Can I appear for MAT exam at any test centre?

No, candidates have to appear for MAT exam at the test centre mentioned in their admit card. They will not be allowed to enter any other test centre.

How to get errors corrected in MAT admit card?

If your MAT admit card has any error, you must reach out to the AIMA helpdesk and get it rectified before the exam.

How is MAT test centre allotted?

MAT test centre is allotted on the basis of the following factors: · Candidate's preference mentioned in the application form · Availability of seat in the centre in that city (first come, first served basis)

Are MAT test cities same for CBT and PBT?

MAT test cities are not same for CBT and PBT. Number of CBT test cities is more than PBT test cities. CBT and PBT test cities are listed below: MAT PBT Test Cities: Bengaluru, Bhilai, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Durgapur, Gandhinagar, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Haldwani, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jalandhar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kottayam, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Nashik, Noida, Patna, Prayagraj, Raipur, Ranchi, Silchar, Siliguri, Surat, Tezpur, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam MAT CBT Test Cities: Agra, Ahmedabad, Asansol, Bareilly, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam - Kochi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Hubballi (Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, Meerut, Mumbai, Mysuru (Mysore), Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Rourkela, Shillong, Shimla, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Vellore and Vijayawada

How can I check if my MAT admit card has been issued or not?

MAT admit card is issued to every candidate who has filled the form correctly and paid the fee before the last date. The admit card is made available in the student login from the day of release until the exam day. Candidates can login and check their admit card on the day it is released for their MAT exam session.

Who conducts MAT exam?

MAT exam is conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA). The examination body conducts the exam to help over 250 plus B Schools shortlist best candidates for their full time MBA programmes.

What is MAT IBT admit card?

MAT IBT admit card is the permission letter for Internet Based Test mode. MAT had started IBT mode during COVID 19 pandemic to allow candidates appear for the exam. IBT mode of MAT was discontinued in 2025.

Can I change my MAT exam mode after admit card has been released?

No, the candidate cannot change MAT exam mode after the admit card has been released. The exam mode, test centre and timings mentioned on the MAT admit card will be final and the candidate will have to appear for the test accordingly. Thus, candidates must choose their MAT exam mode in the application form after much deliberation.

How would I know my MAT exam centre?

The address and location of the exam centre will be mentioned on the MAT admit card. Candidates should check the location one day in advance.

When will MAT admit card for May 2026 release?

MAT admit card for May 2026 will be released on the following dates: MAT PBT: 28 May, 2026 MAT CBT: 11 June,, 2026

Is digital copy of MAT admit card considered valid?

No, the digital copy of MAT admit card is not considered valid for identification process. Candidates must carry original print out of their hall ticket on the exam day.

Can I change my allotted MAT centre?

No, it is not possible to change the allotted MAT centre. Candidates will have to appear for the exam at the centre mentioned in the MAT admit card.

MAT Admit Card 2026 (May Exam): Download MAT Exam Hall Ticket @mat.aima.in

MAT May 2026 Registration PBT

1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 17:47 IST

By Vipra Shrivastava, Senior Manager - Content

Overview

MAT 2026 admit card dates for May exams have been announced. Admit card for PBT mode exam will be released on May 28 and for CBT mode, it will be issued on June 11. The MAT May 2026 exams are scheduled on May 31 (PBT) and June 14 (CBT). Registration process for the same has started and interested candidates can register at AIMA-MAT website. Candidates are required to carry session specific admit card to the test centre. Entry will not be allowed without the hall ticket. Check on this page below, link and process download MAT 2026 exam admit card.

Table of contents

How to Download MAT Exam Admit Card 2026?
MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Details Mentioned on MAT Admit Card 2026
Documents to Carry on MAT 2026 Exam Day
MAT 2026 Exam Day Instructions
FAQs on MAT Admit Card 2026

How to Download MAT Exam Admit Card 2026?

MAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded through login only. The process of downloading admit card of all MAT exam is given below:

Visit the official website of MAT 2026: https://mat.aima.in/
Click on 'login' tab
Enter email ID and password
Click on 'login' to go to your dashboard
Click on the tab indicating admit card
MAT 2026 admit card will appear on the screen
Download and save it on your desktop

Note: Digital copy or the photocopy of the admit card will not be accepted as valid document of identification at the test centre. Thus, they must ensure they carry hard copies of the admit card.

Problems in Downloading MAT Admit Card

Candidates usually face problems in downloading their MAT admit card mainly due to three reasons. Check the below table for the three problems and their solution.

Problem	Solution
Slow internet speed	Check your internet speed and if slow, switch to faster network
Forgot login password	Recover password/create a new password by clicking on 'Forgot Password' tab in the login window
Error on MAT website due to heavy traffic	Reload or visit the website again after some time

MAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
01 Apr ' 26 - 25 May ' 26	MAT May 2026 Registration PBT ONGOING
01 Apr ' 26 - 08 Jun ' 26	MAT May 2026 Registration CBT ONGOING
28 May ' 26	MAT May 2026 PBT Admit Card
31 May ' 26	MAT May 2026 PBT
11 Jun ' 26	MAT May 2026 CBT Admit Card
14 Jun ' 26	MAT May 2026 CBT

Dates	Past Exam Dates
08 Mar ' 26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT
05 Mar ' 26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT admit card
02 Mar ' 26	MAT Feb 2026 CBT Registration last date
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Details Mentioned on MAT Admit Card 2026

The MAT 2026 admit card of every candidate will contain all the information related to exam date, venue and timings along with candidates' details. Given below are the details that candidates must check in their MAT admit card 2026.

Name of the candidate
Date of Birth of the candidate
Registration number allotted to the candidate
Photograph of the candidate
Exam date and time
Reporting time
Test center address allotted to candidates
Test center barcode
Instructions related to the exam

How to Correct Errors in MAT Admit Card 2026?

In case there is any error in the MAT admit card, candidates can reach out to the exam officials to get it corrected on the phone number and email address given below:

email: mat@aima.in
Contact: 8130338839/9599030586 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM)/011-47673020 (between 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM) Monday to Friday.

Documents to Carry on MAT 2026 Exam Day

The identification process at the MAT exam centre includes checking of valid documents with address proof. Along with two copies of the MAT admit card 2026, candidates must carry any one of the identity proofs (in original) mentioned below on the exam day:

One photo ID card in original - Passport, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, PAN card, Driving License
Candidates who have applied for MAT 2026 under the reserved category must also carry the original copy of their caste certificate.
Candidates who got their name changed after filling the MAT application form, should carry name change affidavit
Physically disabled candidates who wish to seek scribe assistance must carry a medical certificate and scribe certificate.

MAT 2026 Exam Day Instructions

MAT exam is conducted at designated centres and candidates have to follow certain guidelines on the exam day. Check important instructions below:

Reach their MAT exam centre by the reporting time printed on admit card to gain timely entry.
You will not be allowed entry if you reach after MAT test center gates have been closed.
The exam centre staff will guide candidates to their respective rooms after scanning the bar code printed on the MAT admit card 2026.
Don't carry phones, earphones/hands-free, calculators, jewellery, watches and any other electronic device.
Don't carry bags and valuables to the MAT test centre. There will be no provision of depositing bags.
Carry only a simple blue/black ball point pen to the exam centre, along with the relevant documents.
Cooperate with the MAT test centre staff during document identification and frisking.
Don't argue or disobey invigilator's instruction during the exam.

FAQs on MAT Admit Card 2026

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to MAT admit card 2026:

Q: Do I need to fill separate forms for multiple MAT attempts?

For every MAT attempt in different phases you need to fill a separate form. However, if you are planning to go for more than one attempt in the same exam phase, they you can apply for a combination of two exam session.

Candidate can take MAT in the following modes and combinations:

Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
Double Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (IBT) or
Paper Based Test (PBT) or
Paper Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (PBT+IBT) or
Computer Based Test (CBT) or
Computer Based Test and Remote Proctored Internet Based Test (CBT+IBT) or
Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test (PBT+CBT)

The MAT application form will be common and candidates will have to only mention their exam modes in it.

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 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: Are MAT CBT and PBT admit cards same?

MAT CBT and PBT admit cards are neither same nor can be used interchangeably for verification. Candidates have to carry MAT exam session and mode specific admit card to the test centre.

Q: What are the documents to carry along with MAT admit card?

Along with the MAT admit card, candidates have to carry a copy of valid ID card such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport.

Q: From where can I download MAT admit card 2026?

MAT admit card 2026 will be available in online mode only and will be available at the AIMA MAT website. Candidates will have to login and download it.