MAT Exam Date 2026 OUT (December Session); Registration Started
Management Aptitude Test 2026 ( MAT )
MAT December 2026 PBT Registration Last
14 Dec '26
MAT exam date 2026 for December session has been announced. AIMA has released the MAT December 2026 schedule at AIMA MAT website today. Candidates planning to pursue MBA at any of the MAT score accepting colleges must apply for the exam as soon as the registration window opens for MAT December session.
MAT exam date 2026
MAT exam date 2026 December session has been announced. The schedule has been updated by AIMA at the official website. MAT exam date December 2026 is December 20, 2025 for PBT and December 27, 2026 for CBT. Registration process for MAT December 2026 started from September 28 and the last date to apply for MAT PBT is December 14 and for MAT CBT is December 21, 2026. Candidates who wish to pursue MBA from any of the MAT score accepting colleges in 2027 academic year must apply for MAT December 2026 exam.
- MAT Exam Date 2026 December Session
- MAT Exam Date 2026 December Session Registration
- MAT 2026 December Session: Exam Fees
- MAT Exam Pattern 2026
- MAT 2026 December Session: Top Colleges for Admission
MAT Exam Date 2026 December Session
Check the below table for MAT December 2026 exam dates. Interested candidates must not miss the MAT registration 2026 last date.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| MAT December registration last date 2026 |
14-Dec-2026 (PBT) 21-Dec-2026 (CBT) |
| MAT December 2026 admit card dates |
17-Dec-2026 (PBT) 24-Dec-2026 (CBT) |
| MAT Exam Date 2026 December Session |
20-Dec-2026 (PBT) 27-Dec-2026 (CBT)
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MAT Exam Date 2026 December Session Registration
MAT registration link for December 2026 has been activated at the AIMA MAT website on the same date as announcement of MAT exam date 2026 December session. The process of MAT 2026 application will include the following steps:
- Visit MAT 2026 website
- Click on 'register'
- Enter basic details to create a login
- Validate login by using the OTP shared in email/phone
- Go to MAT application form 2026
- Select test mode, date and city
- Pay MAT exam fees
- Enter academic and personal details
- Upload a passport size photo and signature
- Select 5 MAT score accepting colleges
- Fill out rest of the sections of the form and submit it
Also Read: MAT 2026 test centres and cities
MAT 2026 December Session: Exam Fees
MAT exam fees is to be paid at the time of registration. Candidates will have to pay the amount session wise. The MAT examination fees is same for all candidates. There is no rebate for any category.
| Session |
MAT fees |
|---|---|
| PBT or CBT |
INR 2300 |
| PBT + CBT |
INR 4000 |
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MAT Exam Pattern 2026
Those planning to appear for the MAT exam in December this year, must prepare for the exam in a focussed manner as the time is less. Shared below are the key highlights of the MAT exam to help in planning the preparation strategy.
| MAT Features |
MAT Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam modes |
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| MAT sections |
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| Total number of questions |
150 |
| Number of questions per section |
30 |
| Exam duration |
120 minutes |
| Total marks |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for each correct entry -0.25 for each incorrect entry 0 for not attempting a question |
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|---|---|---|
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MAT 2026 December Session: Top Colleges for Admission
Check below some of the top colleges that accept MAT score for admission, along with their cut offs. These MAT cut offs are for reference only and the actual score requirement can be higher.
| MBA College |
MAT cut off 2026 (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 90+ |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
|
| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-90 |
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| 80-85 |
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| 80-85 |
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| 80-85 |
|
| 80-85 |
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Commonly asked questions
MAT has 2 sections which are completely Maths based – Mathematical Skills and Data Interpretation, so it is not possible to crack MAT without having a good control over this subject.
Ideal time to start MAT preparation is 6 months before the exam session. But if you have appeared for it before, you will need less time to prepare. So, plan your preparation accordingly.
To crack MAT exam in first attempt, start preparation early; at least a month six months in advance. Cover each topic of the MAT syllabus thoroughly and attempt 40+ mock tests to have complete control on all possible types of questions asked. In the exam, avoid negative marking by skipping questions you are not sure of. Try to maintain average scoring by solving 17-20 questions in each section.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
Students can apply for MBA course at Sharda University with a MAT score. The MAT cutoff for MBA in 2025 was 75 percentile. Students with 75 percentile or more can take admission in Sharda University Greater Noida for MBA course.
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
No, national entrance exams like JEE, CAT, or MAT are not strictly mandatory in all cases for admission to IILM University, Greater Noida. National level entrance exam scores are preferred for direct shortlisting and merit scholarships.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, for some of them. Bahra lists scholarships based on JEE Main marks and CLAT rank, along with BUSET, CAT, MAT, and CUET percentile scores. I am not sure about NEET, so confirm that with the admissions office.
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Top management institutes accepting the MAT Exam generally expect a cutoff percentile between 75 and 90, while top-tier colleges may require 90+ percentile.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Students interested in MBA at any of the Symbiosis Institutes need to take the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer Based Test which will be conducted at designated test centres.
However, the institute does offer special pathways to Indian students allowing them to register for classes even i
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