AIMA MAT Feb Exam 2026; Dates (OUT), Application Form (Started), Syllabus, Preparation Tips
Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
MAT 2026 exam for February session was held on March 1 in PBT mode. The CBT session is scheduled on March 8, 2026. Admit card for MAT CBT can be downloaded from AIMA MAT website. Check here all about MAT exam 2026, including dates, application, fees, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, top colleges.
MAT 2026 exam
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. MAT February 2026 exam was held on March 1 in PBT mode. The MAT CBT mode exam will be held on March 8, 2026. Admit card for MAT CBT February 2026 session is available now.Read below all about MAT 2026 exam, including eligibililty, fees, registration, syllabus, pattern, preparation, admission cut offs.
- 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 2,200 |
| 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 February 2026 exam dates have been shared below. The schedule was announced on December 25, 2025.
| MAT events |
MAT Dates |
|---|---|
| MAT 2026 registration last date |
23-Feb-2026 (PBT) 2-Mar-2026 (CBT) |
| MAT 2026 admit card download |
6-Feb-2026 (PBT) 5-Mar-2026 (CBT) |
| MAT 2026 exam dates |
1-Mar-2026 (PBT) 8-Mar-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
Also read: MAT test cities and centres
MAT Admit Card 2026
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
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
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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:
- MAT Preparation for Mathematical Skills
- MAT Preparation for Data Analysis & Data Sufficiency
- MAT Preparation for Language Comprehension
- MAT Preparation for Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
- MAT Preparation for Indian & Global Environment
- Best Books for MAT Preparation
- How to prepare for MAT in six months
- How to prepare for MAT exam in three months
- How to prepare for MAT exam in one month
MAT Mock Test 2026
Check below Shiksha's free MAT mock tests for practice and analyse your performance.
| MAT Mock Test 1 | MAT Mock Test 1 Solutions |
| MAT Mock Test 2 | MAT Mock Test 2 Solutions |
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?
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MAT Cut Off 2026
MAT score accepting colleges select candidates on the basis of MAT cut offs. These cut off percentiles are determined by the institutes individually. Check below expected MAT cut off for admission to 2026 batch.
| MBA College |
MAT cut off 2026 (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 90 |
|
| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-85 |
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| 80-85 |
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| 80-85 |
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| 80-85 |
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Commonly asked questions
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
Commonly asked questions
There is no option to edit already submitted MAT application form. The online form once submitted will be closed forever. Admit card and test city allotment will be based on the information mentioned in the form. Thus, candidates must be very careful in filling the MAT application form. They should review every information and every field of their form before hitting the submit button.
No, there is no provision to change MAT exam mode from PBT to CBT or from CBT to PBT after you have completed the registration process. You will have to appear for the exam in the mode selected in the application form and in the test city mentioned in the already submitted form. Thus, make the selection of exam mode carefully in the MAT application form.
No, candidates do not have to fill two MAT application forms if they wish to appear in both CBT and PBT. They only have to select both options in the MAT application form and pay the fee for second exam session too. The fee amount to pay for two MAT session (PBT and CBT) is INR 3800. The fee is to be paid at the time of registration.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Yes, MAT score valid for MAH CET counselling for MBA/MMS. Candidates can apply for admission to Maharashtra MBA colleges by registering for the CAP round under non-MAH CET category. MAH CET CAP is conducted in July-August, every year.
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MAT cut off is not the only criteria for MBA admission. Candidates have to appear for Personal Interview and Group Discussion conducted by the institutes for final selection. Those who do not clear this round are not selected for admission.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you can apply to GIBS Business School Bangalore after taking the MAT exam. From my experience, the college accepts scores from exams like MAT, CAT, or XAT, so having a valid MAT score makes you eligible for admission.
MAT score is considered during the selection process
College looks at your over
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Yes, you could take admission to the MBA course with a MAT percentile of 70 if u belong to the General AI category. For this category, the IISWBM MAT cutoff 2025 required was 70 for the MBA in Human Resource Management course.
In 2024, the cutoff for the MBA in Public Systems was also 70 for the sa
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MAT exam duration is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Candidates have to solve 150 questions in the given time limit. There is no sectional time limit in MAT.
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Contributor-Level 7
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MAT exam is held multiple times in a year. There are four MAT phases- February, May, August and December. In each of these months, the exam is conducted at least twice – 1 PBT and 1 CBT.
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Answered a week ago
The overall difficulty level of MAT is easy to moderate. Despite having 150 questions, the test paper is usually doable and candidates can easily attempt 100-120 questions.
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Yes, MAT exam is MCQ types. There are no subjective type or TITA questions. Every question carries 4 answer options. Candidates have to select one option as correct answer.
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Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you will get a rank in the MAT exam, usually called your All India Rank (AIR).
Your rank is decided based on your overall MAT score and percentile compared to all other candidates who appeared in the same session.
You can see your rank and percentile on the official AIMA MAT scorecard after the r
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