The MAT Exam 2026 registration for the Feb session is ongoing. The last date to apply for the PBT and CBT modes is Feb 23, 2026 and Mar 2, 2026, respectively. The exams will be held on Mar 1 and Mar 8, 2026, for PBT and CBT.
MAT 2026 Feb Registration is Ongoing! The application process commenced on Dec 30, 2025. The last date to apply for the CBT mode is Feb 23, 2026, while the last date to fill out the application form for the PBT mode is Mar 2, 2026. The commission has also announced the exam dates and other important schedules.
Students must have passed graduation in any discipline to be eligible. Final year students can also apply for the same. There is no age limit for the same. The MAT 2026 application form link has been shared below for the candidate's ease. The MAT CBT 2026 will be held on Mar 1, 2026, while MAT PBT 2026 will be held on Mar 8, 2026. The admit cards for the same will be out on Feb 26, 2026 (PBT), and Mar 5, 2026 (CBT), respectively.
MAT 2026 Highlights
Students can find the important details of MAT in the sections below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
MAT |
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Full Form |
Management Aptitude Test |
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Conducting Body |
All India Management Association (AIMA) |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Exam Mode |
Paper-Based Test (Offline) Computer-Based Test (Online) Internet-Based Test (IBT)- Eliminated Now |
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Eligibility |
Graduation |
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Exam Stream |
Management |
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MAT Exam Date 2026 |
Mar 1, 2026 (PBT) Mar 8, 2026 (CBT) |
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Exam Duration |
2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes) |
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Official Website |
mat.aima.in |
MAT 2026 Schedule
Students can find the MAT important dates provided below.
| Events | PBT Dates | CBT Dates |
| Registration Starting Date | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Registration Ends | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Exam Date | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | First week of Mar 2026 | Second week of Mar 2026 |
| Result Announcement | Last week of Mar 2026 | Last week of Mar 2026 |
MAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet the minimum MAT exam eligibility criteria to apply for it. The details are as follows:
- A Graduation degree with 50% marks for GEN/OBC/EWS candidates.
- For SC/ST/PwD candidates, the minimum eligibility is 45% marks.
- There is no upper age limit.
- Final year students can also apply.
MAT 2026 Application Process
The application process for MAT 2026 is ongoing. The application process commenced on Dec 30, 2025. The last date to apply for CBT and PBT modes are different. Students must fill out the application form and choose the mode of exam as per their preference. The steps to fill out the MAT application form 2026 have been shared below.
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: Click on "Login" if you are an old user or else "Register" to create a new ID.
- Step 3: Enter your details, and the MAT application form 2026 will open.
- Step 4: Fill out the details and upload the required documents.
- Step 5: Make the payment and submit it.
MAT 2026 Application Fee
The application fee details for MAT have been shared below.
MAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Students preparing to attempt the MAT Feb session must go through the MAT exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. Students can find the MAT exam pattern 2026 and the MAT syllabus 2026 shared below.
MAT Exam Pattern 2026
The details of the MAT 2026 exam pattern are as follows:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Type of Exam |
Paper-Based Test (Offline), Computer-Based Test (Online), & Internet-Based Test (IBT) |
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Number of Sections |
Indian and Global Environment Language Comprehension Data Analysis and Sufficiency Mathematical Skills Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
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Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
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Language |
English |
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Exam Duration |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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Marking Scheme |
+1 Mark for Correct Answers -0.25 Mark for Wrong Answers |
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Total Marks |
200 |
MAT Syllabus 2026
The topics included in the MAT exam syllabus have been shared below.
| Sections | Topics |
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Language Comprehension |
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Data Analysis & Sufficiency |
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Mathematical Skills |
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Intelligence & Critical Reasoning |
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Economic and Business Environment |
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MAT 2026 Admit Card
The MAT admit card 2026 is an important document that every candidate must carry to the MAT exam centre. It will be released separately for the PBT and CBT modes. The steps to download it have been shared below.
| Events | Admit Card Release | Exam Date |
| PBT | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| CBT | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 |
How to Download MAT Call Letter 2026?
The steps to download the call letter are as follows:
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: Enter your credentials on the login page.
- Step 3: Now click on "Admit" Card" and it will open on a new page.
- Step 4: Check the details and download it.
MAT 2026 Exam Centres
There are various exam centres of MAT in India. The separate list for CBT and PBT are available on the website.
MAT PBT Test Centre
| Test City | |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Kolkata |
| Bhilai | Kottayam |
| Bhagalpur | Lucknow |
| Bhubaneswar | Madurai |
| Chennai | Mangaluru |
| Coimbatore | Mumbai |
| Delhi | Nashik |
| Durgapur | Noida |
| Gandhinagar | Patna |
| Gurugram | Prayagraj |
| Guwahati | Raipur |
| Hyderabad | Ranchi |
| Jodhpur | Surat |
| Kanpur | Varanasi |
| Visakhapatnam | |
MAT CBT Test Centres
| Test City | |
|---|---|
| Agra | Jamshedpur |
| Ahmedabad | Kolkata |
| Asansol | Kozhikode |
| Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| Bhopal | Madurai |
| Bhubaneswar | Meerut |
| Chandigarh | Mumbai |
| Chennai | Mysuru (Mysore) |
| Coimbatore | Nagpur |
| Dehradun | Noida |
| Delhi | Patna |
| Ernakulam - Kochi | Pune |
| Ghaziabad | Raipur |
| Gurugram | Ranchi |
| Guwahati | Rourkela |
| Hubballi (Hubli) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Hyderabad | Thrissur |
| Indore | Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) |
| Jaipur | Vijayawada |
| Jammu | |
MAT 2026 Result
The MAT result 2026 will be declared in the final week of March 2026 for both CBT and PBT modes. Students can follow the steps shared below to access it.
- Step 1: Visit the official website.
- Step 2: Click 'Login for MAT' and enter your details.
- Step 3: Select the exam session.
- Step 4: The scorecard will open in a new tab.
- Step 5: Go through the details carefully and download it.
MAT Selection Process 2026
The selection process of MAT consists of two parts:
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
Students must attend the MAT selection process for the particular MAT participating college they wish to apply for. They must meet the minimum MAT cutoff to be called for the same. The final merit list will be prepared on the following criteria:
- MAT Score
- GD/PI Performance
- Academic Background and Professional Experience
Conclusion
Students willing to apply for MAT 2026 are advised to go through the details carefully and apply for it. The modes are different, but the exam pattern and syllabus are the same. Thus, students must select the modes as per their convenience and preference.
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Conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). -
National-level MBA entrance exam. -
Modes: Paper-Based (PBT) & Computer-Based (CBT). -
Eligibility: Graduates (50%/45%) or final year students.
