MAT 2026: exam date, registration, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, and result

MAT 2026 latest updates

MAT 2026 registration for the December session is currently open. Candidates can apply through the official AIMA MAT registration portal and select PBT, CBT, or both test modes.

AIMA has confirmed separate registration, admit card, and MAT exam date schedules for both modes. The latest MAT exam details are provided below.

• MAT PBT registration closes on December 14, 2026.
• MAT PBT admit card will be available on December 17, 2026.
• MAT PBT exam will be conducted on December 20, 2026.
• MAT CBT registration closes on December 21, 2026.
• MAT CBT admit card will be available on December 24, 2026.
• MAT CBT exam will be conducted on December 27, 2026.
• MAT result 2026 will be declared by the first week of January 2027.
• MAT is currently available through PBT and CBT modes.
• The MAT exam consists of 150 questions to be completed in 120 minutes.
• Candidates can apply for one mode or both PBT and CBT.

MAT 2026 exam timing

The MAT exam duration is 120 minutes for both PBT and CBT. Candidates need to answer 150 questions during the two-hour examination.

Candidates should check their admit card for the exact reporting and test-centre instructions. Current exam information indicates the test is generally scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, subject to the allotted schedule.

The table below provides the current timing reference.

MAT registration 2026

MAT registration 2026 for the December session is currently open online. Candidates can create an account, complete the MAT application form 2026, select the test mode, and make the required payment.

Candidates should access the official MAT registration portal for the application. The same portal provides registration and candidate login facilities.

The table below provides the MAT exam registration schedule.

MAT 2026 registration date

The MAT 2026 registration date for the December examination is active as of October 15, 2026. Candidates can currently register for PBT, CBT, or both modes through AIMA.

The closing date depends on the selected mode. PBT applications close on December 14, while CBT applications remain open until December 21, 2026.

The table below provides the current MAT 2026 registration dates.

MAT exam registration process 2026

MAT exam registration is completed online through the AIMA portal. Candidates need a valid email address, mobile number, scanned photograph, and scanned signature before starting the application.

The form should be reviewed carefully before final submission. Candidates can follow the registration steps given below.

1. Visit the official MAT website.
2. Select the registration option.
3. Enter the required candidate details.
4. Verify the account using OTP.
5. Log in to the candidate dashboard.
6. Select PBT, CBT, or both modes.
7. Enter personal and academic information.
8. Select the preferred test cities.
9. Upload the photograph and signature.
10. Select management institutes for score submission.
11. Pay the MAT registration fee.
12. Review and submit the application.
13. Save the completed application details.

MAT application form 2026

The MAT application form 2026 is available online for the December examination. Candidates applying for one test mode need to pay ₹2,300, while those selecting both PBT and CBT need to pay ₹4,000.

AIMA requires candidates to keep a valid email ID, scanned photograph, scanned signature, and payment details ready before applying.

The table below provides the application requirements.

MAT 2026 application fee

The MAT application fee is ₹2,300 for either PBT or CBT. Candidates who want to appear in both test modes can pay ₹4,000 for PBT + CBT.

Selecting both tests also provides the benefit of sending the MAT score to seven management institutes instead of the standard five selections.

The table below provides the MAT registration fee.

MAT eligibility criteria 2026

MAT eligibility requires candidates to have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or hold an equivalent recognised degree. Final-year undergraduate students can also appear provisionally.

AIMA does not prescribe one common minimum graduation percentage for appearing in MAT. Individual management institutes may set their own percentage or admission requirements, and the exam has no age bar or mandatory work-experience requirement.

The table below provides the MAT eligibility criteria.

MAT exam pattern 2026

MAT exam pattern 2026 consists of five sections with 30 questions in each section. Candidates must attempt 150 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes.

AIMA deducts 0.25 marks for every incorrect response. The current AIMA test structure states that all five sections count toward the MAT score.

The table below provides the latest MAT exam pattern.

MAT marking scheme 2026

MAT contains objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates should balance attempts with accuracy because incorrect answers attract negative marking.

The latest AIMA instructions specify a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong response. The table below provides the marking details.

MAT syllabus 2026

MAT syllabus 2026 covers Language Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, and Economic & Business Environment. The MAT exam syllabus corresponds to the five-section examination pattern.

Candidates should prepare for verbal ability, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and current business-related awareness. The table below provides the section-wise MAT syllabus used for preparation.

MAT preparation 2026

MAT preparation 2026 should focus on completing the syllabus, improving accuracy, and learning to manage 150 questions within 120 minutes. Candidates should avoid spending too much time on a single difficult question.

The official MAT website provides sample-question resources that candidates can use along with mock tests and previous papers. Candidates can check the official MAT sample-question resource while preparing.

A simple preparation plan is provided below.

MAT admit card 2026

AIMA will release separate admit cards for the two December test modes. The PBT admit card will be available on December 17, while the CBT admit card will be released on December 24, 2026.

Candidates need to log in to their applicant dashboard to download the hall ticket. The admit card should be checked for the exam date, reporting time, and test-centre details.

The table below provides the MAT admit card dates.

How to download MAT admit card 2026?

The MAT admit card will be available online through the candidate dashboard. AIMA does not require candidates to collect the hall ticket from an offline centre.

Candidates can use the AIMA MAT candidate portal and follow the steps given below.

1. Open the MAT official website.
2. Select candidate login.
3. Enter the registered email ID and password or use the available login method.
4. Open the candidate dashboard.
5. Select the admit card option.
6. Check the examination details.
7. Download the admit card.
8. Take a printout for the test day.

MAT result 2026

MAT result 2026 for the December session will be declared by the first week of January 2027. Candidates who appeared for PBT or CBT will be able to access the MAT exam result through their applicant dashboard.

AIMA allows candidates to download the MAT scorecard online using the login created during registration. Candidates should keep the scorecard for institute applications because MAT scores are valid for one year.

The table below provides the current MAT result schedule.

MAT result 2026

MAT result 2026 for the December session will be declared by the first week of January 2027. Candidates who appeared for PBT or CBT will be able to access the MAT exam result through their applicant dashboard.

AIMA allows candidates to download the MAT scorecard online using the login created during registration. Candidates should keep the scorecard for institute applications because MAT scores are valid for one year.

The table below provides the current MAT result schedule.

How to check MAT exam result 2026?

The MAT exam result will be available through the official applicant login. Candidates should retain their registered credentials until the admission process is complete.

Candidates can access the official MAT result and applicant portal and follow the process below.

1. Visit the official MAT website.
2. Open the candidate login.
3. Enter the registered credentials.
4. Access the applicant dashboard.
5. Select the MAT result or scorecard option.
6. Check the sectional and overall score details.
7. Download the scorecard.
8. Keep a copy for MBA applications.

Details mentioned on MAT scorecard 2026

The MAT scorecard contains candidate and examination-related performance details. Candidates should check the information carefully before using the scorecard for management admissions.

The scorecard is available through the candidate dashboard rather than being sent as a physical result. The table below provides the main details candidates can expect.

MAT score and percentile 2026

Participating B-schools use MAT scores to shortlist candidates based on their individual admission criteria. AIMA's current December test information states that all five sections are part of the MAT score.

A high MAT score does not automatically guarantee admission because institutes may consider cutoffs, academic performance, interviews, and other selection stages. Candidates should check the admission policy of every college separately.

What is a good MAT score?

A good MAT score depends on the college and programme selected by the candidate. Institutes with higher competition generally require stronger composite scores or percentiles.

Candidates should avoid treating one score as a universal admission cutoff. Previous trends can be used for planning, but the participating institute's current admission criteria should be checked before applying.

MAT cutoff 2026

MAT cutoff 2026 will be determined separately by participating management institutes. AIMA does not publish one centralized admission cutoff for all MAT colleges.

The cutoff can differ according to the programme, number of applicants, available seats, and institute-level admission policy. Candidates meeting the cutoff may be called for further selection rounds.

The table below provides broad competitive cutoff ranges used by some leading MAT-accepting institutes as a reference.

Colleges accepting MAT 2026 score

MAT scores are accepted by more than 600 B-schools across India according to AIMA. Candidates can select management institutes during registration and may also apply separately according to individual college procedures.

The current official MAT page lists several participating institutions and recent additions. Candidates should verify current programme eligibility directly with the selected B-school before applying.

The table below provides examples of institutes appearing in current MAT admission information.

MAT selection process 2026

AIMA conducts MAT and provides the exam score, but participating institutes handle MBA selection. There is no one common counseling or admission process applicable to every MAT-accepting college.

Depending on the institution, shortlisted candidates may need to participate in GD, PI, WAT, or other selection stages. Check the exact process and weightage on the college admission page.

Below is a general MAT admission process.

1. Appear for MAT 2026.
2. Download the MAT scorecard.
3. Check participating B-schools and their cutoffs.
4. Apply separately to your preferred institute, if required.
5. Meet the institute eligibility criteria.
6. Attend GD, PI, WAT, or other selection rounds, if conducted.
7. Check the final selection list.
8. Complete fee payment and document verification.

MAT PBT vs CBT

MAT PBT and CBT follow the same core exam structure but differ in how candidates take the test. PBT uses a physical question paper, while CBT is attempted on a computer at the designated centre.

Candidates can choose one mode or take both. AIMA allows candidates choosing PBT + CBT to use their best score for MBA and PGDM applications.

The table below provides the basic differences.

MAT 2026 exam day guidelines

Candidates should check the test centre and reporting instructions before the MAT exam date. A printed admit card and valid original photo identification should be carried to the centre.

Candidates should arrive before the gate-closing time and follow the instructions printed on the hall ticket. The main exam-day points are given below.

• Carry the printed MAT admit card.
• Carry an original valid photo ID.
• Check the exam centre before the test day.
• Reach the centre before the reporting deadline.
• Follow the test-centre security instructions.
• Do not carry prohibited electronic devices.
• Follow PBT or CBT-specific instructions.
• Confirm the exact exam timing from the admit card.

MAT 2026 important points

Candidates should focus on the latest December schedule because registration, admit card, and exam dates are different for PBT and CBT. The MAT exam details published for older sessions should not be used for the current application.

The important MAT 2026 points are provided below.

• MAT registration 2026 is open.
• PBT registration ends on December 14, 2026.
• CBT registration ends on December 21, 2026.
• MAT PBT will be held on December 20, 2026.
• MAT CBT will be held on December 27, 2026.
• PBT and CBT have the same MAT syllabus.
• The exam has 150 questions.
• Candidates get 120 minutes.
• MAT contains five sections.
• There is a 0.25-mark penalty for an incorrect answer.
• MAT eligibility requires graduation or final-year status.
• There is no general age limit.
• Work experience is not compulsory.
• MAT scores are valid for one year.
• More than 600 B-schools accept MAT scores.
• MAT result 2026 is expected by the first week of January 2027.