AIMA MAT May Exam 2026; Dates (OUT), Application Form (Started), Syllabus, Preparation Tips

MAT May 2026 Registration PBT

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Updated on May 11, 2026 12:21 IST

MAT May 2026 exam registration has started and the exam will be held on May 31 (PBT) and June 14 (CBT). The MAT application form is available at AIMA website. Check here all about MAT exam 2026, including dates, application, fees, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, top colleges.

MAT 2026 exam for May session will be held on May 31 (PBT) and Junr 14 (CBT). Application form can be filled at the AIMA MAT website for May session. Check here all about MAT exam 2026, including dates, application, fees, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, top colleges.

AIMA conducts MAT in four phases – February, June, September and December. In each phase, one CBT and one PBT mode exam is conducted. The score is accepted by over 800 MBA colleges in India. The examination body has announced exam schedule for May 2026 session. MAT May 2026 exam will be held on March 31 in PBT mode and on June 14 in CBT mode. Registration process for the same is ongoing. AIMA has increased the exam fee for this session.

For MAT single session, candidates have to now pay INR 2300 and for both sessions, INR 4000. There is no other change in the exam. Shiksha has prepared a free mock test for aspirants. Register for it now. Also, know all about MAT 2026 exam, including eligibililty, fees, registration, syllabus, pattern, preparation, admission cut offs, further below on this page.

Table of contents

MAT Exam Highlights 2026
MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
MAT February Exam 2026: Important Dates
MAT Registration 2026
MAT Admit Card 2026
MAT Exam Pattern 2026
MAT Syllabus 2026
MAT 2026 Preparation
MAT Result 2026
MAT Cut Off 2026

MAT Exam Highlights 2026

MAT 2026 exam will be held in multiple phases. Check below some key highlights of AIMA MAT.

MAT Exam Features	Details
MAT full form	Management Aptitude Test (MAT)
Conducting Body	All India Management Association (AIMA)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Four times a year - February, May, September, December
Exam Mode	CBT PBT
Exam Fees	INR 2,300 (PBT or CBT) INR 4,000 (PBT+CBT)
Exam Purpose	Admission to 800 MBA Colleges in India (approx.)
No. of Test Cities	PBT Mode - 28 CBT Mode - 39

MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility criteria for MAT is graduation.
There is no minimum percentage requirement. Candidates with passing marks are eligible.
Final year graduation students can also apply
Candidates having CA, CS or ICWA degree can also appear for the exam

Also read: Eligibility criteria for MAT exam

MAT February Exam 2026: Important Dates

MAT May 2026 exam dates have been shared below. The schedule was announced on April 1, 2026.

MAT events

MAT Dates

MAT registration last date

May 25, 2026 (PBT)

June 8, 2026 (CBT)

MAT admit card release

May 28, 2026 (PBT)

June 11, 2026 (CBT)

MAT exam dates

May 31, 2026 (PBT)

June 14, 2026 (CBT)

MAT Registration 2026

MAT 2026 application form for CBT and PBT is available in online mode only. Check below the process to apply for the exam.

Open AIMA MAT website i.e. mat.aima.in
Click on Register option
Enter basic details and password to register
Use OTP received on phone to verify phone number
Log in to fill the application form
Pay fee amount of INR 2200
Select exam mode and test cities
Upload photo and signature
Select 5 colleges for shortlist

MAT Application Fee 2026

MAT application fee is to be paid via debit/credit card or net banking. The fee is non-refundable and in case of re-registration, candidates have to pay the fee again.

MAT exam mode	MAT fee amount
PBT or CBT	INR 2,300
PBT+CBT	INR 4,000

MAT Admit Card 2026

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MAT 2026 admit card is session specific. Candidates have to download the admit card from AIMA MAT website on the date of release. Check the steps to download MAT 2026 admit card.

Go to AIMA-MAT website
Login with application number and email ID
Go to admit card option
Click on it to see the MAT admit card
Download PDF of the admit card and save

Also read: MAT exam day document checklist

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is admit card issued for MAT IBT?

Yes, for every MAT IBT session the admit card is issued to candidates. Candidates have to download the MAT IBT admit card for their session from the AIMA MAT admit card. The process to download the MAT IBT admit card is the same as CBT or PBT. One needs to login with their application number and password and download the MAT IBT admit card from the AIMA MAT website. The MAT IBT admit card will be checked before the exam session is started in remote proctored mode. Candidates will have to present their admit cards for verification online to the AI and human proctor who will be invigilating the exam session. Once the admit card and photo ID have been validated, candidates will get the approval of taking the exam. If they do not present their admit card, they won't be allowed to appear in the exam.

Q: Can I use one admit card for multiple MAT sessions?

No. For every MAT session a specific admit card is issued, which has the mention of date, time and slot of the exam. Candidate cannot us the same MAT admit card for multiple sessions.

Q: Is one-month preparation enough to crack MAT?

Yes, it is possible to crack MAT with 1-month preparation, but only if you have studied the topics included in the MAT syllabus before or have prepared for MAT or any other MBA entrance exam. If you are a fresher and have no prior knowledge of MAT do not attempt in with one-month preparation. Give yourself at least 6 months for MAT preparation. Those who have an experience of MAT or any other MBA entrance exam, need to focus on mock tests and sample papers in the given one month. Since they are well acquainted with the topics, sums, theorems, formulae, concepts, types, etc. All they need to do is practice them more. To prepare for MAT in one month get hold of a series of MAT mock tests and solve them every alternate day. Analyse your performance, the hits and the misses, and work on them. Keep at least last seven-eight days for revision of all the important topics. The best way to prepare for MAT in a short time is focus on only the important topics from which maximum questions are asked.

MAT Exam Pattern 2026

MAT exam duration is 120 minutes. Check below key highlights of MAT 2026 exam pattern:

Total number of questions in MAT is 150.
MAT has 5 section
Every section has 30 questions
All questions are in MCQ format
Total marks are 150
Every question carries one marks
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks

Download: MAT question paper PDFs

MAT Syllabus 2026

MAT exam syllabus has the following topics. Candidates have to prepare these topics in details.

MAT section	Important topics
Language Comprehension	Verb, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Antonyms & Synonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases, Vocabulary, Fill in the blanks, Sentence Correction, Para Jumble and Reading Comprehension
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning	Family Tree, Course of Action, Arrangement, Pie Chart, Calendars, Statement Conclusions, Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments, Puzzles, Series, Blood Relations, Coding & Decoding, Visual Reasoning, Syllogisms and Graphs
Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency	Data Analysis and Data Sufficiency. Topics to study include Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet, Pie Chart, Data Comparison, Quantitative Comparison and Data Sufficiency
Mathematical Skills	Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Modern Maths
Economic & Business Environment	Current Affairs and static GK

MAT 2026 Preparation

MAT exam preparation can be done in 6 months. Candidates must start exam preparation by going through the syllabus first and the understand the requirements. They must make a time table for daily, weekly and monthly preparation. Towards the end, practice a good number of MAT mock tests and sample papers. Check below articles on MAT preparation:

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MAT Mock Test 2026

Check below Shiksha's free MAT mock tests for practice and analyse your performance.

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MAT Result 2026

MAT result cum scorecard for 2026 sessions will be uploaded in candidate dashboard at AIMA-MAT website. They will have to download their MAT result by using their login credentials. Check the process below:

Open the AIMA MAT website
Enter application ID and password in login tab
Go to ‘scorecard’ section
Download your MAT scorecard

Also read: MAT score vs percentile: how to calculate?

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I prepare for MAT in 3 months?

Yes, you can prepare for MAT exam in three months, but you will have to work on it in a very focused manner and dedicate quality time. You should follow a three-month MAT preparation plan that should include syllabus coverage and practice sessions. Since you have less time, you can’t wait to finish the MAT syllabus first and then start practicing sample questions and mock tests. You will need to do both side by side. So, make a list of topics from which maximum questions are asked in the MAT exam. Focus on them first. Study the topics and solve some sample questions the same day to ensure that you have understood theory and application both. This way, you will have enough practice as well. In the last one month focus on MAT mock tests, to gain speed and accuracy in solving the paper. Read more: MAT 3-month preparation plan

Q: How to select MAT test cities in the application form?

AIMA MAT provides two options as test city. Candidates have to select any two cities from the list mentioned in the online application form for test centre allotment. The MAT test cities are different for PBT and CBT, thus candidates must make sure they choose the mode of exam which will be conducted in their cities of preference. Candidates opting for MAT IBT exam do not have to select any test city as it is a remote proctored test and can be taken from any location. The option to select test city to MAT CBT and PBT candidates is given in the application form. Candidates have to fill their options in the form where the field appears. 1. Register for MAT session at AIMA MAT website 2. Login with the application number shared by AIMA and password 3. Fill the relevant fields in the first page of the application form 4. Select the exam mode from the drop down 5. Select any two cities from the drop down on the relevant page 6. Make fee payment and fill the rest of MAT application form 7. Click on submit to confirm exam registration.

Q: What are the dos and don'ts for MAT CBT and PBT?

MAT exam is conducted in strict vigilance and a lot of care is taken to prevent impersonation, cheating, etc. Candidates are expected to follow guidelines set by the examination authorities for smooth and orderly conduct of the exam. Given below are certain dos and don'ts that candidates need to follow at the time of giving MAT. MAT exam dos 1. Reach the test centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the MAT admit card 2. Incase of IBT mode, log on to the test system as per the time mentioned on the admit card 3. Present all the relevant documents asked for identification 4. Cooperate in frisking and identification process 5. Divide your time in such way that you are able to solve a good enough number of questions in each session 6. MAT has negative marking so choose the questions carefully. Leave those whose answers you don't know. MAT exam don'ts 1. Don't be late to the test centre. The entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of the exam and no entry will be allowed thereafter 2. In case of IBT mode, do not log in late 3. Do not carry prohibited items like notes, books, phone, calculator, watch, ipad, etc. 4. Do not wear metal items and accessories to the exam centre 5. Do not wear outfits with caps/headgears/hoodies, pockets etc. 6. Do not cheat or look into other candidate's system 7. Do not ask of exit before the announcement by exam invigilator.

Q: Is the MAT application fee different for IBT, PBT and CBT?

The MAT application fee is same for all exam modes. The fee amount to be paid is INR 2200 for every single attempt irrespective of the exam mode. If a candidate wishes to combine two attempts (e.g. IBT+IBT, PBT+CBT, IBT+PBT, IBT+CBT), then they will have to pay INR 1500 additionally. Those who opt for additional test will get the benefit of additional 2 Management Institutes for sending their scores in addition to existing option of selecting 5 Management Institutes.

If you wish to take the MAT exam in following combination, then you will have to pay INR 3,600.

For Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT)
or PBT+IBT
or PBT+CBT
or CBT+IBT

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MAT Cut Off 2026

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I change my MAT IBT exam slot after the admit card is released?

No, there is no provision of changing the MAT IBT exam slot after the admit card has been released. Each session of the MAT IBT exam is conducted in two slots: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Candidates get the option to select the MAT IBT session at the time of filling the application form. They can select their preference in the application form as per their convenience. Later on there will be no way to change the preference. Once the MAT admit card is released, candidates must check their slot and make preparation for taking the exam in remote proctored mode accordingly. They should arrange for high-speed internet connectivity, a laptop/desktop with functional webcam and download the tools/specifications as prescribed by the AIMA for MAT IBT. Candidates should also arrange for a room which is well lit and disturbance free for taking the MAT IBT exam.

Q: Can I edit the MAT application form after submission?

There is no provision to edit the MAT application form after submission. Unlike other MBA entrance exams, there is not provision of form correction in MAT. Forms submitted once will be final. If a candidate has made a mistake in the form or wishes to change any information they cannot do so. They will have to fill a fresh MAT application form with a new phone number and email ID. They will also have to pay the application fee again. Aspirants must note that the MAT application fee is non refundable so they cannot request for refund if they have filled the form incorrectly. Thus, it is very important for candidates to check each and every field of the MAT application form before hitting the submit button. In case they have filled incorrect information in any field, they must edit it before final submission.

Q: Is digital copy of MAT admit card accepted at the exam centre?

No. The digital copy will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only the original print out of MAT admit card in A4 size sheet is accepted as valid proof at the exam centre. It is so because the MAT admit card is to be signed by the candidate and invigilator and stamped by the authorities as a proof of candidate's appearance in the exam on the given date and session. One of the signed copy of the MAT admit card is also to be submitted at the test centre. It is not possible to sign and stamp a digital copy of the admit card thus it is not accepted at the MAT exam centre. The candidate must carry two copies of the original print out of the MAT admit card. Both copies must be in color. Candidates should also carry their recent passport size photo for MAT CBT and PBT both. The photo should preferably be same as uploaded in the MAT application form.

Q: Is the MAT admit card released session wise?

Yes, the MAT admit card is released for each session. The dates for admit card download for each session Computer Based Test (CBT), Paper Based Test (PBT) and Internet Based Test (IBT) is different. However, the process is same. Candidates have to download the admit card for the session they have registered for. If a candidate has registered for more than one session, then they will have to download the admit cards for each session that they have registered for. The MAT admit card is exclusive for every session and cannot be used for different session. It has exam date, time, mode and slot mentioned on it, and is not valid for only that session. Thus candidate must be very careful in using the specific MAT admit card for a particular session. They must ensure that they are carrying the correct admit card for a given MAT session.

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Institute of Management Studies (IMS)	80-90
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New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)	80-85
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management	80-85
IES Management College and Research Centre	80-85
ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai	80-85

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