MAT 2026 Exam (February Session): Exam Dates (Out), Registration (Open), Admit Card, Answer Key, Result, Updates

The MAT 2026exam February session dates have been announced. The registration process began in the last week of December 2026. The AIMA MAT 2026 will be conducted in PBT and CBT modes on March 1, 2026 (PBT) and March 8, 2026 (CBT). The number of test cities is 66 and you will be able to select your preferred exam city in the MAT application form 2026. The last dates for MAT 2026 registration are February 23, 2026 (for PBT) and March 2, 2026 (for CBT). You will be able to download the MAT 2026 admit cards on February 26, 2026 (for PBT) and March 5, 2026 (for CBT). 

The MAT December 2025 session exam has been conducted. The CBT exam has been conducted on December 21, 2026 (CBT) and December 13, 2026 (PBT). The result for both the PBT and CBT modes is expected to be declared in the second week of January 2026. You can access the result by logging into the MAT 2026 exam website by entering your Email ID and Password. The cutoffs will be announced in the third week of January 2026 and the selection process will begin in the last week of January 2026.

Graduates and final-year students from any discipline could apply for MAT 2026 by creating a login on the official website. The registration fee for a single test (IBT/CBT/PBT) was INR 2,100, while appearing for both CBT and PBT cost INR 3,300. Conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) since 1988, MAT is a national-level MBA entrance exam accepted by over 800 B-Schools for admission to MBA, PGDM, and allied programs. It is held four times a year in May, September, December, and February.

Given below are all the key features related to MAT 2026 exam:

The MAT 2026 important dates for the February session have been released. Find the MAT 2026 PBT & CBT dates below.

MAT 2026 Important Dates (February Session)

The MAT 2025 important dates for the December session have been provided below for the PBT and CBT modes. 

The All India Management Association (AIMA) is responsible for conducting the MAT exam. AIMA PGDM and PGDITM programs are recognized by the UGC, Ministry of HRD, and Govt. of India. AIMA offers various services in the areas of testing, distance education, skill development & training, events & conferences, research, publications and management development programmes, to contribute to management learning and practice in the country. AIMA is a statutory professional body for the regulation and licensing of the management profession in India.

The eligibility criteria for MAT 2026 have been prescribed by AIMA. Candidates who are interested in appearing in the exam must check MAT eligibility criteria 2026 before applying online. The basic requirements are as follows:

• The candidates must complete a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (Arts, Science, and Commerce).
• The final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply for MAT exam 2026.
• Candidates having a professional degree like CA, CS, and ICWA are also eligible for the exam.
• There is no specific upper age limit for MAT.
• There is no attempt limit in the MAT exam.

The MAT 2026 application process is being conducted online for the CBT, PBT, and IBT modes. Here are the steps candidates need to follow to register for the MAT exam.

Step 1: Registration

Step 2: Fill out the MAT Application Form

Step 3: Uploading of Documents

Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

Step 5: Preview the MAT Application Form

Step 6: Submission of Application Form

MAT 2026 Application Fee

Note: Candidates must print the payment receipt for future reference. After successful payment, they can take the printout of the online application form for MAT Exam 2026. Candidates must always keep a copy of their application number, login, and password.

The MAT 2026 exam will have five sections, each having 40 questions. A total of 200 questions have to be attempted over 150 minutes. The MAT exam pattern 2026 is given below:

MAT Admit Card is released by AIMA through online mode only for PBT, IBT & CBT modes. Candidates must bring the admit card along with valid ID Proof to the examination centre as without them, no one will be allowed to enter the exam hall.

How to Download MAT Admit Card 2026

• Go to AIMA's official website and click on 'MAT Admit Card' from the 'Download/View' dropdown section.

• You will see a login window where you need to enter details like Email, Password, and Date of Birth.

• Fill out the required details and press the 'Login' button.

• The screen will display the link to download the MAT admit card.

• Download the MAT admit card and get a printout of the same for further use.

Details Mentioned on MAT Admit Card 2026

• Name of the Candidate

• Exam Date, Time, and Venue

• Candidate’s Photograph

• Candidate Roll Number

• Candidate’s Signature

• MAT Exam Centre name and address

• Exam Centre Code

• Test Day Instructions

The table below provides a section-wise overview of the MAT 2026 Syllabus:

Here are some MAT preparation tips that candidates must pay attention to in order to crack the exam successfully.

• Candidates must read the MAT best books, magazines, newspapers, and online blogs daily to improve reading skills, understanding skills

• Candidates must keep track of current affairs at the national and international levels. 

• Candidates must practice MAT mock tests, MAT sample papers, and MAT previous year papers on a daily basis. This will help them to improve their speed and accuracy in solving questions as well as develop familiarity with the MAT 2026 exam pattern. 

• The candidates must analyze their preparation level regularly to identify their strengths and weaknesses in each section of the MAT 2026 exam.

• A good strategy for the MAT 2026 test-takers would be to target those topics which have high weightage as this will help to score well. 

• Time management is the determinant to attempting the maximum number of questions in MAT exam 2026. Hence, it is not advisable to waste time on tricky or tough questions.

As per the latest official update of the MAT 2026 Exam, there is no specified number of attempts for the exam. The candidates can attempt this exam as many times as they want. The only criteria for eligibility are you have to complete your Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university in India.

• Candidates are to report to the allotted test centre at least 90 minutes before the scheduled commencement of the test.
• Candidates will be permitted entry into the test centre up to half an hour before the commencement of the test.
• Candidates must have a MAT 2026 admit card, valid ID proof, and a blue/black ballpoint pen when reporting to the test centre.
• The duration of the test is 2 hours 30 minutes. There are 200 questions. All questions are compulsory. Each question has four options marked (1), (2), (3), and (4) or (A), (B), (C) and (D). All questions carry equal marks. There will be negative marks for wrong answers.
• Take the questions in order, but do not waste time pondering over those that seem extremely difficult or unfamiliar to you.
• Calculators, Mobile, Electronic Gadgets, etc are not permitted inside the test room.
• All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.
• Candidates will be allowed to leave the test room after the completion of the test and only after permitted by the invigilator.
• AIMA reserves the right to cancel the admission/entry to the test/withhold the results of any candidate who impersonates/uses unfair means during the test. 
• Candidates may need to provide a self-declaration at the entry gate due to COVID-19. The candidate's COVID-19 self-declaration attests to the absence of any ailments or COVID-19 symptoms.
• Candidates must have a water bottle and personal hand sanitiser with them.
• Candidates for the MAT PBT mode must bring a black-and-blue ballpoint pen to the MAT exam site.
• When entering the MAT testing centre and throughout the MAT entrance test, candidates will be required to wear a face mask.

Check the MAT 2026 exam centres for the PBT exam provided in the table below.

MAT 2026 CBT exam will be conducted in the following cities provided in the table below. The exam centres are equipped with computer systems for each candidate to take the exam.

The documents that candidates must carry to the MAT 2026 Examination Hall have been mentioned below:

• Hard copy (printout) of your admit card, along with any valid original Photo ID proof such as

           (i) Voter ID Card

          (ii) PAN Card

          (iii) Driving License

          (iv) Aadhaar Card

          (v) Passport

          (vi) Photo ID card issued by any govt. dept.

          (vii) Photo ID card issued by any recognized educational institution, etc.

• For PwD candidates, in addition to the above, a copy of the disability certificate issued by a competent authority.

It is imperative for the MAT 2026 test-takers to answer the questions in the following manner:

• Take the questions in order, but do not waste time pondering over those that seem extremely difficult or unfamiliar to you. A wise practice is to first answer the questions you are sure of. Then, if you complete the test before time is called, go back and reconsider any questions about which you were uncertain.
• Although the MAT stresses on accuracy more than speed, it is important to use the allotted time wisely. Make every effort to pace yourself by making yourself familiar with the mechanics of the test.
• The directions explain exactly what each set of questions requires to answer those questions. Read all test directions carefully. Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering a question, determine exactly what is being asked.

MAT 2026 results for all the modes (IBT/CBT/PBT) will be announced on the official website. Candidates can download the MAT 2026 scorecard from the AIMA website, using their login credentials. Here are the steps to follow:

• Visit the official website- mat.aima.in.
• Go to the ‘Download/View’ tab.
• Select ‘MAT Result for May Session’ from the drop-down menu.
• Select the session of the test you appeared for.
• Enter your MAT 2026 registration number and roll number mentioned on the admit card.
• Click on the submit tab to view the MAT 2026 scorecard.
• Download the scorecard and take printouts for future reference.

MAT Cutoff 2026 marks are the minimum marks that the candidates must possess to become eligible for the further selection process of MBA/PGDM admission. The factors that govern individual cut off for the MAT 2026 Exam are provided below:

• MAT 2026 Difficulty Level
• Availability of the Seats 
• Previous Years’ Cutoff Trend
• The performance of the candidates
• Number of candidates appearing for MAT 2026

More than 800 B-schools in India accept MAT scores for admission into different MBA/PGDM courses. The most popular ones are mentioned below.

The MAT 2026 selection process includes qualifying for the exam, meeting the cutoff requirements, and then participating in further selection rounds. More than 800 B-Schools in India accept MAT 2026 scores. The MAT participating institutes announce MAT cut-offs for each new academic session at the time of admissions.

MAT 2026 cut-offs range between 95-65 percentile at the participating colleges. Candidates must download their MAT 2026 scorecard on the result date. Their MAT scores will be sent to five MBA colleges for free. After this, candidates may apply for admission to their preferred B-Schools.

In case of any issue related to the MAT exam, candidates can contact the authorities using the following details.