MAT 2026: Your Complete Guide to India's Flexible MBA Entrance Exam (mat-exam)

MAT 2026 Dates: Your Essential Timeline

To facilitate your MBA preparation, MAT 2026 offers multiple sessions to accommodate your schedule. For the MBA MAT exam schedule, which ranges from registration to results, use this until the end of 2025 as your guideline (ex, September PBT September 21, CBT September 28). Register for either the PBT (pen-paper) or CBT (online) at mat.aima.in. Registration opens 6-8 weeks before the exam. Best suited for college admissions based on the MAT, these dates should be saved to prevent misses.

Tentative Dates for MAT 2026

AIMA announces the final dates 1-2 months before each exam. The following is expected for each session.

September/December it is the same: PBT ~ September 20 / December 13; CBT ~ September 27 / December 20. This is consistent with the feedback received. The final punctuality of the customer is also appreciated. A payment of 300 INR can be made for a late fee.

Important Points for Every Milestone

• Registration (6-8 Weeks Pre-Exam): Performed online only; upload documents, choose mode/cities (40+ options). Price is INR 2,100/single, 3,600/combo. Final year grads are eligible.

• Admit Card (2-3 Days Before):  Log in, download, and check center (e.g. Delhi/Mumbai). Take a printout and an ID.

• Exam Days: Report 45 mins before; PBT OMR and CBT is proctored. 120 mins and 150 questions to answer.

• Results (15-20 Days Post): Scorecard is online and auto-shared to 5 colleges. Class is crossed and barred percentile to score.

• Admissions (1-2 Months Post): Shortlists for GD/PI; apply separately for more MBA colleges.

Stay Organized

To get alerts, subscribe to AIMA SMS/email. For the top MBA colleges accepting mat score, align with Feb/May for early admits. Details of the syllabus are in the syllabus tab with cutoff hacks in the results tab. Plan ahead and you’re in control!