MAT Exam Analysis 2025: Check Difficulty Level, Expected Cut Offs

Last Updated on March 5, 2025 by Prof. SK Agarwal

MAT 2025 Exam will be held in Paper Based Test (PBT) mode on March 9, 2025 and in Computer Based Test (CBT) on March 23, 2025. Top MBA colleges MAT scores include NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra and NIT Silchar, BIMTECH Greater Noida, Jaipuria Noida, XIME Bangalore and Amrita Coimbatore. MAT Exam Analysis 2025 coving paper pattern, difficulty level, type of questions and other details will be published on the date of exam. Read complete details for previous MAT exam analysis in this article. 

Table of Content

  • 1. What is MAT Exam?

  • 2. MAT 2025 February Exam: Key Highlights

  • 3. MAT 2025 Exam Dates

  • 4. MAT 2025 Exam Pattern

  • 5. MAT Exam Analysis 2025

  • 6. MAT Exam Analysis 2024

  • 7. Top MBA Colleges accepting MAT 2025 February Exam

1. What is MAT Exam?

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is one of the most popular National level MBA entrance exams in India. MAT is conducted four times in a year in February, May, August and December. More than 200 MBA/PGDM Colleges are accepting MAT Scores for Admission 2025. MAT is an easier exam than CAT or XAT exams. Total duration of MAT exam is 2 hours (120 mins). The exam pattern is divided into five sections. MAT 2025 February Exam will be held on March 9 as Paper Based Test (PBT) and on March 23, 2025 as Computer Based Test (CBT). 

2. MAT 2025 February Exam: Key Highlights

MAT 2025 exam highlights are as follows:

MAT Exam ParticularsDetails
MAT Exam Full FormManagement Aptitude Test (MAT)
Who conducts MAT Exam?All India Management Association (AIMA)
Number of MBA/PGDM colleges accepting MAT200+
Top MBA Colleges Accepting MATNIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Silchar, BIMTECH Greater Noida, Jaipuria Noida
Number of MAT ExamsHeld in February, May, August, December
MAT 2025 (February) Exam ModePaper Based (PBT) and Computer Based (CBT)
MAT 2025 (February) Exam DateMarch 9 (PBT) and March 23 (CBT)
MAT Official Websitewww.mat.aima.in
MAT Exam Application FeesRs 2100 for Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT). Rs 3600 for both PBT + CBT Exams.
Total Questions in the Exam150 questions
Total Exam Duration120 minutes
Number of Sections5 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section
Name of MAT SectionsLanguage Comprehension, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Skills, Economic & Business Environment
Scoring Pattern in MAT exam+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer; -0.25 Mark for Each Wrong Answer; 0 Mark for Un-attempted Question

3. MAT 2025 Exam Dates

MAT February 2025 Exam will be held in two modes: MAT Paper Based Test (PBT) and MAT Computer Based Test (CBT). MAT Exam Date 2025 are March 9 for MAT PBT, and March 23 for MAT CBT. Check complete MAT 2025 Exam Dates in the table below.

Type of MAT ExamLast Date to RegisterAdmit Card Release DateExam Date
Paper Based Test (PBT)March 2, 2025 (Sunday)- ClosedMarch 5, 2025March 9, 2025
Computer Based Test (CBT)March 12, 2025March 17, 2025March 23, 2025

4. MAT 2025 Exam Pattern

MAT 2025 Marking Scheme Pattern
In MAT 2025 marking scheme each correct answer is awarded 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. All sections carry equal weightage, with a total of 150 questions and a maximum possible score of 150 marks.

Key points about the MAT 2025 marking scheme:

  • Equal weightage: Each section of the MAT exam has equal weightage. 
  • Marking per question: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer. 
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. 
  • No marks for unanswered questions: No marks are deducted for unanswered questions

MAT 2025 Exam Pattern consists of five sections of 30 questions each. Total exam duration is 120 mins.

Section No.Section NameNo. of Questions
1Language Comprehension30
2Intelligence & Critical Reasoning30
3Mathematical Skills30
4Data Analysis & Sufficiency30
5Economic & Business Environment30

5. MAT Exam Analysis 2025

MAT 2025 February Exam will be held on March 9 as Paper Based Test (PBT) and on March 23, 2025 as Computer Based Test (CBT). MAT Exam Analysis 2025 will be published on exam dates. MAT Exam Analysis 2025 will include paper pattern, difficulty level, type of questions and other details. 

6. MAT Exam Analysis 2024

Meanwhile read MAT exam analysis 2024 for previous year. 

MAT 2024 February Exam: Question Paper Composition

Section no.Section SubjectNumber of questionsSuggested time to Solve
1Language comprehension4030
2Mathematical skills4040
3Data Analysis and Sufficiency4035
4Intelligence and Critical Reasoning4030
5Indian and Global Environment4015
 Total200150

Section-1: Language comprehension
There were 40 questions in the section. Major topics and number of question are:

TopicNumber of QuestionsDifficulty level
Reading Comprehension20Moderate
Number of RC Passages5Easy to Moderate
English Language20Moderate
Errors in Sentence formation3-4Moderate
Antonyms2-3Moderate to difficult
Synonyms2-3Moderate
Fill in the Blanks with correct vocabulary words2-3Moderate
One word substitution2-3Moderate
Phrases & Idioms Substitution by words3-4Moderate to Difficult
Jumbled Paragraphs3-4Moderate

Except a few questions the section had moderate difficulty level and could be answered in time

A score of 26-27 marks could lead to 90 percentile in Language Comprehension section

Section-2: Mathematical Skills
Out of the 40 questions in the section, more questions were based Arithmetic. As such Arithmetic commanded higher weightage in MAT Mathematical skills section
Around 15 questions were based on Arithmetic like Interest, Percentages, Time and Work, Profit, Loss, Partnership. The questions were a little time consuming although were moderate.
Other questions were based on topics like Equations, Ratio, Proportion & Variation, Geometry & Mensuration, Permutation and Combinations, Probability etc.
The questions were of moderate difficulty level
The section could prove to be a percentile booster for the candidates who did this section well
A score of 28-29 marks could earn 90+ percentile in this section

Section-3: Data Analysis and Sufficiency
This section had maximum questions on Data Interpretation
More prominent in this section were Graphs, Pie charts, bar diagrams, charts, line graph, data comparison
Time remained the major hurdle to solve these questions with speed and accuracy
Questions on Data Interpretation (DI) occupied more than 50% space in the section, rest of the part covered questions on data sufficiency and data comparison
A score of 21-22 marks is expected to get 90 and above percentile

Section-4: Intelligence and Critical reasoning
This section had 40 Questions
More questions were on Analytical and Logical reasoning and fewer questions were there on Critical reasoning
10 Questions were based on Family Relation, 10 on Statements-Cause & Effect, and others were Statement –Assumptions, Reasons, analogies, direction, series, Incorrect Terms.
The questions were formed in sets as well as individual questions
The section was a little lengthy with moderate level of difficulty
A score of 25-26 marks may lead to a percentile above 90 in this section.

Section-5: Indian and Global environment
This section is not counted for percentile calculation in MAT exam. Many Candidates skipped or answered very few questions in this section to save time for other sections.
Suggested time limit by AIMA to answer the 40 questions in this section was 15 minutes but 10 minutes were enough to attempt this section
Questions were formed on G-20 Summit, Climate Change Summit, Central Vista, SCO Meet, Recent elections, JIO-Facebook deal, Awards, Government policies, rules, regulations, Budget, GST, CAA, Constitution of India, Appointments, Capitals, Current National and International Events, US Trade Policy, Russia-Ukraine War; Israel-Hamas conflict among others
No re-thinking or recalling was required for what you do not know or are confused on it.
Ideal time to attempt one question was less than 30 seconds

No Surprise Element
The MAT 2023 Dec exam had no surprise element and was on the same pattern as was in December 2023 exam. 

7. Top MBA Colleges accepting MAT 2025 February Exam

Top MBA colleges accepting MAT score are NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Silchar and BIMTECH Greater Noida. Other best MBA colleges accepting MAT score are Woxsen University, JAGSoM Bangalore, Jaipuria Noda, XIME Bangalore, IPE Hyderabad and IBA Bangalore. There are more than 200 MBA colleges accepting MAT scores. 

Check updated list of top MBA colleges accepting MAT scores 2025 with their fees, placements and admission status. 

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