The MAT 2025 December session registration is now open at mat.aima.in. Candidates can apply until December 7 for the PBT mode and December 15 for the CBT mode. Admit cards will be released on December 10 for PBT and on December 18 for CBT.
The CAT 2025 admit card will be released on November 5, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can access and download their hall tickets by logging in with their CAT ID and password. The CAT 2025 examination is set to take place on November 30, 2025.
The CMAT 2026 registration process is now open at cmat.nta.nic.in. Candidates can fill out the application form until November 17, 2025, and pay the application fee by November 18, 2025. The correction window will be active from November 20 to 21, 2025. The exam date for CMAT 2026 will be announced shortly.
The final phase of MAT 2025, December session, will soon open for registration. The exam will be conducted in both CBT and PBT modes, with one session each. The registration fee is ₹2,200 (₹3,800 for candidates opting for both modes). MAT scores will be valid for admission to the 2026 academic year.
GNIOT Institute of Management Studies offers courses in PGDM in multiple specialisations. It has recently launched the PGDM 4.0 version which focuses more on Industry 4.0, AI, Data Analytics, and, Block Chain. The programme is a 2-year full-time programme that follows the semester system. Dual specialisation is offered in the second year of the course. Below we mention the details of the entire admission process along with the GNIOT fee structure.
| Component | Details | 
| Class 10 and Class 12 | The aggregate of all subjects' marks will be used for calculating the final percentages. Even if the board does not take all subjects into consideration for the final percentage. GNIOT will take the aggregate of all subjects. If a university or board awards the scores in grade points, then the same must be converted into percentages.  | 
| Graduation | A student who has cleared bachelor degree from any recognised Indian university with a minimum of 50% for general category and 45% for reserved category. | 
| Reserved category students | The reserved category students must present their caste certificates and non-creamy layer certificates at the time of admission. If the student fails to do so, then he or she will be counted under the general category with 50% marks required in the bachelors.  | 
| Students appearing/result awaited | Students who are appearing for their final examinations or are waiting for their results can also apply for the GNIOT admission. However, they need to submit their final graduation mark sheet at the time of admission else their admission will be cancelled.  | 
| Competitive exam | A student who has appeared for or cleared any of the exams from CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT or GAT. They must present their scorecard of the exam.  | 
| Admission Process | Based on Academic Qualifications and Personal Interview | 
| Loan Facility | Available (Collaboration with banks for educational loans) | 
The GNIOT Institute of Management Studies admission process is held in 6 stages. Students must have a consistent and strong academic record for admission to the institute. The performance in class 10, class 12, and every year of graduation is considered for admissions. Students who have appeared for competitive exams like CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT, etc. can also apply for GIMS admission by presenting their scores. Below we mention the admission process in detail:
| Stages | Details | 
| Step 1: Application Form | The first step of the admission process at GIMS is to fill out the GNIOT Institute of Management Studies admission form. The form can be filled out in online as well as offline mode. The GNIOT fee structure for the application form is Rs 12,00 for all category candidates. This application form fee can be paid via credit card/debit card/net banking. | 
| Step 2: Screening of Application Form | In the next step of the GNIOT Institute of Management Studies admission process, the application of students is scrutinised based on various parameters. The parameters are as follows: Consistency of academic record. Versatility and achievements. Scores of CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT Relevance of work experience if any  | 
| Step 3: GIMS Aptitude Test (GAT) | The candidates who qualify for the second stage of the GIMS admission procedure will be called for the GAT test. This test is conducted by the GNIOT Institute of Management Studies itself and is for a duration of 45 minutes. The test covers areas like mathematics, critical reasoning, language skills, and, decision-making skills. | 
| Step 4: Group Discussion | Students who have qualified the GAT or the CMAT/CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT exams will be invited for virtual or face-to-face group discussions. The panellist will give a topic for discussion. An Essay Writing test will be conducted in case Group Discussion is not possible. | 
| Step 5: Personal Interview/ Essay/ Presentation | The selected students from the previous round will have to give a personal interview either face-to-face or through skype. Along with this, he or she will also have to give a presentation on a given topic. | 
| Step 6: Final Selection | The final selection will be made based on the combined scores of the previous stages and the weightage of each parameter will be different as mentioned in the next section. | 
| Merit List Parameter | Weightage | 
| Group Discussion/ Written Test | 20% | 
| Personal Interview / Presentation | 30% | 
| Percentile score in Written Test Entrance (MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT or GAT) | 40% | 
| Past Academic Performance (10th ,12th . Graduation)/ Work Experience | 10% |