When will AIMA Announce MAT Exam Date for December 2026 Session?
MAT 2026 exam date for December session will be out soon. AIMA will announce the exam and application schedule most likely in the last week of September 2026. Check this article to know key points about MAT exam December 2026.
MAT December 2026
MAT September 2026 exams are over. AIMA will now open application window for December 2026 session. It is expected that the MAT exam date for December 2026 will be announced by the last week of September and applications will start on the same day of announcement. MAT exam is conducted four times a year – February, May, September and December. In each phase the exam is conducted in 2 modes – Paper Based Test (PBT) and Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates can choose to appear either of the two or both modes in the same session. Those who have appeared for the MAT exam before can also register for December session, if they wish to improve their score.
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MAT Exam 2026 December Session: Key Details
If you are planning to appear for the MAT December 2026 session, check the below table for key highlights of the exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| MAT application window |
2 months |
| Number of MAT exam sessions |
2 |
| MAT exam mode |
PBT CBT |
| MAT fees |
INR 2300 (single mode) INT 4000 (both modes) |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| MAT test cities |
Nearly 30 |
| MAT total marks |
150 |
| Number of questions |
150 (all MCQs) |
| Number of sections |
5 Language Comprehension Data Analysis & Sufficiency Mathematical Skills Intelligence & Critical Reasoning Economic and Business Environment |
| Number of questions per section |
30 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer -0.25 for incorrect answer 0 for unanswered questions |
Both sessions of MAT December 2026 will be conducted on different dates and their registration deadline will also be different. Candidates will be issued exam specific MAT admit card too. MAT score is accepted by over 700 MBA colleges across India. Admission process includes Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
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