There are more than 600 colleges accepting MAT scores.
MAT 2026
Management Aptitude Test or MAT, conducted by AIMA, is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in our country. It is conducted 4 times a year, in the months of February, May, September, and December. There are more than 600 B-Schools that accept MAT Scores. This gives enough opportunity for test takers to get a good score and obtain admission in a good B-School without losing a year.
Important Dates for MAT February 2026
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.
Event |
Tentative Date |
Last Date for PBT Online Registration |
Early February 2026 |
Availability of PBT Admit Card |
Mid-February 2026 |
PBT Test Date |
Third Week of February 2026 |
Last Date for CBT Online Registration |
Mid-February 2026 |
Availability of CBT Admit Card |
Mid-February 2026 |
CBT Test Date |
Last Week of February 2026 |
Availability of MAT February 2026 Score |
By 2nd Week of March 2026 |
Unless you have a clear picture of all the participating institutes, you cannot really prepare yourself for the application process of your desired B-school. This comprehensive list of B-schools will help you apply to suitable institutes.
After extensive research, our experts have compiled a list of all the institutes under MAT. The institutes have been divided into 4 categories: A+, A, B+, and B. Following is a description of the MAT colleges ranking:
MAT Colleges Ranking
Category |
Description |
A+ |
100% Placement with multiple job offers; Average salary 10-22 lakhs p.a. |
A |
Normally 100% Placement; Average salary 6-14 lakhs p.a. |
B+ |
Majority of students get placed; Average salary 3.5-8 lakhs p.a. |
B |
Partial Placement; Average salary 2.5-6 lakhs p.a. |
Note: As per the latest notification, private educational institutes in Maharashtra have started accepting MAT scores for admission to MBA/MMS/PGDM courses since 2024.