MAT Registration 2025: Detailed process for MAT application form

MAT 2026

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a national-level examination conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admission to MBA and other allied programs. The exam is conducted four times a year, in February, May, September, and December. Thousands of students take the test annually, making it one of the most popular management entrance tests in India. MAT scores are accepted by more than 600+ B-schools across the country.

MAT is conducted in both Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT) modes. In essence, you have the flexibility to choose either mode or a combination of both for MAT.

MAT 2026: Important Dates

The official dates for MAT February 2026 have not been announced by AIMA. The following are tentative dates based on previous trends. Candidates should check the official AIMA website (https://mat.aima.in/) for updates.

MAT Registration 2026: Overview

MAT application form is to be filled in online mode only. Generally, it can be completed in three main steps:

1. Creating a Profile (Login Registration)
2. Completing the Application Form
3. Fee Payment

Before filling out the MAT application form 2026, keep the following documents ready with you:

• Mark sheets of Class 10^th, 12^th, and Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree (if any).
• Scanned image of your passport-size photograph in .jpg/.jpeg format with size (10 to 50 KB). The photograph should be taken on a white or light-coloured background.
• Scanned image of your signature in .jpg/.jpeg format and size (5 to 20 KB). The signature should be done with a black pen on white paper.
• Category certificates, if any.
• Payment instruments like Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking details.

Additionally, you need to have a valid email address and a phone number.

MAT Registration 2026: Detailed Procedure

Step 1

• Go to the official website (https://mat.aima.in/) and open the registration window to ‘create new login’.
• Enter your personal details (name, valid email ID, date of birth) and password.

(Your password should have one special character and a numerical number.)

You will receive the confirmation in your email. Note your user ID and password.

Step 2

• Login using your user ID and password.
• Select the centres (test cities) where you want to appear for the exam.
• Select the MAT-accepting institutes where you have already applied or wish to apply for MBA/PGDM admission.
• Enter your personal, contact, and address details.
• Enter your educational qualification and work experience details (if any).
• ‘Save’ the details and upload your scanned signature and photograph according to the specified guidelines.

Step 3

• MAT application fee has to be paid via online mode only (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).

MAT 2026 Fee Structure

Once done, you cannot change any information given in the form. You can view the complete application by clicking on ‘View Application’ and can take a printout of the same for your record. It is advisable for the candidates to re-check all the information before submitting the form.

In 2018, the offline submission of the MAT registration form was discontinued. So, now the candidates are required to fill in the registration form online. Later on, candidates can download their admit cards from the official website (https://mat.aima.in/) as per the mentioned dates. MAT admit cards are needed for the day of the exam.

MAT Exam Centres 2026