ACTIVE 2026National Level
MAT 2026
Complete exam preparation resource — syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, admit card & free mock tests all in one place.
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Participating Institutions
A
AIMA
Courses: MBA, PGDM
X
XIME Bangalore
Courses: PGDM, Executive PGDM
B
BIMTECH Greater Noida
Courses: PGDM Specialized Programs
J
Jaipuria Noida
Courses: MBA, PGDM
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements for MAT 2026. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students are also eligible to apply. There is no minimum percentage or age limit prescribed by AIMA
Category
Details
Category
Exam Mode
DetailsPaper-Based Test (PBT), Computer-Based Test (CBT), and Internet-Based Test (IBT)
Category
Frequency
DetailsFour times a year (February, May, September, December)
Category
Exam Duration
Details120 minutes
Category
Number of Sections
Details5 (Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, Indian & Global Environment)
Mock Tests & Structure
Sample Papers
MAT Sample Paper 1
MAT Sample Paper 2
MAT Sample Paper 3
Test Pattern Details
Duration of MAT mocks
120 minutes
Number of questions
150
Total marks
150
Language of MAT mocks
English
Number of answer choices
4
Question type
MCQ
Onscreen timer
Yes
Status of answers
Yes
Exam Schedule
Activity
Timeline
Activity
Release of Application Form
Timeline
01 July 2026
Activity
Last Date to Apply (PBT)
Timeline
29 August 2026
Activity
Last Date to Apply (CBT)
Timeline
12 September 2026
Activity
Admit Card Release (PBT)
Timeline
29 August 2026
Activity
Admit Card Release (CBT)
Timeline
08 September 2026
Activity
Exam Date (PBT)
Timeline
06 September 2026
Activity
Exam Date (CBT)
Timeline
13 September 2026
Activity
Result Declaration
Timeline
Late September 2026
Syllabus
Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Ability
Mathematical Skills
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Data Sufficiency
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Ability
Notifications & Past Events
Date
Event
Date:
01 Feb '26
MAT February 2026 registration started
Date:
01 Mar '26
MAT February 2026 PBT exam completed
Date:
08 Mar '26
MAT February 2026 CBT exam completed
Date:
31 May '26
MAT May 2026 PBT exam completed
Date:
14 Jun '26
MAT May 2026 CBT exam completed
Exam Pattern
Section
Questions
Duration
Language Comprehension
Questions40
Duration30 minutes
Mathematical Skills
Questions40
Duration40 minutes
Data Analysis & Sufficiency
Questions40
Duration35 minutes
Intelligence & Critical Reasoning
Questions40
Duration30 minutes
Indian & Global Environment
Questions40
Duration15 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
You must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students are also eligible to apply.
Visit the official MAT website (mat.aima.in), register with your details, fill the application form, upload documents, and pay the fee online.
MAT is conducted four times a year in February, May, September, and December. You can attempt it multiple times and use your best score for admission.
The registration fee is INR 2,200 for one test (PBT or CBT) and INR 3,800 for both tests.