Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 5, 2025
March 17, 2025: AIMA has released the MAT 2025 CBT admit card 5 PM onwards. Candidates can download it from the official website mat.aima.in. MAT CBT 2025 exam will be conducted on March 23, 2025.
March 05, 2025: MAT 2025 PBT admit card has been released on the official website – mat.aima.in. The PBT exam is scheduled to be held on March 09, 2025 while the MAT 2025 CBT mode will be conducted separately on March 23,2025. Check Details Here
Candidates registered for the MAT 2025 May session must download their admit cards from the official website https://mat.aima.in as per the schedule. The admit card will contain key information such as the candidate's name, form number, roll number, exam date, time, and venue address. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the test center. Candidates must strictly adhere to the exam date and time mentioned on their admit card.
| Mode of Test | Admit Card Availability |
|---|---|
| PBT (Paper Based Test) | 28 May 2025 (5:00 PM onwards) |
| CBT (Computer Based Test) | 5 June 2025 (5:00 PM onwards) |
The Admit Card contains the details like Candidate’s name, Form No., Roll No., Test Date, Test Time, and Exam Centre details. If there is any discrepancy found in the admit card inform AIMA immediately. The AIMA helpdesk is available for candidates from Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The MAT exam is conducted in 4 sessions throughout the year i.e. February, May, September, and December. Registration for the May session exams has been started.
The last date to register for the MAT 2025 exam is 25 May for PBT Mode and 02 June for CBT Mode. The Admit card for MAT PBT mode will be released on 28 May 2025 and for the CBT mode, it is released on 05 June 2025.
To download the MAT 2025 admit card candidates need to visit the official website of MAT AIMA and click on the “download admit card” icon by entering their registration number, date of birth, and exam mode candidates can download the MAT 2025 admit card.
Yes, the admit card is the most important document to carry in the exam hall. In the previous year, candidates without an admit card were strictly denied entry into the exam hall. As per AIMA guidelines, a candidate needs to carry a printed admit card copy along with a valid photo ID.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 offers candidates to choose between two modes of examination: Paper-based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT). The admit card release dates of all three sessions are given below:
Candidates registered for the MAT 2025 May session must download their admit cards from the official website https://mat.aima.in as per the schedule. The admit card will contain key information such as the candidate's name, form number, roll number, exam date, time, and venue address. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the test center. Candidates must strictly adhere to the exam date and time mentioned on their admit card.
| Mode of Test | Admit Card Availability |
|---|---|
| PBT (Paper Based Test) | 28 May 2025 (5:00 PM onwards) |
| CBT (Computer Based Test) | 5 June 2025 (5:00 PM onwards) |
The MAT 2025 admit card is the most important document to carry while appearing for the exam. The admit card contains important details like the Candidate’s roll no., Test date and time, and Exam center address. The details mentioned in the MAT 2025 admit card are given in the table below:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Candidate's Name | Full name as registered during the application process. |
| Roll Number | A unique identification number is assigned to each candidate. |
| Form Number | Application form number used during the registration. |
| Test Date | Scheduled date of the examination. |
| Test Time | Specific time slot allocated for the candidate's exam. |
| Test Venue Address | Complete the address of the examination center. |
| Instructions | Guidelines for the exam day, including required documents and conduct protocols. |
If you find discrepancies or errors in your MAT 2025 Admit Card, it’s important to get the error fixed as soon as possible. You can read the detailed guide to correct the admit card discrepancies below.
Common Errors in the Admit Card Based on Previous Year Data:
| Method of Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Send a detailed description of the issue along with supporting documents to mat@aima.in. | |
| Phone | Reach out between 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at:
|
After submitting a correction request, monitor your email and the official MAT website for updates. If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, consider following up via phone.
It is necessary to carry important documents on the MAT 2025 exam day, to ensure a smooth entry into the exam center. The list of important documents to carry on the exam day along with your admit card is given below:
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| MAT 2025 Admit Card | A printed copy of the admit card can be downloaded from the official AIMA website. Ensure all details are correct and the print is clear. |
| Valid Photo ID Proof | An original, valid photo identification. Accepted IDs include:
|
| Additional Documents (if applicable) | Caste Certificate: For candidates applying under reserved categories.Name Change Proof: If there's been a name change after application.PwD Certificate: For candidates seeking scribe assistance due to physical disabilities. |
There are certain documents that are prohibited to be taken into the examination hall to avoid unfair practice and ensure a fair conduction of the exam. The list of documents prohibited in the exam hall is as follows:
| Document | Reason |
|---|---|
| Photocopy of Admit Card | Only original print allowed |
| Photocopy of ID Proof | Only original ID accepted |
| Handwritten Notes/Books | To prevent cheating |
| Electronic Gadgets (Mobile, Calculator, Smartwatch, etc.) | Not allowed inside the exam hall |
| Blank Paper/Sheets | Rough work must be done on the provided sheets |
AIMA provides candidates with many options in exam centers throughout te various parts of the country. The list of exam centers for both Paper-based tests (PBT) and Computer-based Tests (CBT) is given in the table below:
| State | Cities |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi (NCR) |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Haryana | Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore |
| Kerala | Kochi, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Punjab | Ludhiana |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haridwar |
| West Bengal | Durgapur, Kolkata |
| State | Cities |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | Delhi (NCR) |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
| Haryana | Gurugram |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Kerala | Kochi, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad, Lucknow |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
Based on the previous year's trends, many students report issues with their MAT Admit cards. The most reported errors by candidates are:
| Admit Card Error | Percentage of Affected Students (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Name mismatch or spelling errors | 18-22% |
| Incorrect photograph or signature | 12-15% |
| Missing details | 8-12% |
| Wrong exam center allocation | 5-8% |
| Blurred QR code/barcode | 3-5% |
The average time taken by AIMA to resolve the issue depends on the type of error and AIMA’s response process.
| Type of Error | Resolution Time (Avg.) | Correction Process |
|---|---|---|
| Name/photo/signature mismatch | 3-5 working days | Submit a correction request via the AIMA helpdesk |
| Exam center error | 7-10 working days | Requires AIMA approval; changes are rare |
| Missing details (DOB, category, etc.) | 3-5 working days | Contact AIMA with supporting documents |
| Printing/Blurred text issues | Immediate (Re-download) | No AIMA intervention needed |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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