MAT Result 2026: December Session Dates, Download Score Card for IBT, PBT & CBT

MAT Result 2026

The MAT 2026 result for both the PBT and CBT modes is expected to be declared in the last week of March 2026. The CBT exam for the February session was conducted on March 8, 2026. The PBT exam was held on March 1, 2026. The results are typically released 15–20 days after the exam. You can access the result by logging into the exam portal. Candidates have to download the MAT scorecard from the official website of AIMA MAT, mat.aima.in, once released. MAT result 2026 will be released in the form of a scorecard containing the sectional and overall scores of the candidate. To download the MAT 2026 result, candidates need to log in with their registered Email ID and Password. Here's the direct link to download the MAT 2026 exam scorecard:

AIMA also informs the candidates about the declaration of results via SMS and Email. Based on MAT scores, candidates are shortlisted by various management institutes. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for group discussions, personal interviews, and other rounds as part of the admission process.

MAT Result 2026 Highlights

Following are the important highlights of MAT result 2026:

MAT Result 2026 Dates

The MAT result 2026 dates for all the sessions are given below:

How to Check MAT 2026 Result via SMS

Candidates can get to know about their MAT 2026 result by making use of the SMS facility as and when the result is announced. For this, candidates need to create an SMS with details like Date of Birth, Roll Number, and Registration Number and send the same to 54242.

Steps to Check MAT 2026 Result Online

Provided below are the steps to check the MAT result 2026.

• Visit AIMA's official website by clicking on the direct link mentioned above.

• Click on the link available for accessing results.

• A page will open where you have to enter details such as Registration number and Roll number.

• Click on the 'Submit' tab to check your result.

• MAT result will appear on the screen.

• You should download the result and get a printout of the result.

• Please note MAT 2026 scorecard is valid only for one year.

Details Mentioned on MAT Scorecard 2026

It will be important, therefore, if your scorecard is without mistakes and corrects all its mistakes. Now, with MAT 2026 scores, the key factor behind your admission will be based on the important details available on your profile. The validity of the MAT score is one year from the month of its declaration. The following are the details mentioned on the MAT scorecard 2026: 

• Your Full Name
• Roll Number Assigned to You
• Date of Birth
• Additional Personal Information
• Exam Date and Year
• Scores for Each Section
• Overall Score
• Composite Scores
• Overall Percentile

How to Get Duplicate MAT Scorecard 2026

If you happen to misplace the printout of your MAT result 2026 i.e. the scorecard, and if it is not available on the website as well, then you can follow the steps given below to obtain a duplicate MAT scorecard.

Step 1: The first step involves writing a requesting application on a white sheet (A-4 sheet) stating the requirement.

Step 2: Take a printed copy of the MAT Admit card's lower half signed by the invigilator at the exam hall.

Step 3: You will have to send the application (in a 24 cm x 12 cm (approx) size, a self-addressed envelope having an INR 40 postage stamp) by speed post. You must mention the address in Capital letters.

Step 4: You will have to send a Demand Draft of INR 100/- in favour of AIMA at New Delhi (in case you are requesting a duplicate MAT scorecard post 45 days of result declaration).

Step 5: Send the documents to the following address:

Manager - CMS

Institutional Area

AIMA, Management House 14,

New Delhi-110 003

MAT 2026 Score Validity

The validity of the MAT 2026 result is one year. All of the colleges accepting MAT 2026 Scores do not accept MAT 2026 Scorecards that are more than a year old.

What is MAT 2026 Percentile?

MAT 2026 Percentile is one of the key information on the scorecard of a candidate. The percentage of test-takers having a score lower than that of the candidate is known as its MAT 2026 Percentile. MAT 2026 Percentile of a candidate is calculated after calculating the composite score of the candidate. Candidates are then ranked as per their score and the percentile is calculated based on their rank. For example, if 100 candidates appeared for the exam and the candidate's rank was 20, then their percentile will be calculated as (100 - 20)/100 percentile i.e. 80 percentile.

How is MAT 2026 Percentile Calculated

MAT 2026 Score and Percentile are calculated on the basis of marks obtained in four sections of the examination namely, Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency and Intelligence & Critical Reasoning. The score acquired in the Indian & Global Environment section is not taken into consideration. Here are a few important pointers explaining how is MAT Score/Percentile Calculated?

• Each question asked in the MAT exam carries one mark.

• 0.25 marks are reduced for each incorrect attempt.

• No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.

• Scores of the four sections mentioned above are reported on a scale of 0-100.

• Scores below 20 and above 80 are counted as rare.

• The Composite Score of MAT is reported on a scale of 199 to 801.

• In the MAT Composite scores 2026, scores below 200 or above 800 are reported as common.

• MAT percentile 2026 is calculated taking into consideration the performance of each candidate versus all candidates.

What After MAT 2026 Result

After the announcement of the MAT result 2026, the MAT participating institutes will release a list of shortlisted candidates on the basis of the MAT cutoff 2026. The cut-off of MAT is different for each B-school. Each MAT 2026 participating institute adheres to its respective selection procedure that may comprise of Written Ability Test followed by a Group Discussion/ Personal Interview round.

MAT Cutoffs 2026

As MAT 2026 cutoffs will be determined individually by the MAT 204 participating institutes, every MBA college sets its own cut-off scores. If you want to know what would be the expected MAT percentile range for some of the top MBA colleges accepting MAT scores, then look into the table below for the details.

Colleges Accepting MAT 2026 Score

There are more than 600 colleges in India that accept MAT 2026 scores for admission to their MBA and PGDM courses. Check the following articles for the list of colleges accepting MAT Scores 2026.

How to Get a Good Score in MAT 2026

In order to get a good score in MAT 2026, candidates must make a proper preparation plan and work not only on their theoretical concepts but also on problem-solving skills. Speed along with accuracy is the key to getting a good score in MAT 2026. Candidates must have an understanding of the type of questions asked in MAT 2026.

Being a competitive examination that tests your analytical skills, MAT 2026 requires candidates to think out of the box when solving questions and use innovative ways to reach the answer faster and more accurately. Candidates must have a grasp of the tips and tricks built on top of the core concepts of each topic and must also be good at mathematical calculations to get a good score in the exam.

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