MAT 2026: Registration Opens For February Session; Check For Updates

The MAT 2026 (Management Aptitude Test) occurs four times a year; for the first phase (February) registration, the window is now open for registration. The mentioned exams are scheduled for early March 2026. For more details, you must visit the official AIMA MAT website.]

MAT 2026 February Session Dates

The following is the timetable schedule for both exam modes. Take a look for future reference.

Application Process & Fees

To take the exam, the candidates must first apply online through the official portal and also satisfy the basic eligibility requirements. The AIMA MAT is the official website to register. Any graduate or final-year student of any academic discipline can apply.

Registration Fee:

One Test Mode: INR 2,200

Two Test Modes (e.g., PBT + CBT): INR 3,800

MAT Exam Overview

This national-level Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is the primary selection tool for candidates in different skill areas. The MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA).

• Frequency: 4 times a year, in February, May, September, and December.

• Exam Modalities: Paper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT), and Internet-Based Test (IBT)

• Exam Format: 150 Multiple Choice Questions to be answered in 120 minutes

Topics Covered:

• Language Comprehension

• Intelligence & Critical Reasoning

• Mathematical Skills

• Data Analysis & Sufficiency

• Economic & Business Environment

Marking System: +1 mark for each correct answer and - 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.

The MAT score is accepted by over 600 to 800 B-schools across India for MBA and allied programs