MAT Exam Centres 2026 (Available): Check State wise MAT CBT/PBT Centres List

MAT December 2026 PBT Registration Last

14 Dec '26

Updated on Sep 28, 2026 16:39 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

MAT 2026 exam cities are different for PBT and CBT. So, while selecting an exam mode, keep in mind test city options. Applicants are advised to choose their home towns or cities closest to their current city as the first preference in the MAT exam form. MAT December 2026 registration has started. The option to select test ctiies will given in the MAT application form. Check on this page, the list of MAT test cities for PBT and CBT mode exams and how to select in the MAT application form.

Also Read: MAT 2026 Exam Dates for PBT/CBT

Table of contents

MAT Test Cities 2026
MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Items to Carry to the MAT Exam Centre
Documents to Carry to the MAT Exam Centre
FAQs Related to MAT Exam Centres

MAT Test Cities 2026

MAT Test Cities for PBT

MAT PBT exam for December 2026 session will be conducted in the following cities. Candidates can select upto 2 cities for centre allotment in the application form:

MAT Test Cities for PBT
Asansol	Kanpur
Bangalore	Kolkata
Bhilai	Kottayam
Chennai	Lucknow
Coimbatore	Mumbai
Cuttack	Noida
Delhi	Patna
Ernakulum-Kochi	Prayagraj
Gandhinagar	Pune
Guwahati	Ranchi
Gwalior	Surat
Hyderabad	Tiruchirappalli
Jabalpur	Visakhapatnam
Jaipur

MAT Test Cities for CBT

The MAT exam centres are equipped with computer systems for each candidate for taking the test. Check below the list of MAT test cities for September 2026 CBT:

MAT Test Cities for CBT
Ahmedabad	Kozhikode
Agra	Kolkata
Bengaluru	Lucknow
Bhopal	Madurai
Bhubaneswar	Mangaluru
Chandigarh	Meerut
Chennai	Mumbai
Coimbatore	Mysore
Dehradun	Nagpur
Delhi	Navi Mumbai
Durgapur	Noida
Ernakulum-Kochi	Patna
Ghaziabad	Pune
Guwahati	Raipur
Gurugram	Ranchi
Hubli	Rourkela
Hyderabad	Salem
Indore	Thiruvananthapuram
Jaipur	Thrissure
Jamshedpur	Vellore
Jammu	Vijaywada

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MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAT 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
14 Dec ' 26	MAT December 2026 PBT Registration Last
17 Dec ' 26	MAT December 2026 PBT admit card
20 Dec ' 26	MAT December 2026 PBT
21 Dec ' 26	MAT December 2026 CBT Registration Last
24 Dec ' 26	MAT December 2026 CBT admit card
27 Dec ' 26	MAT December 2026 CBT

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Sep ' 26	MAT September 2026 CBT
17 Sep ' 26 - 20 Sep ' 26	MAT September 2026 CBT Admit Card Release
13 Sep ' 26	MAT September 2026 PBT
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Items to Carry to the MAT Exam Centre

Candidates are supposed to carry the following items to the MAT examination centre for both PBT and CBT mode exams:

Blue/Black ball point pen
Colour print out of the MAT admit card 2026
Photo ID card issued by the Government of India
Passport size photo ( 2 copies)

Candidates must note that the digital copy of admit card or the photo ID will not be accepted as a valid document for identification.

Items not to carry at the MAT examination centre

Candidates must note the items they are not supposed to carry on the MAT exam day. They are:

Mobile phone, watch, headphone, bluetooth device or any electronic item
Metal Jewellery and accessory
Stationary items other than a ball point pen (blue/black)
Bag and valuables

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is MAT exam MCQ type?

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.

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: 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.

Documents to Carry to the MAT Exam Centre

Candidates must note that, at the MAT test centre, only the hard copy of the admit card will be accepted as a valid document. Along with MAT admit card 2026, candidates must carry a photo ID card.

Hard copy of MAT 2026 admit card
Duly filled hard copy of the self-declaration form
A valid original Photo ID proof such as:
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Photo ID card issued by any government department
- Photo ID card issued by a recognised educational institution
PwD candidates, in addition to the above, must carry a copy of disability certificate issued by a competent authority

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the overall difficulty level of MAT?

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.

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) are different. The admit cards are released as per schedule.

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.

FAQs Related to MAT Exam Centres

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAT centres:

Commonly asked questions

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: 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: What is the overall difficulty level of MAT?

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.

Q: What are the items/documents to carry on the MAT exam day?

On the MAT exam day, PBT and CBT candidates have to visit the examination centre well prepared. Apart from carrying two hard copies of the MAT admit card, they need to also carry a photo ID proof issued by the Government of India. The documents that are included in the list of approve IDs are: 1. Aadhaar Card 2. PAN Card 3. Voter ID Card 4. Passport 5. Driving License 6. University ID Candidates have to carry the original copy of any of these IDs to the exam centre for identification process. IBT mode candidates are also required to present any of these IDs for identification to remote proctored mode. Candidates belonging to PwD category have to carry PwD and scribe certificates too on the exam day. Any candidate suffering from any medical condition which requires them to eat or have medicine during the exam, has to carry a Certificate regarding the same issued by a competent authority. Apart from the documents, candidate are required to carry blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet and filling the OMR sheet (PBT mode). No other stationary item will be allowed inside the MAT exam centre.

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