EMAT Exam Dates 2026 (Phase 5 Announced): Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

EMAT 2026 registrations has commenced online. Candidates can fill the EMAT 2026 application form in online and offline modes. The registration link has been activated on the official website of IIM Kozhikode. Candidates willing to appear for EMAT exam must fill the online application form on or before the last date. EMAT 2026 registration process will be conducted in five phases. The fifth phase has commenced. The complete schedule for EMAT 2026 was released by IIM Kochi.

Executive Management Aptitude Test or EMAT is conducted in four phases in a year. Candidates who will register for the entrance exam will be able to access the EMAT admit card on their registered email address. The registrations for EMAT 2026 has commenced. The dates for the other phases will be declared by IIM Kochi. EMAT 2026 admit card will be sent to the registered candidates soon after the registrattion process is completed. Only candidates who will complete the registration process along with the payment of application fee will be sent the EMAT admit card on their registered contact details.

EMAT 2026 registrations for phase 5 ended on March 10, 2026. Candidates willing to appear for EMAT exam must have registered on or before the last date. IIM Kozhikode has released dates for all phases. The registrations for EMAT phase 5 2026 was conducted at iimk.ac.in.

To appear for EMAT exam, candidates must ensure to fulfill the below prescribed EMAT eligibility criteria before filling the application form:

• A Bachelor's Degree (as per the latest UGC Norms) or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA.
• In the case of an absence of a dulyrecognisedbachelor's degree, candidate with a minimum aggregate percentage of 50 in CA/ICWA/CS can apply for the programme.
• The degree obtained from a foreign University subject to producing the equivalency certificate from AIU (Association of Indian Universities) or any Govt. of India approved assessment agency, or an Indian University approved by UGC along with the proof of aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the programme completed.
• Three Years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience after successful completion of graduation as on the date of application.

Executive Management Aptitude Test (EMAT) is conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode for admission to Executive Management of Business Administration (EMBA). The examination is a in computer based mode, wherein candidates will have to report at the designated exam centre. EMAT exam is conducted for a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates must attempt 30 questions within the given time duration. No provision for extra time is applicable for students appearing for EMAT. The EMATquestion paper will be divided in three sections viz., Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability,  Reasoning and General Intelligence, and General Management. Check the EMAT exam highlights below:

• Mode of test- Computer based test
• Number of question and maximum marks- 30
• Medium of exam- English

EMAT 2026 notification has been released. Candidates seeking admission to Executive Masters in Business Administration programme must stay updated with the exam dates. EMAT 2026 notification mentions the important dates pertaining to application form, EMAT exam, results and Personal Interviews. The EMAT notification also mentions the admission process and eligibility criteria for admission to EMBA programme of IIM Kochi. The EMAT 2026 exam will be conducted in four phases. Candidates can know the important dates for each phase on release of the EMAT 2026 notification. Candidates will be able to register for the exam soon after the notification is released.