MAT 2026
All India Management Association (AIMA) conducts MAT every year in February, May, September and December. Over 600 B-Schools across the country accept
MAT score for admissions to their management programs. Registrations for the upcoming MAT sessions in 2026 are expected to open soon, and candidates can opt for single or dual mode at their convenience.
MAT Notification 2026
Applicants can submit their MAT 2026 applications via the official website when the notification is released. Candidates have the flexibility to choose Paper-Based Test (PBT) or Computer-Based Test (CBT) modes.
MAT 2026: Important Facts
A quick overview of important facts about MAT:
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MAT Exam Conducting Body
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All India Management Association (AIMA)
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Total MAT Exams in a Year
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Held in February, May, September, December
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Number of MBA colleges accepting MAT Score
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600+
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Mode of MAT Entrance Exam
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CBT and PBT
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MAT Exam Application Fees
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Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) - ₹2200/-
For PBT + CBT - ₹3800/-
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Number of Questions in MAT Exam
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150
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Sectional Division of MAT Exam
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5 Sections with 30 Questions in Each Section
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MAT Exam Application Process
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Online
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Official Website
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https://mat.aima.in/
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MAT 2026: Expected Schedule
MAT is typically conducted four times a year. For the February session, key events are usually scheduled as follows (exact dates will be confirmed in the official notification):
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Exam Type
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Event
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Expected Timeline (2026)
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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Last Date for Online Registration
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Late February 2026
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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Availability of Admit Card
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A few days before the test in late February 2026
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Paper Based Test (PBT)
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Test Date
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Early March 2026
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Last Date for Online Registration
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Early March 2026
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Availability of Admit Card
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A few days before the test in early March 2026
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Test Date
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Mid March 2026
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CBT MAT 2026: Key Features
The CBT MAT mode usually has a slightly later schedule compared to PBT. Here are the key features of CBT MAT that candidates should keep in mind:
- Candidates can appear for the MAT 2026 exam with ease, choosing between PBT and CBT modes offered by AIMA.
- To participate in the MAT exam, candidates need to meet specific requirements based on their chosen mode. Detailed information about these requirements is available on the official AIMA website.
- AIMA ensures the security and fairness of the examination process by employing advanced technologies and rigorous protocols.
- To assist candidates in their preparation, AIMA offers mock tests at nominal rates, enabling them to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and enhance their performance.
CBT MAT 2026: Key Requirements
- Test-takers must fulfil these requirements to be eligible to appear for the CBT MAT 2026.
- The room you sit in for the exam must be well-lit with proper lighting on your face and silence should be maintained.
- Also, you must ensure that no other person neither enters your room nor interferes during the exam.
- No electronic devices like your mobile or any other gadgets should be in use at the time of the exam.
- Having a computer or laptop with a webcam is necessary.
- You must have a stable internet connection speed with a minimum speed of 512 kbps is required.
- Supported browsers for the exam are Google Chrome Version-63 and above and Firefox-Version 52 and above.
- Windows operating system required must be Windows 7 OS and above.
- Minimum supported version of the Dot NET framework should be 4.5.1. NET Framework.
- Required free space on device must be 65 MB permanent free space on default hard drive.
The difficulty level of MAT is comparatively less than CAT, XAT, SNAP, and other such exams. The number of exam applicants increases every year. Further, there is no age limit to appear for the exam.
Some of the top B-schools such as the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, Great Lakes Institutes of Management Chennai, and Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Mumbai accept MAT scores, etc. The validity of the MAT score is one year. Since MAT is conducted after three months in a year, it provides a good chance for the aspirants to bag admission into the top MBA colleges.
For detailed notification, visit the official site - https://mat.aima.in/.