AIMA MAT September 2026; Registration Started; Check Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation Tips
Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
MAT September 2026 Registration PBT
22 Jun '26 - 7 Sep '26
MAT 2026 exam for September session will be held on September 13 (PBT) and September 20 (CBT). 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. The examination body has announced exam schedule for May 2026 session. MAT September 2026 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be held in PBT mode on September 13 and in CBT mode on September 20. Registration process for the same has started and candidates can register at AIMA MAT website.
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.
- MAT Exam Highlights 2026
- MAT Exam Eligibility Criteria
- MAT Exam 2026: Important Dates
- MAT Registration 2026
- MAT Exam Pattern 2026
- MAT Syllabus 2026
- MAT 2026 Preparation
- MAT Admit Card 2026
- MAT Result 2026
- MAT Cut Off 2026
MAT Exam Highlights 2026
MAT 2026 exam is being held phase wise in 2 modes - CBT or PBT. 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 Exam 2026: Important Dates
MAT 2026 exam dates have been shared below for September phase. There will be only two sessions.
| MAT events |
MAT Dates |
|---|---|
| MAT registration last date |
September 7, 2026 (PBT) September 14, 2026 (CBT) |
| MAT admit card release |
September 10, 2026 (PBT) September 17, 2026 (CBT) |
| MAT exam dates |
September 13, 2026 (PBT) September 20, 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 2300
- Select exam mode and test cities
- Upload photo and signature
- Select 5 colleges for shortlist
Also read: MAT test cities and centres
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 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 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 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?
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 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| Indus Business Academy |
80-90 |
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
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Commonly asked questions
Questions in MAT are asked from verbal ability, reading comprehension, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, arrangement, coding decoding, graphs and tables, family tree, blood relation, clocks and calendars, time, speed and distance, statements, etc.
No. The exam pattern of MAT IBT is not different from CBT or PBT. In fact, the MAT exam pattern of all test modes is the same. The duration of MAT exam (PBT, CBT and IBT modes) is 2 hours or 120 minutes. The marking scheme is - plus one for correct attempt and minus 0.25 for incorrect attempt. There is no sectional time limit in MAT so candidates can utilise the 2 hours as per their own strategy. They should ideally, spend 25 minutes each on the top four sections and 15 minutes on the GK section. However, there may be slight difference in difficulty level because the questions in each MAT session are unique. No question is repeated in any session across CBT, PBT or IBT. This is to prevent any candidate from getting advantage or facing disadvantage due to leaking of the questions or in case of a candidates re-attempting the exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
VGIM Cutoff 2025 is not available yet. However, according to the VGIM MBA/PGDM cutoff 2024, the overall MAT percentile required for admission to PGDM course is 70 for the students belonging to the General AI category
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University MBA applicants must track SNAP and MAT dates because these exams happen earlier. If you miss the registration for these national tests, you might lose a chance to apply here. Each exam has its own schedule for registration, hall tickets, and results. You
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
MAT is an easy exam compared to other MBA entrances, so you don't need much time for preparation. You can practice sample questions and mocks for mastering the topics. On the exam day, don't aim to solve all the questions. Attempt only those which are from your comfort area. There is negative markin
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham accepts the CAT, MAT or the XAT exam for admission to the MBA course. Students can attempt any one of the aforementioned exams. After taking part in the exam, students have to attain a valid percentile.
Based on previous year trends, a percentile of at least 40 would be nee
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Business schools with campus in Bangalore GIBS Bangalore accepts a wide range of entrance exams for its AICTE-approved PGDM programme (MBA equivalent), prioritizing accessibility for diverse candidates over elite CAT toppers alone. This flexible policy suits your MAT 522 score, enabling shortlisting
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
GIBS Business School situated in Bangalore acknowledges CAT, MAT, and XAT as authorized admission tests for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Approved Admission Exams
- CAT (Common Admission Test)
- MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
- XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
Additionally to these Three Tests, GI
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Beginner-Level 4
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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida does provide scholarships to students based on their MAT scores. Aspirants with CAT, CMAT or XAT scores can also get the financial students. The institute offers scholarships to deserving students.
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Guide-Level 15
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No, you cannot join Jindal Global Business School without an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA course. For admission to the management courses, the institute accepts various national-level exams, like
- CAT
- MAT
- ATMA
- GMAT
- NMAT
- XAT
- CMAT
Students who attain qualifying percentiles for these exams are
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No, you cannot join UPES Dehradun for its MBA programme without appearing for the accepted entrance examination. To gain admission to this institute, students would need to take one of the following exams after they clear the basic eligibility rules.
- NMAT, XAT and MAT
Students who attempt the previou
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Contributor-Level 10
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MAT is overall an easy exam, but if you compare the sections, usually the Quantitative Aptitude is considered tougher than rest of the four sections, due to calculation intensive questions.
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