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MAT 2026

Management Aptitude Test

National levelOnline & Offline examManagement
Exam date
27 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Application starts
28 Sep 2026
Exam mode
Online & Offline
Application mode
Online
Level
National

About MAT

MAT is a national MBA entrance test accepted by many business schools across India. It is held several times a year, so candidates get multiple chances in a year.

Conducted by: All India Management Association (AIMA)

MAT Important Dates

EventDate
PBT Registration28 Sep 2026Completed
CBT Registration28 Sep 2026Completed
Admit Card17 Dec 2026Upcoming
PBT Exam Date20 Dec 2026Upcoming
CBT Exam Date27 Dec 2026Upcoming
Result01 Jan 2027Upcoming

Dates are indicative and can change – confirm on the official exam website.

Courses accepting MAT

MMSMBA/PGDMBE/B.TECHMBBSB.SC

MAT Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline; final year students can apply.
  • There is no upper age limit.

MAT Exam Pattern

ModeComputer based and paper based options
Questions200 multiple choice questions in 150 minutes
SectionsLanguage Comprehension, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Indian & Global Environment
Marking+1 for a correct answer, -0.25 for a wrong answer

How to apply for MAT

  1. Register on the AIMA MAT website and choose the exam window.
  2. Fill in the application, upload documents and pay the fee.
  3. Download the admit card for your slot.

MAT Preparation Tips

  • Time management matters – 200 questions in 150 minutes.
  • Keep Indian & Global Environment (GK) on daily revision.
  • Use the multiple attempts to improve, but prepare well for the first one.

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